Apple Updates Logic Pro to Version 11.1 for Mac

Apple has released a new update for its premier DAW, Logic Pro, enhancing it to version 11.1 with numerous new features, bug corrections, adjustments, and effects.

A notable highlight of this update is the introduction of the Quantec Room Simulator plugin, a digital reproduction of the renowned 1982 reverb device. This original unit was a pioneering piece of technology known for its realistic reverb sounds and the ability to mimic actual acoustic environments. It gained popularity in TV and film production and was among the first to offer a ‘freeze’ function in reverb technology.

For Logic Pro 11.1, Apple has meticulously replicated this device using the original designs and algorithms provided by its creator, Wolfgang Buchleitner. The plugin offers users the chance to experience the authentic algorithms and features a ‘vintage’ mode that preserves the original sound quality or a ‘Quantec Yardstick’ mode for enhanced precision.

Additional updates to the macOS version of Logic 11.1 include improved plugin search capabilities, which allow users to find and insert plugins more efficiently without navigating a lengthy list. Plugins can now be categorized for better organization. The iPad version also sees enhancements, particularly in the Sound Browser and Sound Library, enabling users to integrate their samples directly from Logic’s browser, whether from the iPad, an external USB, or iCloud.

Further enhancements feature a new sound pack called Modular Melodies, updated functionality for rearranging Channel Strips, the option to export mixes directly to the Voice Memos app for iPhone previews, and streamlined sidechain routing.

Logic Pro 11.1 is available for $199 for new users, with the update free for current users. The iPad version is available for a monthly subscription of $4.99 or annually for $49. More details are available on the Logic Pro website.

Earlier this year, Flying Lotus, co-founder of Brainfeeder, shared that he created two ringtones for Apple’s iPhone, following the company’s announcement of its $3,499 Vision Pro augmented reality headset.