Logic Pro

This Logic Pro 8.0.2 update addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Pro 8.0 and WaveBurner 1.5.

This update is recommended for all Logic Studio users. For more information about this release, please go to Logic 8.0.2 Details.

If you are using Logic Node you will need to update your Logic Node application on connected computers as well. After running this updater you will find an updated Logic Node installer called Logic Node 8.0.2.dmg in your Utilities folder.

This Logic Pro 8.0.1 update addresses specific customer issues and compatibility issues of Logic Pro 8.0 and WaveBurner 1.5.

If you are using Logic Node you will need to update your Logic Node application on connected computers as well. After running this updater you will find an updated Logic Node installer called Logic Node 8.0.1.dmg in your Utilities folder.

- Single-Window Design
The Arrange window in Logic Pro 8 consolidates production activities in a single, elegantly-designed workspace. You can record multiple takes; cut, move or stretch audio with sample accuracy; browse channel strip settings; audition Apple Loops; and drop chords onto your lead sheet—all from one central space, without managing multiple windows.

- Simplified Setup
Production-ready templates, a streamlined track setup window and dynamic channel strip creation get you up and running fast. Improved ReWire support provides easy integration with other music applications.

- Effortless multitake recording
Region-based take management speeds up multitake recording, editing and processing. An expandable take folder makes it simple to recall overdubs, and entire take folders can be moved and edited like regions.

- Quick Swipe comping
With breakthrough Quick Swipe comping, you can simply swipe over the best portions of each take to create a seamless comp, complete with transition-smoothing crossfades.

- New audio editing tools
Work faster and with greater precision using powerful new features like snap-to-transient selection, graphical time stretching and sample-accurate editing in the Arrange window.

- Surround mixing and processing
Logic Pro 8 allows for end-to-end surround production with multichannel tracks and busses. True Surround and multi-mono support lets you use any surround, stereo or mono plug-ins within any surround project.

- Portable preferences
Save your key commands, channel strip settings and plug-in settings to your .Mac account for easy backup, sharing and portability.

- XSKey-free operation
A simple serial number replaces the USB dongle and lets you make music without the hassle of extraneous hardware.

Requirements
Mac computer with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Xeon processor highly recommended)
1GB of RAM (2GB or more highly recommended)
Display with 1024-by-768 resolution (1280-by-800 or higher recommended)
Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
QuickTime 7.2 or later
DVD drive for installation
PCI Express, ExpressCard/34, USB, or FireWire based audio interface recommended

Logic Pro 7.2.3 addresses performance issues when Logic Pro 7 is used on Mac Pro and G5 Quad computers. Logic Pro 7.2.3 is recommended for all Mac Pro and G5 Quad users. An existing Logic Pro 7.2.1 or Logic Pro 7.2.2 installation is required for this update.

Note: Logic Pro 7.2.3 is optimized for PowerPC G4, G5 and Intel based Macs with up to 2 dual-core processors.

Requirements
- Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo; Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G5, or dual PowerPC G4 processor recommended
- Logic Node applications require PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- 512MB of RAM
- Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later for PowerPC-based systems; Mac OS X v10.4.4 or later for Intel-based systems
- QuickTime 7.0.3 or later
- 8GB of available hard drive space
- DVD drive for software installation
- Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
- Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

Logic Pro 7.2.2 improves compatibility with the Mac Pro and delivers:
Increased performance through full use of the Mac Pro Quad-core architecture
Optimized support for the built-in audio ports

Logic Pro 7.2.2 is recommended for all Mac Pro users. An existing Logic Pro 7.2.1 installation is required for this update.

