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Apple released an update for users of its professional applications. ProKit 5.1 is a relatively small download at 16.8MB and is available via software update in Mac OS X or from Apple’s Web site.
Apple’s release of Logic Pro 9.1 two days before the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. last week caused quite a stir on the show floor with developers, engineers and users.
Apple on Tuesday released an update for its professional audio products, Logic Pro and MainStage. In addition to many bug fixes, the update also adds 64-bit support to both applications.
Video tutorial-maker, Groove3, released two new tutorial videos targeted to users interested in learning about music production and mixing.
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Universal Audio on Wednesday released version 5.5 of its plug-in suite, adding a new EQ and fixing several issues with the older version.
Apple on Monday released an update for its Digital Audio Workstation, Logic 9, fixing several issues.
Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad.
For some musicians, there is no better sound than that of a real acoustic drum set. If that’s you, I have a real treat for you in this review.
Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal.
After my article appeared last month about writing songs with EZdrummer, I received quite a few questions about how hard it was to upgrade from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2. Good news — it’s really easy.
Apple on Tuesday released updates for three of its applications — iTunes, Logic Pro and MainStage.
I made some pretty bold statements when I first wrote about Universal Audio’s plug-ins for the Mac. I’ve had quite a few questions from that article, so I thought I’d try to answer them here.
Apple on Thursday began shipping Logic Express 9, the company’s mid-level audio production application.
Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer.
When Logic Pro 9 was introduced late last week it came with a slew of new features. One of the handiest is called Flex Time.
In its simplest form, Flex Time allows you to control the timing of the music without affecting the sound of the notes you are moving.
Rejoice musicians. I’ve been using the new version of Logic Studio for some time and it is amazing.