EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

--- In exs-users@y..., Nick Gold <nickgold42@h...> wrote:

> The question is now, will I get the version for OS 9, or
> for OS X?  I am thinking OS X, but then I will have to leave behind 
most of
> my VST plugins no doubt... :(
> 
> -Nick Gold


I wonder if Emagic - and other vendors - will ship dual product 
update installers for OS 9 & OS X. Similar to how software updates 
use to be provided for 68K and PPC apps when Apple switched processor 
designs.

We'll be in the same boat regarding our favorite plug-ins. I assume 
the commercial vendors will ramp up to OS X compatability on equal 
pace with their competitors. Will they charge an update fee? I think 
that's entirely likely - and probably necessary to cover their 
development costs. Will they provide dual installers? How long will 
the vendors be willing to support both OS 9 and OS X versions 
concurrently. Will the freeware, and shareware, apps we enjoy on OS 9 
get left behind or lead the pack?

Oh, and don't overlook audio card drivers! Echo doesn't deliver too 
quickly today - will they even support they're 1st generation cards 
on OS X or only their 2nd generation 24/96 product line? So many 
questions...and whose going to pay for all this!??! ;-)

regards,

Jon Levinson