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Go back 30 years and the DAW - Digital Audio Workstation - as we know it today simply didn’t exist. Sure, we had MIDI sequencing software, which could be used to trigger synths, samplers and the like, but the computer was just one part of a much wider music-making setup. As technology progressed, these sequencers became more powerful, with the introduction of larger and faster hard disks enabling us to record audio into them. The scene was then set for PCs and Macs to become the centrepieces of our studios; early versions of Steinberg’s VST standard made it possible to add plugin effects, and it wasn’t long before virtual instruments became a thing, too. Still, even at the end of the century, there were those who scoffed at the idea of a wholly software-based studio, but we don’t hear them scoffing now (although, to be fair, they might just be scoffing very quietly).
Yes, there’s still something to be said for involving a hardware synth or drum machine in your electronic music-making, but the fact that you can Do It All within a single piece of software is now undeniable. Spoilt for choice As far as DAWs go, the class of 2018 is certainly the most powerful yet. What’s more, these applications are getting more and more accessible, and offering alternative ways of working that will appeal to both beginners and diehard producers who are looking to change their creative ways. But the fundamentals of the DAW remain the same: fire one up and you can record, arrange, edit, mix and master your music right there on your computer. These are the basics, but it’s also true that every DAW enables you to go about your music-making business in a slightly different way, and the right software for one person won’t be the right software for everyone.
Ultimately, the best DAW will be the one that enables you to get your music-making done as effectively and painlessly as possible. However, what’s life without a bit of healthy competition? This year, as in others, we asked you to pick the best DAW in the world right now by voting for your favourite, and you did so in your thousands. What follows is a ranked rundown of all the contenders, so you can get a good idea of each DAW’s strengths and weaknesses and see exactly what other musicians are using. Prev Page 1 of 21 Next Prev Page 1 of 21 Next.
It may no longer be a leading light in the DAW world, but when it was launched in 1998, its automatic audio timestretching and pitch shifting marked Acid out as revolutionary. Now in the hands of Magix, which acquired the application from Sony Creative Software, Acid has finally got the update it desperately needed, for version 8 has now been released. Thankfully, the interface has been given a much-needed revamp, with the old ‘Windows 95’ look replaced with a “sleek and modern” GUI that’s designed to work well in dimmed environments. The software now has a 64-bit architecture, and you can make 24-bit/192kHz multitrack recordings.
Advanced MIDI and audio editing features are also promised. Magix says that Acid Pro 8 comes with more than $1000-worth of plugin instruments and effects, including the DN-e1 virtual analogue synth, Vintage Effects Suite, Vandal guitar processing plugin and Vita 2 sampler. You also get a 9GB library of ACIDized loops and samples.
All of which sounds promising, but it remains to be seen if Acid will ever be able to make up the ground that it’s lost to the likes of Ableton Live. FIND OUT MORE: Prev Page 2 of 21 Next Prev Page 2 of 21 Next.
Ardour is often cited as one of the, but it's actually an excellent piece of software full stop. Now available for Linux, OS X and Windows, version 5 brought us a redesigned GUI with a tabbed interface, as well as new features to help you when you're mixing, using plugins, making tempo changes and (if you're that way inclined) writing scripts.
In fact, Ardour seems more like a big-league DAW every time we look at it, but with all the benefits of being an open source application. And with subscriptions starting from as little as $1 a month, it's also eminently affordable. Prev Page 3 of 21 Next Prev Page 3 of 21 Next. Although it's primarily designed as a post production tool, some of you have told us that you also use Steinberg's highest-end application as a good old DAW. Was released in 2017, with big new features for video game audio developers, a Sampler track, additional effects and instruments and a whole lot more.
We suspect that the vast majority of musicians will be more than satisfied by the features offered by Cubase - to which Nuendo has a lot of similarities - but if you're intrigued to find out what an extra grand gets you, take the free trial for a spin. FIND OUT MORE: Prev Page 4 of 21 Next Prev Page 4 of 21 Next. You’ll have to search long and hard to find a more beginner-friendly DAW than this one, which ships with all new Macs and can now be download for free, too.
