Would have been nice if they made this free (or included in the price) for customers who've paid the one-off fee for the desktop version. And then a subscription for new/iPad-only customers...
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Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Models
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Where is the flood of comments complaining about Adobe's subscription model?
subscription only?
New business model: Buy the hardware and then rent the software. That is the future. I don't want to take part of this. I will gladly pay for software updates and new revisions.
New business model: Buy the hardware and then rent the software. That is the future. I don't want to take part of this. I will gladly pay for software updates and new revisions.
Wow I never thought I’d see the day. Subscription model is lame though. Although the pricing isn’t horrible.
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I'm actually ok with the subscription model. I don't do a lot of video editing. In the past I had purchased a copy of Final Cut Pro Studio for several hundred $$$, but didn't really us it as a much as I I thought I would. Now I primarilly edit in imovie, but occasionally miss having something a bit more capable. Now, when I have the need, I can subscribe for a month, edit my video, then cancel the subscription until I need it again.
I'm sure I'm in the minority though for this. Maybe they should give you the option of a 1 time expensive purchase or a monthly subscription.
I'm sure I'm in the minority though for this. Maybe they should give you the option of a 1 time expensive purchase or a monthly subscription.
I am holding my breath hoping that this will not result in the dumbing down or to a change to a subscription model for the desktop version of Logic.
This article is about Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, which have one-time purchasing on the Mac.
Consider me flabbergasted as well! I thought this was going to come soon after the launch of the super powerful 2018 iPads…and then nothing for years.
I can’t wait to try them out.
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I’m not a big fan of the subscription model. We are already paying a high premium price for Apple products. Ughhhh!
The fact the $269 iPad 9 or the even cheaper iPad 8 can run full-blown Logic Pro is kind of cool.
It's a strong shame it is subscription based. I wish whoever came up with the subscription model nothing but pain.
It's a strong shame it is subscription based. I wish whoever came up with the subscription model nothing but pain.
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What’s next? Apple Garage, iMovie, Pages in a subscription model? Yeah, courage…
I think the subscription model is obnoxious, but I totally understand it.
In the 2000s, whenever a new version of Finalcut or Logic was released, you had to go out and buy it. Usually full price too, and back then both were much closer to $1000.
Meanwhile, if you bought Final Cut Pro X on day one in 2011, you’ve gotten 12 years of free updates. And it shows, seeing as the anpp only gets a major update once every four years or so. outside of that, it’s barely touched.
So a subscription model is exactly what I would’ve expected, hopefully that means it gets maintained better.
And I still hope there’s a one time purchase option coming down the road.
In the 2000s, whenever a new version of Finalcut or Logic was released, you had to go out and buy it. Usually full price too, and back then both were much closer to $1000.
Meanwhile, if you bought Final Cut Pro X on day one in 2011, you’ve gotten 12 years of free updates. And it shows, seeing as the anpp only gets a major update once every four years or so. outside of that, it’s barely touched.
So a subscription model is exactly what I would’ve expected, hopefully that means it gets maintained better.
And I still hope there’s a one time purchase option coming down the road.
Maybe its already action packed
. Could also be it really doesn't take advantage of new APIs so no need to spend valuable keynote time.
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Apple will watch the enthusiastic uptake or staunch rejection of software subscriptions on iPad and then "fix" that "problem" accordingly in future releases on Mac. I wonder which way it will go. 💰💰💰
Not only have they been one-time payments, but at least in the case of Final Cut Pro X, it's all been one paid version all this time. That is, (unless I'm really mistaken about this), if you bought Final Cut back in 2011, you are still getting big, comprehensive updates to this day. I bought it in I think 2015 or so and have never been prompted to pay again.
I assume(d) Apple was doing this as a way to contribute to the appeal of the Mac to professional content producers -- but seeing this, I worry it's going to turn into another cash cow.
DaVinci Resolve is Free or $95 for Premium.
$4.99 per month or $49 per year with a one-month free trial according to MKBHD.
I think the subscription option is nice. Many content creators are part timers, so it's nice to pay just a few 5USD when needed. That being said, they should have offered a lifetime purchase option, just like their desktop version.
There is a lot of **** going on at WWDC this year. Not enough time to discuss it all.
Let me guess - new iPad pro buyers for the 2023/2024 models will get 3 months for free? 😊
That's a great option for people. It's good to have choices.
Subscription on iPad but fully paid on Mac. Odd.
My guess they didn’t want this to be seen as sherlocking another developer, given that it’s a conference for developers.