Today marks a pivotal moment for Apple users around the globe. After decades of exclusivity on the Mac platform, Apple’s distinguished media-editing software packages, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, are now available on the iPad.
The company refrained from providing in-depth reasoning behind their sudden transition to the iPad platform. However, the perks of utilizing the tablet platform were accentuated in their press release.
The ease and convenience of recording and editing high-quality footage on a single device make the iPad a practical choice for on-the-go operations. The portability of an iPad clearly trumps that of a MacBook, making it a more appealing workstation for content creators and editors alike.
To make the transition seamless, Apple introduced several modifications to the software. Final Cut Pro now boasts a touch interface, including a new jog wheel, while Logic Pro has been adapted with multi-touch gesture features. These additions will undoubtedly enhance the user experience, especially in instances like playing digital instruments on Logic Pro.
Additionally, Apple Pencil has been integrated into the software to enable direct drawing onto video and touch-free skimming and previewing for M2 iPad Pro owners.
However, the debut of these popular software packages on the iPad platform brings with it a major shift in Apple’s distribution model. Unlike their traditional one-time purchase approach, both Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro can only be accessed through a subscription service. This marks Apple’s first foray into software subscription, having previously only applied this model to Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and other services.
Apple acknowledges the importance of cross-platform support during significant transitions such as this one. The company assures that transferring projects between the iPad and Mac versions of Logic Pro will be a breeze, owing to the roundtrip capabilities. iPad versions can also open projects created in iOS versions of GarageBand and iMovie, further promoting ease of use across different devices.
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Bob Borchers, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “We’re excited to introduce Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, allowing creators to unleash their creativity in new ways and in even more places.”
Starting Tuesday, May 23, both software packages will be accessible via the App Store on a subscription basis. Users can opt for a monthly fee of $4.99 or an annual fee of $49, with a one-month free trial available. Both applications necessitate iPadOS 16.4 or later. However, the hardware requirements differ slightly: Logic Pro can run on any iPad with an A12 Bionic chip or better, while Final Cut Pro requires an M1 chip or better, compatible with iPad Pro models from the past two years and the latest iPad Air.
In the dynamic world of technology, Apple’s move signifies a new era where advanced media-editing tools are made more accessible, fostering creativity and innovation amongst a broader user base.
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