Non-musicians can simply sequence the supplied audio loops, but a decent collection of software instruments comes supplied, too as does multitrack recording functionality and a good selection of virtual guitar amps and stompboxes. GarageBand feels more like a 'mini Logic' than ever these days. Drummer is great for automatically generating beats, Smart Controls make for more pleasant editing of sounds, and you can even use the Logic Remote iPad app to control the software. It feels like the iOS version of GarageBand might be getting more love from Apple than the desktop one just at the moment, but the Mac version is a great first DAW, and good enough to be quite a few people's only one. FIND OUT MORE: Prev Page 5 of 21 Next Prev Page 5 of 21 Next. If you've ever worked with an old-school tracker, Renoise will look instantly familiar. Music is made in grid-based patterns, and these patterns can be arranged to create songs.
It might look and sound like quite a techy workflow, but for a lot of people, it works. Of course, this kind of interface isn't going to appeal to everyone, but if you do buy into the tracker philosophy, you'll find that Renoise implements it superbly. It comes with its own audio processors and supports plugins; it's OS X, Windows and Linux-compatible; and you can ReWire it to other DAWs.
Version 3 has brought a completely rebuilt GUI and a whole load of new features; it is, without doubt, the most powerful tracker in existence. If you want to insert some of Renoise's features into a different DAW - specifically, its Sampler and Phrase Editor - check out the new, features of which have been added to Renoise itself as part of the version 3.1 update.
FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 6 of 21 Next Prev Page 6 of 21 Next. You’ll probably know Magix from its entry-level Music Maker and Music Studio applications, but it also produces this beast of a DAW. It started life as an audio editor, but is now a fully-fledged music production suite that offers some superb effects, an excellent object-based editing system and more. As of Samplitude Pro X 3 Melodyne Essential comes included, giving users a fine box of pitch and time editing tricks to play with.
There's also an audio to MIDI feature, an enhanced mixer, tempo automation and a BPM calculator. New instruments come included, too. This is a serious end-to-end DAW, then, and a genuine alternative to some of its better-known rivals. FIND OUT MORE: Prev Page 7 of 21 Next Prev Page 7 of 21 Next. Previously a Mac-only DAW, Digital Performer is now on Windows, too. As such, its hardcore fanbase now includes a select number of in-the-know PC users. Version 9 seemed, in some ways, like an attempt to reach out to a different kind of audience, with the new MX4 MultiSynth coming with an EDM soundbank.
There were also five new effect plugins, and some significant workflow and feature enhancements. DP 9.5 takes things even further with the addition of advanced timestretching and pitchshifting features. Make no mistake: this is a first-class piece of music making software that stands comparison with any of its rivals.
Getting to know it might prove to be a fairly intense experience, but once you’re over the hump, you’ll be richly rewarded. FULL REVIEW: (Review is of a previous version) Prev Page 8 of 21 Next Prev Page 8 of 21 Next. Waveform is the new name for Tracktion, the ‘upstart’ DAW from Tracktion Software. The first thing that existing users need to know is that this is still very much the software they know and love. In fact, upon launching Waveform, apart from the tweaked colour scheme, you’ll be hard pushed to tell the difference between it and Tracktion 7.
It still centres on the single-screen interface that’s fundamental to its workflow, where contextual menus and panels give access to everything you need in a unified space, MIDI clips are edited directly on their host tracks, and a left-to-right ‘inline’ signal flow stands in for a dedicated mixer. That mixerless single-screen workspace has been one of Tracktion’s biggest selling points since version 1 (2003), but Waveform sees the GUI spreading its wings with the addition of not only a ‘proper’ mixer but also a dedicated MIDI Editor panel, both of which can be housed within the main screen and/or their own separate windows. Even more interestingly in the MIDI department, the all-new Pattern Generator enables musical note sequences to be conjured out of thin air. The recently-released Waveform 9 (it seems that old versions of Tracktion are still being counted) goes further still, adding a new modulation system, drum loop construction kits, a multi-sampler and a Modular Mixing Tool. Waveform elegantly normalises Tracktion’s workflow without compromising its famous creative focus in any way, and easily goes toe-to-toe with rivals costing several times more. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 9 of 21 Next Prev Page 9 of 21 Next.
