2025-09-28
So convenient
It’s a pretty cool feature. And it’s really useful to have an extra screen to control the mixer.
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Description
Logic Remote is a companion app for Logic Pro and GarageBand on the Mac. It provides an innovative way to extend the creative power of Logic or GarageBand by using your iPad or iPhone. Designed to take full advantage of Multi-Touch, Logic Remote offers new ways to record, mix, and even perform instruments from anywhere in the room, turning your iPad or iPhone* into a mixer, transport control, and a flexible Touch Instrument.
Play Logic Instruments
• Play any Logic instrument using a familiar piano keyboard or guitar fretboard
• Tap out beats on drum pads or a drum kit
• Control Live Loops by triggering cells or switching between scenes
• Program beats, bass lines, and melodic parts in Step Sequencer
• Perform Remix FX over individual tracks or the entire song
• Use the scale mode to limit notes to fit the key of your song
• Tap and strum entire chords using Chord Strip view
• Make simple or dramatic changes to your sounds with Smart Controls
• Add the Arpeggiator plug-in to any instrument
Navigate Logic Projects
• Operate basic transport controls like start, stop, record, and cycle
• Swipe the LCD or bar ruler to navigate to any location
• Select and jump to any Logic project marker
• Control recordings on your Mac from another room
• Browse the Sound Library and remotely change Patches
• Enable Smart Help and hover over interface elements on your Mac to display documentation on your iPad
• Remotely trigger Logic key commands with customizable buttons
Mix Your Logic Sessions
• Use Multi-Touch gestures to adjust Mixer volume, pan, solo, and mute controls
• Swipe to scroll or jump in banks to navigate through Mixer faders
• Use the level meter strip to monitor levels and identify clipping
• Enable and change automation modes for each fader
• Use Multi-Touch gestures to shape the tone of your tracks with Visual EQ
• Plug-in view provides access to Logic or Audio Unit plug-in parameters
*Smart Controls, Sound Library navigation, Smart Help, full mixer, and access to plug-in controls are available only on iPad
What's New in Version 1.5.6
This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes
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Apple Inc.
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Version
1.5.6
Size
326.7 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 18.1 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17Pro, iPhone 17ProMax, iPhone Air, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
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App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 of 5 (6,321 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2025-09-08
Genuinely amazing !
The ability to control midi instruments is exceptional!
2025-08-19
Best Option
I don’t care what’s out there .. it’s here first
2025-08-17
It works great... when it wants to work
App is awesome but it randomly won't connect I've gone a bit down the rabbit hole even with terminal commands and can't figure out the issue but if I sometimes reopen logic and the app in the right order it will work. Used to never have this issue. Would be five stars otherwise.
2025-08-16
The greatest invention ever
This is the best partner for a DAW ever created
2025-08-07
Great App! Until one day…
One day, during a session, the app stopped working. I rebooted everything, reinstalled the app, etc. No success. All my devices are up to date as well.
The app hasn’t been updated in 8 months (at the time of this review) so maybe there’s a bug to squash. Until then, it’s one star.
2025-07-18
Gear Shifting!!!
Self explanatory with an overload of awesomeness. Just get it.
#RHILL™️
2025-07-01
Had to check the screen to get it to work
The only grape that I have is that I was thinking that it would just connect automatically to my Apple machine because they’re both Apple, and that was not the case. I had to actually watch the screen and assert that the phone connected to GarageBand.
2025-06-06
Won’t connect
Went thru all the steps on apples troubleshooting guide for and it just won’t appear to connect
2025-05-23
No support
Tried for hours to get patches to appear from MainStage. Nothing on apple or third party forums. Terrible experience thus far.
2025-05-19
Avid Logic UserQQ
My life changed when Logic came into my workspace quite na few years ago but now we have it for iPad and I can also control my laptop with my iPad and it makes everything work together some smoothly!!
2025-05-17
Apple
They pull it off every time. Ties in seamlessly.
2025-05-01
Wthelly
My computer is acting like it should be in poltergeist whenever I connect it
2025-04-26
AWESOME
Awesome no need to say anything else.
2025-02-17
Terrible connectivity
I am baffled as to how anyone got this app working. I have tried every single trouble shooting option available and now matter what I do my logic pro does not show up on the same network.
