Editing Logic Pro (section)

==Versions==
===Early versions===
''Logic 5'' featured significant improvements in user interface, and increased compatibility with more types of computers, operating systems, and a wide range of audio interfaces. Logic 5.5.1 was the last version to be released for Windows. From Logic 6 onwards, the software would only be exclusively available on Mac OS.

With ''Logic 6'', Emagic added the availability of separately packaged software products that were closely integrated add-ons developed specifically for use with Logic, including software instruments, the EXS sampler and audio processing plug-ins. The Logic 6 package also included the stand-alone program [[WaveBurner Pro|Waveburner]], for burning [[Red Book (audio CD standard)|redbook]] audio CD standard-compliant CDR masters for replication, however, that application was considered a free bonus feature; it was not advertised as part of the package and did not include printed documentation.  PDF documentation was included on the installer disc.

In March 2004 Apple released ''Logic Pro 6'', which consolidated over 20 different Emagic products, including all instrument and effect plug-ins, Waveburner Pro (CD Authoring application), and Pro Tools TDM support, into a single product package. Apple also released a scaled down version of Logic called Logic Express, replacing two previous versions that filled that position called Logic Silver and Logic Gold. Apple began promoting Logic Pro as one of its flagship software 'Pro' applications for the Macintosh platform.

===Logic Pro 7===
''Logic Pro 7'' was released September 29, 2004. Most notably, Apple modified the interface of Logic 7 to look more like a product that was developed by Apple.

Additions to Logic Pro 7 included: the integration of Apple Loops, Distributed Audio Processing (a technology for combining the power of multiple computers on a network), 3 new instruments including Sculpture (a sound modeling synth) and Ultrabeat (a drum synth and sequencer), and 9 new effect plug-ins including Guitar Amp Pro (guitar amp simulator), and a linear phase corrected version of their 6 channel parametric equalizer. In total, Logic Pro 7 now included 70 effect plug-ins and 34 instrument plug-ins.

Pro-Tools TDM compatibility, which had been a feature of Logic since version 3.5, was not supported by Logic 7.2 on Intel-based Mac computers;<ref>According to Digidesign’s [http://digidesign.com/index.cfm?langid=100&navid=54&itemid=24121 compatibility document for Pro Tools TDM HD 7.2 and 7.3], Logic Pro will require a future update from Apple to support Pro Tools HD DAE for Intel-based Macs."</ref> TDM support returned with the release of Logic 8.

===Logic Pro 8===
On September 12, 2007, Apple released the [[Logic Studio]] suite that included ''Logic Pro 8''. Logic Pro was no longer a separate product, although a limited version Logic Express 8 was released on the same day, and remained a separate product.

Significant changes were made for Logic 8. Logic Pro 8 was now mainly Cocoa code, but still included some Carbon Libraries.{{clarify|reason=technical jargon|date=October 2016}} Alongside changes such as the new processing plug-in (Delay Designer), Apple included features such as Quick Swipe Comping, similar to [[Soundtrack Pro|Soundtrack Pro 2]], and multi-take management.

Apple also made changes to ease of use. These include the discontinuation of the XSKey [[dongle]], and a streamlined interface. Each plug-in used in the channel strip opens in a new window when double-clicked.  Many of the features found in Logic 7 have been consolidated into one screen. Other additions to the new interface included consolidated arrange windows, dual channel strips, built in browsers (like that in GarageBand) and production templates.

===Logic Pro 9===
On July 23, 2009, ''Logic Pro 9'' was announced. A major new feature included "Flex Time", Apple's take on "elastic" audio, which allows audio to be quantized.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/logic-using-flex-time-vocals|title=Logic – Using Flex Time on Vocals -|website=soundonsound.com}}</ref> A version of the [[Guitar pedalboard|pedalboard]] from GarageBand was included, together with a new virtual [[guitar amplifier]] where the modeled components could be combined in different ways. There were also a number of improvements to audio editing, fulfilled user requests such as "bounce in place" and selective track and channel strip import, as well as an expanded content library including one more [[GarageBand#Jam Packs|Jam Pack]]. Some of the bundled software, including [[MainStage (software)|MainStage]] 2 and Soundtrack Pro 3, was also improved. Logic Pro 9 is Universal Binary, although not officially supported for use on PowerPC computers.<ref name="XLR8R">{{cite web|url=http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2009/07/first-look-logic-pro-9|title=A First Look At Logic Pro 9|date=July 24, 2009|publisher=XLR8R|access-date=June 24, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001083357/http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2009/07/first-look-logic-pro-9|archive-date=October 1, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> SoundDiver, which had been quietly bundled with previous versions, was dropped, eliminating support for arguably the world's most popular synthesizer editor/librarian. As Apple has bundled so many software instruments with Logic, it is not likely that we'll see the return of integration with external synthesizer hardware to the Logic platform.{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}} 

On January 12, 2010, Apple released Logic Pro 9.1, an Intel only release, thereby officially discontinuing Logic for the PowerPC platform. Logic Pro 9.1 had the option of running in 64-bit mode, which allowed the application to address more memory than in the past. Says Apple "With 64-bit mode, the application memory is not limited to 4GB as with 32-bit applications, so there is essentially no practical limit by today's standards." Third party plug-ins that are 32-bit were still compatible, but would run from a 'wrapper' inside Logic Pro itself.

On December 9, 2011, Apple announced that Logic Pro Studio 9 would no longer be available on DVD, and would only be sold via the [[Mac App Store]]. The price was reduced from $499 to $199.99 for the Logic Pro app, and $29.99 for [[MainStage (software)|MainStage]]. The download was just over 400MB, and 19GB of optional loops were available as in-app downloads.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro/id459578486?mt=12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107082556/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro/id459578486?mt=12 | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 7, 2012 | title=Logic Pro 9 Product Page on Mac App Store | work=Apple, Inc. | access-date=December 9, 2011}}</ref>

This version of Logic Pro Studio 9 no longer allowed users to access any microtunings in [[Scala (software)|Scala]] format other than those provided with the software by Apple.

