Logic 8 First Impressions
Sep 13th, 2007, 03:21
I've looked over the manual extensively at this point, read reviews and seen lots of screenshots, besides what I've seen here.
My first initial reaction is not to bother with upgrading... at least considering the non hands-on exposure I've had thus far. I looked long and hard for a DAW for home use after playing professionally for years and rather extensive studio experience as a player. I finally settled on Logic because it's the most personally customizable of all music production software, in my opinion, and definitely the most beautiful and studio-realistic interface wise.
I am very disappointed at the changes made to Logic's interface. From it's brightened, much less colorful, metallic appearance to the cheap-looking transport now at the bottom of the arrange window ( I liked Logic's former transport, a lot... floating, bluish-green text, etc.) and it's new, very "colorful" WHITE text (very creative, Apple!) which, I understand cannot be moved, it's stationary. There is little I regarding some of Logic's functional changes, and absolutely nothing I like about it's new appearance.
I somehow feel Apple has cheapened a once absolute beautifully crafted piece of software for a cluttered, mundane-looking, one-windowed, gimmicky interface.
I may, as time goes on, change my mind of course. I do intend on at least giving it the benefit of the doubt with a healthy try for functionality reasons... but I won't upgrade my current version of Logic.
It would appear many around the net seem to like Logic's new changes. I wish all of you in that camp well, and hope you enjoy Apple's new baby. I was just getting used to Logic, and loving every second of using it, the way it was. Personally, other than Mainstage, I feel the changes were for no reason other than to make it more Leopard-like in appearance. Leopard's appearance is fine. But for Logic, in my opinion, it now feels cold, plain and boring.
I appreciate the work the folks at MacProVideo do. Your aid in helping me learn Logic was extremely beneficial... you're second to none. Thanks, guys.
However, with this particular "upgrade" of Logic I am extremely disappointed, and I feel the near-perfect piece of software (even considering it's issues) that was Logic to be no longer the case.
Very disappointed.
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