LOGIC PRO 11 Chromaglow is a GAME CHANGER

[@FuzzekeTrailerMusic]

Absolutely a banger track you have there bro!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thankyou very much. I posted it over on my music playlist if you ever wanted to jam out to any tracks 👌😊. kzbin.info/aero/PL2vikPEql4ZqswJ-Amjr_xV0d5r66Rl5u&feature=shared

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

Ya man, the old head of product development for Universal Audio, Dave Tremblay, went to work for Apple in the Logic Pro division last year I'm pretty sure. Could have been the year before. That makes a lot of these updates make a lot more sense! I think we're already seeing the benefit of having him there! Loving the new realtime bounce in place! I was so happy to see that too. I also like the "auto" option when exporting too! No more forgetting to select the proper mode anymore! I'm so so so happy with these updates. 10 stars to Logic Pro 11!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah the bounce in place is great for me. I’m really excited to see where they go in the next incremental update as there are still many basic things they can fix that would make it awesome. But the new UAD guy being there may be a great move!

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott Agreed 100%. Many basic things need to be fixed. Native plugin searching for one! As far as Logic updates go I was quite pleased with this one. The last few have been very underwhelming. Especially since I don't produce. I'm strictly recording/mixing/mastering in Logic.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@matt_nyc_audioengineer👌

[@christokah]

10.9, exactly. More marketing hype then a major update. They should update the crappy and old fashioned mixer section and the GUI IMO.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Mixer defo needs an overhaul!

[@RJ1J]

Did they improve the browser? That's what we all want to know!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

For me it’s still just as slow. Someone has said that their library was quick on logic X but they never answered me when I asked if they run samples from an external hardrive or not. Either way in Abelton and Studio one I ran samples from external drive and it’s instant!

[@patrick5301]

No of course they didn't. DAWs are at a point where no innovation or features are introduced. It's just a cash grab to get new users before they stop caring

[@BadBoy-cp9lp]

Yes they did 😊

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@BadBoy-cp9lp please share. What did they change. I haven’ t noticed nothing my end and they didn’t mention in the notes

[@BadAppl3]

100% spot on with the AI take. I havent even updated to 11 cuz it doesn't even seem liked they added anything useful. i just want a new file browser. abelton 12 file browser ion logic thats all i want

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

I really have hope that they fix the file browser soon. So many are asking for it!

[@planetmullins]

Yeah, I'm not updating either. I'd have to buy a new computer and there are already plenty of tools to work with in the rig I've already got.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@planetmullins yeah if it means buying a new computer it defo is not with it yet.

[@SoftClip_Q]

So with how amazing the changes are to smart tempo just abandon the Apple browser all together. Use a 3rd party esp if you have 2 monitors. I use sononym or however you spell it. But cosmos by waves is good. So is adsr one.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@SoftClip_QI’ll check that out!

[@beatkultr]

Bro your skill level is nuts lol. Dope beat!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Ahhhh thankyou. I appreciate it 😅

[@sounddiving]

Hi Alex, thank you for your great review! Chroma Glow and Stem Divider are not supported in Intel, right ? So, the only chance is to update to M-series chip? :(

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yes this is correct. To speak on apples behalf for a second. The coding of logic for M chips is completely different to the coding for Intel. So logic would have to consistently maintain and release two versions of logic to run on an Intel chip that they don’t even sell anymore. So it makes sense why they haven’t done that on a business level.

[@josephyagappan1896]

Thank you.I welcome the new Logic Pro version 11 with AI features. In my view, without a solid understanding of music theory, particularly chord knowledge, it's not possible to create pleasing music.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks for sharing your viewpoint. It’s good it’s helping some

[@jarueparr]

Hey Alex, I always appreciate your content! Your perspective on A.I. makes sense, but it's hard to deny that it's becoming increasingly integral in modern society. Apple (Logic) for example is a tech giant, and they're undoubtedly prioritizing innovation to stay ahead. Instead of resisting it, I've found it more beneficial to embrace it and adapt. After all, it's not a trend we can reverse, so for me... and this is just my opinion, I think it's better to find ways to integrate it positively into our lives and work. Anyway.. Great Video and ChromaGlow is SPECIAL!!!!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah I’m probably just an old head now. I did embrace ChatGPT eventually and it’s amazing 😂😂. But you’re right they are a tech giant and A.I is coming in no matter what. I just know personally the people whose jobs it’s trying to take so it’s a sore spot for me I guess 😔. I REALLY LOVE ChromaGlow

[@JuiceNZ]

u the man bro , love seeing u pop up on my tube feed , if u keep on keeping it real and keep it the way you are u gonna continue to grow 💪, keep up the goodwork and btw you KNOW the beat is 🔥🔥🔥

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks for the encouragement & support it means a lot! 💯🙏.

