[OT] new Mac software: GarageBand and iLife'04

[Richard Gaskin]

Alex Rice wrote:

> On Jan 8, 2004, at 12:35 AM, Mark Wieder wrote:
>> 
>> As an entry-level toy it looks like fun and I'm looking forward to
>> spending some more time playing with it, but I don't see it giving any
>> of the existing programs a run for their money.
> 
> Thanks for the early review! To me and many others, it won't really be
> a toy.
> 
> I gather it's NOT intended to give existing programs a run for the
> money. In a way, Apple is busting open a whole new niche: dissatisfied
> amateur musicians, and pro musicians that want to jam and make demos.

And another market:  multimedia developers who need simple background music.

For $49 it's a great way to get royalty free custom loops.  And you get four
other apps as a bonus. :)
 
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