Apple has unveiled a major software update designed to enhance creativity for a wider user base. The tech giant from the US is introducing a new platform named Creative Studio, giving MacBook and iPad owners access to premium software at a significantly reduced monthly cost.

This service provides complete access to professional tools such as Final Cut Pro for video editing, Logic Pro for music creation, and Pixelmator Pro as an alternative to Adobe’s Photoshop.

Upon its launch later this month, Apple users can subscribe for £12.99 per month or £129 annually, offering great value with a range of included software. Final Cut Pro alone is priced at £300 on the App Store, while Logic Pro costs £200.

By offering these software applications through a subscription model, Apple aims to make them more affordable and accessible to a wider audience.

According to Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, “Apple Creator Studio is a great value that enables creators of all types to pursue their craft and grow their skills by providing easy access to the most powerful and intuitive tools for video editing, music making, creative imaging, and visual productivity.”

In addition to the main software offerings, Creative Studio includes extras like MainStage, which transforms a Mac into an instrument or voice processor, and Motion, a graphics tool for creating cinematic effects.

Subscribers will also gain access to enhanced features and premium content on Keynote, Pages, and Numbers apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year.

While Keynote, Pages, and Numbers remain free, they will be upgraded for Creative Studio subscribers, offering a more robust user experience.

Apple Creator Studio will be accessible on the App Store starting on January 28, with a one-month free trial for all users. Additionally, those purchasing a MacBook or iPad will receive a three-month trial period.

Apple has also announced discounted pricing for university students, who can access the software bundle for just £2.99 per month or £29.99 per year.