[@Addiction-Therapy]

Totally agree with everything you said - especially about AI. Although i do think the bass player could be used to generate ideas but I wouldn’t use it in the final project. It does feel a bit more like a 10.9 update. Even though the features are great tools for production. I think an update to the actual software is needed. As expressed on your previous video - things like the browser, the M-series chips optimisation, maybe a fresh looking UI and so on…

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah I agree. I hope that that will come soon. Either way it’s good that they gave it to us for free and also rebranded as 11. Cause we can expect to see more in the future.

[@LudomixxX]

Hey, I also lost a background vocal when I was cleaning the tracks... So now you can't select multi track like doubles left/right and delete in the same move, what is this shit?? Did you see how solve this problem? thanks a lot

[@LudomixxX]

edit: I found the deleted track!!! IT WAS HERE : Right click on the project / Show package content / 000 / Undo Data.nosync / Trash

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

It’s sooo annoying right! I didn’t find a fix but I’ve now had to get use to not deleting right away with marquee tool but double clicking first so it cuts the section and then delete. It’s an extra step that’s so unnecessary. Who the hell asked for the marquee tool to select things 😂 thats what the select tool is for. So frustrating. I really am struggling to understand who the marquee change benefits.

[@LudomixxX]

​@@WhoIsAlexElliott Yep, I really don't know.. quite disappointed by this update btw. I've been using Logic X for 11 years, I expected better for this 11 update, new skin, better browser research, etc.. on the other hand I am so happy with the bouncing regions in realtime, when you have hardware like us it's just so much easy now :)

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@LudomixxXso someone explained to me that Final Cit Pro was on version 11 and Apple wanted to synchronise the update times and number. So I think every 6 months they will update both Logic Pro and Final Cut. So hopefully the next incremental update will have some proper changes!

[@LudomixxX]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott good to know, thanks 🙏🏻

[@justogetarep]

Interesting subject on AI. I see your point about replacing musicians with machines. I think its there to help and inspire. You said it yourself nothing can replace that face to face person to person vibe and end result

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah nothing can top that face to face. But I do find it interesting that companies are opting to go the route of removing the need for other humans in general. And 10-20 years from now I wonder where that leaves us. 🤔

[@j-station]

Nice beat What were you using for VSTs or samples? I always have trouble find good drum sounds

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

A mixture of both. But I do a ton of sound design stuff. So the final sounds never feel like the raw sounds. I layer & do a lot to make things my own ❤.

[@j-station]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott Any specific VsT or sample stuff you recommend?

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@j-stationaddictive drums is great for live tones. I always use some kind of live drum plug in for hi hats because different velocity’s have different tones and round robin samples. DECAP drums for hard hitting Trap. The Drum Broker website for vintage hiphop samples.

[@j-station]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott Awesome thanks friend!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@j-stationno problem

[@MarkeyBlenda]

beats sick! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks. Appreciate it. I upload beats one per week to my music playlist on my channel. So check that out if you ever just want to have a listen 👌🙌

[@beatsbyalvin]

Apple is just trying to be innovative and ride the AI trend by including it in a DAW. Its probably to serve the lonely independent musician who doesn’t want to pay for a session player or have one available as a friend rather than someone who has zero musical competency and can’t play instruments

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Fair enough. I do hope that person whoever they are can connect with some other musicians. Music is so much better together ❤️

[@planetmullins]

Fake session players will certainly help insure that musicians/producers become further and further isolated and more and more of the fun of hanging out making music with your friends will likely decrease. After all, who needs other players when you have Dad/Mom Apple right there? You'll never have to leave your basement again! You'll be able to spend 16 hours trying to make the bass part sound real and you'll be alone sitting there at the end. I don't think that is a positive trend, what do you think?

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@planetmullins I don’t think it’s a positive trend if it gets to that place. But I believe Community is a big part of music ❤️.

[@planetmullins]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott agreed 100 always happy to throw a track to a great bass player or drummer from my community. they throw me keyboard stuff as well. plus we can have lunch and hang out. AI isn't much of a hang, it's just extra loneliness in a fancy package. of course if you don't know how to play well, there's always the old fashioned way....practice and get good at an instrument, right?

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@planetmullins ”play and practice” ooo that’s dangerous talk. Don’t want to upset anyone. 😂😂😂😂. It’s true though I agree. And there are times where I get together with musicians and we just end up hanging out and record in the last part of the session. The best thing about music is how it brings people together. Even with KZbin and this video, it’s music that’s connected us all

[@AlexiKaay]

That beat was fire, my bro...

