The garageband to logic lesson is huge!! Apple met both worlds in the middle: the intuitive and fun style of production with your hands on the screen that makes you spit out ideas in a flash. Combined with a high quality daw with awesome sounds and endless capabilities. Garageband users will crush beats with this and i said it first. Many great producers will be defendants of GarageBand
Mate, thank you🙏 Looking forward to more upcoming guides/tips and tricks…content, you have been invaluable to me for just over a year now. Really appreciate your work!
Patrick, I think we have 2 major categories of users these days: 1. Those that use Beats and Live Loops; 2. Those that record live instruments or virtual instruments. DAW of choice might well come down to which camp you’re in. 😉
Brilliant Video! Every other video just dives right in and shows the interface but you took a step back and showed us how to setup before this with some GREAT advice! Ace video. Also.. I hear its a subscription... havent heard that befor...haha haha haha But ACE video Brother!
Macaroni? With the chicken strips?! HAAAAAAAiii i i it that like button, cheers! Other Logic Pro for iPad videos to watch next: Pete Johns' Beginner's Guide to Logic Pro for iPad: ua-cam.com/video/ZVsGea83UWg/v-deo.html Your Logic Pro for iPad Questions Answered: ua-cam.com/video/0ws8ELqxNHE/v-deo.html
Excellent video, Patrick. Thanks. Now downloading nearly 18 GB of sound packs onto my iPad Air 5 and, interestingly, onto my iPad Mini 6. I'm eager to try them both out. Should be very interesting.
Nice one Garry! I’ve been using it on my Mini 6 too and once you get used to the smaller scale, it’s surprisingly usable. Apple seem to have optimised Logic for iPad really well.
Pretty cool so far. Seems more streamlined. Lots of stuff to remember. But, it all feels familiar and I started using Logic on the Mac about 2 months ago. I've been using GarageBand for about 2 years. And I can record 20 tracks simultaneously into GarageBand on my 2018 iPad Pro using my Zoom LiveTrak L-20. This is going to be FUN from now on! Thanks Patrick, I'll be watching!
Been a Garageband user for years and was really looking forward to this..... So spent all night upgrading to 16.5... Only to find out it doesn't work in a 7th Gen IPad.... Then the euphoria of realising I'd escaped the subscription model. All's well that ends well 😂
Thx man. I think I will take it for a spin. I really like the option to route audio tracks to specific output channels. I have a model 12 Tascam digital mixer/interface and it’s nice to be able to route tracks back to the mixer and record individual tracks to the mixer’s SD card. The sends functionality is great too. Anyway to store sound library to external drive and still be able to access them in LP for iPad? Haven’t found the answer to this yet. Thx!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you Apple free updates and plug-in support with 299 hell 499 price and you got it in the bag let’s goooooooooooooooooooooo
As a test, i saved the original logic 9 demo song, The Fear by Lily Allen, as a package to iCloud drive, after the logic update - it worked perfectly on my iPad mini! This was a surprise. The video clip was missing, and a single effect plugin was crossed out as not available - bass amp - but otherwise it worked pefectly.
Thanks for all the info! Having had a few hours to play with Logic Pro for iPad, I’m not sure about this app. Firstly, as a long-time Logic for Mac user, there’s quite a *lot* here that isn’t where you expect to find it - there’s definitely some learning to do! I’m not sure it has the correct title either - I think it’s more suited to be called ‘GarageBand Pro for iPad’. PS there’s also some iPads with qualifying processors and iOS version that *cannot* play the available demo track without choking and running out of power / memory.
This is a great tool, not just for sketching. But with all the time-consuming quircks... It's no fun deep-programming it on the road. Still the best option for ios imho
As a pro musician who’s been using Logic since it was called Creator on the Atari 1040st, and a current Mac user of Logic Pro X, I agree! The subscription model is no good. I no longer use ProTools or Waves plugins as well because of subscriptions models they added AFTER I already paid for the software.
Just trying leaving my pc for abit with cubase and that been experimenting wiv it the last few days so it Inte Grate with my standalone world with mpc plus and mashine plus standalone world Just to give it more flava
….you gonna be digging in more into Logic, Patrick?! Your video has made me curious for the future but I’ve got a project to finish in GarageBand for this year but happy for you do some digging!
