Wow. Just checked out this new Logic update and am blown away. This is absurd.
Having been at it so long it’s bittersweet. I guess I’m happy, if not a bit jealous, for new gen producers as the process has gotten so easy.
Still, grateful for these new tools as the buy in is still a pretty expensive device and dedication to learn and apply it to express oneself to the world.
While I love how quick and deep alot of the new tools are, I’m going to mostly use Logic to create loops to chop and build upon on my MPC Live 3 to have more connection and tactile human touch.
Otherwise, paint by numbers. Logic has become so easy a caveman could create a record in any genre in a couple of minutes.
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New experiments with primarily pianos in Logic, and some ambient recordings with modulated effects and stuff. Might be the base for a new EP. Maybe -
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I bought logic and have the new version. Just havent dove in yet. What new features are you all impressed by most? I need to dive in at some point. Whats holding me up is i need to download some of my go to plugs as AUs.
Anyone running Logic Pro these days with a fair number of tracks and plugins using a new Mac Mini, not the Pro?
I have a 2019 iMac Pro that is going to need replacing at some point, but Apple products are crazy expensive in Japan now due to the weak yen. Just trying to figure out my options. Also, if anyone has any kind of recommendations for dongles with more inputs/outputs that would be helpful. I’m spoiled by all the jns and outs on my iMac Pro, so downgrading is gonna hurt.
From the most recent update or relatively new features in general? I absolutely love the ChromaGlow plug-in. Nothing from 12 drew me in so I’m still on 11 but I figure there’s some QoL stuff in there I’d appreciate.
@DimensionsTomorrow I can’t help ya (I’m on a M2 Macbook and don’t use a lot of plugins, mostly audio tracks) but I’m also interested in options for how to integrate more I/O. The 2x USB-C feels very inadequate and I haven’t found an USB dock that can handle all my peripherals 
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Was thinking recent updates but I agree that plugin is really great. I saw there were virtual studio musicians which could be interesting to sample.
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Yes they added synth players (for keyboard and bass). 11 already had studio bass, drums, and keys. They can be fun when I want to whip up something really quick for a proof-of-concept or just for a silly project - but I don’t use them beyond that.
ETA: there’s also apparently a few new soundpacks related to the synth studio players
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Ah ok. I wonder what else got people excited. I love the plugins. I think they sound fantastic compared to ableton (why is my main daw). Stem splitting is a nice to have. I think the audio warp is now really good quality too. Ive been using ableton more and more as a tape recorder for my hardware and some softsynths so sometimes i want to simplify a little and learn logic.
Yeah, I have a suspicion that processing power is not going to be a huge issue for me running Logic, as these days I’m mostly out of the box, but I/O is a big concern.
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What do you use an audio interface? Any opportunity to not rely on the Mac for power is helpful I think. I’m using an old Tascam that gives me issues but now that I’m thinking about it, if I had the external PSU I think it would be much better
I’m using a UAD Arrow, which I really dislike. I can’t wait to be done with it. I don’t have a huge amount of desk space, but I think for my workflow it would be nice to move to some kind of multitrack recorder that could be an audio interface. That’s said, I would want to be able to move that around my space, and I really need something compact parked on the desk that I can have my studio monitors connected into as I don’t want to ever have to unplug those. Maybe I need a hybrid approach of some sort (tiny little thing on the desk for speakers and something else that I just connect to the computer periodically for recording).
Both the new(ish) reverb and ChromaGlow are excellent. I’m on the fence to trade my Softube TSAR-1 for Logic’s new reverb. It doesn’t quite have that character though, which is why I remain on recently mentioned fence.
Nice, that’s what I have going on 
Tascam 2x2 on the desk for monitors/headphones, MIDI, and occasional the instrument/vocal input.
Zoom R16 & Mackie 802 (kind of a budget Big Six if I think about it) by all the instruments. Using it standalone for rehearsals and quick recordings and as audio interface when working on a hybrid project in Logic.
It has its hiccups and downsides but it’s working for me for now!
@circuitghost a ghost on a fence!
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On that note does logic record hardware tightly and ping hardware effects for latency? I feel like may.
If you use Patterns, there are a number of qol updates to that, including far deeper control for randomization (including per track, ranges, etc.).
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Here’s a great tip for massively reducing latency when using AirPods with Logic. You just have to set the AirPods both as audio output, and also as input.
The input part is the key. This seems to force the AirPods to use the HFP (Hands-Free Profile), which is worse quality (a 24kHz codec) but has much less latency.
For me, it’s good enough that I can mostly track a piano in time with the song. Obviously wired headphones are better, but if you’re traveling, AirPods are hard to beat, plus they have that sweet noise-canceling.
Here are the numbers:
Before—162.7 ms delay on the output.
After, just 15.3 milliseconds!
Make sure you also set the Mac’s system output to anything other than AirPods, as sharing them with Logic seems to ruin this trick.
Gonna try this with the iPad version too.
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This is indeed a great tip!
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This little stock mastering plug is actually pretty cool. Maybe I am crazy, Ill probably master one track with it and then another with other plugins just to compare, but the Logic plugins are good.
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What are the go-to built-in fx and instruments in Logic? I’m using it again after years with Ableton, and I don’t know where to start.
Ableton has Operator, and the amazing Roar. Its Hybrid Reverb and Echo are also top class. What does Logic have apart from Alchemy?
Their native synths have ancient UI’s but sound great! ES2, ESP, EFM1, Retro Synth. Good enough for Dislosure to use on their albums 
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