Not that I would really need it, but I’m already quite excited about purchasing Apple’s new Logic Express 9 very soon. It’s not as big a change as the step from 7 to 8 had been – considering the complete workplace overhaul – but it features a couple of very interesting new functions.

First of all, the new “Flex Time” will probably bring Logic on top of the list again together with its competitors Live, Cubase, and Pro Tools. I guess, it’s something a lot of Logic users have been waiting and yearning for a long time.

Then there are all these new guitar amps and effects. I am using Logic quite a lot for creating both classic and rather creative guitar sounds, which is something I really like about it. And it’s so easy to use – just grab a preset and tweak it with whatever settings and effects. So, now we can probably go even further with some “classic” amp simulations.

And finally, some of the new production features, especially the improved EXS24 integration, will be much appreciated by many users.

Why am I only talking about Logic Express and not Logic Pro or even Logic Studio? Simply because I only use the Express version, since the only differences to Logic Pro are the absence of surround sound capability, Space and Delay Designer, the Sculpture synth, those vintage instruments EVD6, EVB3, EVP88, and that massive collection of Loops and further presets. Which I have not missed yet, since the available functions, effects and instruments in Logic Express are already more than I could fully explore and use yet.

Anyway, if you’re interested in a first review of Logic Pro 9, you can read a very first verdict at musicradar.com.