--- description: Review of Logic Pro Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Logic Pro | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Audio Editing Software](/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) > [Logic Pro](/software/117876/logic-pro) # Logic Pro Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117876/logic-pro Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117876/logic-pro?page=2) > Designed for the iOS platform, Logic Pro is a comprehensive audio editing and MIDI sequencing platform that assists music professionals with creating and editing dynamic audio tracks using step-sequencing, multi-device editing, and live looping capabilities. With Logic Pro, professionals can create and arrange improvised compositions using prefab loops/samples or build drum beats and melodic patterns with Logic Pro's Step Sequencer and Drummer tool. The Logic Remote tool allows users to use multi-touch gestures to play built-in software instruments, mix multiple tracks, and manipulate audio filters on any iOS device. Logic Pro comes with a vast collection of plugins and sounds such as modern synthesizers, vintage equipment, and complex multi-sampled instruments, which can be enhanced using advanced filter capabilities. Logic Pro is equipped with an array of integrated tools, including Dolby Atmos support for mixing and exporting songs as Spatial Audio. Users can tap into a vast collection of plug-ins and sounds to ignite their creativity, making it a go-to choice for music production professionals. The software also offers the convenience of remote music-making sessions through the Logic Remote app, accessible from iPad or iPhone, providing flexibility and mobility during the creative process. One of Logic Pro's standout features is its Session Players, offering realistic bass, keyboard, or drum performances that seamlessly integrate with the user's compositions. From refining tracks to mastering a mix, Logic Pro empowers users with an array of powerful tools to enhance their artistry. Among these tools are Flex Time, enabling quick manipulation of the timing and tempo of recordings without slicing and moving regions. Likewise, Flex Pitch allows for easy editing of the level and pitch of individual notes, providing maximum control over the composition. Logic Pro also streamlines the production process with innovative features such as Takes and Quick Swipe Comping, allowing users to effortlessly select the best sections of each take and seamlessly create a comp with transition-smoothing crossfades. The software's Track Stacks feature enables the consolidation of multiple related tracks into a single track, as well as the creation of layered and split instruments. Additionally, producers can explore creative options with Track Alternatives, which make it easy to create multiple versions of a track or grouped tracks and switch between them at any time. With Project Alternatives, users can create multiple alternate versions of a project, each with its own name and settings, while efficiently sharing the same assets to save storage space. Logic Pro also simplifies the management of large mixes through Track Groups and VCA Faders, allowing users to control the levels or other parameters of all tracks within a group from any single channel. The software also offers robust automation capabilities, enabling users to easily capture changes to channel strip or plug-in parameters with precision. Furthermore, Logic Pro is equipped with an array of production effects, including features such as Selection-Based Processing, Music Notation, Music and Sound for Picture, and Exporting features like Bounce. Other features include remix effects, waveform editing, audio splicing, integrated drum machine designer, smart tempo capabilities, pitch editing, track alternative management, trigger automation, selection-based audio processing, built-in notation editor, and more. For sequencing integration, Logic Pro easily integrates with Novation Launchpad to input notes, dynamically trigger cells, and adjust mixer levels. All audio filters can be exported via AirDrop/Mail Drop or through different FTPs such as Final Cut Pro XML and AAF. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 150 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 150 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$199.99 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: A free trial is available for 90 days. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Drag & Drop - Instrument Management - Mastering - Mobile Access - Plug-in Integration - Score Editor - Workflow Management ## Category - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You wont regret it. Granted. > > Eye opener. Being a Pro Tools user for 20 years it was an impressive change. It has the best from all the main DAWs (Avid, Live, etc) ----- ### "Amazing for at home production" — 5.0/5 > **Mitchell** | *18 December 2024* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Logic makes recording so painless and easy for any stage of music mixing, it's also incredibly organized and has a lot of high quality when transferring tracks. > > **Cons**: The bus system is a little overly complex at times, with it being far to easy to create unnecessary bus tracks > > I absolutely fell in love with it, it pushes users to grow at how they can use logic not only as a tool for recording but an instrument in and of itself ----- ### "LOGIC PRO--Perfect In the Apple World" — 5.0/5 > **Trevor** | *26 December 2024* | Music | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Logic Pro is immense. Logic Pro is top notch and robust. If it doesn't have want you as a stand alone you can include all your VST effects and instruments and away you go. > > **Cons**: APPLE ONLY. This is the reason for the 5 on the likely to recommend. You are completely locked into APPLE with this program. There is NO Windows version. Granted the general media world exists in the Apple realm there is no cross over compatibility with WINDOWS. > > Superb. But being a Windows person who is files and formats for Windows anything I wanted to do to integrate with older files was a huge task to transition them into LOGIC\> ----- ### "Its ease of use makes it the best DAW" — 5.0/5 > **Jean Philippe** | *30 October 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Open Logic with no inspiration, and get a track done in hours. It is so feature-packed you can work with its onboard set of tools and create something excellent. The GUI feels professional and user-friendly at the same time, shows that time was taken to make sense of things, instead of just cramming floating window after floating window like most other DAWs. > > **Cons**: There is not much not to like with Logic, except it's only available on MacOS\! > > I'm the kind of producer who gets an idea, tries to get it down as soon as possible before it blurs away. Logic helps me keeping ideas on track and do it swiftly.Using multiple au/VST plugins can get messy real quick in other DAWs, but Logic keeps it clean which makes a clearer path for your idea to sound like it does in your head. I always get surprised by the quality of the included sounds and effects, just browsing the library and listening to the different virtual instruments can bring your original idea in new territories you wouldn't expect.There are not many products who can withstand Pro Tools, but Logic is definitely the best alternative to this even-more restrictive environment. ----- ### "Unlimited sound designing tool" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 December 2022* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have both been experimenting and using Logic Pro X for sound designing for instructional videos in order to match user experience with needs. This software comes with a wide range of tools and features for creative and experimental sound designing. My favorite tool is the audio editor which I use to edit and manipulate dialogue, music and other background audio elements. It is very intuitive for pitch shifting especially in monotone conversations which tend to be boring. The time stretching also helps in extending background audio clips. Instructional audios and video often require a great high level of clarity and Logic Pro X allows me to set required sample rate and bit depth that matches the requirements of my sound design project. > > **Cons**: My main challenge with Logic Pro X has been compatibility issues. This is a macOS only software and for someone who works in a cross platform environment, it can be challenging and a bit limiting. However, it is easy to use its vast and resourceful audio effects in other platforms with a little know how. > > Logic Pro X is very powerful and quite rich with audio effects. And just like many other softwares developed by Apple Inc, there is always that potential limitation for cross platform users. ----- Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117876/logic-pro?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/117876/logic-pro) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data