MuLab is one of those DAWs that operates slightly under the radar: lots of people will never have heard of it, but its users are passionate about it. If you want to do the basics - record/edit MIDI and audio, mix, use plugins etc - and like the idea of a simple, no-clutter interface, MuLab is certainly worth trying. Those who are prepared to dig a bit deeper will also find a powerful modular sound system under the hood. Version 7, the most recent, is a pretty big update, making it easier to record audio and adding a step sequencer/arpeggiator module (among many other things). And at this price, beginners in particular should definitely check MuLab out. FIND OUT MORE: Prev Page 10 of 21 Next Prev Page 10 of 21 Next.
Having launched in a blaze of publicity in 2014, Bitwig Studio has started to become part of the DAW furniture. Given its look and feel, comparisons with Ableton Live are inevitable, but this still-quite new kid on the block has got some fresh tricks up its sleeve. 2017's Bitwig Studio 2 feels like a fully-rounded, mature DAW that’s capable of holding its own against the market leaders.
In terms of creative workflow, however, in many respects it's actually a cut above the competition. The modulation system is hugely inspiring, creative and implemented in a way that makes it accessible. Combine this with the new hardware functionality, along with pre-existing highlights such as the flexible controller API, cross-platform compatibility and flexible effects chains and signal splitters, and Bitwig begins to look like a serious contender. As of, you also get Ableton Link compatibility and new sound content, sweetening the deal still further., meanwhile, adds the Phase-4 synth and more flexible timestretching, and heralds the arrival of a much-improved Sampler. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 11 of 21 Next Prev Page 11 of 21 Next.
When PC users ask us if it’s possible to get a GarageBand-style application for their operating system, we tend to point them in the direction of Mixcraft. Through its seven major updates, Mixcraft has evolved from a basic starter app to a genuinely impressive DAW, taking on features normally associated with costlier alternatives. Heralds the arrival of a completely new audio engine, global automation recording and integration with Freesound.org.
There are new plugins to play with, too. It might not be the flashiest DAW on the market, but if you invest in Mixcraft you'll be getting a well-supported production solution that comes at a great price. FULL REVIEW: (Review is of a previous version) Prev Page 12 of 21 Next Prev Page 12 of 21 Next. Among laymen, Pro Tools has practically become a byword for the whole process of recording a piece of music on a computer, which says something about its strength as a brand and ubiquity in studios.
As well as being able to buy outright, you can now subscribe to Pro Tools on a monthly or annual basis, while new support plans are available, too. There's also Avid Cloud Collaboration, cloud-based project storage and the Avid Marketplace, which is designed to connect you with others in the audio community., meanwhile, puts the emphasis on workflow, adding features that are designed to speed up the music-making process. These include Track Presets, retrospective MIDI record, MIDI editing enhancements and Playlist Comping enhancements. FULL REVIEW: (Review is of a previous version) Prev Page 13 of 21 Next Prev Page 13 of 21 Next. Propellerhead’s Reason has always been a great self-contained music production package for people who want to do everything ‘in the box’, but early versions were limited in that they couldn’t record audio and couldn’t be expanded with plugins. Both of these issues have now been addressed; as of Version 6, Reason was combined with Record, Propellerhead’s short-lived audio recording software, and version 6.5 heralded the arrival of Rack Extensions - bespoke instrument and effect add-ons that can be purchased through Propellerhead’s online store.
