Apple presents Logic Pro 13 with touch and assistant
· re:union Radio editorial · 1 min read
Logic Pro 13 introduces new touch features, the Liquid Glass theme, an updated browser, and a text-based intelligent assistant.
Apple has introduced the music software Logic Pro 13. The update adds the dark Liquid Glass user interface, which introduces translucency to local menus and updates windows and toolbars.
Touch interaction and Sidecar
The software expands touch control through gestures like one-finger scrolling, holding to drag items, Multi-Touch across mixer faders, and edits in the Step Sequencer. A new Play Surface offers keyboard and drum layouts to replace Musical Typing. Using Sidecar on an iPad, plug-in windows automatically resize to fit the screen. Touch interaction is also supported on the PROLED XDR Display of a touchscreen MacBook Pro.
Unified Browser and stem splitting
A revised Unified Browser lets users find sounds through Find Similar and a machine-learning search using natural language. For stem splitting, drum parts can be isolated, replaced, or rebalanced. A new Producer Pack from Sergio George is also included.
Intelligent assistant in beta
An integrated chat window provides an intelligent assistant currently in beta, powered by Gemini. It answers questions about documentation and handles prompts for editing, mixing, and working with tracks and regions. The assistant requires an age verification and involves token limits. It relies on a subscription, whereas features like Find Similar and stem splitting do not require one.
Source: CDM
