Apple have launched Logic Studio 8, a comprehensive suite of professional tools including Logic Pro 8. Logic Pro
8 is a major upgrade that combines an intuitive new interface with Logic’s
renowned sound quality and rock-solid timing, and introduces MainStage, an
innovative new live performance application that turns the Mac® into a
streamlined live rig. Logic Studio 8, also includes Soundtrack® Pro 2, Apple’s
professional audio post production software; Studio Instruments, made up of
40 pristine quality instruments; Studio Effects, with 80 professional effect
plug-ins; a vast Studio Sound Library; and a powerful set of production utilities.
Logic Pro 8 Upgrades
A Logic Studio 8 Upgrade from Logic Pro/Plat/Gold 5,6,7 is also available at a significantly reduced price. However, customers who purchased Logic Pro 7 on or after August 1st 2007 from DV are eligible for a free upgrade to Logic Studio 8. For more imformation on the free upgrade visit Apple Upgrade
Logic Pro 8
At the heart of Logic Studio 8 is Logic Pro 8, now with an intuitive single-window
interface for instant access to powerful music creation and production functions,
including snap-to-transient selection and sample accurate editing directly
in the Arrange window. New audio production tools such as Quick Swipe Comping
and dynamic channel strip creation speed up common tasks. Logic Pro 8 also
includes end-to-end surround production capabilities with innovative surround
panning controls, multichannel tracks and busses, and support for True Surround
software instruments and effects.
MainStage turns the Mac into a powerful live performance rig that produces
reliable, consistent sound—whether music is being made at home, in a
rehearsal space, or in front of an audience. Screen controls link software
plug-ins to hardware knobs, faders and buttons, so musicians can use their
favorite gear while performing live. An easy-to-read interactive display, designed
for distant viewing in dim light, shows exactly the information needed on stage.
Professional templates simplify set-up giving musicians more time to explore
and create their own unique sounds.
Soundtrack Pro 2 is the musician’s bridge to sound for picture with
professional editing tools and seamless film and video integration that simplifies
every aspect of the audio post production process. Musicians can compose their
score in Logic Pro 8 then use Soundtrack Pro 2 to edit dialog, design sound
effects and complete the mix in cinematic sound.
Studio Instruments with 40 instrument plug-ins enable musicians to access
and play almost any sound imaginable, including enhanced versions of Ultrabeat,
Sculpture and ES2 synthesizers, and the EXS24 sampler. Studio Effects include
a new Delay Designer plug-in that offers in-depth control over individual delay
taps, and Space Designer, now with True Surround enhancements for multichannel
audio processing. Logic Studio gives musicians a vast Studio Sound Library,
featuring content from the five Jam Pack® collections and Final Cut Studio® 2,
for a total of 18,000 Apple Loops, 1,300 EXS instruments and 5,000 sound effects
that span a huge variety of genres and styles. Production utilities include
WaveBurner for CD mastering, Compressor 3 for surround encoding, an Apple Loops
utility and a new Impulse Response utility for capturing the acoustics of real
performance spaces.
Whether yor are an existing Logic user and wish to purchase a Logic Studio 8 Upgrade or you have always wanted Logic but thought it was too expensive and choose Logic Studio 8, now is the time to upgrade with the single screen functionality, massive collection of instruments and effects, this is the best Logic software ever produced.
Buy Apple Logic 8 from Digital Village in-store, online and via telephone mail-order for expert advice and best UK price.