What I would love to know is how to enhance uploaded garageband tracks, I make EDM, atmospheric trance type stuff, would love to know how to tap into the tools to bring out the atmosphere, bass treble, effects to life, surround sound, I could go on, excited to see what I can do
Playing with it right now and it looks great. One question that I think a few will have, I know the Apple Pencil is integrated a lot with Logic but does it have to be the Apple one, or will 3rd party ones work?
I kind of see what you’re saying, but it’s a completely separate program that probably took a lot of time to create. I don’t really see how anyone would expect to get that for free.
Question: Given that it's a subscription, there shouldn't be anything else to pay for, right? In other words, there are no IAPs, because you already have access to all the add-ons and updates, right? Should be. That's the way Adobe's Cloud apps work, i.e, you have access to everything.
It looks interesting, especially the new features, but I still feel like it's a garageband on steroids. Do you know if alchemy, which is my favorite synth, comes with all or most of the samples of the mac version?
I’m quite pedantic about files, so the initial response at my end is not happy - after downloading Logic Pro to my iPad Pro M1 12.9” ipad, when I now go to my folder for GarageBand files, their order has been largely but not entirely reversed. I number my songs that I create, mostly. I give them names later. The ones with names, are sort of where they were, but the ones I have numbered say 001 up to 100, instead of the most recent being at the top when I go into GarageBand, it starts with a few named files, and then lists every song that’s got a number for the title, beginning at the lowest ie 001 - plus I don’t understand why when I start up Logic, it seems to take my GarageBand songs as being Logic’s ‘recents’. Dunno, I wanted Logic Pro not to mess with my existing GarageBand system, and it has. Anyway, we carry on.
Thanks for the video . I'm a GarageBand user on iMac osx. Find logic intimidating but will try this iPad version. I have iPad mini 6 no headphone socket !! 😾Is there a way to plug my bass guitar/ moog grandmother into iPad ? 😼
For a fiver a month, it's worth me selling my old iPad Pro 12.9 2nd gen, and getting something compatible with this. For powering certain MIDI controllers, USB-C for iPads finally makes sense also.
@@rezolvesound I’m a dumb dumb but I just cannot figure out how to do it. I have Control, but I’m stumped 😂 If you know of any tutorials please link me 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thanks Patrick. Great intro. I have installed on my iPad and just starting with it. Logic Pro is my standard DAW on desktop and have looked forward to this day for a long time. As I don’t really use GarageBand, is there any point in keeping it? The reason I ask is that in the Apple website there is an asterisked comment that says ‘Needs GarageBand’ but I can’t find what it is linked to.
To be honest it makes me feel absolutely stupid! It’s nothing like what I’m used to - you can import from the files app? I understand what that means as in I know what the files app is but how do I actually do it when using Logic? It’s completely weird to me 😂 Let’s say I want to put my own sample in Sample Alchemy, how? I’m used to something saying “file open” or “record” within the program itself. I’m close to giving up to be honest
Auv3 you just scroll down when you want to add effects or instruments, then you'll see them. For your own samples, you'll need to use the files app and just drag them inside Logic like the way he's shown at 11:06
Thanks Patrick and 🎵Heeeeeeyyyyy Macaroni🎵 I've been wondering if they'd give early access out. Just updating then I'll give this a go myself. I'll definitely be picking and choosing packs as the hip hop/dance and packs like that are no use to me. I wish you could delete content from within the packs too as I don't want the loops, only the instruments. I don't think that's possible though.
And now I realise from comments below that I didn't need to update iOS. Damn. I knew it needed a specific version and thought it was 16.5 as it wasn't showing in the UK store. Double damn.
No, it should be out everywhere now. Try this link if you can’t find it in the App Store: Link to it on the App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/logic-pro-for-ipad/id1615087040
@@TheGaragebandGuideit seems like i have to download all sound packs twice…..which is not possible with the amount of space i have…..is the a way to share the sound pack otherwise im going to have to pick one or the other. Any way to fix this….great vid mate
I couldn't find the oboes, clarinets and bassoons in the instrument list on Logic Pro for iPad. I'm not sure if that is me doing something incorrectly or whether it is a bug.
