Apple Updates Logic Studio and Logic Express

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Apple Updates Logic Studio and Logic Express
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Posted by: Glenn

Apple today unveiled the next version of Logic Studio with major upgrades to Logic Pro and MainStage and more than 200 new features. According to the company, Logic Pro 9 features new Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins that provide realistic virtual guitar amps and stompbox effects to create amazing custom guitar rigs. A new set of Flex Time tools allow Logic users to manipulate the timing and tempo of audio quickly and easily. MainStage 2, Apple's live performance application, includes the new Playback and Loopback plug-ins to provide backing tracks and creative, real-time loop recording for performing on stage. Logic Studio also includes the new Soundtrack Pro 3, with new multitrack audio tools for video production, and Compressor 3.5 for encoding in a variety of formats.

"The new Logic Studio is ideal for professional musicians, live performers and GarageBand enthusiasts who want to take their music to the next level," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "Guitar players are going to love Amp Designer and Pedalboard and the new Flex Time tools allow you to quickly improve your recordings and create tighter performances."

Logic Studio is available now for a suggested retail price of $499. Existing users of Logic Studio and Logic Pro can upgrade for $199.

Apple also announced they will be releasing an updated version of Logic Express, a streamlined and even more affordable version of Logic for GarageBand users who want more power, in August for a suggested retail price of $199. Existing users of Logic Express can upgrade for $99.



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[RickB]

I just preordered Logic Express 9. I can't wait to play around with that new guitar stuff and build a rig. Being able to create tablature sounds pretty handy too.
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[devo]

Both versions are looking sweet, but I may upgrade to the entire shabang from LE later this year.

[devo]

I wouldn't mind having this either. Let's say around Christmas time.

[RickB]

My order is on the way!
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50" Sony and 20" ACD
Apple wireless keyboard and Mighty Mouse
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