New Bass Player and Keyboard Player features offer accompaniment driven by artificial intelligence, while stem separation and a built-in saturation tool also make their debuts.
Apple has recently introduced the new versions of its renowned DAW software, Logic Pro 11 for Mac and Logic Pro For iPad 2, emphasizing artificial intelligence in its latest update.
These versions come packed with innovative studio assistant features aimed at enhancing the music production process while ensuring artists maintain full creative control.
Key Features and Enhancements:
- Session Players: This new feature extends the existing Drummer capability to include AI-driven Bass Player and Keyboard Player, providing dynamic musical accompaniment that adjusts based on user feedback. These tools are designed with advanced AI and sampling technologies, allowing for complex and intensity controls, and come with various customization options.
- Stem Splitter: A significant addition for producers, this feature employs AI to separate a raw recording into four distinct stems: Drums, Bass, Vocals, and Other Instruments, streamlining the mixing and editing process.
- ChromaGlow: This built-in tool offers five distinct saturation styles to enhance tracks with warmth, presence, and punch. It simulates the output of renowned studio hardware using advanced AI.
Pricing and Availability:
- Logic Pro For Mac 11 is available as a free update for current users or for purchase at £199.99 for new users.
- Logic Pro For iPad 2 costs £4.99 per month or £49 per year for new users, also available as a free update for existing users.
Both versions are set to release on May 13.
Takeaway Points:
- Apple is integrating AI deeply into the music production workflow with Logic Pro 11, providing tools that support creativity and enhance production quality.
- The new features are designed to cater both to individual musicians and professional producers, offering flexibility, high-quality outputs, and ease of use.
- The update reaffirms Apple’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of music technology, integrating sophisticated AI capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the music industry.
Source: Apple unveils Logic Pro 11 and Logic Pro For iPad 2 – with AI front and centre