Better still, Reason 9.5 added VST plugin compatibility - yes, it's finally happened - while Reason 10 gives you two brand-new synths, three sampled instruments, and a couple of other devices, boosting the capabilities of that legendary rack considerably. All told, now's a pretty interesting time to be a Reason user. Version 10.2 includes various workflow enhancements that have been implemented based on user feedback, but it remains an extremely creative platform new newcomers, too. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 14 of 21 Next Prev Page 14 of 21 Next. It's been a tumultuous year for Sonar; in fact, it looked for a while like it would cease to exist. In a shock move, previous owner which include the Sonar DAW range for Windows and various well-regarded plugins and apps. It seemed that the game was up, but earlier in 2018, and that Sonar would live on.
Better still, it's now made the software available for free. The third-party content that was bundled with the paid-for version has been removed, but the DAW's key features, such as the Skylight user interface, flexible ProChannel modules and 64-bit mix engine, are all here. So, if you're a PC user on the lookout for a new DAW, you've got literally nothing to lose by trying this one.
FULL REVIEW: (Review is of a previous version) Prev Page 15 of 21 Next Prev Page 15 of 21 Next. Studio One has been gaining ground for several years, and it's now a DAW of real power and maturity, not merely matching its rivals in most respects but going beyond them in a few areas.
We're now at version 4, which adds “Harmonic Editing” of monophonic and polyphonic audio and MIDI tracks, enabling a song or individual elements within it to be automatically shifted to a user-defined key and chord progression. There are new MIDI editors for drums and patterns, and a good assortment of workflow enhancements. Studio One has long been a DAW with the potential to genuinely change your musical life, and version 4 only reinforces that position. If you’ve still yet to try it, there has never been a better time. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 16 of 21 Next Prev Page 16 of 21 Next. On the market since the days of the Atari ST (ask your Dad), Cubase has been around for the advent of audio recording, plugin effects and instruments (Steinberg actually invented the VST standard) and every other major DAW development.
In December 2016, Steinberg released three new versions of Cubase on the same day (Cubase Pro, Artist and Elements 9). And the good news is that some of the big new features are available in all three iterations. One of these is the Lower Zone, a new area in the project window that's used for the mixer and other tool panels. There's also the Sampler Track, which provides you with an easy way of playing samples chromatically. These can be manipulated with filters and controls in the Lower Zone, and the Caleidoscope library gives you hundreds of samples to play with right away.
There are some Cubase Pro exclusives, of course: a new 8-band EQ known as Frequency, for example, and up to 10 marker tracks, which you can use to specify ranges within projects so that you can export stems and group mixes. Other features are common to both Cubase Pro and Artist, though the software's built-in plugins have been enhanced across the board, and the deliciously-named Plug-In Sentinel is on-hand to scan plugins on startup and ensure stability. Wasn't a particularly radical update - though Direct Offline Processing is a great way to apply effects to audio - but, after all these years, Cubase is still going strong still heading in the right direction.
FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 17 of 21 Next Prev Page 17 of 21 Next. For the benefit of those not in the know, Reaper is a remarkably affordable cross-platform DAW that has a tiny footprint and sophisticated MIDI/audio routing capabilities. What’s more, the demo is fully-functional, though if you want to keep using it after 30 days, you’re required to pay the license fee. Reaper 5 (released in 2015) wasn't a massive step up from v4 in terms of new headline features, but it certainly consolidated the software's status as one of the most customisable and affordable DAW around.
What's more, it's wonderfully responsive, with everything from scrolling and zooming to fader moves and Item editing feeling quick and fluid. If you factor in some (possibly significant) budget for the soundware of your choice, Reaper 5 makes for a top-class music production environment.
Roll on Reaper 6, we say. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 18 of 21 Next Prev Page 18 of 21 Next. While many DAW developers like to unveil 'full' version updates on a regular basis, Apple prefers to give us a steady stream of point releases. And were both significant revisions, and the same could be said of, particularly if you own a Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro. This offered a tweaked GUI that's designed to look more contemporary and be more legible, while the Touch Bar can be used to navigate your project in a timeline overview.
