More Logic Pro 12 tweaks, MainStage 4 with Ableton Link: details

Apple has just made its release notes for MainStage 4 and Logic Pro 12 public, and we get some extra little details, from MIDI 2.0 in the Logic Step Sequencer to Ableton Link support in MainStage.

Logic Pro 12’s new harmonic intelligence and Chord ID: hands-on

Logic Pro 12 is available now. Both iPad and Mac versions are included as part of Apple’s new $13/mo Creators Studio, but this is also still a free upgrade for all existing Logic owners, and one-off purchases remain available. So let’s talk about Logic’s banner feature, Chord ID, and the Synth Players and other features that can take advantage of it. They’re deeper than you might think.

Peter Kirn - January 28, 2026

Stylophone Voice, AA-powered sound-bending sampler + sequencer + FX

Oh yeah, somebody remembered to make stuff that’s just fun. Stylophone (Dubreq) is adding to its Pocket Range with an AA battery-powered device that samples, sequences, and adds effects. That puts your sounds under the signature Stylophone stylus — and it looks set to be a breakout hit, if the price is right.

Peter Kirn - January 19, 2026

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