Music produces/music engineers

The majority of commercial studios ‘park the bus’ on a stable OS & DAW - there’s still plenty using Logic 9 or Pro Tools 9 or 10. In this context, time is money… & people, (& customers) appreciate reliability. 3rd party plugin compatibility also plays an important part in a reliable system, which (despite Apple’s constant OS upgrades), is down to 3rd party developers.

I agree it’s a shame Logic has not made more inroads as the default standard in commercial studios - particularly given it’s strengths. That being said… it’s very hard to recall an old Logic project from only a few years ago, (which is where Pro Tools excels).

Although Logic may not be a priority for Apple, I am at least grateful for it’s continued progress & innovation.

My take is to have two setups - one ‘one on the cutting edge’ (MBP), & the other ‘tried & tested’ (Mac Pro) - although I appreciate not everyone has that luxury.

@JotaGI… as far as I’m aware, it’s not possible to transfer a Logic X licence, (as it’s tied to the owners Apple ID)?

Hi there, it's a great question and sometimes Apple's policies baffle me as well (as they do pretty much everyone in this community to some extent, I'm sure). However, just bear in mind that this is a user forum, there is no direct line to the management here, so to speak. Also, I'd like to point out, that Apple's main business is selling hardware, so everything else (and this includes marketing decisions in terms of other products, like software) is sort of dominated by this paradigm, whether we like it or not.

That being said, though, if you provide a bit more detail regarding your Mac situation (your current macOS version, for instance), it might be possible to be more constructive in suggesting possible solutions to your problem.

Also, you could probably also send a suggestion to Apple directly using this link: Feedback - Logic Pro – Apple

Yes, it's pretty much a fact that Apple's policies are designed to sell hardware. Apple releases a new operating system yearly and the current version of Logic will only run on the current and previous MacOS release so you're forced to upgrade the operating system to stay abreast of the current Logic releases, the worst part is.... stability is thrown out the window. Once you get it in your head that Apple is a hardware company and that their software is designed to sell hardware then it's much less painful. :-)

Professionals need stability and support....

I've come to terms with the fact that Apple is going to do what they're going to do, one can be onboard or not. It's a rough ride, things will get stabilized and then a new MacOS release and a Logic update....and it starts all over again. They're doing what Intel used to do, trying to overpower an OS with processor power... from my limited exposure to Big Sur and Monterey... these are not Great OSls for Audi production.

I'd agree with you on that, it's a very bad policy on Apple's part.

Anyway, as a way of suggesting a solution, perhaps you could look for someone who'd be willing to sell you their LPX license? I'm sure there might be folks in your location who'd purchased the app but don't use it much (if at all).

Actually, musicians and music producers amount to an infinitesimal fraction of Apple's income. We are a drop in the bucket.

not possible to transfer a Logic X licence, (as it’s tied to the owners Apple ID)?

True, and maybe even talking with the customer support on that matter won't help much, because the corporate party line may be to encourage new customers purchase the app (not develop a market for "used" Logic licenses). I still think where's a will there's a way, though.

The pro studios I know around here are on early Pro Tools and Logic versions. Thats a wise plan having the two systems!