Apple has released Logic Pro 11.1 for the Mac and Logic Pro 2.1 for the iPad. The update of Logic Pro, Apple’s pro-level music creation hardware, allows users to:
- Access the only authentic hardware recreation available as a plug-in, built using the original schematics, algorithms and code from the Quantec founder and inventor, Wolfgang Buchleitner.
- Add the legendary sound of the Quantec QRS and Quantec Yardstick hardware reverb, the most acoustically accurate room simulation ever created.
- Select the vintage Quantec QRS to add naturalistic acoustic space to your music while preserving its sonic character.
- Choose the Quantec Yardstick with enhanced room simulation algorithms for more accurate modelling of acoustic spaces with improved clarity and detail.
When it comes to the Mac version, Apple has made improvements to the plug-in search:
- Find and add any plug-in directly from the plug-in menu.
- Use the Search and Add Plug-in key command to quickly find and add plug-ins without ever clicking a channel strip insert.
- Easily search by categories, company name or even part of a plug-in name.
The iPad app update brings improvements to the Sound Browser and Sound Library:
- Access your personal collection of samples directly from Logic’s built-in sound Browser
- Add Sample Folders from your iPad, external storage, and iCloud Drive
- Use multiple folders to provide an organized view of your favorite samples
- Flatten complex nested folders of samples into a single, easy to navigate list
- Preview samples and then drag and drop to build drum kits, sampler instruments or add directly to a track
Additional improvements include:
- Download the new Modular Melodies sound pack and discover hundreds of loops crafted from patchable hardware synths and a collection of meticulously designed Alchemy synth patches
- Drag channel strips to organise your mixer layout.
- Send your mix directly to Voice Memos and preview on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
- Click any plug-in slot while holding the Command key to quickly remove plug-ins.
- Quickly set input, output, side chain source or bus routings using in-menu search.
- Use key commands to move Marquee selections in all directions to speed up editing.
Logic Pro for Mac is available for a one-time purchase of $199.99 after a 90-day free trial. Logic Pro for iPad is available for $4.99/month or $49/year after a one-month free trial.
Apple has also released a new version of Logic Remote with stability improvements and bug fixes. You can use the free app to remotely control many common functions in Logic Pro—playing and navigating projects, recording, mixing, and automation. It’s available at the Mac App Store and Apple App Store.
