Apple has released Logic Pro 9 and MainStage 2 on the Mac App Store today after discontinuing the boxed retail versions earlier today.
Logic Pro and MainStage are at the core of Apple’s audio recording and management software, and are the last of Apple’s major titles to come to the Mac App Store, bringing the total up to 17 apps.
Both apps are available immediately in the Mac App Store, with Logic Pro 9 priced at $199.99 (App Store link) and Mainstage 2 priced at $29.99 (App Store link)
Logic Pro 9 is a complete set of creative tools for any musician who wants to write, record, edit, and mix music. It comes with a massive collection of instruments, effects, and Apple Loops, making it easy to get amazing sounds and create amazing-sounding songs.
Made for musicians
– Get up and rolling fast with production-ready templates and one-step track setup
– Work fast with easy access to all tools and editing areas using a single-window interface
– Enhance your songs with over 15,000 Apple Loops in a wide range of instruments and genres
MainStage 2 lets you take your Mac to the stage with a full-screen live interface, unmatched hardware control, and a massive collection of plug-ins and sounds.
The ultimate live rig
– Perform live with 120 instrument and effect plug-ins or work with your Audio Units plug-ins
– Import settings from Logic Pro and GarageBand to bring your studio sound to the stage
– Combine instruments and live audio, such as keyboard and vocals, in a single patch
– Seamlessly switch between patches without stopping sound output or cutting off held notes
– Design rich keyboard patches using splits and layers