Yeah, i think ill stick to FLM. That beat breaker and AUv3 the only thing i want that FLM doesn’t have. FLM is way easier to program and edit midi. Some of the FX Visualizers, like with the EQ would be great; but not a necessity. Im not a Sample based producer. Don’t need the auto drummers, or live loop thing.
Check out my NEW channel for Logic Pro on iPad Users HERE: youtube.com/@TheLogicProGuide
Join the Logic Pro for iPad User's Group (and agree to the rules, obvs) HERE: facebook.com/groups/648969683715784/
Woot!!! Let's go.
FINALLY!
The garageband to logic lesson is huge!! Apple met both worlds in the middle: the intuitive and fun style of production with your hands on the screen that makes you spit out ideas in a flash. Combined with a high quality daw with awesome sounds and endless capabilities. Garageband users will crush beats with this and i said it first. Many great producers will be defendants of GarageBand
They'll stick with GarageBand? I mean, it's not my cup of tea, but it's free.
Very, very helpful. Thank you. I switched over to Logic Pro on iPad a few months ago and I am blown away by the capabilities you get for the price.
Mate, thank you🙏 Looking forward to more upcoming guides/tips and tricks…content, you have been invaluable to me for just over a year now. Really appreciate your work!
excelent video!!! want it now!
Patrick, I think we have 2 major categories of users these days:
1. Those that use Beats and Live Loops;
2. Those that record live instruments or virtual instruments.
DAW of choice might well come down to which camp you’re in. 😉
Brilliant Video! Every other video just dives right in and shows the interface but you took a step back and showed us how to setup before this with some GREAT advice! Ace video.
Also.. I hear its a subscription... havent heard that befor...haha haha haha
But ACE video Brother!
Glad you enjoyed it mate!
Macaroni? With the chicken strips?! HAAAAAAAiii i i it that like button, cheers!
Other Logic Pro for iPad videos to watch next:
Pete Johns' Beginner's Guide to Logic Pro for iPad: ua-cam.com/video/ZVsGea83UWg/v-deo.html
Your Logic Pro for iPad Questions Answered: ua-cam.com/video/0ws8ELqxNHE/v-deo.html
You can’t add your own pack to the sound library. You can bring in your own sample in though.
its not online in Brasil yet. Any news?
Try this link: Link to it on the App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/logic-pro-for-ipad/id1615087040
Learning it and loving it so far
Excellent video, Patrick. Thanks. Now downloading nearly 18 GB of sound packs onto my iPad Air 5 and, interestingly, onto my iPad Mini 6. I'm eager to try them both out. Should be very interesting.
Nice one Garry! I’ve been using it on my Mini 6 too and once you get used to the smaller scale, it’s surprisingly usable. Apple seem to have optimised Logic for iPad really well.
Thank you Patrick, great video.
Waiting for more in-depth tutorials ❤
Pretty cool so far. Seems more streamlined. Lots of stuff to remember. But, it all feels familiar and I started using Logic on the Mac about 2 months ago. I've been using GarageBand for about 2 years. And I can record 20 tracks simultaneously into GarageBand on my 2018 iPad Pro using my Zoom LiveTrak L-20. This is going to be FUN from now on! Thanks Patrick, I'll be watching!
Thanks Patrick! Lots of useful tips 👍 The question is, do I dare to venture over from GB? 🤔😂
Great video, Patrick! I'm really loving the app so far, especially having Retro Synth on iPad.
They managed to squeeze a surprising amount of desktop features in here.
Great Tut mate. This is helping me decide which iPad to purchase so that I can use LPX for my live Looping Shows. Keep up the great work - THANKS 😃👍
Thanks from France. great soft
You rule, man! Thanks for all these helpful tips!
Thanks for watching!
Great video . Looking forward to diving in to Logic 😁 Cheers !
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Just getting started👍
Hi , great Vlog , any news on mixing templates !
Been a Garageband user for years and was really looking forward to this..... So spent all night upgrading to 16.5... Only to find out it doesn't work in a 7th Gen IPad.... Then the euphoria of realising I'd escaped the subscription model.
