Apple Unveils Logic Studio

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—13 September 2007—Apple today unveiled Logic Studio, a comprehensive suite of professional tools that givesmusicians everything they need to create, produce and perform in the studio and on the stage for just recommended retail price (RRP) NZ$799 inc GST. Logic Studio features Logic Pro 8, amajor 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 also includes Soundtrack Pro2, Apple’s professional audio post production software; Studio Instruments, made up of 40 pristine quality instruments; Studio Effects, with80 professional effect plug-ins; a vast Studio Sound Library; and a powerful set of production utilities.

“From the fun and intuitive GarageBand to the all new Logic Studio, there’s never been a better time to be a musician on theMac,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “For less than A$800, Logic Studio transformsthe Mac into the most powerful musical instrument in the world.”

At the heart of Logic Studio is Logic Pro 8, now with an intuitive single-window interface for instant access to powerful music creation andproduction functions, including snap-to-transient selection and sample accurate editing directly in the Arrange window. New audio production toolssuch as Quick Swipe Comping and dynamic channel strip creation speed up common tasks. Logic Pro 8 also includes end-to-end surround productioncapabilities with innovative surround panning controls, multichannel tracks and busses, and support for True Surround software instruments andeffects.

MainStage turns the Mac into a powerful live performance rig that produces reliable, consistent sound—whether music is being made at home, ina rehearsal space, or in front of an audience. Screen controls link software plug-ins to hardware knobs, faders and buttons, so musicians can usetheir favourite gear while performing live. An easy-to-read interactive display, designed for distant viewing in dim light, shows exactly theinformation 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 thatsimplifies every aspect of the audio post production process. Musicians can compose their score in Logic Pro 8 then use Soundtrack Pro 2 to editdialog, 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.

Pricing & Availability
Logic Studio is now available for a recommended retail price of NZ799 inc GST through the Apple Store (www.apple.co.nz)and Apple Authorised Resellers. Registered Logic Pro 7 users can upgrade to Logic Studio for NZ$319 inc GST. Customers whopurchased Logic Pro 7 on or after 1 August 2007 are eligible for a free upgrade to Logic Studio (NZ$14.95 inc GST shipping & handling). Full systemrequirements and more information on Logic Studio including a list of certified, compatible hardware and software, can be found at www.apple.co.nz/logicstudio.

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Apple
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