What to know: 

  • Apple has released Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac and Logic Pro 2.1 for iPad with major new features for music production.
  • The update introduces the Quantec Room Simulator plug-in, which recreates legendary hardware reverb using original algorithms.
  • New features include improved plug-in search on Mac, enhanced Sound Browser on iPad, and a new Modular Melodies sound pack.

Apple has rolled out updates to its professional audio workstation software Logic Pro, bringing new capabilities to both Mac and iPad versions. The highlight of this release is the new Quantec Room Simulator plug-in, which brings authentic hardware recreation using original schematics and algorithms from Quantec founder Wolfgang Buchleitner.

As per Apple, the Mac version now features an improved plug-in search system that lets you find and add any plug-in directly from the menu without clicking on channel strip inserts. You can quickly search by categories, company names, or partial plug-in names to streamline your workflow.

For iPad users, the Sound Browser has received major improvements. You can now access your personal sample collection directly, add sample folders from your iPad, external storage, and iCloud Drive, and organize your favorite samples efficiently. The update also allows you to preview samples and drag-and-drop them to build drum kits or add them directly to tracks.

audio plug-in inside Logic Pro on an iPad

The update introduces a new Modular Melodies sound pack that includes hundreds of loops created using patchable hardware synths and carefully designed Alchemy synth patches. Additional improvements include the ability to drag channel strips for mixer organization and send mixes directly to Voice Memos for preview on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

Logic Pro for iPad is available through a subscription model at $4.99 monthly or $49 annually, with a one-month free trial. It requires an iPad Air or iPad Pro with M1 chip or higher. The Mac version comes as a one-time purchase of $199.99 and includes a 90-day free trial period.

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