Korg Forums

TagPass · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: Logic 8 is a real Oasys killer!

...I'm totally kidding...

Nice price point, though.
_________________
TP
http://www.timpanella.com

XVampireX · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject:

It's not funny... what if you hurt someones feelings? Razz

But how can you compare a real hardware synth to a software synth, that's ridiculous...

MartinHines · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject:

Regarding the price, Logic 8 appears to be priced more in line with other competing DAWs:
-- $499 Logic Studio (including Logic 8 Pro)
-- $499 Ableton Live 6
-- $499 MOTU Digital Performer 5
-- $499 Cakewalk Sonar 6 Producer Edition

-- $799 Steinberg Cubase 4
-- $999 Apple Logic Pro 7

I don't own a Mac so I'm not very knowledgeable about Mac DAW software but it will be interesting to see how Logic 8 competes with Live 6, DP5, and Cubase 4.

What is REALLY interesting to me is that Apple has REPLACED the dongle (XS Key) with a Serial Number.

I also note that Apple "strongly recommends" 2GB or more memory and that 2GB is a minimum requirement to load some of the larger EXS instruments.

peter m. mahr · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1030

and this..

http://www.moviemaster.de/archiv/film/film_2288.htm

you can get for even less.

mfg
peter

Vadim · Platinum Member Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 625

curvebender · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject:

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

I just ordered the L8 upgrade ... my Oasys isn't going anywhere Wink

I am glad a good deal of the focus was on improving the audio sequencing/recording and other DAW related functionality. Mainstage is an interesting addition, I look forward to checking that out too for when I am not just DAW'ing.

Daz.

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

ricky recordo · Guest

milkojnr · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:38 am Post subject:

Give me Pro-tools, Structure, Waves and my Oasys any day!!!

i will never buy logic again after they bent me over about 4 years ago. I was one of those who have been using logic since atari days and brought all the upgrades and brought all the software synths and extra plug-ins. Still leaves me a bad taste in my mouth when i think of the money that cost me and then they gave it away for free as a part of the logic pro 6 upgrade.

But life goes on i did really well out of the software but i am very happy in Digidesign land now.
_________________
Oasys 88, 2 gig ram, EXB-DI and all the current expansions. VIRUS TI Desktop, Protools Horizons and SSL Bundles

Synergy · Full Member Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 185

milkojnr · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject:

I think at the end of the day, no software or hardware is perfect.

And everyone uses it in different ways.

As long as your happy and the software works great for your workflow go for it.
_________________
Oasys 88, 2 gig ram, EXB-DI and all the current expansions. VIRUS TI Desktop, Protools Horizons and SSL Bundles

MartinHines · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:42 am Post subject:

The more I think about it, this is a good strategic move by Apple to expand their musician base:

-- Windows Vista is the only OS available for the majority of retail PCs, and I haven't seen any evidence proving that Vista runs better than XP. This has left people like myself wondering if Windows XP systems will be available for my next computer upgrade cycle

-- By lowering the price and removing the copy protection hassles, Apple just might bring in some new buyers who aren't musicians at all. There are tons of people who use Garage Band

-- Given the 2GB memory requirement, this will most likely drive sales for the new MacIntel Macs. Apple can afford to earn a smaller profit on software if it drives a larger profit on hardware.

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

milkojnr · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: