Apple
Apple MB795Z/A Logic Studio (Old Version) Music Production Suite
★★★★★
Logic Studio bundles Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, and Soundtrack Pro 3 into a single Mac-native suite — over 80 effects, 1,000+ instruments, and 20,000 Apple Loops in one install.
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Overview
Key Features
With over 200 new features and enhancements, the new Logic Studio delivers everything musicians need to write, record, produce, & perform on a Mac
Logic Pro 9 streamlines the technical side of things, so you can record, edit, and mix it, too
Vintage and modern compressors, delays, reverbs, and more--and 20,000 royalty-free Apple Loops from all the Jam Pack collections
New Amp Designer to help you re-create the sound of 25 legendary amps and 25 speaker cabinets;
Pedalboard boasts an assortment of 30 virtual stompbox pedals inspired by the classics
Specifications
Product Name
Logic Studio (Old Version)
Software Type
Music Production Suite
Included Software
Logic Pro 9
Features
Over 200 new features and enhancements
Content Library
20,000 royalty-free Apple Loops
Amp Modeling
Amp Designer with 25 legendary amps and 25 speaker cabinets
Effects Pedals
Pedalboard with 30 virtual stompbox pedals
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Three full applications in one purchase — Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, and Soundtrack Pro 3 — covers DAW production, live performance, and post-production audio in a single license.
- Amp Designer with 25 amp and 25 cabinet models independently mix-and-matchable provides substantial tonal range without requiring third-party amp simulation plug-ins.
- 20,000 royalty-free Apple Loops from the complete Jam Pack library eliminates per-loop licensing concerns for commercial music releases.
- Over 80 effect plug-ins and 1,000+ instruments represent a self-contained production toolkit — third-party plug-ins are optional, not required, for most genres.
- Pedalboard's 30 virtual stompbox pedals enable realistic guitar signal chain construction directly within the DAW without additional hardware.
👎 Cons
- macOS compatibility ceiling at pre-Catalina (pre-10.15) means this software cannot run on any Mac purchased after 2019 without significant workarounds.
- Physical DVD-ROM installation media is problematic on modern MacBooks and Mac Minis that ship without optical drives, requiring an external drive or disc image workaround.
- Logic Pro 9 predates current DAW features like Flex Pitch (added later), Dolby Atmos mixing, and Live Loops — workflows built around these capabilities require the current Logic Pro subscription.
- Soundtrack Pro 3 has been discontinued with no upgrade path — its feature set was not fully absorbed into any current Apple product, creating a dead end for users who rely on it.
- No App Store integration or update mechanism; the software version is fixed at the shipped build with no path to receive bug fixes or compatibility patches from Apple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What macOS versions are compatible with this version of Logic Studio?
Logic Studio (MB795Z/A) containing Logic Pro 9 requires macOS Snow Leopard (10.6) or later, but has a hard ceiling well below current macOS releases. It will not install or run on macOS Catalina (10.15) or newer, as Apple dropped support for 32-bit applications. Confirm your macOS version before purchasing — this is a critical compatibility constraint.
What does MainStage 2 add that Logic Pro 9 doesn't already cover?
MainStage 2 is a live performance environment, not a DAW. It lets you configure Logic's instruments and effects as a stage rig — using your Mac as a synth/effects unit controlled by MIDI keyboards, expression pedals, or patch changes. Logic Pro 9 is for recording and production; MainStage 2 is for performing what you've built, without the recording workflow in the way.
How are the 20,000 Apple Loops distributed across genres?
The loops are drawn from all of Apple's Jam Pack collections (Rhythm Section, Remix Tools, Symphony Orchestra, World Music, Voices, and more). They cover a wide range of genres and tempos. They are royalty-free for music you distribute commercially, which is a meaningful practical benefit over third-party loop libraries with licensing restrictions.
The Amp Designer models 25 amps and 25 speaker cabinets. Can these be mixed and matched?
Yes. Logic Pro 9's Amp Designer lets you combine any of the 25 amplifier models with any of the 25 cabinet models independently, giving a wide combinatorial range of tones. You can also adjust microphone placement (distance and type) for each cabinet, adding a further layer of tonal shaping within the plug-in itself.
Is this the physical disc version or a download code?
The MB795Z/A SKU is a physical retail box release, originally distributed on DVD-ROMs. It does not include a current App Store download. Given Apple's transition away from optical media and the macOS compatibility ceiling, the practical installation path on modern hardware requires specific older macOS environments or virtualization.
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