All's well that ends well 😂
quite nice contribution, thanks
Thx man. I think I will take it for a spin. I really like the option to route audio tracks to specific output channels. I have a model 12 Tascam digital mixer/interface and it’s nice to be able to route tracks back to the mixer and record individual tracks to the mixer’s SD card. The sends functionality is great too. Anyway to store sound library to external drive and still be able to access them in LP for iPad? Haven’t found the answer to this yet. Thx!
Great video - thank you & thumbs up!
Hey thanks for this, it looks impressive!
This is the video to watch first…Great job and good choice of title and content..😊
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you Apple free updates and plug-in support with 299 hell 499 price and you got it in the bag let’s goooooooooooooooooooooo
As a test, i saved the original logic 9 demo song, The Fear by Lily Allen, as a package to iCloud drive, after the logic update - it worked perfectly on my iPad mini! This was a surprise. The video clip was missing, and a single effect plugin was crossed out as not available - bass amp - but otherwise it worked pefectly.
Oh nice!
Thanks for all the info! Having had a few hours to play with Logic Pro for iPad, I’m not sure about this app. Firstly, as a long-time Logic for Mac user, there’s quite a *lot* here that isn’t where you expect to find it - there’s definitely some learning to do! I’m not sure it has the correct title either - I think it’s more suited to be called ‘GarageBand Pro for iPad’.
PS there’s also some iPads with qualifying processors and iOS version that *cannot* play the available demo track without choking and running out of power / memory.
This is a great tool, not just for sketching. But with all the time-consuming quircks... It's no fun deep-programming it on the road. Still the best option for ios imho
Beat breaker reminds me of the Bleass Motion effects apps
Thank you, Patrick! I guess you'll be expanding your channel now?
oh yeah, please do! cover both :)
great video thanks
Thanks for watching! I have a new Logic Pro for iPad channel you might find useful too: youtube.com/@TheLogicProGuide
The first thing to do is tell Siri to remind you to cancel the subscription before the free trial is over😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Agreed lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂
You can actually just cancel it immediately and continue to use it for the rest of the trial.
As a pro musician who’s been using Logic since it was called Creator on the Atari 1040st, and a current Mac user of Logic Pro X, I agree! The subscription model is no good. I no longer use ProTools or Waves plugins as well because of subscriptions models they added AFTER I already paid for the software.
@@Extratone thanks I did
The best channel in UA-cam history
You should do a video on the lessons.
Not in UK yet
It is. It isn't searchable in the App store, you need to go to Apple's developer page and it's listed as their most recent release.
Super excited
Yes Patrick!! LETS GO!!!
Yes sir! FINALLY!!!
Great video, Patrick.
*I’m considering switching from GarageBand to Logic Pro in my iPad. 🎵🎹🎥🏆 Just wish I could use BiasFX but I’m still experimenting. Cool tutorial!*
Just trying leaving my pc for abit with cubase and that been experimenting wiv it the last few days so it Inte
Grate with my standalone world with mpc plus and mashine plus standalone world
Just to give it more flava
Hi Patrick, is there any interoperability with the mac version?
Only if you try to load a project that contains desktop plugins not available/installed on your iPad.
Is this only US and UK right now?
Should be everywhere.
….you gonna be digging in more into Logic, Patrick?! Your video has made me curious for the future but I’ve got a project to finish in GarageBand for this year but happy for you do some digging!
What I would love to know is how to enhance uploaded garageband tracks, I make EDM, atmospheric trance type stuff, would love to know how to tap into the tools to bring out the atmosphere, bass treble, effects to life, surround sound, I could go on, excited to see what I can do
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
@@TheGaragebandGuide it was my 1st video for logic. Got sucked into push 3 and forgot
Playing with it right now and it looks great. One question that I think a few will have, I know the Apple Pencil is integrated a lot with Logic but does it have to be the Apple one, or will 3rd party ones work?
Yeah any third party pencil will work, you won’t get hover functionality though.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thats what I was wondering, the hover part. Have to see how useful people find it before pulling the trigger on the Apple one.
@@Yosser70 keep in mind hover only works on the new ipad pros
So far not in Canada. Too bad.
It should be. Can you get to it via this link: Link to it on the App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/logic-pro-for-ipad/id1615087040
@@TheGaragebandGuide The link worked fine , I downloaded it. Thanks Patrick. I just checked the Canada APP store…still not there.
Nice!