As in GarageBand, it gives you access to volume and Smart Controls, and you have the option to turn it into a musical keyboard (complete with various custom scale options) or a set of drum pads, too. The Touch Bar can also be customised to allow access to your favourite keyboard shortcuts. 2018's update is also significant, adding a new 'smart' tempo detection technology and additional plugin effects (including the return of Camel Audio’s CamelPhat and CamelSpace plugins, which have been revamped and reborn as Phat FX and Step FX). Even is notable, as it enables you to move Logic's sizeable content library to an external drive.
And then there's that price: by any measure, Logic Pro is a steal. If you own a Mac, it remains pretty hard to resist. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 19 of 21 Next Prev Page 19 of 21 Next. It's hard to overstate the impact that Live has had on the music software marketplace. When the first version was released in 2001 it threw out the traditional design rulebook and established itself not just as a recording program for composers, but also as a performance instrument in itself.
Since then, it's exploded in popularity and influenced the development of countless other desktop and mobile apps. The eagerly-awaited Live 10 is a deceptively extensive update, making plenty of meaningful changes, most of them to the Arrangement View, which has long been in need of some developmental love.
While the Wavetable synth and Echo, Drum Buss and Pedal effects have been grabbing the headlines, the most profound draws of Live 10, for us, are the workflow-related improvements: souped-up audio and MIDI editing, Nested Groups, automation, zooming, Push 2 functionality and loads more minor but effective tweaks for the power user. Honestly, Live 9 already feels archaic in comparison. Live 10 is an essential update for existing users, then, and also one that’s likely to convince even more people that Ableton’s DAW is the one for them. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 20 of 21 Next Prev Page 20 of 21 Next. Taking our top prize by a nose - there were just a handful of votes on it - FL Studio's fanbase remains as passionate and vocal as ever. Originally launched as FruityLoops, Image-Line's DAW holds near-iconic status for a certain generation of producers, particularly in the hip-hop and EDM realms. However, while it undoubtedly has legions of fans, historically, FL Studio has been a PC-only affair.
All that changes with FL Studio 20 (which, confusingly, is actually version 13, but titled for the software’s 20th anniversary). The headline feature here is a native 64-bit Mac version, meaning that FL Studio can now be used on OS X without the need for a clunky workaround. Pleasingly, licenses are shared between both Mac and PC versions. Image-Line already offers lifetime free upgrades to FL Studio users, meaning that all existing users of the software now automatically own upgrades to version 20 on both platforms. Because of this, and some excellent additions - the Playlist and Pattern improvements are great, while the Arrangements feature in particular is a bit of a revelation - version 20 is a complete no-brainer for existing users, and a great starting point for beginners, too. FULL REVIEW: Prev Page 21 of 21 Next Prev Page 21 of 21 Next.
10.4.4 / January 10, 2019; 2 days ago ( 2019-01-10) Written in, (as of Logic Pro 9.1) 1.45 GB Available in, and proprietary license Website Logic Pro is a (DAW) and software application for the platform. It was originally created in the early 1990s as Notator Logic, or Logic, by German software developer C-Lab, later. It became an product, eventually known as Logic Pro, after Apple bought in 2002. It is the 2nd most popular DAW according to a survey conducted in 2015. A consumer-level version based on the same interface and audio engine but with reduced features, called, was also available at a reduced cost. Apple's, another application using Logic’s audio engine, is bundled in, a suite of software which comes included on any new computer. On December 8, 2011, the boxed version of Logic Pro was discontinued, along with Logic Express, and Logic Pro is now only available through the.
Contents. Features Logic Pro provides software instruments, audio effects and recording facilities for music synthesis. It also supports Apple Loops – professionally recorded instrument loops. Logic Pro and Express share many functions and the same interface.
