what is the difference between Logic Pro and Logic Pro x

Logic Pro X is for Intel, Logic Pro is native to the M1 chip. Logic Pro X has dropped the "X" since version 10.6.0. There is no difference in features between Logic Pro (10.6.x) and Logic Pro X (10.5.1 and earlier). Logc Pro (10.6.1) runs 15 % more efficient than Logic Pro X (10.5.1) on the M1 chip. Logic Pro 10.6.1 also runs on Intel.

I am not regretting that I have bought a new Mac for the first time in my life (and I've used Macs since 1989). It is a wonderful little machine. Projects that used to push all cores to or near the max, now run with cores between 5 and 15 %. It outperforms all existing Intel MacBooks Pro and all existing iMacs apart from the iMac Pro, and even that one is only 10 % faster (and four times the price).

You only need to check that your 3rd partry plugins will work. Some old ones (like my beloved Lush 101) no longer work. But others (like Kontakt 5, or the NuGen stuff dating back to 2013!) do.

The only difference is Apple removed X from the name, same application.

Mixed reviews on the M1 chip, many third party plugins have not been adapted and will run under the Rosetta emulation which causes Logic to run under the same emulation reducing efficiency. If you're just running Logic Plugins, Logic will run in native ARM M1.....however, it's still the bleeding edge and will need a few MacOS/Logic updates to get solid.

Pancenter wrote:

... many third party plugins have not been adapted and will run under the Rosetta emulation which causes Logic to run under the same emulation reducing efficiency.

That is the part that I try to figure out what is really going on in that mixed Native/Rosetta situation. I had that discussion with Eriksimon. My sources tell me that Logic will run natively under Silicon and is able to load (and run) Plugins natively or in Rosetta without itself having to switch to Rosetta emulation mode. Don't have an M1 yet, so I can't verify that.

BTW, the X is not gone completely. The file extension for Logic Pro Projects is still .logicx

Hi, I’ve been trying to pull the trigger on a machine for running Logic Pro but keep gettin stuck on which way to go. My mid-2012 MBP 13” non-retina took a crap so I’m free to explore all options; MBP, Air, iMac or mini Mac.

I know the minimum requirements are 72GB storage for installation with sound library, but most ppl I hear are sayin 16gb RAM & 1 TB SSD are the minimum to run on mid-2012 MBP 13” efficiently.

Would either a new MacBook Air M1 8GB/256gb or 8GB/512gb do the job?

Would a MBP 13” M1 8GB/256gb or 8GB/512gb do better than the Air?

Would you recommend the M1 or new 2.0ghz i5?

I’d rather not spend $2,000. I’d like to stay around $1000 or less but WILL spend what’s needed to get a solid running iMac, MacBook or Mac mini for Logic Pro.

I have a Focusrite interface, m-audio keystation 88 controller, and will mic Taylor acoustic & Tele/Princeton electric rig.

I have a brand new 500gb SSD & 2x8gb ram sticks that I bought for my ol mid-2012 MBP 13”. They were never installed so I could upgrade an older MBP. Is the mid-2012 the last upgradeable MBP?

I’m kinda hesitant on another mid-2012 b/c Catalina is their last OS X & is also the minimum for Logic Pro so I’m afraid I’ll run into problems in the not so distant future.

sorry about the length of this question but I wanted to be as thorough as possible.

thanks😎

I believe Erik S. has an M1, perhaps he can fill you in.