And it appears that Apple is working to do the same with their music ecosystem not that that’s necessarily a bad thing. Apple does that with things like iMessage, iCloud, and other services that work across Macs, iPads and iPhones. Somewhat similarly, with lock-in, companies hope that by making their products work so well together, you want to buy more, and once invested, have little incentive to change. ![]() The tech press these days is abuzz with references to the network effect, where companies like Facebook prosper and gain users simply because so many other people are already users, and much of the value comes from connecting those people to one another. To start with, I have to give props to Apple as a company who understands the concept of lock-in. But hardware is obviously only part of the music-making equation, so it seems right to see what the folks at Apple are bringing to the table in the software arena as well. Last month, I reviewed Apple’s new MacBook Pro, and gave some perspectives on whether laptops or desktops are a better choice for music-making. In this entry, Wesley Bryant-King examines the software parts of that ecosystem, including updates to Logic Pro X, GarageBand for iOS, and more. ![]() This is the second of a two-part review where DJ Times takes a look at new additions to the Apple’s music ecosystem.
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