Requirements
- Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo; Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G5, or dual PowerPC G4 processor recommended
- Logic Node applications require PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- 512MB of RAM
- Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later for PowerPC-based systems; Mac OS X v10.4.4 or later for Intel-based systems
- QuickTime 7.0.3 or later
- 8GB of available hard drive space
- DVD drive for software installation
- Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
- Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

Logic Pro 7.2.1 is a maintenance release that addresses isolated reliability and compatibility issues in the following areas:

-Intel Macs: ReWire and ReCycle support, Standard MIDI file export, OMF import, VSL EXS instrument compatibility
-Blank Sample Editor window in some circumstances
-Unexpected halt of software instrument output
-Compatibility with Logic 7.1 songs
-Direct playback of MP3 files
-EuCon support for the Euphonix MC and CM408T control surfaces

Requirements
- Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo; Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G5, or dual PowerPC G4 processor recommended
- Logic Node applications require PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- 512MB of RAM
- Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later for PowerPC-based systems; Mac OS X v10.4.4 or later for Intel-based systems
- QuickTime 7.0.3 or later
- 8GB of available hard drive space
- DVD drive for software installation
- Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
- Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

Universal compatibility
Logic Pro 7.2 is a Universal application, which means it's designed to run natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs. Stay compatible as Apple continues to deliver new Intel-based systems.

Integrated support for new Apogee Ensemble interface
Logic Pro 7.2 offers integrated support for Ensemble, the new FireWire audio interface solution from Apogee Electronics, providing superb Apogee sound quality and mix-and-match expandability at breakthrough prices. Multiple parameters — including headphone level, metering source, output levels, and even microphone input gain — can be manipulated from a control panel within Logic Pro.

Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 DAE support
Logic Pro 7.2 is fully compatible with the Pro Tools 7.1 version of DAE. All features are supported, including ESB and EXS24TDM. (Users must install an updated Digidesign Stream Manager framework library file, which is downloadable from the Digidesign support website. Users of Pro Tools 6.9 and earlier must use Logic Pro 7.1 or earlier.)

Serato Pitch 'n Time support
Purchase a special Audio Unit version of the legendary Pitch 'n Time plug-in from Serato and you'll have access to its extraordinary algorithms directly from Logic Pro's Time and Pitch Machine or from the audio time stretch options in Logic's Arrange window. Available exclusively within Logic Pro 7.2, this option renders rich and natural-sounding results, even at extreme settings.

Improved Rewire support
Logic Pro 7.2 provides support for stereo Rewire objects — and now clearly labels the incoming Rewire streams to reflect the source application. In addition, you can create Rewire objects directly from the Create Multiple option in the Arrange window.

Enhanced support for control surfaces
The Arrange window in version 7.2 provides visual indication of which tracks are currently active on the control surface. This is especially useful with supported control surfaces that do not provide LCD or other feedback information, such as the newly supported iControl from M-Audio.

32-channel support for multi-channel Audio Units instruments
Users of multi-channel Audio Unit instrument applications — such as the popular BFD — will appreciate that Logic Pro now has increased output capacity of to 32 mono-channels.

Playback of compressed files
Logic Pro 7.2 allows you to play back AAC and Apple Lossless files directly — with no need for conversion. This feature ensures session compatibility with Garageband 3 and offers great sonic quality with the convenience of smaller file sizes.

Access to new GarageBand 3-compatible plug-ins
Ducker offers automated voiceover volume reduction functionality, known as "ducking," on Output or Bus tracks. Speech Enhancer provides a simple option for cleaning up and enhancing recordings made with the built-in microphones.

New royalty-free jingles and sound effects Apple Loops
Logic Pro 7.2 includes the same Jingles and Sound Effects library that ship with iLife '06. A dedicated Effects button in the Loop Browser makes it easy to view and filter this new collection of sounds. The library includes more than 200 sound effects and 100 jingles.

Requirements
- Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo; Intel Core Duo, PowerPC G5, or dual PowerPC G4 processor recommended
- Logic Node applications require PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- 512MB of RAM
- Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later for PowerPC-based systems; Mac OS X v10.4.4 or later for Intel-based systems
- QuickTime 7.0.3 or later
- 8GB of available hard drive space
- DVD drive for software installation
- Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
- Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

The Logic Pro 7.1.1 Update addresses isolated reliability issues. It also improves compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.4 (Tiger).
The most significant areas addressed are:

- MP3 and AAC import in Mac OS X Tiger
- Use of Scandinavian keyboard layout in Mac OS X Tiger
- Delay compensation of QuickTime movies
- OMF, AAF and XML compatibility
- DAE/TDM: Bounces with the Wave recording file type
- AudioSuite plug-in compatibility
- Automation of Ultrabeat parameters, Sculpture parameters and two state buttons

For more information on this update, see here .

