In a somewhat surprising move from the folks in Cupertino , non - linear editor in chief and filmmakers can once again purchase Apple ’s now - outdated Final Cut Studio through the company ’s telesales turn .
“ As we ’ve done before with many end - of - life software package merchandise , we have a limited quantity of Final Cut Studio still available through Apple telesales to customer who need them for on-going projects , ” an Apple spokewoman read in a instruction provided toMacworld .
The post - production package had in the first place been discontinue after Apple released Final Cut Pro X , its ground - up reworking for professional editor . The revision , however , left many industry professional dissatisfy : They lay claim that , while it improved upon certain workflow and bestow intriguing options , the software system was still very rough , leaving out key features that many necessitate to decently execute their jobs .
Apple has promised that certain features willmake their style over to Final Cut Pro Xin subsequent updates ; in the meantime , it face as if the troupe has decided to assuage discomfited user by provide them with the selection to purchase new licenses for Final Cut Studio rather .
Asfirst reported by MacRumorsand confirm independently byMacworld , interested customers can purchase the $ 999 Final Cut Studio ( $ 899 for education customers ) through 1 - 800 - MY - APPLE , the party ’s telesales number , using the part number ( MB642Z / A ) . No mention was given as to whether this was a permanent re - addition to the catalog , or a irregular move ; however , the post - production suite will only be available through telephone set sale — neither the Apple Online Store or Apple Retail Stores will comport the it — which seems to send a fairly absolved meter reading that Apple does n’t contrive to offer the older video - editing package for long .
Though this modification does n’t address the the great unwashed of problems user have with Apple ’s Final Cut Pro X , at least Apple looks to be listening to the charge from its professional base . With any luck , perhaps we ’ll soon see FCPX ’s first update coming down the pipeline , as well .
[ Updated 7:11 p.m. to add Apple statement . ]
