The launch of the Mac Studio (the first units should arrive at the end of the week) will be accompanied by updates to Apple’s software, so they will be able to make the most of the gargantuan capacities of these new machines. This is already the case for two of the most important audio-oriented applications, Logic Pro and MainStage.
Version 10.7.3 of Logic Pro thus offers optimized performance for the M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips (the MacBook Pro M1 Max should therefore also benefit from it). The audio editing software also enables monitoring of spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, as well as monitoring through binaural rendering providing insight into more precise of spatial audio playback on Apple Music. You need macOS 12.3 to use it.
MainStage, which is dedicated to sound management during live stage performances, welcomes a new design ” purified », an extension of the sound library (120 patches, 50 sets, 2,800 loops…), and also an optimization for Mac Studio. Finally, let’s not forget GarageBand with an update improving stability and bringing fixes.