Apple describes a multi-touch keyboard and tappable pads in Logic Pro on the PROLED MacBook Pro. On 29 October 2026, Evetech priced a separate M5 Pro model at R50,999.
A tune often begins as a few notes rather than a finished recording. With Logic Pro touch controls on the PROLED XDR MacBook Pro, Apple describes playing software instruments directly on the laptop screen with the keyboard and trackpad still available.
Apple says Logic Pro supports a multi-touch polyphonic keyboard and tappable chord and drum pads on Apple's PROLED laptop. As at 29 October 2026, Evetech listed an existing MacBook Pro M5 Pro, 14-inch, with a 1TB drive at R50,999, a local price reference for a different model.
The announced touch keyboard lets a user play software instruments on the display. Polyphonic means that more than one note can sound together, which is useful when trying a chord rather than a single melody. Apple also names chord and drum pads as touch targets.
That gives a musician another way to begin a musical idea without making a claim about the feel of physical keys. A touchscreen is flat, while a hardware keyboard has a different physical layout. Which input suits a performance depends on the musician and the part being played.
Apple's existing Logic Pro guide also describes musical typing on the computer keyboard and an onscreen keyboard controlled with a pointer. Those established choices are useful reference points for someone comparing a current Mac with the announced touch model.
The drum pads Apple describes provide another way to interact with an instrument on screen. An initial beat can be a starting point for arranging a project, but the announcement does not establish a detailed sequence for every drum instrument or a particular version number.
Keep the work you need in view: recording audio, editing notes and balancing a mix involve more than pressing a pad. Touch can sit alongside a pointer and keyboard. The laptop's built-in controls remain available, so a user can change input according to the task.
If you already use external music hardware, confirm its macOS and connection requirements before buying a new computer. Apple's Logic documentation describes connecting a USB music keyboard; the compatibility of a particular controller still depends on the maker and the model. Do not assume every existing plug-in or interface will work unchanged on a new system.
The PROLED MacBook Pro includes three Thunderbolt 5 ports, an HDMI port and a headphone jack. An accessory may need a compatible cable or adapter, depending on its connector. Work out the connections you need before adding anything to your budget.
The announced PROLED display comes in M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations. Evetech's R50,999 catalogue listing refers to a separate existing M5 Pro model with 1TB storage, not the new touch model. South African buyers can use that real listing to compare what a current machine offers while checking the full MacBook range.
For another view of available configurations, the laptop best-seller page helps narrow the choices. Match the computer to your Logic projects and connected equipment before deciding whether touch is the feature that changes your purchase.
Apple describes a multi-touch polyphonic keyboard on the new PROLED MacBook Pro.
Yes. Apple lists tappable chord and drum pads in Logic Pro for the announced model.
No replacement is required by the feature. A hardware controller and an onscreen keyboard offer different ways to play.
No. As at 29 October 2026, that price refers to a separate existing 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro with 1TB at Evetech.
Ready to plan your music setup? Explore the MacBook options at Evetech and compare the configuration with your instruments and projects.
Apple describes a multi-touch polyphonic keyboard on the new PROLED MacBook Pro.
Yes. Apple lists tappable chord and drum pads in Logic Pro for the announced model.
No replacement is required by the feature. A hardware controller and an onscreen keyboard offer different ways to play.
No. As at 29 October 2026, that price refers to a separate existing 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro with 1TB at Evetech.
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