Apple drops Logic Pro 12 and Final Cut Pro 12 with AI

Apple drops fresh pro apps, flexing AI tricks, new sound packs, and tighter workflows, while keeping upgrades paid and very Mac-centric.

Logic Pro 12 overview

• Focuses on smarter composition tools.
• Pushes synth-first creativity.
• Leans hard into automation help.

Logic Pro 12 AI session players

• Adds a new Synth Player engine.
• Generates playable synth and bass lines.
• Lets patterns shift notes and parameters.
• Auto-follows chord changes across tracks.

Logic Pro 12 sound library

• Introduces a rebuilt sound hub.
• Offers preview-before-install packs.
• Allows users to remove packs to save space.

Final Cut Pro 12 overview

• Targets faster media discovery.
• Emphasizes speech and visual search.
• Ties edits tighter to music.

Final Cut Pro 12 intelligence tools

• Searches dialogue using typed phrases.
• Finds objects and actions via descriptions.
• Detects beats for rhythm-locked cuts.
• Needs Apple silicon hardware.

Final Cut Pro 12 onboarding

• Ships with a demo project starring Allie Sherlock.
• Adds built-in guides for core tasks.

MainStage 4 overview

• Aims squarely at live performers.
• Improves sync with external setups.

MainStage 4 Ableton Link support

• Syncs tempo with Link-enabled gear.
• Keeps live rigs locked in time.

MainStage 4 sound library

• Expands pack-based sounds and loops.
• Shows producer videos for inspiration.
• Allows easy pack removal.

Pricing and availability

• Logic Pro 12 costs 199.99 dollars on macOS.
• Final Cut Pro 12 costs 299.99 dollars on macOS.
• MainStage 4 costs 29.99 dollars on macOS.