===Logic Pro X===
Released as successor to Logic Pro 9 on July 16, 2013, ''Logic Pro X'' (10.0.0) included a new, single-window customizable interface, with a design in line with [[Final Cut Pro X]], as well as new features. New tools in this release are ''Drummer'', a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety of drumming styles and techniques, and ''Flex Pitch'', a Flex Time equivalent for pitch editing in audio recordings. Also, a new "Smart Controls" feature allows users to map parameters from an array of plugins to a single, convenient control interface. Redesigned keyboards and synths were included, together with new stomp boxes, bass amp and drum kit designers, and a chord arpeggiator. A completely rebuilt sound and loop library was introduced, along with a new Patch architecture. Logic Pro X also improved track organization by allowing users to group multiple tracks into 'folder' like categories (e.g., acoustics, synthesizers, vocals, percussion, etc.). In addition to this organization, Logic Pro X allowed individuals to trigger 'solo,' 'mute,' and 'volume' controls for each group.<ref name="macworld.com">{{cite web|title = Review: Logic Pro X loses none of its power, gains great new features|url = http://www.macworld.com/article/2044283/logic-pro-x-loses-none-of-its-power-gains-great-new-features.html|website = Macworld|access-date = 2015-11-10}}</ref> Further improvements were made to score editing, exporting (now compatible with [[MusicXML]] format), and this version introduced MIDI plug-in compatibility. Coinciding with the release of Logic Pro X was the release of a companion iPad app called Logic Remote, which allows wireless control of Logic Pro X, including ''Touch Instruments'' for playing and recording software instruments as well as tools for navigating, making basic edits and mixing.
Since this release, Logic Pro X runs in 64-bit mode only and no longer works with 32-bit plug-ins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2013/07/26/logic-pro-x-review-powerful-new-features-a-simplified-ui-with-no-compromises-for-pros//|title=Logic Pro X review: Powerful new features & a simplified UI with no compromises for pros|date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Logic Pro X is capable of transferring most data from previous projects saved in Logic Pro 5 and later, though the transfer to 64-bit only means older 32-bit plugins will no longer work.<ref name="macworld.com"/>

Logic 10.4 introduced a new reverb called ChromaVerb, and new functionality such as Smart Tempo, as well as the option to undo mixer actions. In addition, version 10.4 introduced support for version 2 of the [[Audio Random Access|ARA (Audio Random Access)]] standard.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://producelikeapro.com/blog/logic-10-4-update-the-first-to-utilize-ara-2/|title=Logic 10.4 Update: the first to utilize ARA-2|last=Libertini|first=Carlo|date=2018-02-04|work=Produce Like A Pro|access-date=2019-07-09|language=en-US}}</ref>
10.5 was released in May 2020. It features Live Loops, Sampler, Quick Sampler, Remix FX, new drag-and-drop workflows, Drum Synth, and Step Sequencer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Logic Pro X 10.5 release notes|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203718|website=Apple Support|language=en|access-date=2020-06-01}}</ref> Sampler and Quick Sampler replaced the EXS24 as Logic Pro X's flagship sampling plugin. 10.5 also came with a demo project for [[Billie Eilish|Billie Eilish's]] hit song [[Ocean Eyes (song)|Ocean Eyes]] available for all Logic Pro X users to download.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Create sampler instruments with Sampler in Logic Pro X|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211115|access-date=2020-10-20|website=Apple Support|language=en}}</ref>

=== Logic Pro ===
In November 2020, Logic Pro X was renamed "Logic Pro", coinciding with the release of [[MacOS Big Sur|macOS 11 Big Sur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/logicpro/lgcp9759a2a6/mac|title=What's new in Logic Pro 10.6|work=Apple Support|accessdate=April 6, 2021}}</ref>

In October 2021, Apple released Logic Pro 10.7 coinciding with the release of Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips for its latest MacBook Pro 2021 lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=Apple Launches Logic Pro 10.7|url=https://www.mixonline.com/technology/news-products/apple-launches-logic-pro-10-7-adding-dolby-atmos-mixing-producer-packs1-and-updated-plug-ins|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Radio World|language=en-US}}</ref> Logic Pro 10.7 supports audio production mixing in [[Dolby Atmos]] and surround sound format.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Logic Pro release notes|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203718|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Apple Support|language=en}}</ref> This version also included two more demo projects. These were two versions of the original multitrack project of [[Lil Nas X]]'s "[[Montero (Call Me by Your Name)]]", one version in stereo and another in Dolby Atmos.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rogerson|first=Ben|date=2021-10-18|title=Logic Pro 10.7 brings Dolby Atmos to Apple's DAW: mix your tracks in spatial audio|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/logic-pro-spatial-audio-dolby-atmos--lil-nas-x|access-date=2021-10-29|website=MusicRadar|language=en}}</ref>

In May 2024, Apple announced and released Logic Pro 11, the first full-number update since 2013. With a heavy emphasis on machine-learning tools, this release introduced Session Players, which took the success of the previously introduced Drummer feature further with a virtual bassist and keyboardist. Also introduced were Stem Splitter and ChromaGlow, two new AI-powered plugins for mixing and mastering.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Logic Pro takes music-making to the next level with new AI features |url=https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2024/05/logic-pro-takes-music-making-to-the-next-level-with-new-ai-features/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Apple Newsroom (United Kingdom) |language=en-GB}}</ref>