Is limited to two-channel stereo mixdown, while Logic Pro can handle multichannel. Both can handle up to 255 audio tracks, depending on system performance ( and and ). Logic Pro can work with keyboards and control surfaces for input and processing, and for MIDI output. It features real-time scoring in musical notation, supporting, abbreviations and drum notation. Advanced MIDI editing is possible though where velocity, pitch, pitch-bends, humanize and precise note positioning are effected.
Software instruments The software instruments included in Logic Pro X include:Drum Kit Designer, Drum Machine Designer, ES, ES2, EFM1, ES E, ES M, ES P, EVOC 20 PolySynth, EXS24 mkII, Klopfgeist, Retro Synth, Sculpture, Ultrabeat, Vintage B3, Vintage Clav, Vintage Electric Piano. These instruments produce sound in various ways, through subtractive synthesis (ES, ES2, ES E, ES M, ES P, Retro Synth), frequency modulation synthesis (EFM1), wavetable synthesis (ES2, Retro Synth), vocoding (EVOC 20 PolySynth), sampling (EXS24 mikII, Drum Kit Designer), and component modeling techniques (Ultrabeat, Vintage B3, Vintage Clav, and Vintage Electric Piano, Sculpture). As of version 10.2, Logic Pro X also includes Alchemy, a sample-manipulation synthesizer that was previously developed by Camel Audio.
The software instruments are activated by MIDI information that can be input via a MIDI instrument or drawn into the MIDI editor. The Space Designer plugin attempts to emulate the characteristic echo and of a physical environment, using a method called. Audio effects Audio effects include amp and guitar pedal emulators, delay effects, distortion effects, processors, filters, filter effects, imaging processors, metering tools, modulation effects, pitch effects, and reverb effects. Among Logic's reverb plugins is Space Designer, which uses to simulate the acoustics of audio played in different environments, such as rooms of varying size, or emulate the that might be heard on high mountains. Distributed processing The application features abilities (in 32-bit mode), which can function across an. One machine runs the Logic Pro app, while the other machines on the network run the Logic node app. Logic will then offload the effects and synth processing to the other machines on the network.
If the network is fast enough (i.e. ) this can work in near real-time, depending on buffer settings and CPU loads. This allows users to combine the power of several Macintosh computers to process Logic Pro’s built-in software instruments and plug-ins, and 3rd party processing plug-ins.
As of version 10.0.7, Logic can access 24 processing threads, which is inline with Apple's flagship 12-core Mac Pro. History Creator and Notator In the mid-to-late 1980s, Gerhard Lengeling and Chris Adam developed a program for the platform called Creator. When musical notation capabilities were added, this became Notator, and later Notator SL. For simplicity these three are collectively referred to as Notator. Its main rivals at the time included, & Steinberg 16. Most sequencers presented a song as a linear set of tracks; however, Notator and Vision were pattern-based sequencers: songs were built by recording patterns (which might represent for example Intro, Verse, Chorus, Middle-8, Outro) with up to 16 tracks each, then assembling an Arrangement of these patterns, with up to 4 patterns playing simultaneously at any one time in the song.
This more closely resembled working principles of hardware sequencers of the 1970s and 1980s. In its time, Notator was widely regarded (by musicians and the musical press of the time e.g. International Musician) as one of the most powerful and intuitive sequencing and notation programs available on any platform, but afterward the popularity of Steinberg's increased and track-based sequencing prevailed over pattern-based, resulting in the eventual greater integration and hybridization of the two methods in later versions of both Cubase and Logic. Logic The C-Lab programmers left that company to form, and in 1993 released a new program, Notator Logic, which attempted to fuse both track- and pattern-based operation (but looked much more like track-based sequencers than Notator). While rich in features, early versions of Logic on the Atari lacked the intuitiveness and immediacy of either Cubase or Notator, and never achieved the same success. However, by this time the Atari was becoming obsolete, and part of the reason why Notator Logic had been written from scratch with an object oriented GUI (though it shared the same nomenclature as its predecessor) was to make it easier to port to other platforms.
