I just got back from the Apple store where I picked up Logic Express 8. As I walked into the store I noticed the brand new iPod Touch. Although it looks a lot like the iPhone it is a little smaller and a lot thinner and oh so beautiful. I quickly grabbed one and opened coverflow… sweet then a quick trip to safari and a google search for isteveblog.com. Next wizzed through some pictures and did the pinch thing… nice. Next play a video, ah a old Fray video nice what a crisp bright screen.
Now no one really needs a iPod touch but if you try one it is very hard to put it down “must be some Apple Voodoo”. I did make it out of the store without buying one but I may be back.
Apple has introduced the newest version of Logic express and Logic studio. Both have a new UI that looks easier to navigate. The studio version comes with soundtrack 2, over 80 FX, 18,000 loops, bigger software instrument library and something new Main Stage. Main Stage is a live instrument and FX app for using Logic for band practice or live stage work. Looks like apple is starting to put some pressure on apps like Ableton Live, Amplitube and Pro Tools.
I’m a big time Garageband user and spend time at the Apple user support forum helping new Garageband users get up an running. Today someone posted a link to a tutorial of how to use your Wii remote to put down drum tracks or just mess around using the remote to control the midi drums. You can check it out at screenfashion.org
I just got back from the local Apple Store. I went to check out the new iPods. I first checked out the iPod Classic, there about the same size of the old iPod 30 gig Video but have a brushed aluminum anodized face. They now come with a 80 or 160 gig hard drive and the new user interface and just feel good in your hand.
The next I looked at was the new Nano. The pictures I’ve seen on the net don’t do it justice, this thing is small real thin and super light. The black one is pretty slick looking. The screen is bright and very sharp and text is very easy to read. It also uses the new user interface and I came real close to taking one home with me… it’s only a matter of time.
Another thing I was really impressed with was the Bose headphones that I used to listen to the Nano. They are the newest Quiet Comfort 3. The noise canceling was excellent and they were comfortable and light weight. And most of all they sound incredible the down side is the price they list for $349 woooo.
Looks like Steve Jobs was overwhelmed with upset iPhone owners. Steve announced that the iPhone price will be cut by $200. People who bought the iPhone got very upset, apple did say they will rebate anyone that bought one in the last 14 days with a $200 rebate. Of course anyone that bought it before the 14 day get hosed.
Well along comes Steve with a apology and a $100 gift certificate for all those upset iPhone owners.
This is genius on many accounts.
First; makes iphone owners feel a little better.
Second; makes headlines everywhere, free publicity.
Third; drives customers into Apple stores and traffic to Apple online store.
Fourth; makes Steve look human.
Love apple or hate them they are one of a few american companies that have been able to come back from near death… and shake things along the way.
I was walking by the local fencing school when I noticed that across the street they were putting up a new Rite Aid pharmacy. Made me think….
Just when you think you have the coolest, slickest iPod Apple comes out with new ones. The newest, coolest, slickest iPod is called the iPod Touch because it uses the same touch screen as the iPhone. It is pretty much the same as a iPhone but without the phone. It runs OS X, has wifi to connect to the internet using the safari browser. I really want one. The other new iPod is the Nano, it’s shorter thinner and a little wider. It now has a bigger screen and will play video. The regular iPod is now called the iPod classic and comes in a 160 gigabyte hard drive model it also got some styling updates.
My 30 gig video iPod now all of a sudden looks outdated… and the beat goes on.
I just got back from the local Apple Store where I bought a copy of iLife 08. I walked into the store saw the iLife package on a shelf made my way to the checkout desk in the back of the store where I was met by a small line of Mac buyers. Crap this will take some time… I hate waiting. If your paying for that with a credit card I can take you, said a apple sales guy holding a little handheld gizmo. I told the dude that I was and he took the card did a swipe across his gizmo asked for my email address said thank you and your receipt is in your e-mail.
I love technology.
