The Logic Pro X updates show off the new Mac Pro’s power

Apple just released a significant update for its professional music production software, Logic Pro X. And it shows off exactly what the new Mac Pro can handle. It goes from support 255 stereo audio tracks, software instrument tracks, and aux channels to 1,000 each. The software also now supports 1,000 external MIDI tracks and allows 12 sends per channel strip. For average bedroom producers, the new threshold set might be too much, but as The Verge points out, those who work with dense, expansive composition like those needed for TV audio, video games, and orchestral scoring would need it.

The company is also showing off what the new Mac Pro can do. Apple claims this version is specifically optimized for the new Mac Pro, meaning it can handle much more complex tasks. One example the company gave is that Logic can now run up to five times the number of real-time plug-ins compared to the previous generation Mac Pro. But there are more features added to this software, which you can check out in this link. Logic X Pro retails for CA$279.99, but those who own a previous version can get the upgrade for free.

Tesla cars will get Bethesda’s ‘Fallout Shelter’ and the YouTube app

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While it is still illegal and dangerous to play games on the massive touchscreen infotainment system of Tesla cars, that isn’t stopping the company from adding more distractions/fun activities to do. Fallout Shelter and the YouTube app are coming to Tesla vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during a live chat with Bethesda Game Studios Director Todd Howard during Geoff Keighley’s E3 Coliseum event. The game will join indie platformer Cuphead on Tesla’s cars. At the event, they also showed off a demo of Beach Buggy Racing 2 where you can use the steering wheel of your car to steer your in-game vehicle. Now, let’s just hope we get far along with self-driving tech that the drivers can actually take advantage of these games. For now, it’s best to leave it to your passenger to play.

Source: The Verge

Spotify wants to be the car radio alternative with ‘Your Daily Drive’ playlist

While it seems to be limited to US users for now, Spotify is making its case for becoming your in-car entertainment source. The company just announced the personalized Your Daily Drive playlist. It combines the music you love with news talk shows and updates from “reputable sources” to turn the service into your own radio station of sorts. The playlist will include short-form podcast news updates from the Wall Street Journal, PRI, and NPR as well as a mix of your favorite songs and new tracks based on your listening habits. The playlist will be updated throughout the day with a promise to “keep both the music and news fresh.”

Dell continues its lifestyle focus: XPS 13 2-in-1

Dell recently launched its XPS 13 2-in-1 at Computex in Taiwan, pointing to its balance of performance, design, and convenience.

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