EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

> Regardless of what I'll be using in the future, I will most likely be less
> compatible. That can't be a good thing.

I have to agree with this. Although I'm a Mac user, this throws a REALLY BIG
WRENCH into my collaboration efforts. So much for my production partner and
I living in different parts of the country. Thanks for nothing, Steve Jobs.

Personally, I think both sides of this argument are compelling. But to be
truthful, at this point, I tend to agree with the latter. I'm happy with
Logic. I'm happy that my PC buddies are in sync with me. And the fact of the
matter is (I cringe when I say this as I vastly prefer any MacOS to
Windows), Mac hardware blows at this point. It's a f*%$#@! turtle. What's
the point of being a Mac fan if I can't brag about it anymore (ha, ha).
Seriously though, if I wasn't a graphic designer, I'd probably be thinking
of switching. Seems to me, Mac is making a habit if using outdated hardware
in a lot of respects. Slower RAM among other things. Sure it doesn't suck,
but when compared to a top-of-the-line PC, the specs are far less
impressive. I couldn't care less about a new iMac or eMac. It's worthless to
me. I'd also heard that a 64-bit chip requires a great deal of software
reengineering to achieve compatibility. I may be misinformed about this, but
it's a reasonable theory. The heat issue may be only part of the story. I've
also heard of PC CPUs with 64-bit processing. By the time Apple gets a G5
1.8GHz, PCs will already be over 3-5GHz making the Apple improvements moot.
They are behind. Apple needs faster processors now. It's that simple. So I
guess, all in all, this Emagic takeover is adding insult to injury.

I'm an avid Mac fan. It is a sad day indeed when someone like me stoops to
this level. I mean just look at the destitution and disappointment on this
list alone. A list, I might add, of the cream of the crop of musicians.
This, for the most part, is a list of advanced users and gurus on both
platforms. Now, we are mostly sulking and reeling in shock over something
that is destined to divide all of us for the foreseeable future. I find this
depressing. I have really enjoyed all of the dialog on this list, and the
contributions made by all of you (yes even the opinions I disagreed with).
It made me feel part of a global community of musicians I have developed a
healthy respect for. OK, enough. I'm depressed enough as it is. -Jer