MIDI vs. Audio: Why Logic’s "AI" is Actually Better

☕ Support The Channel https://buymeacoffee.com/paolomarelli... With the release of Logic Pro 12, Apple has doubled down on AI Session Players (including the new Synth Player and Chord ID), and it’s led to a massive amount of confusion. In today’s video, we’re breaking down the fundamental differences between Logic's Session Players and generative AI tools like Suno, Udio, and Moises. There is a lot of confusion (and contention) about whether these features are "cheating" or just the next evolution of the DAW. In this video, we go beyond the hype to see exactly how these tools work, how much control you actually have, and why the "AI" label might be misleading. What We’re Covering: Creating a Single Instrument Track: We compare the process of using a Logic Session Player (Bass, Keyboard, or the new Synth Player) versus generating a track with AI tools. One is a part of your arrangement; the other is a pre-rendered "black box." Is the track editable? This is the biggest differentiator. We look at how Logic provides full MIDI control, allowing you to change every single note, velocity, and articulation, whereas most AI tools leave you stuck with a baked-in audio file. Does AI really "understand" what you've played? Does the AI actually recognise your performance and "jam" along, or is it just following a set of pre-programmed rules? The Contention: Why some producers feel these tools are "killing creativity" while others see them as the ultimate session partner for songwriters who don't play every instrument. 🎸 Download the TAB Transcription https://buymeacoffee.com/paolomarelli... 🎸 My Quad Cortex Presets https://cloud.neuraldsp.com/cloud/u/P... #LogicPro12 #MusicProduction #AIinMusic #SunoAI #MoisesAI #SessionPlayers #HomeStudio #Guitarist #musictech 0:00 Intro 0:42 My problem with generative AI 2:31 Track 1 5:21 Asking AI for a bass track 7:53 Track 2 12:07 Asking AI for drums and bass 15:17 What do I think?