Very dissapponting app.
2025-02-16
Cool but needs more options
It’s cool on paper but needs to be able to zoom out to see all the tracks. With more updates this could be cool
2025-02-15
Almost
I'd give it 5 stars if it made the tuner available.
2025-02-11
Perfect companion app!
Amazingly responsive and useful app for indie artists.
2025-01-30
Doesn’t Work
This app has never worked. Had for several months. Does not connect to my computer.
2025-01-14
Cms
So far so good Connectivity issues are intermittent but workable. Will update
2025-01-12
Best part of Logic Pro
I wish Logic Pro worked as good as this app does. Love this app, can’t stand the software it interacts with. I’ve lost hours of work on Logic multiple times due to it freezing. Even during those problem, this app remained the only thing stable.
2025-01-09
Best MIDI controller
The best MIDI controller for Logic is your iPad and Logic Remote App. I can easily see my aux/bus sends, efx inserts, adjust volume/pan, makes automation easier and faster, I can adjust some plugin and software synth settings, etc. It’s also great for going through presets on software synths. I load this app every time I load Logic. Couldn’t imagine using Logic without it.
2024-12-18
Super useful
Incredible app. I don’t own an iPad, so iPhone only: If they add smart controls, remix fx control, & a way to control punch-in and punch from the inspector on iphone it’ll be perfect. 🙏🏾
2024-12-15
Connection Won’t Work Wit Hotspot
I don’t have WiFi at my studio and can’t get it to work via personal hotspot, works fine via direct USB
2024-12-06
Great pro app.
This app with a pro ipad let you have an entire studio controller right on the ipad. I frequently use this with my iMac to control my faders faster.
2024-10-12
Works half the time
This app is really convenient when it wants to work, which is about 50% of the time there’s no indication as it was wrong because sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t have a firewall or anything like that.
2024-10-08
Not ready
Great idea, but even with an new m4 iPad I had crashes glitches and a bad experience. I’ll stick to logic desktop, this one is an Apple miss.
2024-09-27
Not working
Updated my MacBook M2, and my iPad Pro to the newest operating system and now it doesn’t work. It worked fine, but now I no longer works.
2024-09-23
Auto-connect issue
Always auto connects my phone to my computer when logic is open, I hardly ever use this just want the option to so this just seems like it drains my phone battery and idk how to turn it off, I don’t think you can.
2024-09-18
Nice! …. WHEN IT WORKS
I don’t understand. The description says the developer is APPLE. I used this app on by iPad to connect to my MacBook to operate Garage Band. So, I go to work, get used to the product, and out of the blue, stupid happens. The app on my iPad and my MacBook don’t want to talk to each other. In fact, Logic Remote won’t even acknowledge my Mac or Garage Band exist. Uninstall, reinstall, uninstall, reinstall, reboot, reboot. Why??
It gets boring after the third, fourth, and fifth occurrence. What’s your problem developers? Time passes quickly and I have things to get done.
2024-09-15
Bro disconnect
Bro you better disconnect
2024-09-09
Oh, The GUI’s Beauty and Ease Of Use Astounds!
Clean, easily readable graphical interface replete with metering for most every channel and buss. This app is wonderfully navigable by mere intuition, with immediate responsiveness from users’ touch input on the iOS device they’re running it on, makes Apple Logic Remote an absolute joy to use, especially while away from the host computer’s display, keyboard and mouse.
‘Use it mostly while entering musical notes into Logic Pro from a beefy 88-key hammer action Akai controller keyboard some distance away from the Mac. Kudos, Apple!
2024-08-29
Great but…
Please continue to improve on this great app. I would love to see the timeline scrub feature moved from the top under the transport menu to the very bottom. Having it up there has my hand covering the tracks, making it harder to see. Also, please give the option to hide track numbers at the bottom of the mixer view since they rarely match with the Logic tack or mixer numbers. And lastly, adding more detailed plugin UI like you did with the track EQ.
I did find a bug where adding or moving a plugin to another slot causes it to disappear while it’s really still there. Selecting another track fixes it.
2024-08-09
Extend Capabilities
Make iOS Logic Remote to control Logic Pro on other iOS devices. This would allow features like control mixer from one iOS device while recording or tinkering on another iOS just as users can do with Mac computers.
