#1

Started playing around with the new Logic update yesterday. CDM has a pretty good write up. The new step sequencer seems like it would be very lines friendly!

Each sequencer lane can be whatever note you want, and you can control probability, direction, time resolution, and loop start and end on a per lane basis. I also found sync-ing external gear to be a lot less fussy, which I’ve struggled with in the past, especially when using the “External” software instrument.

Can also do a lot more Ableton style arranging in Logic now, which is great cause most of our tracks always end up in Logic anyway for its superior audio-comping workflows. Anyway, worth checking out!

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#2

I’m curious to have members’ views regarding Logic Pro’s recent 10.5 update that now includes Live Loops which emulates Ableton’s Session view.

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#3

I’ve been using live loops and bussing the output of the track to another one and recording takes which I can comp together. I can sometimes get trapped in Ableton’s clip view for hours without actually making “progress” on the arrangement. Early days, but I think this newer workflow is helping me finalize and move forward.

The orientation being rotated from Ableton is a little confusing, but I can see why they did it.

#4

I’m interested to see how dedicated Live users react to the update, especially regarding the loops and the sequencer as well. Asa Bitwig user, I’m used to have clips be arranged horizontally next to the arrangement, and Studio One actually got this very same step sequencer around a year ago, with not nearly the same fanfare from forums and press. Not a daw fangirl by any means, but it’s always interesting to see who promotes what and how!

#5

I would say apple marketing has alot to do with that…

Longtime logic user here since 2005, not had a huge chance to dig into all the new stuff, im sure it’ll creep in. Glad everything is still familiar to keep my current workflow going.

#6

I’ve started using Logic 10.5 in earnest recently, and colour me very impressed. All the newly added features are brilliant, and I’m very happy with my decision of a few years ago to not use Ableton Live (as great as it is). I very much feel like my MacBook Pro running Logic + iPad Pro / iPhone (both running Logic Remote) combo can wipe the floor with any computer or hardware based setup.

Note that I’ve been a Logic user for gazillions of years, so I’m very comfortable with it, and I feel like I’ve always just got it. Those transitioning from Ableton Live might be challenged, but its a definite two big thumbs up from me.

Now if I could only get my monome grid and arc to do something clever with the new step sequencer… … and find the perfect (affordable) MPE keyboard controller …

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#7

Haven’t quite dug into the live loops yet, but the sequencer and sampler revision is very welcome. A bit surprised though they didn’t go the whole hog and revamp the rest of the legacy instruments. My first recordings were with Logic in the eMagic days, when the software bundle would cost an easy grand! - the functionality and quality of plugins / instruments is outstanding, especially for the price… which for an apple product is an absolute steal.

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#8

Not sure about everyone else, but I found 10.5 release very buggy. Just lots of weird stuff happening in my projects, and lock-ups. 10.5.1 seems to have fixed all those and I really like it now. I really missed Simpler from Ableton, so I’m glad they ripped that off :slight_smile:

#9

Hey all, wondering if you can help me.

I am using ORCA and love it. I am sending multiple midi OUTS in ORCA… But cant for the life of me figure out how to assign each of these midi outs to instruments in Logic? Would LOVE your help!

Thanks in advance!