My logic pro has this weird issue in the legacy tab where it only shows some of the jam packs separate from each other but Voices and World Music are put with the GarageBand library is there a fix for that?

Hey yall,

For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to record a track, switch to a different track and record, and have those 4 or so bars loop like she does in this video. Is Live Loops the answer? Thanks!

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I’ve been using my Apollo Twin X with my MacBook Pro M1 and Logic Pro for years without any problems.

Recently, I connected a newer, larger Apollo to the same MacBook. That Apollo worked, and other audio interfaces also work. However, since then, I haven’t been able to get my original Apollo Twin X to send audio into Logic Pro.

The Twin X receives my microphone signal in UAD Console, but Logic Pro shows no input signal when Universal Audio Thunderbolt is selected as the input device. Logic works when I select the MacBook’s built-in microphone.

I’ve checked the audio settings and microphone permissions. UA Connect now shows an installation error for both UAD DSP Plug-Ins & Drivers and UAD Console, with a “Repair” button that does nothing when clicked.

**Has anyone experienced this after switching between Apollo interfaces? How can I get my original Apollo Twin X working with Logic Pro again?

I'm looking for a finger pad controlled MIDI / USB drum machine that works seamlessly with Logic Pro. I'm reluctant to purchase the Akai MPD218 because of recent difficulties I've had with Akai products and Logic Pro. The conventional Google wisdom suggests that it integrates seamlessly with Logic Pro but their AI has been known to hallucinate.

I'd like to map a finger pad machine to Logic Pro's drum samples and drum machine designer.

Suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks !

I am using logic Pro X. I am trying to map an Akai Midimix to do some live reggae dub. I dropped my tracks in and I’ve got five stem tracks and on each track. I’ve got 2 sends one for delay one for reverb when I select the send knob for bus 1 on track 1 in logic and then in the controller assignments click on learn mode, logic automatically sets the class to channel strip, and then the channel strip setting below that to selected track and the number next to the channel strip drop down is great out. When I choose the drop-down to change it to Fader Bank logic automatically reverted back to selected track.

What this does is it makes it so that if I have assigned knob 1 on the controller to move send 1 on channel 1 in logic it does, but if I select track 2 it will then move the send 1 knob on channel 2 in logic and channel 1 send 1 knob doesn’t move.

I just want what is mapped in on the controller to only control what is mapped and nothing else. But it seems like the controller only moves whatever track is selected in logic.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I am very new to Logic Pro, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a condenser mic plugged into my Focusrite. I recently purchased a new cable and there are no issues there. In Logic Pro, software monitoring is on, core audio is on, and on my Mac, all of my privacy settings have full permissions for Logic and my Scarlett. Also, all of the settings match up in my Audio MIDI Setup (48K Hz). I have the same input/output, the settings are correct on my DAW and digital audio interface, and yet I cannot hear my track play back once I’ve recorded even when it has a read/signal.

Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. I’m very much a beginner at this, but I am taking a weekly class and trying my best to do what I can with the information I have.

I have been saving up for years to buy Logic, and I am finally able to do so. As I was getting ready to buy it, however, I noticed the advertisements for "AI assisted tools." Now, of course I understand that Logic has always used AI assisted tools like the drum tracks, but I feel like that definition has changed a lot the past few years and it makes me wary when a company like Apple advertises it. There is a big difference between "drum tracks that are always the same to choose from and can be slightly tweaked" (which, I never like to use in my songwriting anyway because even that feels a bit wrong to me personally) and "Logic Pro, write me a chord sequence." I am vehemently against the use of generative AI, especially in music, and I don't want to have to work around an "imagine ✨" button.

How bad is the amount of generative AI assistance in Logic Pro, do you think it will continue to get worse, and is it still worth it to get the DAW in my case? I don't want to waste my money on something that is going to turn to shit a few years later, as generative AI seems to make things do so often. Thanks.

Is there an app or overlay that syncs GuitarPro with Logic so I can record while accompanied by my composition on GuitarPro?

Muchos gracias!! 🙏

As the title says, I’m mixing down a rather long live performance. It’s all In one session. When I’m ready bounce down for mastering, what’s the best way to do so as far as from one track to another for single files. Should I have some overlapping sound between each file or have a straight cut between each file? For mastering and potential cd printing.

I attempted to get Serum 2 on my MacBook and it absolutely destroys my CPU and gives me the “system overload” error message. I’ve adjusted my audio settings as far as I can and it still does it. I love the way Serum sounds and want something similar that’s easier on my laptops processing capabilities. Any recommendations?

Hi all…most of the information I've found about this explains how to connect an external midi keyboard to use as a controller inside Logic, but I’m looking to do the inverse with the same connection. I'm using a Roland keyboard (the go series w/ 61 keys) and connecting to my mac via micro usb to usb-c connection (I have an audio interface but there is no midi port on the keyboard itself. Maybe this is where I'm going wrong?)

