Apple today updated Logic Pro X, its software designed for professional audio editing. Version 10.4.2 of Logic Pro X introduces several useful new tweaks and updates to Logic Pro X features.

Users can now relocate the Sound Library to an external storage device if desired, and Smart Tempo is able to analyze tempo data across multi-track recordings to define a Project Tempo. Smart Tempo also now analyzes the tempo of MIDI performances recorded without a metronome, and a new mixer mode lets channels strip fader and pan controls.



A full list of everything that's new in the Logic Pro X update is below:

- The Sound Library can be relocated to an external storage device

- Smart Tempo can analyze tempo data across multi-track recordings to define the Project Tempo

- Imported multi-track stems can follow or define Project Tempo

- Smart Tempo now analyzes the tempo of MIDI performances recorded without a metronome

- Alchemy provides drag and drop hot zones that let you select re-synthesis and sampling options while importing audio

- Alchemy allows numerical editing of parameter values

- Dragging one automation point over another now aligns them vertically

- New mixer mode allows channel strip fader and pan controls to be used to set send level and pan

- Automatic Slurs can be applied to selected notes in the Score Editor

- Add a photo to track or project notes to help remember key session details or studio hardware settings

- This update also contains numerous stability and performance improvements

Apple has also updated MainStage 3, which accompanies Logic Pro X and is designed to turn the Mac into a live rig. A long list of new features have been added to MainStage, as outlined in the release notes listed below:

General

- Channel Strip MIDI input inspector allows any MIDI CC data to be filtered, transformed or passed through

- Text notes can be added to the bottom of channel strips

- The Metronome is now fully configurable, with separate settings for Bar, Group, Beat, and Division

- This update also contains numerous stability and performance improvements Sound Library

- The Sound Library can be relocated to an external storage device

- 2 vintage brush kits for Drum Kit Designer

- More than 800 new loops in a variety of instruments and genres

- New Visions library for Alchemy adds 150 cinematic presets Plug-Ins

- ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces

- Space Designer offers a new design and a scalable, Retina interface

- Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using 3 powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad

- Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using 9 effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds

- The Vintage EQ Collection provides 3 accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s

- Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls

- Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in

- Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models

- The length of individual steps in the Arpeggiator plug-in are adjustable

- Loopback now applies a small crossfade at each loop cycle to reduce the likelihood of clicks or other audio artifacts Alchemy

- Alchemy provides drag and drop hot zones that let you select re-synthesis and sampling options while importing audio

- Alchemy allows numerical editing of parameter values

- Alchemy adds 12 new synthesized formant filter shapes

- Alchemy now offers a side chain input that can be used as a source for envelope followers

- Alchemy includes an automatic time align feature for improved morphing

- New additive effects in Alchemy expand the options for filtering and modulating sound

Logic Pro X can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $199.99. [Direct Link]

MainStage 3 can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $29.99. [Direct Link]