EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

Fernstudio wrote:
> 
> IMHO, the damage has been done.  With Apple's "Switch" program and their
> initial decision to drop PC development of Logic Audio, I don't believe that a
> reverse decision will last long-term.  Even though they may continue
> development, it would only be a matter of time before they would decide to drop
> it again (ie when they've convinced enough LAWyers to switch to LAM.
> Ultimately, they do want people on the Mac, not running Windows PC's.  I can't
> help but think that at some point, more features will be implemented in LAM
> that won't make it into LAW.  This may make it harder to collaborate with other
> people and require special workarounds.

I agree...
 
> I, for one, will be deciding on my future sequencer platform as if PC
> development is completely dropped.  By the time the next paid upgrade for Logic
> Audio comes around, I'll be deciding whether I'm switching to a Mac and LAM or
> if I am going Cubase SX. 

... but if the ghosts of rumours about OS X for PC turn into reality...(!!!)...

> In the meantime, I'll probably pick up a copy of
> Cubase SX anyway and begin playing around with it. 

... many Logic-to-SX convertees will be glad Steinberg let them keep Logic!

... (and Apple would probably start selling expensive, high-quality,
innovative Intel/AMD-powered boxes.)

Just my AU$0.04 (= US$0.02)