I created a synth sound I want to play live using my Roland, but I made it on a software instrument track so I could use an Alchemy synth plugin as the base. I've configured the midi connections and I am able to use my Roland as a midi controller in Logic (can hear the synth sound on my Mac), but my keyboard output is still using the keyboard's system settings. I've tried using TouchOSC to send/receive midi & osc messages but it was more trouble than it's worth at my skill level. Should I make an external midi device track and try to route the SI sound into that? Am I missing some vital input/output selection? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am aware of the browser button, but what do you do when you have full sections especially when they aren't named property? Let alone the time it takes that way if you have a couple year old laptop. Not to mention the times it has corrupted my projects adding files from the project browser. What do y'all think? I really would like a way to be able to just drag and drop sections of other projects into another.

I’m asking specifically about using these controllers with Logic Pro !!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice on a fast, hands-on workflow for capturing musical ideas in Logic Pro before I lose them.
I’m reasonably comfortable with rhythm and have a good ear, but I’m still learning the technical side of Logic. When an idea comes to me, I often lose momentum while setting things up in the software.
What I’d like to do is:
Load samples onto MIDI pads and trigger them quickly.
Arrange and perform those sounds live to build a musical idea.
Record that performance into Logic, then keep editing and developing it.
Use physical controls to adjust track volumes and perform effects such as filter sweeps, EQ changes, reverb and delay.
I’m considering a Novation Launchkey 37 MK4 for playing notes and triggering sounds, and possibly a Launch Control XL 3 for faders and hands-on control of effects. I use Logic Pro and would like to keep the whole workflow centered around it.
Does this setup make sense in practice? Is there a better controller or workflow for quickly turning an idea into a recorded arrangement in Logic? In particular, I’d love to hear from people who have actually used these controllers with Logic: what works well, what needs mapping or setup, and what limitations should I know about?
Thanks!

The options are currently MacBook Air 24gb ram or MacBook Pro 16gb ram (both 512gb).

Lmk your suggestions!

Hey everyone,

I'm using the Akai MPK Mini with the official Logic Pro Control Script (installed via inMusic Software Center). I'm opening the new Akai Studio Instrument Collection plugins inside Logic.

Everything actually works great on the first track. The transport buttons (Play, Stop, Record) and Metronome via Shift are amazing. The 8 knobs control effects perfectly. Even the preset switching knob works fine on Track 1.

The issue:
When I create a second track with the same plugin (Inst 2), the 8 knobs still control the effects perfectly on the selected track. BUT the knob for changing presets/patches stops working on Track 2. It keeps changing presets on Track 1 in the background, or does nothing at all, even if Track 2 is selected, armed (Record Enable is on), and the plugin window is in focus (with the purple Link icon active).

I checked the standalone version of the plugin, and it has MIDI channel settings there, but inside Logic (AU format), those settings are gone. I also tried tweaking Controller Assignments, but since it's an official script, it seems locked or bugged for the Program Change commands.

Has anyone found a fix for this specific preset-switching bug on multiple tracks without deleting the whole script? I really want to keep the transport controls. Thanks!

Hi All ...

I just bought the AKAI MPK Mini IV and I'm trying to connect it to Logic Pro. I ran through the setup process. I can't be 100% certain that the Logic Pro scripts ran as they should have although they do show as downloaded. The AKAI device does not show up as a device in the Audio MIDI Setup window although it does show up in the MIDI Studio window. Nothing I have tried thus far will inspire it to show up in the Logic Pro Control Surfaces Setup window. And when I try to configure it manually the MPK Mini IV isn't available.

I've been at this for hours. I've read through the various troubleshooting guides. Many lead to diatribes from folks on Reddit who, like me, seem ready to give up.

As I said, the MPK Mini IV does show up in the MIDI Studio window. The device is listed as Online. And I can access its properties but I don't appear to be able to change any of them. All the port settings- MIDI, DAW, Plugin, etc - seemed fixed at Port 1 for MIDI In and Out.

The documentation suggests that it should automatically show up and submit to an autoconfig process (like every other Logic Pro-compatible device I've used). But nothing I do seems to inspire Logic Pro to cooperate.

At this point I'm ready to put the thing back in the box and send it back.

Questions:

Am I but a step away from success but missing one simple step?

Is there a way to manually execute the Logic Pro scripts that integrate the MPK Mini IV with Logic Pro? As I said, I can confirm that they've downloaded but I have no earthly idea if they executed.

Is there a better product out there that offers the same features as the AKAI MPK Mini IV but is infinitely more compatible with Logic Pro? I ask because some of the feedback I see here suggest that AKAI products and Logic Pro have an historically tumultuous relationship.

Thanks in advance for any insight you might be able to offer?

Hey everyone,
Is anyone else dealing with this absolute madness since the latest Logic Pro update? Whenever I use the middle-click (scroll wheel) to pan around the Tracks Area or Piano Roll, the viewport just explodes and flies off-screen at lightspeed.
I’ve tried everything—disabling pointer acceleration in macOS, tweaking mouse utility settings, using LinearMouse profiles—and none of it fixes the core issue. The way Logic captures the cursor coordinates for middle-click dragging is completely borked.
At this point, using the scroll wheel feels like playing Russian roulette with my project timeline. The only sane ways left to navigate are using Shift + Scroll for horizontal movement or relying entirely on key commands.
Has anyone found a real fix for this, or are we just waiting on Apple to drop a patch while they quietly hope we all go buy a Magic Trackpad? 🥲 Let me know your thoughts or if you found a workaround that actually works!

