Big Box Users Out Of Luck? Options

[Oakland Stroke]

Sorry if I've missed a thread here somewhere, but I wanted to specifically address the Logic Audio (Big Box) users about LE7.

From what I've gleaned from other forums, it would seem that there is no upgrade path for Logic Audio 6 users to Logic Express 7. One poster claimed that there is an upgrade for about $99. Others claim that you have to pay full price.

There is no way in hell I will pay full price ($299). The only reason I would fork out the $99 is to stay in the support loop. Apple is pulling the plug on v6 users by the end of this year.

More news greatly appreciated.

[kaboombahchuck]

The thread can be found[/URL]Here

This post has been edited by kaboombahchuck: Mon 11 Oct 2004, 06:19

[Oakland Stroke]

Thanks, but I've read that thread. Didn't see anything about Big Box users.

[kaboombahchuck]

There is another thread located in the comments section. All I found there concerning big box was:

"Thank you for your enquiry. I appreciate that you would like to upgrade to Logic Pro 7. The upgrade is available to owners of Pro 6 or Logic Platinum/Gold 5 and 6 for the upgrade price of $499, which represents $1000 off the RRP of Logic Pro 7. There is also an upgrade available for owners of Logic Express 6, 7 and Big Box to Logic Pro 7 which is available for RRP $999 inc. GST. These the only upgrade paths available."

Nothing on the express upgrade You can rest assured there is not going to be any deals.

[Oakland Stroke]

There is an upgrade from Big Box to Pro 7 for $700. What is not clear is whether Apple considers Logic Audio 6 to be the same thing as Express 6. For all intents and purposes, they are the same thing. But I would feel pretty stoopid if I paid for the $99 upgrade (Express 6 to Express 7) and it didn't work.

[Oakland Stroke]

Just saw a post on OSX Audio quoting someone at Apple saying that Logic Audio 6 users CAN upgrade to Express 7 for $99. The details are not all clear regarding bundled synths, but I am greatly relieved that I don't have to take a $700 step to keep support.

[activezound]

What support?
90 days free support then it's charged per incedent at £139 or per year £1199 sorry I do not know excatly what it is in dollars.

TTFN
Activezound

[editbrain]

WTF!

you have to be kidding me. you mean to tell me that now that emagic is out of the way you have to pay for support for logic?

i have never had to pay for support using logic. just call up and speak to the guys.

[Latner]

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This post has been edited by Latner: Sat 16 Oct 2004, 13:46

[Latner]

Apple offers an upgrade from logic audio 6(big box) to Logic 7 express.It can be obtained from the Apple store for 99$.
Emagic has assured me that all plug-ins purchased with the (Big Box)Application will be fully functional with Logic 7 express.

[Oakland Stroke]

Good point about the dismal development in support, or lack thereof. I have only needed to call Emagic a couple of times, but was glad that I could.

I think Apple is making a big mistake with the Apple Care approach.

[lepetitmartien]

Myself I'm still wondering if there's any approach

[editbrain]

i have to say that i am in for the long haul. i have been using logic for a looooonnng time. i can't afford to switch back (windows). i wouldn't dare. i hate that it has come to apple care support. if they do apple care support i am going to use the version that i have now a long time. i don't have to call for support much, but it is nice to know i can/could call someone and just talk without being treated like i am a bother. everytime i have dealt with apple care it is with script reading moron's. almost as bad a calling the local broadband isp. hahahahahaha
i crack myself up with that one.