14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has issued free updates for users of its digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer for Mac OS X. Logic Express 9.1.1 and Logic Pro 9.1.1 are free updates for existing users who are advised to install the new versions in order to improve compatibility and fix some bugs.
Talking about Logic Express 9.1.1, Apple reveals that, “This update delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes.” enumerating the list of newly addressed issues. According to the company, those include: support for 64-bit native mode; compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins; file names with over 32 characters are now supported; samples are now mapped correctly when using the “Contiguous Zones” option in the EXS editor.
Apple asks users to note that it has updated the System Requirements for both the 32-bit mode, and 64-bit mode, which now need Mac OS X 10.5.7 (or later) and Mac OS X 10.6.2 (or later) in order to run. “The update is recommended for all users of Logic Express 9,” Apple adds, directing those who want to learn more about the update to the “Logic Express Release Notes.”
As far as Logic Pro users are concerned, the 9.1.1 update also “delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes.” According to the Mac maker, issues addressed in this update include: improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge; compatibility with Novation's Automap feature in 64-bit mode; compatibility with Euphonix Eucon protocol in 64-bit mode. Apple then goes to list some of the main issues addressed with Logic Pro 9.1.0, such as support for 64-bit native mode and compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins. Not surprisingly, Logic Pro 9.1.1 also requires the new specs: Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later for 32-bit mode, and Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later for 64-bit. Apple’s Support section offers detailed information on this update as well.