Apple on Thursday released versions of its professional-level Mac music apps to the Mac App Store. The release of Logic Pro 9.1.6 and MainStage 2.2 marks the last of Apple’s apps to be released on the Mac App Store.
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∞ Multitrack bounces with EZDrummer and Logic Pro
If you have EZDrummer then you’ll know there is no way to do this natively inside the plugin. There are however workarounds to this and I’m going to show you how to do this in Logic Pro. Although I’m in Logic this concept will work in any DAW that can feed a record input from an internal source.
Step-by-step instructions from MacProVideo.com.
∞ Apple updates Logic Pro with support for GarageBand for iPad
Apple on Tuesday updated its pro audio application, Logic Pro, adding support for GarageBand for iPad projects.
GarageBand for iPad was released in March, giving musicians a way to create songs on the device. What’s more, you can export the projects to your Mac to use with GarageBand.
∞ Adobe releases Audition CS 5.5 for audio and video pros
As part of its Creative Suite 5.5 announcements today, Adobe released Audition, its professional audio application.
Part of the Production Premium suite, Audition is a native Mac app that allows users to manipulate, mix and restore audio files. Adobe says Audition is a good tool for video editors, audio engineers, and interactive designers.
With a completely rebuilt audio engine, Audition multiple multitrack sessions and single file edits simultaneously. You can even open and import files in the background — even files that need sample rate conversion — while you continue to work on open projects, according to Adobe.
∞ Ambrosia releases WireTap Anywhere 2.0
Ambrosia Software has announced the release of WireTap Anywhere 2.0, an upgrade to their audio routing and mixing software for Mac OS X. It costs $129, and upgrades are available for $69.
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9.1.3
Apple just recently updated its professional digital audio workstation software, Logic Pro, but on Friday the company released another update.
∞ Avid unveils Pro Tools HD Native
Avid on Wednesday introduced Pro Tools HD Native, giving users a new way to complete audio projects using the power of the computer.
∞ Universal Audio releases the UAD-2 Quad Omni
Great news from Universal Audio (UA) today. The company introduced the UAD-2 Quad Omni, the next generation hardware for its plug-in platform.
∞ Apogee unveils the Symphony I/O audio interface
One of my favorite audio hardware companies, Apogee Electronics, recently released the Symphony I/O multi-channel audio interface.
∞ Review: iRig and AmpliTube for the iPad and iPhone
I’ve been using IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube on my Mac for years, so I was interested to see what the company developed for the iPad and iPhone. They didn’t disappoint.
∞ Adobe Audition coming to the Mac
Adobe on Wednesday will announce that it will bring its professional music application, Audition to the Mac. A beta for Mac is expected to be released later this year, sometime in the Winter 2010.
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9.1.1
Apple on Thursday updated its professional audio application, Logic Pro.
∞ Apple releases ProKit 5.1
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.
∞ Logic Pro 64-bit the talk of the NAMM music show
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.
∞ Logic Pro, MainStage get 64-bit support
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.
∞ Groove3 releases Music production and mixing Pro Tools videos
Video tutorial-maker, Groove3, released two new tutorial videos targeted to users interested in learning about music production and mixing.
∞ Brady Barnett brings his audio engineering talents to the masses
I love to learn. I absorb every little piece of knowledge I can about music production and editing, from as many people as I can. These days, it’s a lot easier to get that knowledge. Now, you can access the … Continued
∞ Universal Audio plug-ins updated with new EQ
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.
∞ Logic Pro 9.0.2 update fixes Flex Markers alignment
Apple on Monday released an update for its Digital Audio Workstation, Logic 9, fixing several issues.
∞ Recording an acoustic guitar into your Mac
Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad.
∞ Hands On: Beta Monkey's Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
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.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal.
∞ Upgrading your drum sampler from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2
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 updates iTunes 9, Logic Pro 9 and MainStage 2
Apple on Tuesday released updates for three of its applications — iTunes, Logic Pro and MainStage.
∞ Universal Audio: The best audio plug-ins for the Mac
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 ships Logic Express 9
Apple on Thursday began shipping Logic Express 9, the company’s mid-level audio production application.
∞ Video: Logic Pro 9's guitar Amp Designer
Without a doubt my favorite feature in the new Logic Pro 9 and Mainstage 2 is Amp Designer.
∞ Videos: Demo of Logic Pro 9's Flex Time
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 … Continued
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9, Final Cut Pro 7
Rejoice musicians. I’ve been using the new version of Logic Studio for some time and it is amazing.