2024-07-31
Fretboard play surface has only 10 frets. Why?
The fretboard play surface for midi input has only ten frets, and there’s no work around. One would think that because the instrument is digital they could have a scrollable 24 fret interface, or at least 12. Shoot, even 11 frets might kind of make sense given that the twelfth fret is an octave of the open string and can therefore be easily accounted for. But 10 frets? What a weird and limiting choice. It almost feels like a joke someone decided to play on musicians. Just a weird awkward choice. There’s no way to expand or scroll the fretboard or any alternative fretboards to download. Nope. Just ten frets for everyone forever. Seriously, why? And why am I the only person online who seems to be baffled and stultified by this?
2024-07-23
Bugs!
I start a new project in logic, make two tracks. Look at remote. The first track, named “HS” in logic, is called Preview 1 in remote. Add a second track, pull in audio for it. Suddenly this new track gets labeled Preview 1, and remote won’t show me the first track. Did this get tested at all?
2024 still bugs! I start the playback and then the stop button doesn't work! Why?
2024-07-22
Works great with GarageBand
I started using Logic Remote a couple of days ago as the input for MIDI instruments. It works perfectly, automatically connecting and disconnecting as I start and quit GB on my Mac. No lag, maybe aided by connecting my iPad with a cable.
Mac Studio M2 Max, Sonoma 14.5
iPad Air 3rd generation, iPad iOS 17.5.1
Lightning/USB-A cable via USB-A/USB-C adapter to USB-C port
2024-07-14
Owner, All Elite Entertainment LLC.
7 stars amazing functions and connection is strong
2024-07-13
Disconnecting constantly
Always disconnecting randomly even just now while being wired to my Mac Pro uninstalled and factory reset my iPad Pro and still having same issue I know it’s not my network because everything else is working perfectly fine only when I use Logic Remote I’m having issues
2024-07-04
Logic is great….logic remote is not.
I was hoping to use this app to eliminate having to run back and forth from the control. Not just recording but to help check my levels too. Which works as long as you only want to check levels on one single track. Using this on my iPhone only one fader (plus the master which is useless) shows and there is no way to select another track. Why not??? It made this app completely useless for me. There are other issues with how it handles the timeline and not being able to scroll and start at different points in the song when in the mixer mode. Just basic things that should he a no brainer in my opinion. I’ve been a Logic user since version 4 (way before apple) and was hoping this app would be a good “remote” but it’s not, at least for me.
2024-06-06
Best
Just gets better. Like boobies
2024-05-31
Really cool! Needs pedal effects for guitars!!!
Just got this for my iPad to use with GarageBand and I’m really impressed! Pretty much everything I want for editing stuff while using GarageBand feels great on a touch screen. The only thing I don’t like is that for some reason guitar pedals have been omitted from the app for some reason. I’m a guitar and bass player so I love using all of the different amps available. Those are all there but the more precise controls and knobs for the amps themselves that can be accessed on Mac can’t be accessed on this app. Nor can the pedals. I find this rather odd and disappointing because I love experimenting with the different effects I can get with all of them. Think of it, placing the pedals on the pedal board, tapping them to turn them on, making fine adjustments to the knobs would be easy, and using the whammy pedals by rubbing your finger over them would feel a lot better than clicking and dragging your finger over a touchpad or using a mouse on a computer. I’ve looked at the smart help guide on the app and there is a page for pedals but it only gives directions for using them on Mac. Hopefully they add it because being able to do everything via the companion app would make things even more seamless.
2024-05-29
The change of the times
Back in the day, it would take a lot of equipment to do with this app is doing these channel strips has full control over logic Pro 11. This is just fantastic when it comes to remote work and having hands on experience I’ve been doing this for four years and I follow logic update, when it used to be E-magic should I say anymore?
2024-05-27
Needed and fantastic
This works perfectly. Gotta have
2024-05-25
Bro this app is amazing
recording yourself has never been easier
2024-05-19
It was such a huge help…WAS.
I started using Logic Remote a few years ago to help with a few things during drum recordings, and it was such a huge relief to have. Unfortunately that’s not the case anymore. Most of the features in the app still work fine, such as the shortcut keys, but I see the mixer window has been completely blacked out from the app. I’m unsure if it’s a bug, or I don’t have a setting turned on but not being able to adjust levels on the fly is what is making this app unusable for me and most of the people on here. I hope it gets fixed, or someone can show me a way to fix it, but until then I cannot give this app more than two stars.