@@boblatzer I was looking for Final Cut Pro and found it after a *lot* of scrolling. You could try looking many pages down for LP.
your awesome!
Can you use Serum presets?
Well you can’t use serum, so no.
No MIDI export? 😢
I already bought Logic Pro on my computer, lame that I need a subscription in order to use the iPad. So much for simplifying my life, Apple.
I kind of see what you’re saying, but it’s a completely separate program that probably took a lot of time to create. I don’t really see how anyone would expect to get that for free.
We need a beginner guide for logic on iPad. I’m new and want to start recording stuff.
Definitely check out the included lessons
Question: Given that it's a subscription, there shouldn't be anything else to pay for, right? In other words, there are no IAPs, because you already have access to all the add-ons and updates, right? Should be. That's the way Adobe's Cloud apps work, i.e, you have access to everything.
Correct, there isn’t anything else to pay for.
MACARONI WITH THE CHICKEN STRIPS... HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
There are multiple takes during audio recording?
There are.
It looks interesting, especially the new features, but I still feel like it's a garageband on steroids.
Do you know if alchemy, which is my favorite synth, comes with all or most of the samples of the mac version?
Definitely not just GarageBand with extra bits. Yes, Alchemy is here with all patches.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks Patrick!
I’m quite pedantic about files, so the initial response at my end is not happy - after downloading Logic Pro to my iPad Pro M1 12.9” ipad, when I now go to my folder for GarageBand files, their order has been largely but not entirely reversed. I number my songs that I create, mostly. I give them names later. The ones with names, are sort of where they were, but the ones I have numbered say 001 up to 100, instead of the most recent being at the top when I go into GarageBand, it starts with a few named files, and then lists every song that’s got a number for the title, beginning at the lowest ie 001 - plus I don’t understand why when I start up Logic, it seems to take my GarageBand songs as being Logic’s ‘recents’. Dunno, I wanted Logic Pro not to mess with my existing GarageBand system, and it has. Anyway, we carry on.
Nice video. Question: Does this require a constant connection to the internet?
Is it out?
It’s out!
@@TheGaragebandGuide I cant find it on my ipad air
Thanks for this, Patrick! Really helpful video. Doesn't look like third-party EXS instruments can be imported, right?
Not 100% on that honestly.
Do you know if everything is still royalty free?
Yeah all the included loops are still royalty free.
@@TheGaragebandGuide excellent, Lots to learn here, but loving the potential, will be watching with interest
If i want to invest in a device for logic, would you recommend ipad or a mac? Im not a pro
iPad probably. An M1 Air will run Logic really well and you’ll be spending MUCH less than a comparable Mac setup.
Thanks for the video . I'm a GarageBand user on iMac osx. Find logic intimidating but will try this iPad version. I have iPad mini 6 no headphone socket !! 😾Is there a way to plug my bass guitar/ moog grandmother into iPad ? 😼
I wish it let you delete individual items of packs you don’t want. I got a bunch of loops that just clutter the ones I like 🤣😅
How do I change the default file save location to not be iCloud, just saving locally.
Sweet!!!
Fuck yeah! This app is a total game changer. Finally 😀
It’s fantastic!
Tops mate
For a fiver a month, it's worth me selling my old iPad Pro 12.9 2nd gen, and getting something compatible with this. For powering certain MIDI controllers, USB-C for iPads finally makes sense also.
Where do I find the sound packages?
If you’re in a project, open the browser (button is bottom left) and select ‘sound library’.
Can i conect a audio interface on that ?
And record vocals?
Absolutely, as long as it’s class compliant (most are)
Can you turn off Auto Normalization though?
You certainly can!
@@TheGaragebandGuide Finally
It would be so great to have a Geoshred-type interface as a play-surface.
So intuitive.
I can dream.
You can use geoshred control as midi fx to play any instrument in logic
@@rezolvesound I’m a dumb dumb but I just cannot figure out how to do it.
I have Control, but I’m stumped 😂
If you know of any tutorials please link me 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thanks Patrick. Great intro. I have installed on my iPad and just starting with it. Logic Pro is my standard DAW on desktop and have looked forward to this day for a long time. As I don’t really use GarageBand, is there any point in keeping it? The reason I ask is that in the Apple website there is an asterisked comment that says ‘Needs GarageBand’ but I can’t find what it is linked to.
