July 1st 2002
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Apple
CUPERTINO, California and
HAMBURG, Germany
Apple today announced it has acquired Emagic, a leading provider of professional software
solutions for computer based music production. Emagic's most popular product, Logic, is
actively used by over 200,000 musicians around the world. Emagic will operate as a wholly
owned division of Apple.
"Emagic has set the industry standard for professional music creation and
production," said Sina Tamaddon, Apple's senior vice president of Applications.
"We're very excited to have the Emagic team join Apple and create more amazing
products for musicians."
Macintosh-based products account for over 65 percent of Emagic's current revenues.
Emagic's Windows-based product offerings will be discontinued on September 30, 2002.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and
reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to
bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative
professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and
Internet offerings.
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