2024-05-05
Fail…..
You’d imagine running the latest version of Logic on the latest M3 Max MacBook Pro , running the latest Mac OS would make using this a no brainer…..wishful thinking…..smh.
2024-05-04
Perfect for home studios!
Logic Remote has been a game changer for me!
2024-05-03
Add smart controls for iPhone
Please add smart controls to iPhone app
2024-05-02
My Mac…
For some reason, it only connects with garage band. I can’t find Logic Pro anywhere on my MacBook Air. Works well with GB though
2024-03-26
This is great
I didn’t know this existed until recently. I’d call it Logic Controller so it pops up when searching midi controller apps. This is better than any of those. The app makes it easy for me to hit record when I’m tracking drums alone. I also appreciate the grid layout midi pads. I can play finger drums with them, & they’re velocity sensitive too. Regarding those, I would suggest being able to edit what midi note they output so I don’t need to reroute on the computer. Other than that, it’s far above anything else I’ve tried.
2024-03-15
Helpful
Very helpful to be able to record while not on top of the computer. Also the listen to the audio adjust audio away from the speakers. A must have tool when working on my music.
2023-11-22
Awesome app but plug-ins need help
This is a message to the developers. Well, this app is really awesome and eliminates the need for dock control on mini keyboards, there is an issue with the GUI for plug-ins are virtual instruments. The S88 keyboard by NI, have this capability built-in to mirror the virtual instrument or plug-in. If this app can duplicate that the need for the S88 is redundant and opens the door for more competition and functionality on mini keyboards. Please make this happen!
2023-10-26
This is for Logic for iPad NOT LOGIC PRO X OR LOGIC REMOTE
BE AWARE that a majority of these reviews consist of reviews about Logic Pro X compatibility with older macOS and Logic Remote connectivity
ANYWAY
I love that this is finally available on the iPad! I can essentially work the same flow I’m use to on Pro X on my iPad. There are a few things that are specific to the Mac version (access to Sampler, some Flex functions) but it’s easily worked around. Plus a good number of apps I’ve gotten for my iPad do have a Mac version so when I get my new MBP, it’ll easily transition over! The absolute portability and touch based workflow is pretty easy to get use to. I have a Magic Keyboard so MOST commands work the same
(PLEASE USE A KEYBOARD IT WILL MAKE EVERYTHING FLOW SO MUCH BETTER)
My requests/suggestions:
- more key commands similar to Logic Pro X when using a keyboard (cmd+A, cmd+J, cmd+R, etc.)
- If there’s a way to make highlighting a bit faster, that would be wonderful
- Being able to map a mouse to use additional functions (example: using the right click as the Cut or Pencil tool)
2023-06-17
It’s about time, thank you very much…
I’m soooo happy to finally have Logic for iPad. I loved my iPad in concept, but without running the standard Apple apps I like I was really about to sell it. The only thing that I held out for was this and then the iPad was perfect and reasonable for me. Logic literally came in at the 11th hour as I’d listed my iPad for sale. So far I’m beyond happy with the app. I get people complaining about compatibility, but you know… I don’t use ancient doodoo machines, so I cannot relate. M1 smokes your silly Xeon crap.
Price is reasonable for a subscription. I’d hoped my $200 Mac Logic investment would carry over, but $49 a year I can live with too as long as it keeps getting worked on and added to.
FINALLY, YO! Now just start welcoming game devs in please…
2023-05-02
Works Great
I use this all the time to connect to GarageBand on my Mac, and it’s a really great tool to have. I’ve always enjoyed using it so I can have a separate midi controller, mixer, or keyboard shortcuts. Great app and i can’t wait for the next update. As functional as this app is, its not a necessity, and it doesn’t speed up my workflow too drastically, its just an nice extra thing to have.
2023-02-10
Missing features
I think the app quality is great. I wish they would support more plug-in GUIs similar to the Channel EQ even if they are stock plugins. It needs to support the piano roll as well for virtual instrument programming. I can’t really do anything with dynamics processing on this because there is no way to see gain reduction. Overall it slows me down while mixing because of this.