The Notator preface was dropped from the product name and the software became known as simply Logic. As later versions of the software became available for and platforms, and acquired ever more sophisticated functions (especially in audio processing) to take advantage of increased computing power, Logic, together with the rise of the PC, gained popularity again. Acquired Emagic in July 2002. The announcement included the news that development of the Windows version would no longer continue. This announcement caused controversy in the recording industry with an estimated 70,000 users having invested in the Windows route not wishing to reinvest in a complete new system. Despite much speculation in various Pro Audio forums however, exactly how many users may have abandoned Logic upon its acquisition by Apple, or abandoned the Windows platform for the Mac version, remains unknown, but Apple Pro Apps revenue has steadily increased since Apple's acquisition of Emagic, (roughly $2 billion a year as of Q1 2014). Versions Early versions Logic 5 featured significant improvements in user interface, and increased compatibility with more types of computers, operating systems, and a wide range of audio interfaces.
Logic 5.5.1 was the last version to be released for Windows. From Logic 6 onwards, the software would only be available on Mac OS.
With Logic 6, Emagic added the availability of separately packaged software products that were closely integrated add-ons developed specifically for use with Logic, including software instruments, the EXS sampler and audio processing plug-ins. The Logic 6 package also included the stand-alone program, for burning audio CD standard-compliant CDR masters for replication, however, that application was considered a free bonus feature; it was not advertised as part of the package and did not include printed documentation. PDF documentation was included on the installer disc. In March 2004 Apple released Logic Pro 6, which consolidated over 20 different Emagic products, including all instrument and effect plug-ins, Waveburner Pro (CD Authoring application), and Pro Tools TDM support, into a single product package. Apple also released a scaled down version of Logic called Logic Express, replacing two previous versions that filled that position called Logic Silver and Logic Gold. Apple began promoting Logic Pro as one of its flagship software ‘Pro’ applications for the Macintosh platform.
Logic Pro 7 Logic Pro 7 was released September 29, 2004. Most notably, Apple modified the interface of Logic 7 to look more like a product that was developed by Apple. Additions to Logic Pro 7 included: the integration of Apple Loops, Distributed Audio Processing (a technology for combining the power of multiple computers on a network), 3 new instruments including Sculpture (a sound modeling synth) and Ultrabeat (a drum synth and sequencer), and 9 new effect plug-ins including Guitar Amp Pro (guitar amp simulator), and a linear phase corrected version of their 6 channel parametric equalizer. In total, Logic Pro 7 now included 70 effect plug-ins and 34 instrument plug-ins.
Pro-Tools TDM compatibility, which had been a feature of Logic since version 3.5, was not supported by Logic 7.2 on Intel-based Mac computers; TDM support returned with the release of Logic 8. Logic Pro 8 On September 12, 2007, Apple released the suite that included Logic Pro 8. Logic Pro was no longer a separate product, although a limited version 8 was released on the same day, and remained a separate product. Significant changes were made for Logic 8. Logic Pro 8 was now mainly Cocoa code, but still included some Carbon Libraries. Alongside changes such as the new processing plug-in (Delay Designer), Apple included features such as Quick Swipe Comping, similar to, and multi-take management. Apple also made changes to ease of use.
These include the discontinuation of the XSKey, and a streamlined interface. Each plug-in used in the channel strip opens in a new window when double-clicked. Many of the features found in Logic 7 have been consolidated into one screen. Other additions to the new interface included consolidated arrange windows, dual channel strips, built in browsers (like that in ) and production templates. Logic Pro 9 On July 23, 2009, Logic Pro 9 was announced. A major new feature included 'Flex Time', Apple's take on 'elastic' audio, which allows audio to be quantized.
