iLok it or Not

First of all, copy protection. Manufacturers of music software seem to claim that a) music software is pirated more than “regular” software and/or 2) they are small developers and can’t afford to be pirated like Adobe, Microsoft, and Apple can. To their first point, I have never seen proof of the first claim, and I’ve…Continue reading iLok it or Not

Plugging It In

Do you need to buy third-party plug-ins when you have Logic Pro X? Short answer: Probably not. Longer answer: Logic Pro X comes with tons of plug-ins, both instruments and effects. Lots of instruments are well-covered in Logic, but some haven’t been updated for a number of years and some types just haven’t been covered.…Continue reading Plugging It In

Logic Pros on 9to5Mac

9to5Mac has a nice guide area for Logic Pro X including tutorials and product reviews, and they have begun a Logic Pro X 101 guide for beginners. See the articles here and look for the stories that start with “Logic Pros (101)” for the beginner guide articles.

Logic Pro 10.2.3 Released

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…Continue reading Logic Pro 10.2.3 Released