GarageBand (free on every Mac) projects open directly in Logic. Use GarageBand until you save up.
As of 2024, Apple offers Logic Pro as a subscription ($4.99/month or $49/year). This is the cheapest legal way long-term if you don’t want to pay $199 upfront. apple logic pro x 1079 macos tnt 1272023zip work
| Option | Cost | Best for | |--------|------|-----------| | GarageBand | Free with Mac | Learning Logic’s workflow, basic recording | | Logic Pro 90-day trial | Free (official) | Full 10.7.9 features, no malware | | Reaper | $60 (unlimited eval) | Pro features, tiny footprint | | Cakewalk | Free (Windows only) | If you can dual-boot | GarageBand (free on every Mac) projects open directly