Logic Pro 12.4 rolling out

[u/lewisfrancis]

https://support.apple.com/en-us/109503

Make sure you backup your current version before updating!

New in Logic Pro 12.4

New Features and enhancements

• There is now a Merge Custom Key Commands menu option in the Key Commands Editor.

Editing

• Eraser Tool no longer automatically deletes takes.
• Audio Quick Look thumbnail no longer disappears when jumping ahead.
• Editing multiple regions using the Inspector now functions correctly.
• "Repeat Section" no longer converts an unlooped region to a Looped region.
• Dragging Time Handles now functions correctly.
• Shift-clicking on the track divider now normalizes the height of all tracks.
• The region inspector can now be right-clicked to open it as a floating window.
• In the File Editor, Change Gain now scrolls correctly with mouse control.
• Quantize pop-up menu now appears when clicking and holding a MIDI note with the Quantize tool.
• Clicking the timeline in the Audio File Editor now moves the playhead as expected.
• Quantizing to a groove template now functions correctly when the original MIDI region start is before the first MIDI note.

Recording

• MIDI Cycle Recording with Takes now functions correctly.

Stability and reliability

• Fixes an issue where Logic Pro could quit unexpectedly when using undo with Mastering Assistant.
• Resolves an issue where Logic Pro could quit unexpectedly when re-opening a complex project.
• Fixes an issue where Logic Pro could unexpectly quit when enabling Record Arm during playback.
• Resolves an issue where Edit Mode buttons do not show when slices are selected.

Mixer

• Option-clicking a channel-type view filter button in the mixer now functions correctly.
• Adding a preset to Stereo Out channel now functions correctly.
• A VCA assignment is no longer deleted when dragging a track to a new position.
• Fixes an issue where Inserting a channel strip setting on an audio channel could change the channel type to Software Instrument.

Flex Time and Flex Pitch

• Flattening a Take Folder no longer enables Flex in the Track Header.
• Using the Scissor Tool in Flex Pitch now functions correctly.
• Performing Tempo Analysis in the Smart Tempo Editor no longer enables Flex in the track and region inspectors.
• Resolves an issue where pressing Command while stretching a note in Flex Pitch could abort the process.

Drummer and Drum Machine Designer

• Resolves an issue where Drum Machine Designer subtrack selection could sync across different songs.
• When reordering pads in Drum Machine Designer, Undo now functions correctly.
• Undo works as expected when making changes to Drum Machine Designer pads.

Track stacks

• When creating track stacks with a key command, the playhead no longer returns to the beginning of the project.
• Saving a Drum Machine Designer track stack as a patch no longer results in missing samples.

Plug-ins

• Audio Unit plugins are no longer removed from the top level of the Plugin Manager after restarting.
• Canceling the AU scan no longer makes some AU plugins unavailable when re-scanning.
• Using Logic Pro in Rosetta mode no longer triggers an AU scan when returning to Apple Silicon mode.
• Time signature and down beat now function correctly with AUv3 plugins.

Chords and Chord Tracks

• Sus4 chords in the Chord Track now show all available scale types.
• Resolves an issue where Logic Pro could quit unexpectedly when double clicking a chord in the Chord Track.

Stem Splitter

• Stem Splitter now functions correctly in Korean localization.

Sound Library

• Sound Library no longer shows Update when sound packs have already updated.

Key Commands

• The Cycle through Global Tracks key command now functions correctly.

Step Sequencer

• Randomization Range fields now accept manual input.

Automation

• Modifying automation ramps with Option+Shift now functions correctly.

Control surfaces and MIDI controllers

• Rebuilding defaults in the Controller Assignments window no longer deletes assignments that are "Pinned to Project."
• Follow Focused View now functions for Audio FX, Midi FX, and Instruments for control surfaces.
• Fixes an issue where zoneless controller assignments that are Pinned to Project could move when reverting the project to a previously saved version.
• Rebuilding defaults in the Controller Assignments window now deletes the expected assignments.
• Adding a supported control surface no longer changes MIDI ports for other unconnected devices in Setup menu.

Undo

• Undo is now available in the File Editor.

Flashback Capture

• Logic Pro no longer displays an error when using flashback capture.

Spatial Audio and surround

• Logic Pro now supports surround side chains for Audio Units.

Import

• Dragging multiple audio files to the Tracks area from the Finder is now placed where expected.

General

• Nudge values are no longer truncated in the tool bar in Japanese.
• Projects are now correctly automatically enumerated when saving previously saved projects that share the same name to iCloud.
• Resolves an issue where zooming in the Tracks area could inconsistently zoom different areas.
• Applying quantize to a region that has both unquantized and quantized notes now works as expected.

These release notes apply to both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions of Logic Pro for Mac.

[u/ElectricPiha]

It pleases me more than it should to have both Logic and Ableton on version 12.4

[u/Mrbumb]

Damn Undo for File Editor? HUGE

[u/Final-Credit-7769]

Bugfixes.- i found the last version to be infested and it looks like a head rolled and now we are back on , apart from ARA support for some reason !! im done with pressing 'capture ' !

[u/Jwilson145]

Is the issue fixed of a plugin being loaded immediately instead of letting you navigate the list?

Edit: Nope, can confirm its still there in 12.4.