I’m making edm and am a big fan of bonobo, catching flies and things of that sort, so I’m often working with equal parts quantized/straight forward rhythms but also swing and “natural” feel. I’ve dabbled with step sequencer (more so for melodies and instruments I’ve resampled to get a sort of glitched sound) and it works well for that but I have a hard time getting my drums and rhythms to sound “natural” in step sequencer.

I’m kinda of drilling down on my logic fundamentals to improve my workflow and I guess my question is, for those who’ve really mastered step sequencer, is it significantly more efficient than either recording instruments from your midi controller or writing them into piano roll?

I’m also typing this and realizing you can record into step sequencer (duh!). I assume it has an option capture the performance as is and an option to quantize the notes the same way piano roll does?

Hi, everyone! My name is Emiliano, and I’m from Brazil. I’m looking to buy a keyboard, but I’m not sure whether I should get a MIDI controller or a regular keyboard with built-in sounds. I mostly play at home and want to compose my own songs, but I’m also open to playing live.

I’m also not sure how regular keyboards connect to a computer or whether they work with Logic Pro. Could I use one to play Logic’s software instruments, or would a MIDI controller be a better choice?

Right now, I’m considering the Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3. What would you recommend?

I've been using Logic Pro for about a year and I'm trying to get deeper into modulation techniques to generate motion and interest in my music. One example I'm trying to understand better is in the Intriguing Possibilities track from The Social Network soundtrack. The part starts around 14 seconds into the song. As best I can tell, it's a combination of modulating velocity, cutoff, and maybe resonance. Are they using an arpeggiator or playback of a performance (this is a fundamental question I have about A LOT of their music)? Are they just manually jogging the mod wheel to jump the cutoff around or using something like Step FX? It seems too precise to be manually moving the mod wheel, but that's the method I've found that comes close to reproducing it.

I feel like this is one of those things that's probably easy, but I'm having a hard time nailing down the technique. Anyone have any ideas?

Hope someone can help, I’ve just updated to the most recent update. I’m having an issue I can’t find the solution for where I’m in low latency mode recording DI guitar, and when I play it in, the monitoring has no latency issues but when I listen back, the guitar is out of time. I’m having to manually move it back into time. This pisses me off because I’ve been using the old version for years with the same setup and had no issues.

Appreciate any advice. I’m working on a 2023 m2 MacBook pro

I’ve searched and read through other posts about this issue, but I’m failing.

My setup:
Fractal FM3 into behringer umc1820 via coax/spdif, using the umc1820 as the main in/out source into Logic Pro. It’s an aggregate device I had to set up to alleviate clock source and latency issues with other plugins.

This setup worked beautifully for a long time. I moved recently, so I had to break down and setup my stuff at the new place. Same setup, no changes or mistakes made (maybe).

Problem:
My guitar tracks sound fine and record fine, but when I pan them the signal stays centered and just gets a little quieter. This happens regardless of left or right hard-panning. Also to note- superior drummer signal is extremely loud only when recording guitar and normal volume during playback.

Clock source ok, “play stereo as mono” not checked, all ins and outs seem to be correct. No buttons on any hardware are accidentally pressed or unpressed. Cable routing correct. Clearly, I’ve caused this issue but I’m getting nowhere. Send help.

I have friends who use DJ controllers to mix live. I have a friend who creates his own tracks live and mixes.

Is it possible to use Logic Pro to give a live EDM performance? What I mean is, has anyone in this sub done it successfully, and how?

Does anyone feel a sense of accomplishment simply being able to make music they like on their DAW?

I remember 4 years ago I thought it would be SO COOL to know how to produce my favourite genre. However, it literally seemed impossible. And then when I finally gave it a try I couldn't believe how difficult it was.

Like many producers starting off, I would constantly ask myself: "why doesn't my music sound as good as ____"

Over the years, you learn bit by bit to a point where you are happy with your stuff, regardless of whether you are famous or not.

It's a lovely feeling of personal contentment that producing has given me.

For anyone still trying to learn to produce/use Logic here are some things I wish I knew:

1) Using a reference track will save you so many hours of painstaking trial and error. I was making the dumbest mixing mistakes for years because I didn't use reference tracks.

2) Study the arrangements of the music you are trying to make. It's easy to think your song sucks but it's just that the structure of the track is off.

3) Learning basic EQ/Mixing will save you a lot of headaches.

4) Sound selection matters a lot. Don't settle for a sound you think is "off"

I downloaded the stock Logic Pro Sound Library using the “Get All” option. However, I noticed that Logic didn’t install the Compatibility Packs automatically.

Why is that? Are the sounds included in the Compatibility Packs already available in the other sound packs, or do they contain additional sounds that I would need to download separately?