2022-12-13
Excellent, just wish that undo wasn’t so hard to get to
Overall, this app works great. Connects reliably and quickly, can access so many things without having to go over to my computer. My only wish is that undo could be available from the main screen. It’s such a hassle to have to click settings, then undo, then go back to the main screen again every time I want to undo or redo. Please put undo/redo on the main screen and I would give 5 stars!!
2021-10-13
We need a Full version
This app is great BUT!!! By now we should have some type of full version of Logic Pro x for iPad to use when we are away from our macs. We should be able to create or edit sessions remotely. There has to be a way please make it happen. If GarageBand has a version logic needs it as well
2021-06-15
Add this essential function:
The app has worked great so far and I have not had a single issue with it. I’m just writing saying that in order to take full advantage of the Logic Remote, there should be a more similar interface in some things as the OS version. Most specifically, when opening plugins for things like synthesizers and adjusting the advanced controls. This may be impossible to do with 3rd party plugins, but should definitely be a feature with the plugins that do come with logic. Right now when opening a plugin, you have to scroll through several pages of parameters when the whole plugin interface could fit on the screen. The will greatly facilitate and improve use of things such as the latch automation feature and will truly make Logic Remote just as powerful as any physical synth connected to a project.
2021-05-03
I was thinking can we....
I been an logic user since Logic Pro 7 and I must say we’ve come a long way. I’m aware their are quite a bit of concerns on the back end logic of the logic remote, yet I’m not here to speak on it at this time. As a songwriter I find this tool extremely helpful , especially when your recording yourself and want to eliminate the back and forth to the control room - I was wondering if by chance you can integrate the notepad project and track functions on the app - this helps with documenting lyrics and calling out those specifics for the mixer per track - it be nice to never have to leave the booth - it also would be nice not to have to go back and forth between the notepad app - idk, maybe similarly to the way the audio recording (voice memo) has been ended to logic - is it possible to tag notepad notes the a session? Just throwing out ideas - I myself am just a novice developer but I’m sure you guys can figure it out. I’d love to hear back - this would be a game changer for us songwriters in the industry
2021-03-04
I agree!
I totally agree! This where PC shines update the OS in PC you still can use 10 year old software what more can you ask for. I believe it’s a way to sell more newer version of Mac many may agree while time is tight right now most can’t rush out to apple store and by a new Mac every 3 years. If your Mac is nearly outdated in 3 to 5 years maybe I need to start thinking about a Microsoft surface pro.
2021-02-23
Apple Has A Worm In Their Rotten Core
There is no reason why you should put a barrier between your users actually using this app with a newer version of Logic Pro X when we have an older version of your iPad. You arbitrarily gate access to force people to purchase newer versions of your products which is just trashy of you. I spent $4000 on a new iMac but because I didn't spend an additional thousand dollars to get your new iPad I can't use Logic Remote anymore. Apple really has gone downhill since the days of Steve Jobs. I regret ever giving you my money.
2020-12-31
Was great for a while but...
I use this app for GarageBand on my Mac. It usually works well but then, it started to lag. It started with playback, then it affected the recording process of the keyboard. I can’t edit the note length or placement unless I use the mouse on the laptop, which is a drag. (No pun intended.) I’d highly recommend creating a remote control app for the Mac version of GarageBand since this app doesn’t work for as well as it should. I understand that this is primarily for Logic Pro on the Mac but I currently don’t own a compatible midi keyboard.
2020-12-26
Hesitant
So I’d like to use this remote with my Logic Pro on my iMac but the reviews are all over the place.
I have an Imac that I tried twice over the last year to restore only to be told by apple techs that it probably had a corrupted hard drive. Then my wife and I remembered I had backed up my MacBook Pro in 2016 to an external hard drive. We plugged it into the iMac and restored it from there. Then after this I started working my way through the updates. It won’t install el captain for what ever reason and got caught in a installing loop. So I restored it again from the external drive and at 2 am finally had Yosemite installed and everything working.
My concern is that I went through all of this to get Logic Pro working on this iMac and that the remote might in someway freeze it or make it unusable. It’s an older iMac but I like it a lot and don’t want to have it become the paperweight I thought it was at one time again.
