Apple has released its professional music applications for the Mac, Logic Pro and MainStage, in the Mac App Store. These two additions follow other high-end tools that Apple has brought to the Mac App Store, including Final Cut Pro X.
Logic Pro is available for $199 while MainStage costs $29.99. Both apps have also been updated with new features and improvements.
Logic Pro 9.1.6
Logic Pro 9 is a complete set of creative tools for any musician who wants to write, record, edit, and mix music. It comes with a massive collection of instruments, effects, and Apple Loops, making it easy to get amazing sounds and create amazing-sounding songs.
This latest version of Logic includes multiple bug fixes. The download weighs in at 413 MB. You can download Logic in the Mac App Store for $199.
MainStage 2.2
MainStage 2 lets you take your Mac to the stage with a full-screen live interface, unmatched hardware control, and a massive collection of plug-ins and sounds.
Along with a refreshed interface, MainStage can now take advantage of Macs with 4+ processor cores. The download weighs in at 303 MB. Support for more MIDI devices has also been added. MainStage can be downloaded in the Mac App Store for $29.99
According to The Loop, existing Logic users will be able to receive this latest update through Software Update on their Macs, but this new version of MainStage is only available in the Mac App Store. Apple has stopped offering boxed copies of Logic in its retails stores and Logic Express has been discontinued.
The fact that Apple has moved both of these apps to the Mac App Store signals that they are here to stay.
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9 responses to “Apple Releases Logic Pro And MainStage In The Mac App Store”
Sounds like Logic Express is EOL. I’m a bit bummed since I just purchased this a few months ago, and I’d like to upgrade to Pro, but I don’t see any option for that.Â
You can’t say you didn’t see it coming. They got rid of Final Cut Express as well. It was only a matter of time.
oh I guess – that is what to do: I still got Logic 8 for using Soundtrack Pro INSTEAD of upgrading/buying this MacStore Logic 9 version I should go out to buy Steinberg’s Wavelab 7 Essentials. Any other suggestions ?
a massive collection of apple loops that is 413MB? ehrm…
In the Logic 9 app description, you can download the entire sound collection after you install the app. It’s about 19GB big.
The Express to Pro upgrade was $299 so you can buy the MAS version AND Mainstage and still save like $70.Â
did you not see the part about the additional in app download for loops etc that is 16GBÂ
Good points @lucascott:disqus ! Another thing that softens the blow is that all the jam packs are included.
… But I’ve been waiting for Logic Studio X … bummer