Apple Introduces Final Cut Pro And Logic Pro To iPad

In 2023, the demand for an all-powerful mobile device, capable of not only being a state of the art entertainment powerhouse but also a productivity workhorse, has never been greater. With its range of iPads, powered by Apple silicon chips, the California-based tech giant has been at the forefront of this game. And now, by introducing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad lineup, Apple has changed the game once more. 

Creators at all levels can now, finally, fully take advantage of Apple silicon on iPad. In addition to the introduction of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, Apple also phases in Multi-Touch—a new touch interface, allowing for faster, more intuitive workflows. With Final Cut Pro, you will now be able to record, edit, finish and share videos from one device. And Logic Pro will empower users with professional music creation tools. 

Ahead of their launch on the App Store as subscriptions on May 24, we highlight everything you need to know below.

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Final Cut Pro for iPad

The power, convenience and efficiency of video editing consoles are now possible on iPad with Final Cut Pro. Along with the new application, Apple will introduce a new jog wheel, making the video editing process faster and more intuitive. You will now be able to navigate the Magnetic Timeline, move clips and make fast frame-accurate edits with the tap of a finger.

With Live Drawing, you’ll now be able to draw and write directly on top of video content using Apple Pencil. And hovering the Apple Pencil on iPad Pro with M2 will allow you to quickly skim and preview footage without touching the screen. Team the iPad with a Magic Keyboard or Smart Keyboard Folio to use key commands we’ve all grown accustomed to with desktops. Thanks to the iPad Pro’s 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, you’ll be able to apply colour grades with greater accuracy using Reference Mode.

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Pro Camera Mode and Multicam Video Editing

One of our favourite new features has got to be the pro camera mode. Video creators can now shoot high-quality video, in portrait or landscape orientation, monitor audio and available recording time as well as manually control settings like focus, exposure and white balance. In other words, creators can now capture, edit and publish from one single device while on the go—on iPad Pro with M2, you’ll be able to record in ProRes. The introduction of multicam video editing is a game changer—and time saver. With this feature, clips can be synchronised and edited together automatically. You’ll also be able to switch angles in a multicam clip with the touch of a finger.

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Fast Cut Features with Machine Learning

Here’s another favourite feature of ours: Fast cut with machine learning. Harnessing the power of Apple silicon, machine learning speeds up time-consuming editing tasks. For instance, Scene Removal Mask will allow creators to quickly remove or replace the background behind a subject in a clip without using a green screen—or rotoscoping. Another great feature is Voice Isolation, which enables users to quickly remove background noise from audio recordings. 

Pro Graphics, Effects, and Audio

Final Cut Pro subscriptions on iPad will include a vast library of professional graphics, effects and audio for greater storytelling. The library includes impressive HDR background, customisable animated patterns and professional soundtracks that automatically adjust to the length of a video.

Import and Export 

Final Cut Pro also makes importing and exporting supported media from Files or Photos a breeze. You’ll also be able to import projects created in iMovie for iOS 4, and export Final Cut Pro projects to Mac.

Logic Pro for iPad

Logic Pro for iPad is touted to be an all-in-one professional music creation app, and rightfully so. The Multi-Touch feature is also available here, allowing you to play software instruments and interact intuitively with controls on top of navigating complex projects with pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-scroll. And with Plug-in Tile, you’ll have the most useful controls at your fingertips. Logic Pro will also be able to take advantage of the five studio-quality mics on iPad Pro, enabling you to capture voice or instruments. When paired with an Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard or Magic Keyboard, you’ll be able to unlock more features. 

Sound Browser

Logic Pro for iPad will come with a brand-new sound browser that uses dynamic filtering, enabling music creators to discover the perfect sound for their projects. The sound browser will display all available instrument patches, audio patches, plug-in presets, samples and loops in one location which users can preview prior to loading it into a project for greater efficiency.

Professional Instruments and Effects Plug-Ins

With Logic Pro for iPad, creators can now shape the sonic qualities of their music with over 100 powerful instruments and effects plug-ins. Vintage EQs, compressors and reverbs that allow users to tweak and fine-tune tracks are a few examples of this. It’ll also include Sample Alchemy, a new sample manipulation instrument which will allow users to transform any audio with just one tap.

Beat Making and Production Tools

Music producers will be able to chop and flip samples, program beats and bass lines as well as craft custom drum kits with Logic Pro’s beat-making and production tools. Beat Breakers, a new time and pitch-morphing plug-in, allows users to thoroughly reshape and shuffle sounds. 

Quick Sampler, on the other hand, can cut and transform audio samples into completely new, playable instruments. There’s also Step Sequencer, which lets users program drum patterns, basslines and melodies—automating plug-ins, too.

Drum Machine Designer allows for the creation of custom drum kits by applying samples and unique plug‑ins to any drum pad. And Live Loops will enable users to quickly build arrangements by mixing and matching musical loops whenever inspiration strikes.

Pro Mixer

There’s also a full-featured mixer, complete with everything you need—from channel strips to volume faders and pan controls—available with Logic Pro on iPad. 

Import and Export 

As with Final Cut Pro on iPad, importing and exporting files using Logic Pro on the device is a breeze. From exporting finished songs in a variety of compressed and lossless audio formats as well as to Final Cut Pro as music for a video, the possibilities are endless.

From 24 May, Wednesday 2023, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad will be available on the App Store for S$6.99 per month or S$69 per year, with a one-month free trial. Final Cut Pro is compatible with M1 chip iPad models or later. Logic Pro will be available on A12 Bionic chip iPad models or later. Both softwares require iPadOS 16.4. For more information, visit their website.