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The second major overhauls of the Apple Logic Pro X and Mainstage 3 highlight two major features: the Alchemy synth and Apple Music Connect. These added improvements open up new possibilities in music creation and sharing for sound designers and enthusiasts.

Apple's very own advanced digital audio workstation (DAW), the Logic Pro X, is a sound designer's ultimate dream kit. CNET reports that the powerful music creation and editing suite contains an almost infinite library of sounds and music. After eight months of the previous update's release, Apple releases the Logic Pro X 10.2 update which comes with Alchemy synth.

According to Apple Insider's report, Apple took over Camel Audio, a UK music company. Camel Audio was the original owner and creator of the popular sound software synth. Alchemy was once a stand-alone app popular among music producers and priced at $249. This advanced 4-part sample-manipulation sampler/synthesizer allowed sound transforming and layering to create interesting audio mixes.

However, Alchemy synth is no longer available as a single app. It is instead now built-in with Logic and comes with additional enhancements. The new Logic plug-in currently has 3200 presets of various music genres, 40 effects filters, and 100 modulation sources. Amethyst features force-touch controls and tools such as arpeggiators and oscillators.

The Logic Pro X 10.2 update brings users the Apple Music Content for easier tune-sharing. The new feature can be used by artists to upload and directly share their works-in-progress and final music creations with their subscribing fans.

Considered as a professional DAW, Logic Pro X 10.2 is not recommended for beginners because of its intricate features and complicated interface. But once a user gets accustomed to the system, he or she can produce quality sound designs like a real pro. Tech Crunch reports that Apple will further present performance controls for easier editing.

Mainstage 3 is the accompanying app for Logic Pro X designed for live performances. The Alchemy Synth and Apple Music Content is also included in the Mainstage 3.2 update.

The Logic Pro X app is available for purchase in stores at the retail price of $200 while Mainstage 3 costs $30. Users who have the earlier versions installed can download the updates for free through the Mac Store Updates tab.