Apple Logic Pro 7 [OLDER VERSION]

by Apple

Product Features

• Complete music studio for musicians, engineers, and producers
• Advanced audio processing and world-class MIDI sequencing
• New instruments and effects; state-of-the-art loop composition tools
• More processing power using networked Macs
• Compose, record, edit, and mix music in any studio environment

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00066M0TC
• Item model number: M9664Z/A
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,257 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #32 in Software > Video & Music > Software > Sound Editing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Logic Pro 7 fits every part of the music creation workflow from the first note to the final polished product. Musicians, engineers, and producers benefit equally from the power, flexibility, portability, pristine sound quality, and dependability of a premiere virtual studio.

Unleashing the Next Wave
Logic Pro 7 features new instruments and effects, state-of-the-art loop composition tools, as well as optimizations for the PowerPC G5 processor and Mac OS X, forming a highly productive system that will change the way you compose, record, edit, and mix music in any studio environment. The latest version provides near unlimited processing resources through the simple addition of Macintosh computers.

Tap into Greater Power
The new distributed audio processing feature in Logic Pro 7 offers a plug-and-play solution that provides the ability to tap networked computers for more DSP processing power. Simply add one or more Macintosh systems via Ethernet to your Logic Pro 7 system. The result is an audio and music production system with processing power that was previously unimaginable--up to 128 stereo streams.

Dynamic Creation
Innovative software instruments solidify the program’s outstanding sound generation capabilities--in the studio and on stage. These new options expand the already comprehensive array of instruments available, broadening the sonic potential of your Macintosh. Simulate any sound with breathtakingly natural timbre in Sculpture, a component modeling synthesizer. Create hypnotic rhythms using Ultrabeat, a beatbox with 25 voices and virtually unlimited parameter adjustment. Low-latency MIDI processing provides control over external sound devices, software instruments, and effects.

Infinite Loops
Apple Loops browsing and editing enable you to time stretch and pitch shift audio files in real time. Apple Loops let you work more efficiently and provide better workflow than conventional file formats. When you insert Apple Loops in software instrument format onto a software instrument track, Logic imports them as MIDI sequences with the originating instrument and effect settings intact. This allows you to change pitch, instrumentation, or effects--something you could only dream of with standard audio loops technology. Logic also uses this functionality when you import GarageBand compositions, preserving every detail as you migrate the sessions for editing and producing in a truly professional environment.

Stellar Performance
Logic Pro 7 turns the Macintosh into a digital audio workstation that meets the highest demands for audio quality. It supports audio at 16- and 24-bit resolution and sample rates of up to 192 kHz for both audio recording and playback of internal software instruments. Logic Pro 7 offers nine new effect plug-ins, including Guitar Amp Pro, for amp modeling. 32-bit floating-point mathematics provides enormous headroom for internal processing, making it nearly impossible to overload the signal--even during mix down to 16-bit audio for CD release. In other words, Logic Pro 7 delivers excellence.

New in Logic Pro 7:

• Distributed audio processing: run tons of plug-ins using additional G5 processor power.
• Apple loops: produce sound beds instantly from a comprehensive audio library.
• Three new instruments:
  • Sculpture: synthesize anything naturally via component modeling.
  • Ultrabeat: bang out endless permutations on a modern drum machine.
  • EFM1: from dreamy landscapes to punchy belltones with FM style.
• Nine new effect plug-ins:
  • Guitar Amp Pro: dial in sweet guitar tones from arena to funk, live, or in studio.
  • Linear Phase EQ: manipulate EQ curves without corrupting phase.
  • Match EQ: match acoustically two signals to transfer frequency spectrum.
  • Pitch Correction: correct improper intonation on vocals or force to monotone.
  • Ringshifter: add metallic sheen to any loop or sample for haunting effects.
• More than 100 enhancements:
  • Recall channel strips: save all channel settings and parameters for future projects.
  • Global tracks: control tempo, signature, and more, all graphically.
  • Shuffle editing in arrange: restrain movement to prevent regions from overlapping.
  • Auto crossfades in arrange: apply crossfades automatically to overlapping regions.
  • Software instrument layering: play multiple software instruments simultaneously.
  • EXS24 editing improvements: drag-and-drop audio and edit zones graphically.