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Ah appreciate my bro! 👊

[@AlexiKaay]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott I will be keeping my eye on you & passing this vid around.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@AlexiKaaythanks bro!

[@cryptoman1056]

Great topic!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Glad you found it interesting

[@McSpyda]

The Beat is Killa King🔥

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks brother. If you ever want to just listen to some of the music. I’ve posted a link for you below. Drop a comment to let me know you stopped by 🫡💯. kzbin.info/aero/PL2vikPEql4ZqswJ-Amjr_xV0d5r66Rl5u

[@McSpyda]

Yes Sir, this is too much!🔥🔥🔫

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@McSpyda😅🙌

[@SoftClip_Q]

So the 11 imo is to get fcp and lp on the same release number as both are wanting to do updates every 6 months it seems since the iPad subscription. This is a total guess as I don’t make videos or know much about Final Cut. But since we’ve gotten logic on iPad it’s been 6 month updates give or take two or so weeks

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Ok that would make sense. So it’s more marketing. Well I hope this does mean more regular updates. 🤞🤞

[@marcello44]

Well said

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

👌👌

[@AOEarlobe]

Your always on it.. AI is good for those that are starting out. it will help them develop and build structure. Long therm, I agree with the community and human feel and more importantly, spontaneity of it all.. However, AI will have its place going forward.. e.g. when drum machines and samplers first came out it opened the door to more producers which spawned new catorgories of music.. this will happen from generation to generation..

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Good point. Excited to see how people will use it. Aslong as it doesn’t mean the loss of community. We already speak to people way less than average and steer at a screen alone for hours tweaking EQ 😂😂

[@vtenort]

I see everyone wants to start with ChromaGlow already open. Ahh, but that's not the start, is it? (smile). Gotta know where to find it.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

True very True haha

[@JoshMobleyMusic]

Excellent video. I wouldn’t worry about the AI stuff as far as logic is concerned. The new players are really meant to replace Apple loops. Me personally, I’m not hiring anybody because I’ll just play these parts on my own on the keyboard. It’s what I’ve always done. Chroma glow is AI. Apple has a long history of supporting creative people with the software to back it up. it’s those other companies out there that we have to worry about

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks for the reassurance ❤️🙌

[@JoshMobleyMusic]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott hehe well, I'm just talking about apple. We've got much bigger existential threats out there like Udio and suno.

[@playamaqui]

Great video Alex!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌😃

[@livetlucas]

i think that ableton live want to give musician and producer the tool to push creativity unlike logic where they want to make music production more accessible for everybody. Years ago i purchase logic it was ahead live in my opinion but now i'm blown away by the brillance of the live developers.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

I 💯 % agree with you!

[@spidif2544]

Good rant about community !

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

👌👌👌👌. I was a little hesitant with the rant. Nearly deleted it but then I thought to myself. No point hiding my view point, maybe other people feel the same way.

[@cryptoman1056]

Dope beat!

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thank you 😃👌

[@basedecho2731]

The session players are great for making Jam tracks to practice my guitar with.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

That’s a great use case. And I can really see how that would be of benefit to many. 💯

[@issiewizzie]

Midi routing is the key for me . Waited years for this

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

They added it now I believe. 👌👌

[@issiewizzie]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott yes they did

[@TeeDubz]

Nice! I think people will ALWAYS need to satisfy there inate urge to create, play together, enjoy and communicate through music, it is in our souls, we are born with it. BUT.... I think for the commercial world ie: TV and film adverts, radio jingles, voice over, shorts etc... IMHO AI is unfortunately going to be the future. I hope I am wrong. Big corporations dont really care who or what made the music, as long as it does the job (they are not creative). We as huans will always need to create music ouselves and will never lose that. Folks will just find it incredibly hard to make a living from it unless you play live a lot or garner a very good paying following via socials etc...I hope this isnt the end case, but AI is getting super good super quick.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

That’s the harsh reality right. Which is so tough cause you can make a good living doing tv and advert music but if they start using AI or subscription libraries then it’s game over in that department also.

[@TeeDubz]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott Yup, sadly. How long before a prompt generated song with an accompanying video is in the top ten? Not too long I reckon....

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@TeeDubzdamn!

[@leechbless9197]

dah beat go dumb to my neck joint 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Haha glad I could make you move 💯😂

[@trilllife28]

im very upset that people that dont have Apple silicon cant use stem splitter

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah it’s upsetting but I do understand logics perspective. The coding of logic for Apple Silicon vs Intel chip is completely different. So they would need to release a seperate version of logic just for people still using the old intel chips.