Sad it doesn't share the packs with GB.
Yeah, definitely. A limitation of iPadOS’ file system I believe.
I can’t find how move transients in audio tracks, like auria pro can do…
Is logic pro better then cabase?
My recordings sound robotic, both in Cubasis 3 and Logic for iPad. My iPad is usb c, and I am using a usb 3 cable with a steinberg UR 24 interface?
Let's go!
How do you add an Auv3? And how do you put your own samples in? So far I absolutely can’t stand this thing!
Have you done any of the built in lessons?
Yes but I didn’t see how to add my own Auv3 or my own samples.
To be honest it makes me feel absolutely stupid! It’s nothing like what I’m used to - you can import from the files app? I understand what that means as in I know what the files app is but how do I actually do it when using Logic? It’s completely weird to me 😂 Let’s say I want to put my own sample in Sample Alchemy, how? I’m used to something saying “file open” or “record” within the program itself. I’m close to giving up to be honest
Auv3 you just scroll down when you want to add effects or instruments, then you'll see them. For your own samples, you'll need to use the files app and just drag them inside Logic like the way he's shown at 11:06
@@Noldy__ ok thanks I’ll give it a go
Thanks Patrick and 🎵Heeeeeeyyyyy Macaroni🎵
I've been wondering if they'd give early access out. Just updating then I'll give this a go myself.
I'll definitely be picking and choosing packs as the hip hop/dance and packs like that are no use to me. I wish you could delete content from within the packs too as I don't want the loops, only the instruments. I don't think that's possible though.
And now I realise from comments below that I didn't need to update iOS. Damn. I knew it needed a specific version and thought it was 16.5 as it wasn't showing in the UK store. Double damn.
There is something to stretch audio file, maintaining tone, or quatization an audio recording like a kick drum?
Very good video, I’m very excited about this new era in iPad production
Dose it work for the iPad mini??
The 5th and 6th generation models, yeah.
Where do i download it from can find it
Is the midi from the Garageband import now exportable from logic?
Auto play option like GarageBand ?
Nope, no touch instruments so no auto play.
EST is five hours behind the UK. Do we have to wait five hours?
No, it should be out everywhere now. Try this link if you can’t find it in the App Store: Link to it on the App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/logic-pro-for-ipad/id1615087040
@@TheGaragebandGuide Yay! Thank you! What? 675.3 MB? Must be an installer. I'll wait until I'm at home.
Ah! Note to self: Watch the video first!
@@GarryKnight The app itself could be that small, it's the packs etc that will fill up the space.
@@GarryKnight it’s around 17GB for the whole lot.
Where is autoplay like in Garageband?
There’s no Autoplay in Logic
@@TheGaragebandGuide oh no! So I can’t quickly throw songs together anymore. I have to manually place every note in the song, even for twinkly guitar?
So the sound packs take up way more space on the iPad then they do when you first download them?
What do you mean?
@@TheGaragebandGuideit seems like i have to download all sound packs twice…..which is not possible with the amount of space i have…..is the a way to share the sound pack otherwise im going to have to pick one or the other. Any way to fix this….great vid mate
really want to try but i’m still running iOS 15 on my 2018 iPad Pro. is it worth to upgrade? will AUM running well in iOS 16?
Is it worth the extra money to buy the 12 inch Ipad pro vs the 11 inch to run Logic Pro for I pad?
Same question for me
It’s not in the uk App Store yet😂😂😂 whyyyyyyyy
It is, it’s just not searchable. Go via this link: Link to it on the App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/logic-pro-for-ipad/id1615087040
Thank you 🥹
I couldn't find the oboes, clarinets and bassoons in the instrument list on Logic Pro for iPad. I'm not sure if that is me doing something incorrectly or whether it is a bug.
Do you recommend learning how to use GarageBand before trying Logic Pro ?
Yeah, i think ill stick to FLM. That beat breaker and AUv3 the only thing i want that FLM doesn’t have. FLM is way easier to program and edit midi. Some of the FX Visualizers, like with the EQ would be great; but not a necessity. Im not a Sample based producer. Don’t need the auto drummers, or live loop thing.