Logic Express 8 makes it easier than ever to translate musical inspiration into professional recordings. A redesigned interface and a range of powerful, easy-to-use features put sophisticated tools at your fingertips.
Single-Window Design
The Arrange window in Logic Pro 8 consolidates production activities in a single,
elegantly-designed workspace. You can record multiple takes; cut, move, or stretch
audio with sample accuracy; browse channel strip settings; audition Apple Loops;
and drop chords onto your lead sheet all from one central space, without managing
multiple windows.
Effortless multitake recording
Region-based take management speeds up multitake recording, editing, and processing. An expandable take folder makes it simple to recall overdubs, and entire take folders can be moved and edited like regions.
New audio editing tools
Work faster and with greater precision using powerful new features like snap-to-transient selection, graphical time stretching, and sample-accurate editing in the Arrange window.
New Instruments
Logic Express now includes Ultrabeat, ES2, and the complete EXS24 Sampler.
Simplified setup
Production-ready templates, a streamlined track setup window, and dynamic channel strip creation get you up and running fast. Improved ReWire support provides easy integration with other music applications.
Quick Swipe comping
With breakthrough Quick Swipe comping, you can simply swipe over the best portions of each take to create a seamless comp, complete with transition-smoothing crossfades.
Portable preferences
Save your key commands, channel strip settings and plug-in settings to your .Mac account for easy backup, sharing, and portability.
New Effects
Logic Express now features Guitar Amp Pro, Ringshifter, and full-featured Pitch Correction.
Features
Logic Express 8 delivers the power, precision, and professional toolset of Logic
Pro 8 including a redesigned interface that allows musicians to write, record,
edit, and mix with unparalleled speed and ease.
Next Generation Interface
A new workspace featuring a single-window design, retractable panes, and Dual Channel Strips eliminates clutter and lets you focus on your music.
Ultimate Writing Studio
A powerful set of music creation tools make it easy to capture and develop your musical inspirations, whether youre writing a rock song, crafting a club remix, or composing to picture.
Multitrack Recording
Advanced tracking features include seamless punch recording, input monitoring, and effortless multi-take management.
Precision Editing
Audio editing features let you work with power and precision, and Quick Swipe comping lets you build the perfect track with unprecedented ease.
Professional Mixing
Complete your project with powerful mixing and automation tools, along with optimized mixer views to help you visualize the signal flow of any audio path.
Compatibility
An open architecture offers enormous freedom to musicians by supporting a wide range of professional hardware and software options.
Instruments
Logic Express 8 features 36 incredible-sounding instrument plug-ins from Logic
Studio including Ultrabeat, EXS24 Sampler, the ES synth series, and more than
a dozen GarageBand instruments.
Mobility
Easily move projects from your bedroom to the studio and beyond without missing a beat.
Effects
Shape and transform your sound with 70 professional effects from Logic Studioincluding Guitar Amp Pro, Ringshifter, and full-featured Pitch Correction.