sangstersounds Spills the Beans on Logic Pro 11.2

sangstersounds kicks things off by welcoming us back to his studio in his easygoing style. He’s been deep diving into the latest Logic Pro update, version 11.2, for a couple of weeks now, and he’s eager to share his findings. Apple’s been hitting grand slams with their Logic Pro updates lately, and Chris is here to walk us through what’s new and noteworthy. As usual, he reminds users to back up their current version before diving into the update. It’s a good habit, folks – ya never know when a new update is gonna turn your DAW-world upside down!

The standout feature in this new update is the flashback capture, and boy, does it slap. Remember those times when you were jamming out some dope beats, only to realize you forgot to hit the record button? Well, the new flashback capture has got your back. It turns the previously MIDI-only capture recording into something grander by including audio tracks too. Just hit Shift R, and it’s like having an audio safety net, grabbing those golden takes that slipped through the recording cracks. It’s a lifesaver for any spontaneous musical genius suffering from performance anxiety when the ‘record’ icon glares back at them. Now, whether you’re noodling on a MIDI keyboard or strumming out some sweet licks on your guitar, Logic’s always listening—just be sure to have those tracks ready to go! But don’t get too comfy; there are a few limitations, like the three-minute capture window and it only saving a limited number of cycles. Still, this one’s bound to be your new best friend in the studio.

Next on the menu, we’ve got some enhancements to the Stem Splitter, a feature that’ll make any producer feel like they’ve got a new superpower. Now, Logic allows you to split out piano and guitar tracks like it’s no biggie. While it’d be great if it could also tackle background vocals, we’ll just have to wait for Apple to deliver the goods. Despite these advancements, there are some quirks—like the phasey sound issues that persist, especially when dealing with complex reverb-laden tracks. It’s cool, but not world-changing just yet, so stick to splitting only when necessary—like dipping fries into a perfect side of ketchup, you don’t always need to overdo it.

Chris ventures into the AI territory with Apple’s attempt at slipping ChatGPT into Logic’s notepad. Let’s be honest, the world’s not clambering for proofread tools in a DAW, but hey, if you need your to-do list in a snazzy format, Logic’s got you covered. However, the real star of this section? Those silky smooth long faders. Imagine mixing with the grace of a jazz pianist brushing the keys; that’s what these faders feel like. They give you more room to breathe, to make those tiny adjustments that keep your mix punchy yet clean. The long faders are like putting premium rims on your beat-making ride – understated perfection. It might not fix the inspector channel strips, but we’re loving this change like a late-night Waffle House run.