First Universal Version Runs Up to 2.5x Faster on MacBook Pro

Apple is now shipping the first
Universal version of its Final Cut ® Studio video production suite
that delivers up to 2.5x the performance when running on a MacBook
Pro notebook computer. Final Cut Studio features state-of-the-art
tools that complement Final Cut Pro 5 including Soundtrack ® Pro, a
revolutionary audio editing and sound design application that makes
video projects sound as good as they look; Motion 2, the world’s
first real-time motion graphics application with GPU accelerated 32-
bit float rendering; and DVD Studio Pro 4 for professional DVD
authoring.
“Final Cut Studio continues to set the standard in the new era of HD
production,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of
Applications Marketing. “Now with the incredible performance of Final
Cut Studio on a MacBook Pro, customers can work more efficiently
wherever they are.”
In February, Apple released Logic ® Pro 7.2 music creation and audio
production software, the first of the company’s pro applications to
ship Universal versions which run on both Intel- and PowerPC-based
Macs. Logic Pro 7.2 supports up to 4.5x the effect plug-ins and up to
2x the software instruments per session** on the MacBook Pro along
with integrated support for the Apogee Ensemble FireWire ® interface
and compatibility with Pro Tools HD 7 DAE.
Aperture 1.1, the first Universal version of the revolutionary all-
in-one post production tool for photographers featuring greatly
improved RAW quality and impressive performance gains on both Intel-
and PowerPC-based Macs, will ship in April.
Pricing & Availability
The Universal version of Final Cut Studio is available now through
the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple
Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $1,299.
Registered Final Cut Studio customers can crossgrade to the Universal
version for $49. Existing customers of the standalone versions
of Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, or DVD Studio Pro can
upgrade to the Universal version of Final Cut Studio starting at just
$99. Full details and further information is available at
www.apple.com/universal/crossgrade/