Requirements
Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4 or faster processor (G5 or dual G4 processors recommended).
Minimum 512MB of RAM.
Logic node applications require PowerPC G5 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Mac OS X v10.3 or later
4GB of available hard drive space
DVD drive for software installation
Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

The Logic Pro 7.1 update adds a generous collection of new features and sought after enhancements such as full native plug-in delay compensation and over 70 new key commands. It provides greater facility for creating and managing Apple Loops and a convenient new method for re-ordering Channel Strip plug-in configurations. Logic Pro 7.1 further extends the creative options with 5 new plug-ins including a Bass Amp and two hybrid synthesizers. The update is rounded out by a host of optimizations and refinements that significantly improve the performance and stability of both Logic Pro and the included, updated version of Waveburner.


1. Expanded Apple Loops Integration
Produce your own software instrument Apple Loops using any Logic Pro or Audio Unit plug-in. Place the software instrument Apple Loops onto an Audio Instrument track and the original MIDI performance and Channel Strip configuration is completely restored. Convert your ReCycle (REX) files into Apple Loops by simply dragging them into the Arrange window. Find your Apple Loops more easily by limiting which Jam Packs or other loop collections you wish to browse.

2. Full Native Plug-In Delay Compensation
Take advantage of full plug-in delay compensation which now corrects for latency produced on bus, auxiliary, and output channels in addition to every other path in the native audio mixer. You'll especially appreciate this enhancement if you own third party DSP cards like those developed by Universal Audio and TC Electronics.

3. New Instrument and Effect Plug-Ins
Add beef and character to your bass or other instruments with a new Bass Amp plug-in which replicates the sound of the industry's sweetest bass amplifiers and direct boxes. Tighten up any performance using the Enhanced Timing plug-in or be inspired by the massive atmospheric synth textures produced by two new Hybrid Synth instruments.

4. Hand Tool in Track Mixer
Freely move, copy and swap plug-ins between Channel Strip Inserts using the new Hand Tool in either the Arrange window or Track Mixer.

5. Over 70 New Key Commands
Speed up your workflow by assigning up to 70 new key commands to your favorite functions, including many of those introduced in 7.0 such as Open Loop Browser, Next/Previous Channel Strip, Create Multiple Tracks, Import Audio Files, and Bounce.

6. Numerous Plug-In Improvements
Swap, copy, and import Ultrabeat voices and sequences using a simple drag and drop operation. Export Ultrabeat patterns directly to the Arrange window also using drag and drop. Create or edit EXS24 instruments more easily using rubber-band selection of Zones and the ability to define Start Note and Width settings when importing multiple samples. Exploit new options for the Rotor effect in the EVB3, which also now has improved integration with the Hammond Suzuki XB-1, XK-2, and XK-3 hardware Drawbar controllers. Enjoy many other useful refinements made to Sculpture, Vocal Transformer, Pitch Correction and other plug-ins.

7. Support for 9 additional Control Surfaces
Increase your choices for compatible hardware control surfaces thanks to dedicated support for these 9 popular controller devices: Korg KONTROL49 and MicroKONTROL, Frontier Design Groups Tranzport, Tascam US-2400 and FW-1082, JL Cooper CS-32 and FaderMaster 4/100.

8. Follow Tempo Option for Recorded Audio
Enable the new "Follow Tempo" Region parameter for any audio recorded into your song, and Logic will time and pitch shift the file when you change the song's tempo or key.

9. Insert Chords from Chord Track
Simplify the process for placing chords in lead sheets using a new option which imports the chords from the Global Chord Track.

10. Multiple Performance Enhancements
Streamline your entire workflow as a result of numerous general optimizations and performance enhancements found in Logic Pro 7.1. Highlights include accelerated waveform overview creation, speedier initialization of Audio Units plug-ins during startup, the option to add files to the Audio Window after many audio file functions, improved handling of XML, AAF, and OMF file transfers, and more.

