Overview of Logic Pro for iPad 2

Sep 30, 2024

Logic Pro for iPad 2 Overview

New Features

  • Introduction of two new AI-powered session players.
  • Revamp of existing drummer functionality.
  • Access new session players through track menu.

Session Players Available

  1. Bass Player
  2. Keyboard Player
  3. Drummer
  • Each player creates a new region with a pre-defined pattern.
  • Automatic addition of chord track.

Editor's Area

  • Allows detailed tweaking of session player's performance.

Bass Player Features

  • 8 different bass options across 4 genres.
  • Complexity and intensity sliders, fill controls.
  • Control over:
    • Root notes
    • Variation levels
    • Octave range
    • Note phrasing
  • Patterns Menu: 5 selectable patterns or manual input.
  • Details Tab: Pickup hits, dynamic BAM muting, humanized control.

Keyboard Player Features

  • 5 playing styles.
  • Movement, voicing, and playing style adjustments for each hand.
  • Grace notes frequency control.

Drummer Features

  • 20 acoustic and 10 electronic drummers, plus 3 percussionists.
  • Pattern control for each kit section.
  • Acoustic drummer has ghost notes options.

MIDI and Third-Party Instruments

  • Convert bass and keyboard player regions to MIDI.
  • Compatible with Logic's instrument patches and third-party apps.

New Studio Instrument Plugins

  • Enhanced instrument sounds with bass and piano options.
  • Standalone and session tracks available.

Studio Piano Features

  • 4 different piano sounds.
  • Controls for:
    • Microphone volume
    • Pedal & key noise
    • Release & sympathetic resonance

Bass Studio Instrument Features

  • 6 bass profiles with individual controls.
  • Rock Bass: Fingerstyle options and string noise control.
  • American Upright Bass: Rattle and handling noise adjustments.

Chord Track Functionality

  • Automatically added with session players.
  • Manually editable for better results.
  • Steps to add/edit chords:
    1. Open Global Tracks.
    2. Select Chords from the menu.
    3. Add and resize chords like regions.
    4. Edit chord notes from the menu.

Studio Assistants

  • Combination of existing features under the new branding:
    • Mastering Assistant
    • Pitch Correction
    • Smart Tempo
  • New features:
    • Stem Splitter: Split audio files into separate components (vocals, drums, etc.)
    • Chroma Glow: Saturation plugin recreating analog hardware sounds.

Stem Splitter

  • Simple audio file processing to separate track types.
  • Undo option available for A-B testing.
  • Effective in various audio quality scenarios.

Chroma Glow

  • 5 saturation models: Retro Tube, Modern Tube, Magnetic, Squeeze, Analog Preamp.
  • Versatile for different track types, including drums and vocals.

User Interface Updates

  • New icons introduced; functionality remains the same.

Built-In Lessons

  • New lessons added for beginners.
  • Introduction to new features and functionalities.

Artist Projects

  • Launched with Take a Day Trip's "Manzana" project.
  • New artist song from Ellie Dixon for project exploration.

Conclusion

  • Ongoing exploration of features in upcoming videos.
  • AI-powered functionality present in previous uses.