2020-11-05
Very good, but needs Step Sequencer control
This is an excellent remote control app for a DAW, much better than the average DAW control app, especially for no additional cost. However, it badly needs the ability to program the notes of the Step Sequencer that was added in the Logic 10.5 update. This seems like it would be a fairly easy update for Apple to perform. The Logic Step Sequencer is great, but a step sequencer that you have to program with a mouse is so old school. This Logic Remote app needs to let you program notes in the Step Sequencer. Thanks!
2020-09-18
Buggy
It looks like Logic Remote does not know how to handle track stacks correctly. It appears to be unaware of what a track stack even is. It just always displays the component tracks, regardless of whether the corresponding track stack on the Mac side is expanded or not. Further, there is no method for expanding or contracting a track stack on the Logic Remote side. Apparently, there has been a lack of communication between development teams. I think I complained about this once before and was told that it was a feature, not a bug. Whatever it is, it makes the Logic Remote mixer pretty much useless to me.
Anyway, Apple sure seems to be dropping the ball an awful lot lately. Anyone wanna buy an iPad?
2020-07-22
Buggy, stopped working after a day.
Super buggy. Tried to use it on my brand new iPad Pro, synced it with my 2020 MacBook Pro. Worked like a charm for the first day, it was an amazing tool I was hyped. Then it just stopped working. Don’t get me wrong, it syncs and I am able to see my audio levels still. However all the controls stopped working, I can’t even get it to move a knob. Pretty disappointed, especially after getting teased with how perfect it is when it actually functions correctly. I hope the folks at Apple fix the issue. Logic is one of my favorite DAWs ever, synced with the iPad is just pure gold. Please help!
2020-06-15
Fantastic concept but crashes are annoying workflow killers
I've started using this app to record vocals on my current project. It's very helpful to be able to control many different aspects of the recording process remotely.
However, on every multi/hour sessions I've done there is a crash on my computer on the Logic side related to this app. Logic Pro continues running but whatever service listens for events from the app crashes. This results in having to do a restart which completely kills my flow. Please work with the Mac app team to resolve these issues!
2020-06-14
Dear Apple
While everyone knows how great this app and Logic are, its kinda messed up, if you read all of the reviews from upset users, that you don’t do a very simple thing to prevent the issue where a users app updates and its not backwards compatible with their Logic. Apple you have the data on all the user’s machines. You know I have a Mac Pro 3,1 that only supports El Capitan and therefore only supports Logic Pro X 10.2 (I think, I forget exact version). All you have to do is block inter-system apps like Logic Remote and Keynote Remote from updating if you detect a Mac in the users account will not be compatible with the update. A lot of people will be very happy. And tbh, you should probably give people back backwards compatibility in the next release and then do this the right way, the smart way, the Apple way, going forward.
While I did end up buying a Mac that supports Catalina, I didnt buy a new one, because my hardware requirements are so specific I cant just buy a new Mac even if I wanted to. I think this is true for quite a few audio folks, so in the event this is a business strategy, it probably won’t sell as many Macs as it might frustrate some folks to “switch”. I’m sure you’ve done your market research, but still there’s enough data to prevent this in the first place, and I dont think upsetting people and breaking their setups is a good way to sell computers. Maybe if youre Microsoft, but not if youre Apple. Cheers.
2020-06-07
Apple is screwing the pooch!
Backwards compatibility used to be what we apple users were able to count on. Steve Jobs always made sure to treat us right.
But ever since he left us, you people have been chipping away at what made Apple, Apple. Now it seems that we users don’t matter nearly as much to you “geniuses”, as t
Well, I’m fed up with it. I was forced to buy a new ipad to keep up with iOS compatibility but now you’ve gone too far. I shouldn’t have to buy a new computer just to continue using Logic Pro OR its remote app! I can’t afford a new computer, and these days, I don’t think I’m alone.
Either you make this software work for us all or I’m shopping for another DAW and eventually a new platform.
Get it together, Apple!
And in the meantime, put a compatible version of this remote back in the App store for us “non-desirable” users, please.
2020-05-26
Does what it says!
You can do many things remotely with this app, like the smart controls where you can easily play and record, or just play your song with ease…
The magic thing about this app is it’s speed. It works fast with and without a cable. When you press something, it immediately happens on your mac.
Don’t know why others hate this app so much, maybe because they don’t like the iphone version.