[@comedianjamie]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott not really the reason, it’s because of the neural engine you need to have for this extensive ml-task (which the intels don’t have)

[@dfhm-pq2cf]

💯‼️

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Thanks for the comment. Which part was this regarding? 😅

[@dfhm-pq2cf]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott 😂I pretty much agree with everything, but mostly made the comment to help with the algorithm.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@dfhm-pq2cfahh thanks my bro 😂👌

[@willierice2461]

The AI thing is what it is and it's not just can we all get alone. It's another form of dumb down Technology you no longer have to have skill and talent.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

I will do my best to try and prove that Talent still counts 🙌. I will not loose to AI. I’ll go down fighting 😂😂

[@willierice2461]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott 💪

[@jasperruddock5155]

You're not old fashion at all A.I will never replace the human experience, how can it without a soul

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

That’s my belief also! 🙌

[@planetmullins]

that's the thing. AI has no soul. it sure does good math but I'm not needing it at the moment, it certainly is artificial to me. does the word "fake" equate to artificial to you?

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

thats a very interesting question. Because if I think about something thats real or something thats fake I usually equate that to not being the original version of something, But in reality I think artificial equates with unnatural ... what are your thoughts?

[@jellewierda3828]

They also forgot the ui overhaul...

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah we need a resizable mixer for sure! At the very least

[@vavi_]

That beat😤😤😤 why don't we have a stank face emoji?????

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Ahhh appreciate it my bro 😂

[@vavi_]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott shootout from Eswatini 🇸🇿 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@vavi_ wow. KZbin is so incredible. Always amazed at where people are tuning in from

[@richertz]

I completely agree but….. Is it really AI? Or is the term being abused isn’t it just like having a more sophisticated beat creation engine? I and I know many others who have been so let down by musicians that it becomes frustrating at times. If you are really surrounded by professionals it’s not so much an issue, or if can afford to pay someone, again that’s great. But if I can just use an “AI” bass player or drummer and it sounds good, it’s going to win for that part I need. Now if I get it to create everything, that makes no sense to me, I’m just looking for help on some parts, but I’m still driving the human side to it.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Your right. It’s a buzz word but isn’t AI at all. And it’s helpful hearing how people will use it. I’m also learning

[@Fiveash-Art]

The 'A.I' session stuff feels gimmicky ... Nothing I'd use in a finished project. I felt that way before, fighting with 'Drummer' to get it to do what I wanted. It always ended up easier just to program the midi .. another reason why I just went ahead and bought some v-drums .. I know I'm not going to use that chord creation stuff. I might use the basses .. but I'm not all that interested in having it write stuff for me. It's pure novelty .. could be used to inspire some things, or to just get some grooves rolling. But .. meh.. whatever. Who cares? And I don't really care about that 'stem splitter' function either. People going crazy over this update. I don't get it. 😂 I like that saturation plug-in though

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah that’s why I didn’t even cover the other stuff because I didn’t really found them amazing. But the saturation is getting used alot already. I’m really loving that!

[@lokey69]

🎼

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

❤️🙌

[@blasegangbeats1865]

They said this about drum machines and synths too so AI shouldn’t take over.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

TRUE!

[@jorgedejesustejedavaldez5283]

The AI thing in music (especially plugins and tools) for me feel like an scam because that AI doesn’t learn lol. In that sense the AI tools doesn’t catch my attention a lot. I see something that is interesting and useful for music producer like the AO vocals replacement that could be cool to create textures, soudn desing and things like that. But I don’t find any mixing Ai interesting and all this AI movement feel like a bubble that gonna explode at any time lol. I don’t like the fact that you’re remplacing the musicians. All of this fast and easy pace mentality is ruining our minds lol.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Yeah. That’s a good point that it doesn’t actually think for it self. It’s basically just pre programmed loops. I agree with you and hope that they can put effort into all these other features people are begging for!

[@timbyrd291]

This ai stuff isn’t gonna work well in the long run cause you can’t ever replace the human experience and the human contact

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

I agree!

[@CrisCozy]

No disrespect to Ai but Ai beats are trash 🗑. When I make beats I quantize at 50% never 100%

[@Fiveash-Art]

It sounds canned ... like music they'd stick on over the phone when you're on hold with Microsoft.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Hahah 😂😂. “Straight talking” love it. 👌. Yeah I hardly quantise either. I usually play it over and over and then take a section that I like the feel of and loop it.

[@CrisCozy]

@@WhoIsAlexElliott Ai can get it too 🥊 😂. Listen I’m a geek but too much Ai praises 🙏🏽 going around. If I ask a bass player to come play a baseline in the studio and as we were recording, the bass player makes a mistake. We might keep that mistake with Ai is just gonna make it perfect.

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@CrisCozythat’s so TRUE. or being able to just say play what you feel

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

@@CrisCozyloool @ “AI can get it too”