A version of the from was included, together with a new virtual where the modeled components could be combined in different ways. There were also a number of improvements to audio editing, fulfilled user requests such as 'bounce in place' and selective track and channel strip import, as well as an expanded content library including one more. Some of the bundled software, including MainStage 2 and Soundtrack Pro 3, was also improved. Logic Pro 9 is Universal Binary, although not officially supported for use on PowerPC computers.
SoundDiver, which had been quietly bundled with previous versions, was dropped, eliminating support for arguably the world's most popular synthesizer editor/librarian. As Apple has bundled so many software instruments with Logic, it is not likely that we'll see the return of integration with external synthesizer hardware to the Logic platform.
On January 12, 2010, Apple released Logic Pro 9.1, an Intel only release, thereby officially discontinuing Logic for the PowerPC platform. Logic Pro 9.1 has the option of running in 64-bit mode, which allows the application to address more memory than in the past. Says Apple 'With 64-bit mode, the application memory is not limited to 4GB as with 32-bit applications, so there is essentially no practical limit by today's standards.' Third party plug-ins that are 32-bit are still compatible, but will run from a 'wrapper' inside Logic Pro itself. On December 9, 2011, Apple announced that Logic Pro Studio 9 would no longer be available on DVD, and would only be sold via the.
The price was reduced from $499 to $199.99 for the Logic Pro app, and $29.99 for MainStage. The download was just over 400MB, and 19GB of optional loops were available as in-app downloads.
This version of Logic Pro Studio 9 no longer allows users to access any microtunings in format other than those provided with the software by Apple. Logic Pro X Released as successor to Logic Pro 9 on July 16, 2013, Logic Pro X (10.0.0) included a new, single-window customizable interface, with a design in line with, as well as new features. New tools in this release are Drummer, a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety of drumming styles and techniques, and Flex Pitch, a Flex Time equivalent for pitch editing in audio recordings. Also, a new 'Smart Controls' feature allows users to map parameters from an array of plugins to a single, convenient control interface. Redesigned keyboards and synths were included, together with new stomp boxes, bass amp and drum kit designers, and a chord arpeggiator. A completely rebuilt sound and loop library was introduced, along with a new Patch architecture.
Logic Pro X has also improved track organization by allowing users to group multiple tracks into 'folder' like categories (e.g., acoustics, synthesizers, vocals, percussion, etc.). In addition to this organization, Logic Pro X allows individuals to trigger 'solo,' 'mute,' and 'volume' controls for each group. Further improvements were made to score editing, exporting (now compatible with format), and introduces MIDI plug-in compatibility. Coinciding with the release of Logic Pro X was the release of a companion iPad app called Logic Remote, which allows wireless control of Logic Pro X, including Touch Instruments for playing and recording software instruments as well as tools for navigating, making basic edits and mixing. Since this release, Logic Pro X runs in 64-bit mode only and no longer works with 32-bit plug-ins.
Logic Pro X is capable of transferring most data from previous projects saved in Logic Pro 5 and later, though the transfer to 64-bit only means older 32-bit plugins will no longer work. Notable users. Lione.
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Retrieved December 2, 2014. Emagic, a software company based in Germany, was known for its early music sequencer called “Creator”. Creator was followed by Notator, which ran on the Atari ST platform.
Notator Logic was launched in 1992 for both Atari, Macintosh and Windows. Emagic quickly dropped the “Notator” from the name and was redesigned with a new look and called Emagic Logic. In 2002, Apple bought the software and discontinued all Windows based support for the program. Today, Logic still only exists on the Apple platform and is widely regarded as one of the most popular DAWS available. Houghton, Matt. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
Like Notator, Vision, and several other of the early MIDI sequencers, it was pattern-based. There was no timeline, no timeline-based looping of selections, and no arrange page. This method was more like a relational database than a modern computer sequencer. Users programmed various parts, comprising rhythms, chords and melodies, then programmed the order and number of repetitions of each of these parts to form songs. Retrieved 6 April 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2007. The Register.
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