It could be awesome if it had even more options. I mean it does support many actions right now, but still not so many. I think it has more potential.
It’s a great tool in my workstation, but still sometimes I get tired using it and get back to the computer, because I will need to edit something not present on the app..
Give it a try if you have an iPad, you might love it!
Thanks for reading!
2020-05-21
Loved it now hate it
Loved it until it auto updated and now is rendered useless because I haven’t updated my logic to 10.5 yet . Apple should really consider making legacy versions that are compatible with older logic versions none of the guys in my band or myself are able to update to 10.5 until we purchase a new Mac to run it on.....thanks apple*note sarcasm * we just built out a whole studio and vocal booth with the design centered around using the logic controller in the booth when no one else could run the session. Guess we are screwed for a while.....
2020-05-18
Worried about continued compatibility
Having just updated Mac OS to the maximum possible version for my hardware and updating to Logic 10.4 a few weeks ago to get the remote apps working again on my phone and iPad I am really frustrated and worried about the future with the release of 10.5 not being compatible with my Mac and now the remote app displaying a compatibility message but continuing to work. These remotes are critical to my workflow and while updating my hardware is going to have to happen at some point I cant do it now and this seems like a really silly reason to have to do so. Please maintain compatibility with 10.4 as this will allow many users with older yet still capable machines to run this app.
2020-05-16
Mayday!! Lost many functions and control in the updated remote!!
I went to record today using the new Logic Remote and many of the functions no longer work. Both my Mac and iPhone are fully updated: iOS and software.
Problems in the app:
- The arrows at the top of the screen no longer advance to the next/previous track.
- Track Fader no longer works - you pull down the track volume and it instantly snaps back to nominal.
- It doesn’t engage Mute, Solo, Record, or Recall Solo buttons anymore.
*When you press the buttons/arrows they blacken but DO NOT engage.
The only buttons/faders working when engaged in the app are the Cycle, Play, Record, Metronome, Dim, and Master Volume fader, Automation Mode, I/O, Send, Volume.
In the Automation Mode pane, when selecting Read, Touch, Latch, or Write it does NOT engage those functions in Logic. Some pane functions work where others do NOT.
Where I have always witnessed Logic Remote moving faders and making adjustments while looking at Logic on my Mac, it no longer does any of that.
Please fix this problem. This remote used to be awesome and was a huge help when recording on my own; without assistance of another person.
No it’s a complete hassle!
2020-05-16
New 10.5 FX option glitching out
There is the new FX function that allows you to create effects in Logic, but whenever I try to use it, it glitches and bugs out on me while recording, and I can’t undo what has recorded, which is very frustrating. I tried to record a filter out in my track, and it would just glitch out and reconnect to the 2018 MacBook Pro that I am using, and my iPad is an iPad Pro, so the hardware isn’t the issue. Please update this so it functions properly. Also I had to re-record things due to the Logic app recording a filter out section, and it filtered out part of the whole track, not just the section that I wanted.
2020-05-13
Not backward compatible. Knife in the back
This app is not backwards compatible with logic below 10.5. So, my 24 3.5 gHZ xeon cores, 128 gB ram ssd equipped Mac Pro is now ‘old’ and ‘weak’. So no new logic for me. And, since iOS does not allow managing versions of the installed apps - I get this, a useless companion app for software I cannot install.
Beware. If you have automatic updates turned on - you’re in trouble.
If your ios device would need repair - you’re in trouble.
The answer I’m afraid is not fun: apple is not an investment in your future tools but investment in their marketing department.
Switch to a good multi platform package like Studio One, Ableton or Steinberg before it is too late. That would give you more peace of mind, healthier nerve system and will save you a lot of money in the years to come.
2020-04-28
I love this app
Can’t believe I’ve been using Logic without it. Very handy! When is that next major Logic update!?
Would like to see more creative controls such as a wiggle of the finger on the piano to vibrato
Would love for smart controls to be brought to the iPhone in some capacity for those of us who don’t have iPads, but my workflow will definitely change for the better with this app! Thanks team!
2019-12-02
GarageBand from iPhone to iPad.
Instead of using a Mac, would I be able to use this to control GarageBand on my iPhone? I tend to use my iPhone as a mic with its surprisingly decent quality. But it’s a pain to have to keep moving it and taking it off the stand to edit and things like that.
