Apple today introduced iOS 8, at its World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), being held June 2-6 in San Francisco, CA. While iOS 7 was a dramatic makeover, IOS 8 focuses on refining and polishing the mobile OS. Key Features: Faster and more intuitive user experience; iCloud Photo Library lets you use your photos and videos more easily across… Read More Apple Intros iOS 8
Apple today introduced the latest version of OS X, Yosemite, at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), being held June 2-6 in San Francisco, CA. Key new features include: The UI has been streamlined, making it more iOS-like, but not a shocking change; iCloud Drive is located within the Finder and lets you store any… Read More Apple Intros Updated OS X 10.10 ‘Yosemite’
Apple has updated Logic Pro X to version 10.0.7, Here are the key changes in Logic Pro X 10.0.7: Now supports 24 processing threads on 12-core Mac Pro models The current volume, pan, and send values for all selected tracks can now be inserted at the playhead position Enabling Low Latency Mode no longer creates… Read More Logic Pro X 10.0.7 Now Supports Up To 24 Threads On 12-Core Mac Pros
Editors Keys today introduced a new custom wireless keyboard for Apple’s Logic Pro X software. The keyboard is based on an official Apple keyboard, but has been modified with custom keys with over 150 Logic Pro X shortcuts.The custom keys put all the most commonly used commands at your fingertips.
iFixit has done a teardown of the new Apple Mac Pro, and gives it high marks (8 out of 10) for repairability and ease of upgrading.
In addition to releasing its new line of Mac Pro computers, Apple today updated Logic Pro X. Logic Pro X v10.0.5 adds 3 new drummers, 11 new Drum Kit Designer patches, enhanced EQ features, offers improved performance and more. Here are the details:
The good news for musicians interested in the new Mac Pro computers is that they are now available to order at Apple’s site. The bad news is that they are already backordered until February.
When Apple introduced the iPad Air, they claimed it has ‘desktop class’ architecture, offering ‘up to two times faster CPU and graphics performance than its predecessor’. But does it really deliver the bang for musicians? Yes, according to iOS developer Don Fletcher (Symphonix Evolution – an orchestral notation app). “We’ve now had a chance to… Read More iPad Air “Approaching Laptop Performance Levels’
Apple surprised many with its announcement on Tuesday that, not only would OS X Mavericks be made available for a lot of older Macs that previously did not have upgrade paths, but that it would be a free upgrade. As a result, the latest Mac OS is being adopted much faster than previous versions. Online… Read More User Poll: Is It Safe For Musicians To Upgrade To OS X Mavericks?
Apple has released GarageBand 2 for iOS, adding support for up to 32 tracks, Inter-App Audio, 64-bit support and more. Here’s what’s new in GarageBand 2 for iOS: New streamlined design Create a song with up to 32 tracks* using Touch Instruments, audio recordings, and loops Record compatible Third-Party music apps using Inter-App Audio in… Read More GarageBand 2 For iOS Adds Support For Up To 32 Tracks