Requirements
Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4 or faster processor (G5 or dual G4 processors recommended).
Minimum 512MB of RAM.
Logic node applications require PowerPC G5 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Mac OS X v10.3 or later
4GB of available hard drive space
DVD drive for software installation
Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

Compatibility fixes:

Apple Loops playback correctly in sessions with sample rates other than 44.1 kHz.
Recycle files consistently import as expected.
All Acid Loops transpose in Loop Browser as expected.
TDM tracks are successfully bounced even when native bounce is set to "offline".


Ultrabeat fixes:

Accents in sequencer now perform consistently.
There are no longer graphic glitches when copying step sequences.
The Import of Ultrabeat factory drum kits now works consistently.
Drum voices begin playback more quickly when auditioning while importing a Ultrabeat kit.
Automating more than one Ultrabeat drum voice now works as expected.


General fixes:

Loading a Channels Strip Setting will no longer switches the "Transpose" instrument parameter on.
The Guitar Amp mic position setting is not lost when loading a Channel Strip Setting from Logic Express into Logic Pro.
MIDI device names from Audio MIDI Setup or Logic Setup Assistant show up properly in default song.
Multi-Instrument Bank Messages won't change when importing a Song from Logic Pro 6.4.3.
"Goto Position" window does not inadvertently switch to current SPL position when opened.
"Send to MIDI > Maximum Volume" sends to all channels, not just channel 1.
Guitar Tablature preferences and tuning definitions can be entered via menu options again.
Screen updates now occur more consistently so there are less graphic glitches.
Audio Suite plug-ins process correctly regardless of whether there are open floating windows.
Both sides of a split stereo file are converted when performing a sample rate conversion within the Sample Editor.
Track Automation fixes:
The Copy/Convert function behaves properly.
The names of Pitch Correction plug-in parameters are displayed correctly.


Control Surface Support fixes:

Logic Control no longer generates notes in Learn mode.
All plug-in parameter names are displayed correctly.
Yamaha mixers no longer install multiple times in the Setup window.
Assignments are now possible in the Controls View.
Surround Joysticks work properly.

Requirements
Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4 or faster processor (G5 or dual G4 processors recommended).
Minimum 512MB of RAM.
Logic node applications require PowerPC G5 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Mac OS X v10.3 or later
4GB of available hard drive space
DVD drive for software installation
Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

- Distributed Audio Processing : Run tons of plug-ins using additional G5 processor power.

- Apple Loops : Produce sound beds instantly from a comprehensive audio library.

- Three New Instruments :
Sculpture : Synthesize anything naturally via component modeling.
Ultrabeat : Bang out endless permutations on a modern drum machine.
EFM1 : From dreamy landscapes to punchy belltones with FM style.

- Nine New Effect Plug-ins :
Guitar Amp Pro : Dial in sweet guitar tones from arena to funk, live or in studio.
Linear Phase EQ : Manipulate EQ curves without corrupting phase.
Match EQ : Match acoustically two signals to transfer frequency spectrum.
Pitch Correction : Correct improper intonation on vocals or force to monotone.
Ringshifter : Add metallic sheen to any loop or sample for haunting effects.
Vocal Transformer : manipulate vocal lines, percussive signals or any other monophonic material
Multimeter : A powerful analysis and measurement tool for audio material

- Recall Channel Strips : Save all channel settings and parameters for future projects.

- Global Tracks : Control tempo, signature and more, all graphically.

- Shuffle Editing in Arrange : Restrain movement to prevent regions from overlapping.

- Auto Crossfades in Arrange : Apply crossfades automatically to overlapping regions.

- Software Instrument Layering : Play MIDI regions through multiple software instruments.

- EX24 Editing Improvements : Drag and drop audio and edit zones graphically.
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Requirements
Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4 or faster processor (G5 or dual G4 processors recommended).
Minimum 512MB of RAM.
Logic node applications require PowerPC G5 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
Mac OS X v10.3 or later
4GB of available hard drive space
DVD drive for software installation
Available USB port for XSKey (copy protection)
Low-latency multi-I/O audio hardware and MIDI interface recommended

This version is required to open songs that where saved with Logic 7
Fixe the "recent files" menu bug
Fixe control surface bug on dual CPU mac

Requirements
- 128 MB RAM
- Mac OS 9.1 or higher
- PPC