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It used to be a rule of thumb in software that the power of a program was directly proportional to its complexity. The rule was the silicon version of “no pain, no gain.” Then Apple came along and turned that rule on its head with applications that were as easy to use as they were powerful. What’s more, they made the process of creation as much fun as the finished creation. Apple aims to continue that spirit with the latest release of its mid-level digital music production program, Logic Express 9.

Originally posted 2009-09-14 18:00:00.

Mac jocks miffed at Adobe for releasing Windows versions of its Photoshop Elements photo editing and organizing application before getting around to its OS X editions of the software should be pleased with the simultaneous release of the product’s new version for both operating systems this month. Better yet, the Mac installment contains some excellent additions and improvements bound to juice the creativity of its advanced amateur audience. With this issue of Elements, Adobe is aiming to make the program easier to use than ever for its target audience.

Originally posted 2009-10-26 18:00:00.