Category Archives: Updates

Logic isn’t dead (and smells just fine, thank you) – Logic Pro X 10.3 Released

2017-01-18UpdatesJoe

Funny, I just finished tracking and sending a client the comps when I saw the announcement that 10.3 has been released. Here is the press release (covering the new GarageBand 2.2 of iOS as well because the two apps work together over iCloud)

http://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/01/garageband-and-logic-pro-x-music-apps-get-major-updates.html

What’s new? Touch Bar support, Alchemy on iOS GarageBand, “users can upload a special GarageBand-compatible version of a Logic project to iCloud, which they can then open on their iOS devices and add new recordings whenever inspiration strikes. When the project is saved back to iCloud, any newly added tracks will automatically appear in the original Logic project the next time it’s opened on a Mac”, and more.

Here are the full release notes for Logic Pro 10.3

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203718

Have fun, and don’t forget to backup first!

Logic Pro 10.2.3 Released

2016-06-09UpdatesLogic ProJoe

This release appears to be very Logic-oriented, which is probably why we’re not seeing a MainStage nor GarageBand update at the moment. Below are the highlights. See the link for the complete list. It’s huge!

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203718

What’s New in Version 10.2.3

This update contains numerous fixes and enhancements including:
• Crossfades between comp sections in Take Folders can now be graphically edited
• Improves sound quality for Flex Pitch editing
• 7 additional plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability
• New Loudness Meter plug-in provides support for LUFS metering
• Nudge controls can now be used to edit the position of selected automation points
• Icons for Drum Machine Designer cells are now user assignable
• All Alchemy presets now include names for Transform Pad snapshots
• 3 new traditional Chinese instrument Patches for pipa, erhu and percussion
• Over 300 new Chinese instrument Apple Loops
• Ability to enable click zones for Take Folders to provide simultaneous access to editing and Quick Swipe Comping
• Multiple additional enhancement and stability improvements

Other recent Improvements:
• New multi-threading feature improves performance when processing multiple live channels
• Faster playback responsiveness when previewing Apple Loops and performing region edits
• Flex Pitch editing can be performed within the Tracks area using a Piano Roll interface
• A collection of 30 plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability
• Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects
• Additional content can be downloaded directly from the Sound Library and Apple Loops browsers
• Drum Machine Designer supports drag and drop of multiple audio files

Logic Pro 10.2.1, MainStage 3.2.3 Released

2016-01-20UpdatesLogic Pro, MainStageJoe

Logic Pro X 10.2.1 Release info

What’s New in Version 10.2.1

This update contains numerous fixes and enhancements including:

• New multi-threading feature improves performance when processing multiple live channels
• Faster playback responsiveness when previewing Apple Loops and performing region edits
• Flex Pitch editing can be performed within the Tracks area using a Piano Roll interface
• A collection of 30 plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability
• Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects
• Improved reliability when downloading additional content
• Additional content can be downloaded directly from the Sound Library and Apple Loops browsers
• Drum Machine Designer supports drag and drop of multiple audio files
• The Step Editor can automatically create lanes to display all MIDI events in a region
• New export option allows you to to create stems from multiple selected tracks
• Improved VoiceOver support

MainStage 3.2.3 Release info

What’s New in Version 3.2.3