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 Macworld: Apple Introduces Garage Band, Apple |
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_guest_Ben_
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 Tue 6 Jan 2004, 21:27
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Finally apple has realized that pro and semi-pro audio is a market they should be in. I have been waiting for a low-cost, musician friendly, recording and composing application for years now and it looks as if Apple have delivered.
can't wait to give it a try.
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Tue 6 Jan 2004, 22:58
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Agreed, though why are they billing this as a pro app? Us pros are already using DP, PT, Logic . . . guess it's just marketing speak?
Will pros use it? Well, absolutely. The same as we use iDVD, iMovie, etc., etc.! Okay, perhaps I've answered my question.
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Wed 7 Jan 2004, 01:20
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It is great that GarageBand includes 50 virtual instruments! Any word if these virtual instruments are AudioUnits, and if so, can they be used by other comparable applications like Emagic Logic Platinum 6? I'm kinda' jealous that my expensive Logic didn't include the same nice sounding samples that Apple threw into GarageBand, part of a $49 iLife suite 
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_donglai_
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 Wed 7 Jan 2004, 02:28
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my burning question is does GarageBand support Firewire audio interfaces?
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Wed 7 Jan 2004, 02:54
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Any word yet if GarageBand supports Firewire audio interfaces? Does Soundtrack?
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Wed 7 Jan 2004, 03:57
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Does anyone know if GarageBand (or even Soundtrack for that matter) supports ReWire? I'm guessing "no" since they're trying to fill that same niche, but it would be nice to still be able to use my Reason bits.
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Wed 7 Jan 2004, 06:34
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Apple really seems to be spreading their audio assets far and wide with this addittion. It would be nice to see them consolidate the technology into Soundtrack and focus on adding real pro level features (ala REX/Rewire Support, a true mixing GUI, etc.). IMHO, Soundtrack 2.0 should have been the announcement, oh and we added AU Instruments/Synths and a record button....sounds logical (pun)...and the price could be reduced with a reduced sample set (LE version). They are most likely licensed samples anyway, demanding the bulk of the cost.
Their approach, though, has added several ideas to the audio world that are long overlooked in their excellent sample browser and the use of metadata. The Loop tuner would be a healthy alternative to Recycle if the app could support REX format, too.
They have all the makings for an effective Pro-loop based arrangement tool that could compete with Live and Reason. Seemless integration to the Logic environment would make a compelling package , standalone for others whose needs are in the Video market and an LE for the kids.
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_1kirsch_
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Wed 7 Jan 2004, 07:12
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$49?
I'm in.
I already have soundtrack and FCP...
I'm still in...java script:emoticon(':D')
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