> And I have to say I couldn't be any happier about it, being a >diehard Mac user (I have a windows computer as well, since I do >crossplatform development). As another die hard Mac user . . how do you see this as a good thing at all? 1. Lots of Musicians are screwed just because they happen to prefer the PC 2. Lots of Emagic employees are screwed, just because their expertise is in coding for PC. 3. Apple is now competing directly with MOTU, who not only makes Digital Performer, but some of the best audio and midi interfaces available. 4. Apple is now competing directly with Avid/Digidesign (again). 5. I fear the uniqueness of Logic will be buried under Steve Jobs. Can you say iLogic? 6. I could easily see Steinberg dumping Mac support now. Loss of competition in the market is not a good thing. 7. How will 3rd party developers of VSTi's and VST plug ins see this? Apple is now selling both Soft Synths, and the plug ins included with Logic. Don't be so short-sited. I can't think of anything beneficial that will come of this. Jon -- config-- Apple G4 Dual 800, 1.5 gig of ram, Mac OS 9.2.2, RME Hammerfall DSP/ Digiface, MOTU 2408, MOTU MTP AV (USB), Apogee WC Master, Spirit Digital 328 (digital mixer/controller), ATI Radeon AGP, ATI Rage128 (second monitor).

--- In logic-users@y..., Jonathan Christensen <jon@s...> wrote: > > And I have to say I couldn't be any happier about it, being a > >diehard Mac user (I have a windows computer as well, since I do > >crossplatform development). > > As another die hard Mac user . . how do you see this as a good thing at all? > > 1. Lots of Musicians are screwed just because they happen to prefer the PC > 2. Lots of Emagic employees are screwed, just because their expertise is > in coding for PC. > 3. Apple is now competing directly with MOTU, who not only makes Digital > Performer, but some of the best audio and midi interfaces available. > 4. Apple is now competing directly with Avid/Digidesign (again). > 5. I fear the uniqueness of Logic will be buried under Steve Jobs. Can > you say iLogic? > 6. I could easily see Steinberg dumping Mac support now. Loss of > competition in the market is not a good thing. > 7. How will 3rd party developers of VSTi's and VST plug ins see this? > Apple is now selling both Soft Synths, and the plug ins included with Logic. > > Don't be so short-sited. I can't think of anything beneficial that will > come of this. > > Jon > > >I disagree, I'm a true die hard Mac user that's why I understand why Apple is doing this...When you ask PC users about a Mac or why they don't have one the response is Macs are good for graphics and multimedia that's it THAT"S IT!!! Steve Jobs plan is to make the Mac the worlds digital hub so taking over Emagic was smart just like Final Cut Pro is holding it's own. It might take awhile for Apple but it'll happen..Apple also bought Prismo Graphic (India Pro Titler) I'm sure it will be faze out for PC user..If you want to play games buy a PC. Proud Mac Owner.