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jules99 · Post by **jules99** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:43 pm

I misread their press release. Looks like all of these new features will also be part of Logic 12, purchase edition. If you scroll down to the FAQ, you'll see it.

https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:51 pm

What is the difference between the subscription version and one-time purchases of Logic Pro and MainStage?

Logic Pro and MainStage have all the same features whether they are subscription or one-time-purchase versions. However, a subscription to Apple Creator Studio bundles Apple’s powerful creative apps for one low monthly payment. It includes Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and Pixelmator Pro. You’ll also receive premium versions of Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform with new AI capabilities and a wide range of high‑quality content.

TBH, that's a pretty good deal if you want Logic & FCP on both your Mac and iPad Pro.

Unfortunately, I don't see any mention of the most important and probably most requested fix: ARA

oobesan · Post by **oobesan** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:32 pm

Has anyone spotted a release date? This may be the first time I don't update Logic Pro, if it requires a new license fee. In fact, I think this could be the impetus for me to finally switch to Bitwig. I think I have competent third-party alternatives for every stock Logic Pro plugin already, except for maybe Match EQ.

jules99 · Post by **jules99** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:35 pm

oobesan wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:32 pm Has anyone spotted a release date?

https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/

It says 1.28 right there.

oobesan · Post by **oobesan** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:17 pm

jules99 wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 6:35 pm
oobesan wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:32 pm Has anyone spotted a release date?
https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/

It says 1.28 right there.

Okay, thanks. I didn't know if that pertained only to release/subscription start date for Creator studio, or if it would also be the release date for Logic Pro 12.0 standalone.

jules99 · Post by **jules99** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:33 pm

I would assume that this will be available on the same day, but you're right, it's not 100% clear!

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:38 pm

did you see this? Requirements: Logic Pro 12.0 for Mac requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple silicon. So no Intel support?

oobesan · Post by **oobesan** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:20 pm

cryophonik wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:51 pm
What is the difference between the subscription version and one-time purchases of Logic Pro and MainStage?

Logic Pro and MainStage have all the same features whether they are subscription or one-time-purchase versions. However, a subscription to Apple Creator Studio bundles Apple’s powerful creative apps for one low monthly payment. It includes Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and Pixelmator Pro. You’ll also receive premium versions of Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform with new AI capabilities and a wide range of high‑quality content.
TBH, that's a pretty good deal if you want Logic & FCP on both your Mac and iPad Pro.

Unfortunately, I don't see any mention of the most important and probably most requested fix: ARA

My guess is it will never be fixed until Apple acquires Celemony and pays Steinberg/Yamaha whatever their asking price is.

oobesan · Post by **oobesan** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:29 pm

MillerSam wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:38 pm did you see this? Requirements: Logic Pro 12.0 for Mac requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple silicon. So no Intel support?

That is the one thing about this that seems perfectly reasonable to me. We are now on 6 years since Apple moved to Apple Silicon. Maintaining compatibility in new software for legacy computers seems unreasonable to me. I'd rather them aim their budget and development time towards improving Logic Pro. But, alas, all we get is more AI bullshit and a browser that looks like scrolling through Apple Music. Certainly, this does not look worthy of a full version number update. To me, this looks to be the lamest update since I started using it. On the other hand, I suppose I should wait for the full changelog to be published before jumping to any conclusions...

ksandvik · Post by **ksandvik** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:51 pm

Maybe it has bug fixes, more important for me than all these 'players', chord generators, nice looking sound browser windows with images and so on.

Sascha Franck · Post by **Sascha Franck** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:00 pm

Anyone wanna bet whether the sample editor is still the same as in 1998?

syntonica · Post by **syntonica** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:29 pm

Johnnyjohn wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:32 pm (additional) subscription model announced and new icon spotted, so I guess a new update is finally awaiting

https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/

Coming by the end of the month

Subscriptions! Yay!

LoveEnigma18 · Post by **LoveEnigma18** » Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:15 am

Luckily, at least, no macOS 26 needed for Logic Pro 12.

Looking forward to any useful non-AI enhancements, chances of which look slim.

apoclypse · Post by **apoclypse** » Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:26 am

Sascha Franck wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:00 pm Anyone wanna bet whether the sample editor is still the same as in 1998?

Which Sample Editor are you talking about?

machinesworking · Post by **machinesworking** » Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:58 am

I'm curious if 11 is the end of free Logic Pro updates? My guess is yes, Logic 12 will be $199, because otherwise the base audience for Logic Pro, it's longtime users, will not subscribe.

Logic Pro 11.2(.2)