EMagic Logic for windows to be discontinued!

orbita · Post by **orbita** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:01 am

http://www.emagic.de/english/news/index.html

CUPERTINO, California and HAMBURG, Germany -- July 1, 2002 --
Apple today announced it has acquired Emagic, a leading provider of professional software solutions for computer based music production. Emagic's most popular product, Logic, is actively used by over 200,000 musicians around the world. Emagic will operate as a wholly owned division of Apple.

"Emagic has set the industry standard for professional music creation and production," said Sina Tamaddon, Apple's senior vice president of Applications. "We're very excited to have the Emagic team join Apple and create more amazing products for musicians."

Macintosh-based products account for over 65 percent of Emagic's current revenues. Emagic's Windows-based product offerings will be discontinued on September 30, 2002.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.

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baahhhhh, I just switched from cubase and have bought a new pc just for music. how crap is this!

kimgr · Post by **kimgr** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:11 am

CATASTROPHY!!!

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at0m · Post by **at0m** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:12 am

Now that's some bad news!!

I suppose also hardware support will be discontinued, like for their patchbays etc... I'm sorry, all you Logic users!

remixme · Post by **remixme** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:24 am

Thats disgraceful, its the kind of behaviour I expect from Microsoft.

You would think there would be a law against that, but there ain't.
I really feel sorry for all those logic pc users out there. (Im a cubase man myself)

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:41 am

it sucks when business hinders art.

Rob van Berkel · Post by **Rob van Berkel** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 6:05 am

Hmm, bad news

Gonne write a spinoff of Supertramps song: Unlogical song...

Anyone out there ever connected the two worlds, e.g. Mac with Logic, PC with SFP ??
Guess we PC-world-habitants will have to get a Mac sooner or later to keep working with current emaic products.
Btw. the press-release mentions they will stop offering PC-based products. Will they keep supporting their installed base? Shame on Apple/Emagic if they wouldn't.
I'll wear black clothes this week

Rob

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:27 am

Amusing that Apple says they're "excited to have emagic join the team". Join the team ? They just bought them out ! That's like enslaving people and then saying you're excited they've "joined the team".

And what team are the PC users joining ?

samplaire · Post by **samplaire** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:53 am

On 2002-07-01 10:27, Spirit wrote:
Amusing that Apple says they're "excited to have emagic join the team". Join the team ? They just bought them out !

1. Against: This is normal in business. This also sounds a bit like 1950 soviet propaganda.

2. Pro: What would you say if you owned Apple: 'We bought Emagic to control the whole MIDI market' or 'We are sorry for buying Emagic - PC users, don't be angry on us, we will give every PC user a decent Mac to make you happy'

Considering the 2 situations they chose the best way to inform people about the fact.

My opinion in this topic doesn't mean I'm happy to hear Logic/Pc will be discontinued touugh I'm a Mac user. I agree with all your opinions. Unfair!!!

Ferry · Post by **Ferry** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:15 am

Think about: buying LAP 5.0, the Logic Control and a PC to run it all!

Emagic knew of this when they where launching these products!

Grrrrr!

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:26 am

I´m currently installing XP to run cubase SX...
Good buy emagic...

Round1 · Post by **Round1** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:46 am

I'm sooooo angry at this development that I can't formulate my thoughts.......I'll have to sleep on it.......come back tomorrow......and vent some anger.

NOT HAPPY

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:48 am

In the red corner: 1950s Soviet propaganda "we care about our workers"

In the blue corner: 2002 corporate propaganda "we care about our customers"

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Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:49 am

What a shame!!!!!!. New products, upgrades etc then DEATH to the PC musician as far as Emagic is concerned. After paying so much for Logic Audio. We lose. The guy with the HACKS has nothing to LOSE. I am presently checking Ebay for a Mac. Also considering going over to Cubase. This would surely cause a drop in Emagic sales for PCs. I am finished with it. Pronto

You can't build a MAC. Yoy have to buy one. Sales UP

brain1 · Post by **brain1** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:56 am

Cubase SX!!!

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:58 am

I am wondering if that is their reason for not releasing an upgrade to Version 5. for the other Logic sequencing products? We are the consumers. We have the POWER. We must not be GUIDED into any specific direction by any CORPORATE body. On second thought as the fox said "There a better sequencing grapes out there". Keep courage.

Logic Gold 4.81 for sale cheap.

subhuman · Post by **subhuman** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:08 am

I'm not going to use a mac... looks like I have to sell my Logic and find something new! Worst news of the year for me.

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:14 am

Cubase SX really rocks for me!!!
Looks and feels like Nuendo

Round1 · Post by **Round1** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:15 am

Hey sub....all my investment has been in Creamware/PC/Logic....but who the hell are we gonna sell PC Emagic gear to?? Who'd wanna invest in a system with a dead-end upgrade/support path!!

"I'm as mad as hell.....and I'm not gonna take it any more!!!"

orbita · Post by **orbita** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:23 am

sorry to be the bearer of such bad news.

What has happened sucks bad. Apple should stick to what they are good with and leave specialist companies alone. They are no better than microsoft. It will just stifle competition.

However...

I do want to just remind you that the current version of logic is still rather good and if they plan to continue supporting it till september then all/any bugs from 5.1 should be ironed out. So dont panic just yet.

Remember, Fat boy slim still uses an atari, I doubt his upgrade paths are much better

Right now where did I put my cubase dongle.

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:36 am

SOOOO BAD!!!

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