

And seamless Patch switching lets you hold a chord in one sound while moving to a new Patch. With Multimapping, you can map multiple parameters to a single control, so you can smoothly manipulate your sound without trying to turn several knobs at once. Start walking a bass line up the keyboard, and the split point moves up so the bass doesn’t suddenly become some other sound when you get into the higher notes. It intelligently moves the split point on a split keyboard Patch to respond to what you’re playing. For starters, there’s the Floating Split Point. MainStage is not only an amazing host for software instruments and effects, it’s also packed with innovations that let you shine on stage. You’ll also find setup is easy with a powerful mixer and easy-to-use channel strips. You can even expand your show with prerecorded backing tracks. Everything from the Sound Library and Smart Controls you’re familiar with from Logic Pro is integrated into MainStage. Or bring the authentic sounds of a Hammond B3 organ, Hohner Clavinet D6, or Fender Rhodes or Wurlitzer electric pianos on stage. MainStage makes it easy to bring all the same instruments and effects to the stage.

In addition to releasing a new Music Memos app and enhancing GarageBand for iPad Pro and iPhone 6s, Apple’s Logic Remote app which works with both GarageBand, Logic Pro X, and MainStage on the Mac has been updated with full iPad Pro support and an iPhone version for the first time. Use Retro Synth to re-create your favorite electronic sounds from the ’70s and ’80s with an intuitive set of controls. Apple’s hooking up music creators on iOS with lots of new software updates and features today. And Chord Trigger allows you to press a single note and have it trigger an entire complex chord. The Arpeggiator features note-based remote controls and flexible latch modes. Take your performance beyond what you can actually perform.
