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Upgrading iMacs and transferring Logic Pro 9

I'm thinking of upgrading my 2007 iMac with one of the new ones. I've not upgraded my hardware since moving to Apple/Logic Pro as my DAW.


If I restore my current TimeMachine backup on the new machine when it arrives, will it recognize Logic Pro 9 or will it think I've exceeded my licenses because the new machine is "different" than the old one from which the back ups were made?


For bonus points, anyone know the answer to the same quesiton for the following third party libraries:


  • OmniSphere
  • Stylus
  • Komplete 8


Thanks.

Facie

iMac 2.8, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Dec 3, 2012 7:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2012 1:27 AM

Hi



Facie wrote:


If I restore my current TimeMachine backup on the new machine when it arrives, will it recognize Logic Pro 9 or will it think I've exceeded my licenses because the new machine is "different" than the old one from which the back ups were made?


There should be no problem regarding the number of 'licences'. You may want to consider doing a fresh (clean) install of all your applications etc rather than using "restore' from a Time Machine backup. From these forums, there would appear to be some issues with restoring applications etc.


Your "personal files" should be OK from a Restore.



Facie wrote:


For bonus points, anyone know the answer to the same quesiton for the following third party libraries:


  • OmniSphere
  • Stylus
  • Komplete 8


You will need to re-authorise all of these. Spectrasonics (Omni & RMX) have never been a problem for me. Komplete should also be fine.


CCT

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Dec 4, 2012 1:27 AM in response to Facie

Hi



Facie wrote:


If I restore my current TimeMachine backup on the new machine when it arrives, will it recognize Logic Pro 9 or will it think I've exceeded my licenses because the new machine is "different" than the old one from which the back ups were made?


There should be no problem regarding the number of 'licences'. You may want to consider doing a fresh (clean) install of all your applications etc rather than using "restore' from a Time Machine backup. From these forums, there would appear to be some issues with restoring applications etc.


Your "personal files" should be OK from a Restore.



Facie wrote:


For bonus points, anyone know the answer to the same quesiton for the following third party libraries:


  • OmniSphere
  • Stylus
  • Komplete 8


You will need to re-authorise all of these. Spectrasonics (Omni & RMX) have never been a problem for me. Komplete should also be fine.


CCT

Upgrading iMacs and transferring Logic Pro 9

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