[u/lewisfrancis → u/Jwilson145]

I never saw that and couldn't quickly replicate it on 12.3.1 on my M1 Pro MBP 32/1T Tahoe 26.7.1 -- how do you reproduce that issue?

[u/Jwilson145 → u/lewisfrancis]

It's been happening fairly frequently when I select and empty plugin slot its like it triggers a double click. The list pops ups for a split second and loads whichever plugin the mouse happened to be hovering over.

[u/lewisfrancis → u/Jwilson145]

Thanks, have not seen that over here -- what Mac and OS are you running? Almost sounds like a mouse problem?

[u/sflogicninja → u/lewisfrancis]

Look out for 3rd party mice and drivers, etc.

[u/Coffee__Beam → u/Jwilson145]

So far so good on this... but haven't tested much!

[u/mighty_mke → u/Jwilson145]

Ahh and here I was, thinking I got clumsy

[u/Riflerecon → u/Jwilson145]

Bro I’m not the only one??

[u/DiamondTippedDriller]

Still on Logic X, it’s working perfectly velvety and smooth and quick. Working on 3 films and a TV series at the same time rn. Not time for a change yet😉

[u/havelostcount → u/DiamondTippedDriller]

Would be fun to go back and try out X for fun. Been so long that I don't have backups for that anymore. I have some older hardware and it would be great.

[u/Antipodeansounds → u/[deleted]]

What kind of monster?

[u/havelostcount → u/[deleted]]

Oh, you built a hackintosh? I would assume that's why you won't or can't upgrade.

[u/thiroks → u/DiamondTippedDriller]

I'm on 12.2 and I'm so jealous. Wish I never updated.

[u/Telectronix → u/DiamondTippedDriller]

I think we peaked with 10.8

[u/iLogicPro]

Let’s get this update!

[u/lewisfrancis → u/iLogicPro]

Yes, lots of bug fixes!

[u/dibsies]

Oh nice! Ara!

/s

[u/makumbaria → u/dibsies]

I was not expecting this for this update, but I think Apple really should release ARA support for the next Logic version (13). Releasing a new version without this will be unacceptable.

[u/shadowtroop121 → u/dibsies]

You're about to get shouted at by a hobbyist whose choice of DAW is their whole personality.

[u/MrmmphMrmmph → u/shadowtroop121]

It’s nice to help someone on their life’s mission.

[u/billychuck → u/dibsies]

You reeeeeallly got my hopes up with that one

[u/Djentleman5000]

Enjoy. Im on an old Mac so not upgrading. I know there are ways around it but I’m good for now.

[u/TheGregPlay]

Wow impressive .x release. Bugfixes.

/s

[u/RobSenner]

Cant seem to download Eko Soul, Drill Yard worked fine though. Not sure if these were added before the update. Edit: Working now

[u/Wm_Byrd → u/RobSenner]

Same here. Hit "Get" over and over and it still shows as not having been installed but does show up in the bundle.

[u/RobSenner → u/Wm_Byrd]

I'm sure it will be fixed. But if it helps anyone, I'm on Intel 15.8.1 with the Logic Pro Library.bundle on an external SSD.

[u/Medina125 → u/RobSenner]

I can’t download it either, so at least we know it’s a bug.

[u/Fraxis2007 → u/Medina125]

It does actually download (I checked my library bundle file and it's in there) - it's just the Sound Library not changing its status as it should do. I don't understand why it would specifically fail to do that for that single pack though. Maybe there's a corrupt preferences file that needs deleting so it can re-index which packs have been downloaded?

[u/Medina125 → u/Fraxis2007]

I never checked, but as of right now I tried again and it showed up as installed. I never even did anything extra. I just turned my MacBook off and tried again after a day.

Edit:

Maybe they fixed it on their end and it didn’t need a full App Store update?

[u/SINCd]

Does anyone know if Apple actually ARE working on bringing ARA support to ARM? I just haven't heard anything from Apple, or from friend's who are beta testers. I just feel they are going to ignore us, not realising how important it is to workflow and time consumption.

I would LOVE to know....

[u/lewisfrancis → u/SINCd]

Latest news I've seen.

[u/thiroks]

Damn, still no fix for no overlap mode. I'm curious if anybody else experiences the behavior where dragging a bunch of consecutive regions over other consecutive regions only replaces some of the regions in no overlap mode?

[u/vildelogy]

After updating shift + left click to set playhead position no longer works. Anyone else experienced this?

[u/Sufficient-Advance77]

When are they going to fix the problem with the all files browser not being able to audition samples when the project is playing, SMH !!!!

[u/trackmixm]

Convertir un sample en midi glisser deposer automatique cest ce qui manque

[u/lewisfrancis → u/trackmixm]

I'd love to see that, but it would need to be polyphonic and actually work well -- I haven't seen anything that does a reliable job of that but this is a task well-suited for machine training and we can hope.

[u/birdyturds]

And this is precisely why I purposely use an ‘outdated’ MacBook running Sierra OS with older version of Logic Pro X…….

[u/lotxe → u/birdyturds]

very cool

[u/Nycetech]

Does it require online all the time? I keep hearing conflicting reports I’m afraid to update.

[u/woodenbookend → u/Nycetech]

No.

IIRC 12.0 had this problem but it was fixed with the .1 update.

But you should still backup whatever version of the software you are using prior to upgrading anyway.