Product Description

Logic Pro 7 is the industry-leading application for music creation and audio production. It features a world of new instruments and effects, plus state-of-the-art loop composition tools. Full ptimizations for the PowerPC G5 processor and Mac OS X round out this highly productive system that will change the way you compose, record, edit and mix music in any studio environment. Import GarageBand compositions, preserving every detail Linear Phase EQ, Match EQ and Pitch Correction Ringshifter adds metallic sheen to any loop or sample for haunting effects Apply crossfades and shuffle editing automatically to overlapping regions Software instrument layering - Play multiple software instruments simultaneously Drag and drop audio and edit zones graphically

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best By Far...Pro Tools Users Take Note...SUPER Value..., March 4, 2006

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J. Lockridge "jllx" (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Logic Pro 7 [OLDER VERSION] (CD-ROM)

When I was setting up my current studio over 6 years ago, I used Cubase, Nuendo, Cakewalk Sonar, Digital Performer, and Pro Tools. All were fine, and all do what they're supposed to. However, Logic excels by including GREAT instruments in Logic Pro. These used to be optional, and the package was still a great value then. Now, with Logic Pro 7, the original 6 instruments (a virtual Hammond B3, a vocoder type synthesizer (EVOC20), a clavinet/electric piano, a GREAT sampler (EXS24II), and two synthesizers), as well as new instruments like an FM synthesizer (think Yamaha's DX7 on steroids), Ultrabeat (a great drum machine/beat programmer), and Sculpture (which is a "material based", physical modeling synthesizer that is SO realistic and unique that one must simply hear it AND play it to do it justice) are all included, making this package simply a STEAL, even though the price may seem to be, at first glance, a little steep. One must keep in mind that the other "big name" DAW's don't come even CLOSE as far as their included instruments. In addition, Logic Pro also has well over 70 built in effects, including "Space Designer" which is just a KILLER reverb that makes vocals just silky. Again, Space designer used to be an "additional cost" item as well.

One advantage of Apple's purchase of Emagic is that Apple Loops can be imported AND MADE in Logic Pro 7. I used to view these as "consumer level" gimmicks; however, I find them more and more useful the more I write and record, especially for drum tracks...

Everyone was worried when Emagic sold this DAW and the Emagic name to Apple; however, these fears have been unfounded, as Apple has done nothing but improve on this already great program, by making it more streamlined, efficient, and easier to use. Back "in the day" Logic was viewed as very difficult to use. This was mainly due to its' powerful "Environment", which is a virtual studio allowing extensive routing and bussing abilities. In Logic 7, this is as transparent as you want it to be, making the program as intuitive as any other DAW.

If you have Pro Tools hardware, you can use Logic as a "front end", which is great because after spending all that cash on overpriced Digidesign hardware, it's nice to find some use for it. Pro Tools doesn't even come close to doing what Logic can do, so for any of you out there afraid to make the switch...don't be. I still don't understand why so many are still using this outdated system (Pro Tools) with such a great alternative like Logic available.

As one user noted below, this system screams for power and ram. It's hard to run on anything less than a G4, and I think 2GB ram are absolutely the minimum. It does ONLY run on a Mac, which is enough reason for current PC users to upgrade to a Mac system NOW!

I have been nothing but pleased with this program, especially after Apple upgraded it to Logic 7. The included manuals are GREAT, but the program IS quite deep, and I would point the new user to tutorials on Amazon and macprovideo.com in order to get up to speed in the quickest way possible.

In summmary, for the serious hobbyist to the professional recordist/musician, this is THE program to own.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Here's the deal, August 27, 2005

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trigoe "trigoe" (Teaneck, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple Logic Pro 7 [OLDER VERSION] (CD-ROM)

You had better have a serious machine to make this software go. My machine is a quicksilver 1ghz G4 with one gig of ram. Not nearly enough to make logic stable.

I run Ivory, Stylus RMX, Trilogy and all are useable, barely.

Latency, which was acceptable with logic 6.4.3 using MOTU PCI-424 hardware, is now completely unuseable. I'm only working on sessions I did in the past with my buffer at 1024 samples (!). That's the only way the computer can function with Logic 7.1 without clicks and pops all over the place

Logic, especially using the specrasonics plug-in's crashes about 5 times a day. I've learned to save every move I make.

I've been using logic since it was notator on the atari so I KNOW this software. what I'm saying is, you'd better have a kick-butt G5 with many gigs of ram if you even want to entertain the idea of using logic 7.

If you have that kind of machine, then go for it, i guess.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars problematic, June 9, 2006

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audioman (Mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple Logic Pro 7 [OLDER VERSION] (CD-ROM)

As a pro-tools and a Reason 3 user, I have some good amount of experience with computer based music recording and sequencing. I have had nothing but problems with Logic pro 7 since it was installed on my audio computer. Error windows, and a very clumsy and counterintuitive user interface. Like another reviewer said, if making music instead of operating a clumsy interface is what you would like to do, then stay clear of Logic 7 pro. And guess what, if you don't like the program, or if it doesn't work for you, a person can't return it, and they are out almost $1000.00 Reason, and pro-tools are at the top because they are the most musician friendly software out there, Logic pro 7 is not.