Grammy-nominated artist Labrinth released his new single “Surrender” on Apple Music following a live, four-hour recording session where he composed the track from scratch on a touchscreen MacBook Pro, 9to5Mac reported.
Inside the Apple Tower Theatre livestream
On November 4, the singer, songwriter, and producer transformed the Apple Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles into a private studio, complex.com reported. For nearly four hours, fans watched the creative process unfold in real time via a livestream on YouTube as the artist built a song using Logic Pro 13, according to appleinsider.com.
Watch Labrinth Create a Song From Scratch Using Apple's New MacBook Pro Details: https://t.co/YzmcM0ugyv pic.twitter.com/1YsPfjNEX3
Throughout the session, viewers could watch the multitrack arrangement take shape on the hardware’s display. Labrinth also took questions from fans between adjusting mixer controls directly on the glass, appleinsider.com noted.
M5 processors and PROLED XDR Display enhance Logic Pro 13
The event served as a promotional showcase for Apple’s redesigned professional laptop lineup, which launched on November 6 with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, appleinsider.com reported. The machine features a tandem OLED touchscreen marketed as the PROLED XDR Display.
Logic Pro 13 uses this hardware to allow direct interaction with creative applications instead of relying exclusively on a keyboard and trackpad. Musicians can shape EQ envelopes, manipulate samples, tweak Remix FX, and play software instruments via an onscreen keyboard that supports multiple simultaneous notes alongside touch-enabled chord and drum pads.
Availability across streaming platforms
Following the initial November 10 release on Apple Music, the finished track is scheduled to appear on other streaming services, though availability may vary slightly between platforms, appleinsider.com stated. Apple also published a short highlight video on YouTube showcasing the session, where the artist noted, “I can literally touch my project now.”
More on Apple Music
Apple Music debuts Labrinth’s new single, created live on the touchscreen MacBook Pro https://t.co/jvXs0LblPE by @mvcmendes
Watch Labrinth Create a Song From Scratch Using Apple's New MacBook Pro Details: https://t.co/qB4VThHxex pic.twitter.com/xlEJGP226o
Apple's new MacBook Pro is pulling an all-nighter as Labrinth livestreams the creation of his new song using the PROLED touchscreen. Watch live right here.https://t.co/JLt7P4MCU6
