Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

In a message dated 6/25/06 6:30:47 PM, joebartone@... writes:
> I received an initiation to attend a seminar of Logic users at a Mac store.
> 
> I think these things are probably great to attend, but I am not really 
> looking for a “hidden product pitch.” I worked MI retail and basically believe 
> these things are more interested in test marketing the latest and greatest.
> I am hoping to find a few producers who are more indie minded.
> People like myself that DIY and love the process of writing and recording.
> 
> Certainly any discussion is always welcome, but for me, I am just interested 
> in getting a few tips, some new angles and a few laughs.
> 

you are always welcome to create your own group, recruit and announce 
meetings here. the meeting at south coast is not an intimate group of pro's, but its 
not a product pitch either. there are no apple corporate suits there, nor any 
sales or marketing people.   I have known Darren, the logic teacher, and he 
started as a logic user producing his own techno music, then got hired by Apple 
to be the logic teacher there. So he is an enthusiastic logic user first and 
foremost. He is very open to questions and discussions - a very cool guy. We 
occasionally discuss non-Apple products too such as plugins and virtual 
instruments. The logic trainer (another fellow coming to this special engagement) 
might be trying to stir up some business for himself, but you don't have to buy 
into that. And of course Orren Merton wants to sell his books I would imagine. 
But I don't think you need fear any hard core sales presentations. You can 
always meet some people there, who are more pro and potential collaborators.

Did you know there is a Logic users in LA group on Yahoo already? I have not 
seen much action on it for months but there are others in the LA!