Apple on Thursday updated Logic Pro, as well as several other of its creator-focused apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. In addition to Logic Pro, apps receiving updates include Compressor, MainStage, Motion, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages.
What’s New in Logic Pro 12.2
Preview of Dolby Atmos Mix
• Export a lightweight, shareable file to preview your spatial audio mix as it will sound when streamed on Apple Music – playable on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Step Reflex Pack
- Get ready to bounce! Step Reflex: Modern Garage adds pristine polish to the iconic sound of ’90s/early 2000s UK garage with gritty bass-heavy energy, immersive ambient atmospheres, and a sprinkle of EDM magic
- Whether you’re crafting a dancefloor anthem or an introspective groove, this comprehensive collection is filled with punchy, two-step beats, rave-ready synths, deep basslines, and infectious vocal chops that will make your tracks pop
- This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes
Also Recently Added:
Al Session Players
- Transform your tracks with the all-new Synth Player, and create keyboard and bass performances with intuitive controls
- Generate dynamic synth performances that play notes and manipulate instruments
- Use Simple Pad to add lush harmonic layers to your song, or add movement and dynamics with Modulated Pad and Rhythmic Chords
- Explore popular synth bass styles including 808 Bass, Pump Bass, and Sequenced Bass to dial in the low end
- Use Chord ID to identify chords from any part of your song and Session Players will automatically follow along
Sound Library
- Explore a free, expanding collection of premium sound packs with the brand new Sound Library
- Listen to audio previews of any sound packs and install your favorites
- Free up storage space by easily deleting packs you are no longer using
The updates of Compressor, Motion, Final Cut Camera, Final Cut Pro, MainStage, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages all bring no new features, as the release notes merely mention stability improvements and bug fixes.
The above apps are members of Apple’s Creator Studio bundle that it unveiled in January. The bundle offers access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Students and educators are able to subscribe to Creator Studio for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. The Creator Studio subscription can be shared with up to five family members on a linked Apple Account.