Should YOU use Logic Pro for iPad?

Logic Pro for iPad - is it right for you? Here's my experience after using Logic Pro on iPad for 2 weeks.

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⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00 What’s on the show?
00:34 What is Logic Pro for iPad?
01:41 Good - Browser
02:35 Good - Mixer
04:08 Good - Interface
05:07 Good - Customization
05:52 Good - Plugins
07:15 Good - Lessons
08:09 Good - Tempo
09:13 Good - Time Signatures
10:08 Good - Automation
10:57 Good - Auto Drummer
14:44 Bad - Importing Audio
16:35 Bad - No Somg Sections
17:40 Bad - Complexity
20:17 Bad - No iPhone
20:55 Bad - Needs an A12+ IPad
21:46 Bad - Mac Compatibility
23:07 Bad - Selecting Instruments
24:41 Bad - Subscription

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[lorendigiorgi]

Now if Native Instruments would port Kontakt over, that would be a game changer.

[benmartin]

Brilliant as always Pete. After using Logic for over 20yrs I want the ease of using it on an iPad, in my kitchen, while I drink wine and deal with kids. I love GarageBand but want the flexibility that Logic offers.

[jackphillips]

Hi Pete, I’ve been following for some time and I’m sooo glad that I can get your take on this GarageBand to logic transition. You’re truly a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Apple DAW’s and I’ve always loved your teaching style 🕺 keep it up 🥳

[lucasjcooper]

I think it's a great start for what they've brought to the ipad version. As someone who's been using desktop logic for quite some time, I think it's definitely awesome that it's available on iPad now. I do have some complaints about it though, like transferring projects from desktop to the ipad version has been a little tedious for me. Part of that is also that not all of the instruments from the desktop version are available on iPad, especially the legacy plugins. I use a lot of the legacy instruments and vocal effects on desktop, so trying to import my projects over isn't really the best and I really hope they bring more of those instruments to the ipad version.

[RobertFisher]

For people coming from Garage Band, it’s worth mentioning that the Markers feature will allow you to label sections the way Sections does in GB. And you can quickly set the loop area to a Marker. The more I think about file import, the more I think they made the right choice. Implementing drag-and-drop means you can use apps other than Files to manage/sort/search/preview the files. You can directly import from any cloud service with an app that supports drag-and-drop. And putting off creating a file import UI gave them more time to focus on other things for this first release. Yeah, it isn’t as straight-forward, but it’s a lot of power for minimal work on their part, which is fully appropriate for a pro app.

[believe-in-righteousness]

I would like to own it. There should be options for subscription and buying as well

[christoroppolo]

This first version is really amazing. I would like to see all my third party plugins listed as instruments not effects in one place labeled “Third Party AU plugins “ but this is an amazing example of well thought out first version. 👽✌️

[WyattLite-n-inn]

Incredibly useful and focused video Pete…Thanks again..This is a “must watch”..

[alanr]

We need a proper version of Ableton live on the iPad and then we're sorted

[Keyboardnut]

Tried it cancelled it not doing subscription and it is a long way from Mac logic, its just a toy and apple can see a way of selling high end iPads! Tried to move over a project from Mac but won't do it as obviously has to have the plug ins. Having used logic forever and being a Logic Pro expert the iPad version leaves me cold so far, early days but lets see where it goes

[emiel]

I enjoy Logic Pro on my Mac for a while now, and now it’s also on my iPad Pro! Love it 

[velanche]

Great overview, Pete! Yes, the file import needs improvement, but the biggie for me that currently doesn't exist is importing EXS instruments. I have sample libraries that are set up as multiple EXS instruments. I tried using AudioLayer, but it's been really hit-and-miss. So was really looking forward to finally importing EXS instrument directly into Logic, and I hold out hope that it's only a matter of time.

[StevenPhillips]

Coming from Garage Band, I just got this last night and am so excited to dive in head first. Thanks for this video and I'll definitely be checking out your other stuff. I think Apple realized this is made primarily for guys like me and the lower subscription price makes it easier to get in the door.

[GarryKnight]

One thing I know I'm likely to miss as I get more into LP for iPad is Flex Pitch. I found Flex Time in the Inspector on an audio track, and IMO this is better than stretch mode as you can ensure that every part of the audio track is in time with the tempo. Also, one thing I miss is the ability to change the instrument on a track from within the mixer.

One tip that you probably already know, but maybe some of your viewers don't is that you can close all of the open panels by double-tapping on the bottom control bar. And double-tapping again will open them up in the same configuration as before. I hope this helps someone. Oh, and here's another one I just found: double-tapping anywhere on the ruler starts playback from that point.

[ROADBKK]

Maybe the next best thing to GarageBand song sections is the Markers that is available in Logic Pro for iPad in global tracks.

[rtimestwo]

Great 2 week summary Pete! Real step up from GB so thanks for testing it out for us. Still not ready to take the leap. Subscription model is a drag but not the reason I won’t get it yet. Testing out BandLab first and seeing some similarities. A different way to create but looking forward to something new. 🤘👍

[jkennan]

On the subscription thing, yes, I’d like to have bought it outright too so it’s a shame the option isn’t there. However, my bigger concern is will they move Logic Pro for Mac to a subscription model eventually - that’s what happened with photoshop!

[CHEMICALLEMON]

Having only just getting my head around garageband band all I can say is I wanna but I'm scared. No worries

[billsaunders]

Another great video Pete. Regarding the Drummer, what I love is the ability to convert to midi, and from there be able to edit on a note by note basis if you need to. Not something I’d necessarily do all the time, but it means you can get your drum track sounding exactly as you need it to fit the song.

[mikebro]

Hi Pete, thanks for this enlightening video. After watching I have come to the conclusion that my favourite DAW is still Cubasis 3. Logic Pro just seems like a souped up version of GarageBand, but with a monthly subscription. Keep these great videos coming 👍