2019-11-16
Lazy Bad Apple
This could easily be a five a 5 star app but I’m only giving one star. There are many easy fixes that can be added to improve this app. Been waiting a long time but Apple is asleep at the wheel. Seriously, how hard can it be to add a transpose button to the fretboard. It Would make creating bass lines to lower tuning on the road a lot easier. Love logic but this app is crap.
2019-01-19
Really enjoying this app.
👍🏼 Gives me the freedom to record on my own without having to run back and forth to the computer. Still working through learning the capabilities of it. I use it on my phone, probably a little more accessible on an iPad. Would be awesome to have some accessibility away from the studio for listening to mixes and taking notes.
2018-11-17
Nice Addition
Although I am new to Logic Pro X, I find this app to be a very useful companion to the DAW itself. I have been working on the program with this app ever since and, when I don’t, I see the difference! Being able to play instruments from the iPad makes the experience more enjoyable and productive, in my opinion. The keyboard shortcuts, with the functions named, are just amazing. I mean... you don’t have to guess, or remember which key does what; it’s written, there, to make your life better. The app is well thought out and makes the work flow smooth and pleasant. I do really enjoy using it.
2018-07-06
Lotsoflapjacks
Great app! Works perfectly for me with GarageBand. My only complaint is that there isn’t Bluetooth connection too. I’m often off WiFi and stranded without a cable, but I still have a laptop. Despite the lag that would occur, I would use it so much more if it had Bluetooth. That said, it’s a great app until you’re stranded!
2018-04-13
Not native resolution on 10.5” iPad Pro
I’ve been using the app since it was first introduced, and it is a great control surface app... especially since wireless networking issues were resolved. I wish the transport controls were at the bottom of the screen, and larger, however... my only gripe, besides the strangeness of seeing it upscaled for the iPad Pro 10.5” display... surely they could fit another fader or two on that display. Who cares if it is a multiple of 2, 4, or 8? Another fader is another fader. Looking forward to having this rectified. Not a huge deal-breaker, of course, since it does so many other things very well. Just the anal side of me that being a life-long Apple user has produced.
2018-01-12
Works Flawlessly!
This app works very well for me. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and it really is a great tool. I can use the app to start/stop logic while recording myself and more. Setup after installing is effortless, and it stays connected amazingly well with virtually NO lag in Logic or my Behringer X-Touch control surface! I have had Zero issues using this app. I Would have given ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, but I’d like to see more functionality in this app for Logic Pro X. But I do believe more tools/settings will be added in future updates. This app is Great!! And Free! 😎
2017-11-04
Great, yet I would add one thing...
Thank you, great app... I would very much appreciate a monitoring option. To hear the master-track through the phone, being either in another room or with headphones on. I know it would be the best quality but it sure would make this app spectacular!
2017-09-25
Latency trouble
Was psyched to learn that Apple created an app which I could use to enter midi data for a GarageBand project in a Music Applications course. It's true this can be done but listening to the metronome on GB and tapping anything musical on the iPad left drastic timing issues which need to be hand corrected one at a time.
The point of the course is to get you aware of features you may not have used otherwise so perhaps this is a learning curve. But I suspect it's the Bluetooth connection that has the delay in receiving the midi data in sync with the songs metronome. Would it be better to export the metronome sound to the iPad so I'm tapping in sync with the device instead of the DAW?
I don't know, but I see why direct connection has its strengths. If anyone reads this knows a solution let me know. Otherwise I see it as a disappointing app.
I left three stars because I see this app has other features that I may appreciate outside of this midi project.
2017-08-19
I like it but....
So let me start with, when I first downloaded the app I was running on OS 10.9. The controller worked great! I could mix from different positions, which was awesome! Then, me wanting to stay with the latest technology, kept up with the updates to find out this app would no longer support my OS and I had to upgrade my OS to continue to use it.
That's BS! I say that because I use 2 DAWs, Pro Tools 10 and Logic X. If I update my OS, I can no longer use PT 10. I know this is a free app, and I'm not upgrading my OS for something so minute of a luxury. It's unfortunate because I liked the app so much. Why can't this software be backwards compatible? Or give me the option to download the previous versions before the OS requirement. Or make a controller for the older OS systems?
Disappointed