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Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by tombert »

basisword wrote: post #88
rebolek wrote: post #83

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People have different nightmares. My nightmare is yet another subscription.

Then you’re probably not the target market. I would have loved this when I was younger and $5 a month was easy/$200 one off was impossible.

I kind of wish they'd have an option for both. ToonBoom Harmony still lets you do that (though they kind of obscure that on their website). You have the option of paying $71/month for Harmony Advanced, or $1130 for a perpetual license.

It would be nice for people to do something similar with Logic; you can pay for a subscription, or you can pay a flat rate to own something forever; I'm personally kind of turned off by products that do not offer perpetual licenses.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by jachee »

giobox wrote: post #208
LegitShady wrote: post #183

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I think there is a lot going for the music ecosystem on ipad - lots of affordable apps, cheap effects compared to desktop etc. At the same time I don't think the device itself is built with the connectivity for the kind of music making I think about. If all your synths and effects live on the iPad and you don't care about after touch maybe, but if you want to hook external gear up the iPad just isn't made for it. no…

I agree to a large extent, but I've been pleasantly surprised just how much audio hardware works using a USB hub, especially now all iPads have USB-C ports with the exception of the 10.2 inch entry one. Given how many USB accessories now work with the iPad, I really really wish Apple would relent and at least give us two USB ports on the side like the MacBook Air.

I get a spare USB-C port from my Magic Keyboard. I generally plug the charger into it and something else into the on-board port, but I have the option to put devices into both ports.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by robotresearcher »

galleywest200 wrote: post #32
meghan_rain wrote: post #19

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> Having a full DAW on the go is a killer feature imho. Macbook?

The 11-inch iPad (Pro) is much more compact, imo. You can also just mount it flat against some hardware in a rack, or against a wall in a small studio booth.

It goes on the ubiquitous music stand, too. Lots of musicians use iPads already to show sheet music.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by wahnfrieden »

MuffinFlavored wrote: post #382
mattwad wrote: post #240

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Who cares about top-of-the-line updates. Adobe Photoshop features from 10 years ago is all I need for my use case, and probably anyone who's not using it every day. That's why they force subscriptions now.

> Adobe Photoshop features from 10 years ago is all I need for my use case Cool. Who cares? Are you Adobe's target customer base? https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/compare-plans.html No, you're not.

OP argues for customer experience, you argue for someone else's business

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by hammyhavoc »

mejutoco wrote: post #391
hammyhavoc wrote: post #218

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It's probably a bold assumption that you wouldn't be able to continue using it, Apple likely realizes that this would screw people who bought the device specifically for that purpose; should just be as simple as changing a sub expiry date to a thousand years from now if the shit does hit the fan. Furthermore, if it shares the same codebase as the macOS version, why would it cease development now that they share a com…

It is the simplest assumption, based on similar promises from software vendors, like life-subscription prices.

I don't think Apple is comparable to any other corp, they're in a unique position of making the only hardware that officially runs the software they make and they also make industry leading software.

I'm not even an Apple user. I'm just calling it as I see it.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by koiueo »

Maursault wrote: post #260
dagmx wrote: post #11

Having a full DAW on the go is a killer feature imho. The promise has been there since stuff like 8tracks on the iPhone 3G, and various Audio Units already on iOS. But I’ve always found the workflow very limiting or clunky. (Edit: I’m a Logic Pro user on macOS so my comments reflect getting things into that specifically) The divide from putting down an idea when it hits, to working it into something, has always been…

> Having a full DAW on the go is a killer feature imho. I think the problem here that most won't realize is that they'll have no idea what you're listening to and so will be mixing audio in the dark, so to speak. Professionals will check headphone mixes, but generally won't mix with headphones certainly not bluetooth headphones. I suppose there may exist such a thing as powered Bluetooth monitors, but again, the wire…

> abilities of iPad and USB-C

I use iPad with RME ADI DAC-2 and I can't think of a single issue.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by hammyhavoc »

rappr wrote: post #400
hammyhavoc wrote: post #181

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How hassle-free it is for a given workflow or user is highly subjective and relative to the task at hand. The file management on iOS is still a dumpster fire.

What’s wrong with the file management on iOS?

Lacking plenty of common power user functionality to do things efficiently. It's fine for casuals, they don't know what's missing, but it's pretty poor versus a fully-fledged file manager on a desktop computer.

Re: Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad

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Post by pud »

Last week my company launched an iOS app that gets music into Apple Music and Spotify.

Timing unintentional but neato that musicians can now record, distribute & promote all from the device.

(not mentioning name of app cuz promotion, also we're not the only app that does this)

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