iOS 18.2 is now available for iPhone users, and one of its new features has received high praise from music artist Michael Bublé, also known as the King of Christmas. Here's what's new in Voice Memos in iOS 18.2.
A Powerful Voice Memos Update Geared Toward Musicians in iOS 18.2
When Apple first unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro in September, it showed off an upcoming Voice Memos feature that would be very useful for musicians.
Layered recordings are a feature of Voice Memos. It's available only on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, and is already available in iOS 18.2.
Here's how Apple describes the feature:
Designed specifically for musicians, this feature allows users to easily record a high-quality vocal layer over an existing instrumental track, opening up new possibilities for musical expression, scoring, and creative experimentation.
With studio-quality microphones and intuitive controls, iPhone 16 Pro with Voice Memos lets anyone record vocals over an existing song idea without the need for headphones. For advanced editing and production, layered recordings can be imported into Logic Pro as a two-track project, providing a seamless workflow for high-quality music production.
The King of Christmas Gives His Highest Endorsement
Michael Bublé actually recorded the vocals for his latest Christmas song, Maybe This Christmas, using the new feature.
Apple has released a new video of Bublé and his creative team discussing the Voice Memos update.
Bublé's money quote comes near the end, when he says, “I honestly think this is going to change the way music is made forever. I really do.”
Have you tried the new iOS 18.2 Voice Memos feature? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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