OSX Update: Logic Pro X

Earlier this week apple introduced the long awaited update to their digital audio workstation Logic Pro now titled, Logic Pro X. Apple used this naming scheme to coincide with the ability to natively transfer your work in Logic Pro X to Final Cut Pro X. This is not their main selling point however.

Apple's developers have updated their patch library to work with new features regarding sound design, as well as new pitch tuning algorithms and a free dedicated iPad app called Logic Remote which includes an assortment of controllers for playing instruments and useful transport controls. The midi fx seem to be the David of the Goliath. Within the midi fx plug-ins, there is something called scripter and it lets you code your own midi plug-ins using JavaScript. I have a feeling scripter will become a big reason to stay with Logic Pro X as more plug-ins will be released overtime. Hopefully coders will be able to add more than custom midi scripts in the future such as maintenance plug-ins like Cockos' excellent digital audio workstation Reaper. Logic Pro X is still priced the same as it's predecessor at $199 US in the Mac App Store and the iPad app Logic Remote, which only runs on iOS 6, is of course at the iOS App Store.