It might seem obvious for most of you that Logic Studio does not ship for the Windows OS nor for any OS that is not Apple's own.
I write this because a lot of people (according to the site's traffic statistics) land here via Google searches such as "Logic for PC" or "Logic Studio for PC".
There are 2 ways to have a copy of Logic working on a non-Apple PC and, to be honest, they are not the greatest:
1. Get an old copy of Emagic's Logic for Windows
2. Get a pirated version of Mac OS X for PC
Here are the downfalls:
On the first option you will certainly NOT be up to date as the last Logic version that shipped for Windows was on 2002 (when Apple bought Emagic).
On the second option here are some thoughts:
a. It's illegal
b. It's cumbersome
c. It's not stable
d. There are no updates
e. No Mac experience
I used to be a PC musician curious about "the Mac experience" that everyone was gushing about and I thought it was just hype, I even used to say "damn it I'm a PC guy I build my own computers and I ain't going Mac, f*ck those overpriced-incompatible fruit-labeled boxes".
Then I grew terribly tired of playing the fireman-cum-mechanic-cum-neurosurgeon-cum-plumber-cum-witch doctor with my PCs trying to reduce latency, tweaking every aspect of Windows to make it work for my music, trying to find the right set of components... I then fell for Apple's marketing gimmick "it just works"... It has been exactly that, for me.
I have 2 concrete and solid words to sum it up and to explain why it has been that great:
Core Audio
(June 25th update, for those of you who wonder why, this is exactly the kind of stuff that made me leave Windows, read this Bill Gates email -apparently it's the real deal- where he rants about his own Windows experience, straight from the horse's mouth eh?)
Friday, June 20, 2008
There is no Logic Studio for Windows PCs
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Logic Audio Platinum for Windows (version 5 something) is very capable and still works quite well for Windows. The only problem is making sure the USB dongle works properly, as there is no fix if it breaks.
If I were a Windows person I'd likely be using Sonar or perhaps even FL Studio, both of which have lots of niftiness included. Cubase just looks ugly to me (and far too dark).
Thank you for your input Milibrane,
I'd love to see if there are still people betting on Platinum, true being that it's still acceptable for today's standards.
Cheers
There was a Computer Music producer master class a few issues ago featuring a guy who does a lot of work on Platinum and gets a lot of mileage out of a Moog Source. So, there are people out there.
I don't think there's an equivalent of Logic Studio on either platform, though. It's the most complete all-in-one package there is.
Hello,
Well, I have made the big decision to convert from PC's/Windows to a Mac AND from Sonar to Logic Studio. Do you have any major recommendations on importing my work from Sonar into Logic Studio?
Thanks!
Chris
Hello chris,
Well what kind of projects are yours?
Mainly audio? softsynths?
In any case I strongly recommend reading the manuals and joining as many forums that talk about LS.
Congratulations on your decision!
Cheers.
Yeah, it's REALLY annoying that Apple don't make a version for Windows. I mean seriously, colleges and schools are using this software... parents aren't exactly going to go out and buy overpriced-incompatible fruit-labeled box for their kids.
I can't edit my projects at home... which is really annoying.
By the way, installing OS X on a non-apple computer isn't as unstable as you might think, provided it's running on compatible hardware. I'm personally not shelling out for a low-spec computer that's been branded with the logos of a company I hate (after a dreadful experience with purchasing an iPod, but that's another story).
Shame, Logic is a pretty decent and user friendly music production package... The operating system isn't bad either (albeit a bit annoying to someone used to Windows), shame both the OS and logic are locked down to Fruitboxes...
Has anyone switched from Emagic Logic Platinum PC version to the new MAC version and can tell me if he was able to
(1) use and import the songs created with the PC version?
(2) use his VST instrument he bought for PC?
I would greatly appreaciate your help since I was considering buying a MAC just for this reason.
-) Is there any program for Windows Vista
I like logic studio but I need to use in my PC I hope there is a program like logic studio...
They added a low-latency audio API in Vista called WASAPI, which would finally make ASIO unnecessary if the software companies would start adopting it -- which they're not, mostly out of stubbornness.
But you're right, I use Macs for audio at school and they are quite nice for that purpose. It really boils down to the fact that the Mac music/audio community is much older and larger than the Windows community.
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for any pc users looking for a music production program, i would reccomend FL Studio 8. Although not as good as logic, it gives it a run for its money.
i need Logic Studio for Windows XP , plz can you help me...
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I would definitely recommend REAPER over FL Studio, I am surprised nobody else has mentioned it yet
STILL USE MY LOGIC ON MY PC AND IT STILL IS THE BEST FOR ME. I ALSO USE FRUITY LOOPS AND SONAR WITH IT. SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD AS ANYTHING ELSE TO ME.
Pro Tools has not been mentioned once here lol! I have a PC, and have run various platforms, the only success story being the above - yes ya have to pay for Pro Tools hardware, from 200 upwards depending on input requirements, but seriously works, just make sure you have the best processor possible ( and compatible ) for PT8 - it is a reeet drain on ya ickle pentium.
If mac is so great, why are they running Intel chips now?
Cubase has not also been mentioned, WHY?
YOu all are dumb there is LOGIC PRO FOR WINDOWS they just dont make it anymore only for apple now but you can get an older copy for windows
Ableton, Cubase, Reaper, Reason...wow + everything that come with windows pc, not like the overprised buggy hardware that is on apples pc, where you don't choice of programs and should use only what apple allow you.
Get a live, get a windows!
Hey people, i got a pc what is the best music program i can use and is good as logic. Thanks.
what? propellerhead reason?
I just got say Adobe Audition 3 is the most intuitive and robust program for audio editing period. Too bad they can't get a better midi sequencer into it. Then logic would have it's match on the PC side.
Can Logic Platinum 5.5.1 run on Windows 7?
Can you use Logic Platinum with no interface and a simple USB Condensed Microphone, I'm a on the go type artist, so my laptop is my recording studio for collaborations and things, so it takes me a while to get to a actual studio, to record vocals, so I brought a USB Condense Mic with hopes that I could record vocals, and things. So some feed back on my question would be nice, thank you.
Your mic is not milk and it's not Condensed. Logic Platinum does not require a specific interface to run, however it is about 8 years old. There have been a lot of advances in computers, as well as audio hardware in the last 8 years. I can't understand why anyone would opt for an old version of Logic instead of a much more up to date version of ANY other DAW for the PC. If you have/like to be on a Windows PC there are plenty of decent DAWs available. ProTools is the industry standard choice for PC recording and I'm surprised only one other person has mentioned it. If you are "collaborating" with other people in the music industry on a PC I would get ProTools. If you are one of the hundreds of people I help every month that thinks they are going to be the next Dr. Dre, shocked when you see a cheap ass crap interface for $199, you ask if there is anything cheaper, get whatever you want because you won't do anything with it anyway. (yes I realize that was a run on sentence) Moral of the story is if you are a hobbyist that isn't looking to produce music and just wants to record themselves for their own enjoyment, get Sonar or the like. If you are a talentless someone who "Wants to make beats" get FL Studio. If you are actually looking to be in music production, get ProTools if you are on a PC, and get Logic & ProTools if you are on a Mac... And GO TO SCHOOL for music production ( P.S. it isn't cheap )
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