Logic Pro X and MainStage 3 updates bring redesigned plug-ins and more

Apple has rolled out a pair of updates to two more of its music apps, Logic Pro X and MainStage 3, bringing along a slew of performance improvements and more to each app. As far as Logic Pro X is concerned, numerous plug-ins have been re-designed for Retina screens, and users should notice some performance and general usability improvements across the board. Here's the breakdown for Logic Pro X:

New multi-threading feature improves performance when processing multiple live channels
Faster playback responsiveness when previewing Apple Loops and performing region edits
Flex Pitch editing can be performed within the Tracks area using a Piano Roll interface
A collection of 30 plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability
Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects
Improved reliability when downloading additional content
Additional content can be downloaded directly from the Sound Library and Apple Loops browsers
Drum Machine Designer supports drag and drop of multiple audio files
The Step Editor can automatically create lanes to display all MIDI events in a region
New export option allows you to to create stems from multiple selected tracks
Improved VoiceOver support

Similarly, MainStage 3 has seen a number of plug-ins redesigned for Retina screens, along with improvements to Alchemy and more:

A collection of 27 plug-ins have been redesigned to add Retina support and improve usability
Numerous improvements to Alchemy including Apple Loops support and 11 new spectral effects
Alchemy supports 3rd party Expressive MIDI Controllers including products from Roli and Roger Linn Design
Allows faster changing of your I/O device with large concert files
Clicking on an instrument layer in the workspace now selects the corresponding channel strip
Improved VoiceOver support

The latest updates to Logic Pro X and MainStage 3 come on a day filled with musical releases from Apple, including updates to GarageBand and Logic Remote, along with the release of the brand new Music Memos app. If you're a Logic Pro X or MainStage user, you can grab the latest updates from the Mac App Store at the links below.