Value: The upper LCD row shows the name of the parameter which can be edited via the corresponding V-Pot. The lower LCD row shows the current value of the parameter. If there is sufficient onscreen space, the unit type will be addedExample: Hz or dB. Turning the V-Pots will change parameter values. Pressing a V-Pot button sets the parameter to its default value, except where the parameter only has two values (on/off, for example). In this case, pressing the V-Pot button switches between these values. The Cursor Left/Right buttons switch to the next or previous parameter page. Note: Ensure that the ZOOM button isnt active when using the cursor buttons. When using the cursor buttons to switch between parameters, the parameters change in groups of eight (unless the parameters on the last page do not make a complete group of eight). As an example: if a plug-in has 19 parameters, and the Mackie Control is controlling parameters 1 to 8: Pressing the Cursor Right button shifts to parameters 9 to 16. Pressing the Cursor Right button again shifts to parameters 12 to 19. Pressing the Cursor Left button shifts back to parameters 9 to 16, not 4 to 11. This way, you always revert to the page positions you expect to find, and are comfortable with. To switch by a single parameter, rather than by page, hold down the x/ALT key while pressing the Cursor Left/Right button. The Cursor Up/Down buttons change the currently displayed Insert slot (1 to 15). If you have a control surface group consisting of several Mackie Control and XT units, the parameters are distributed across their displays. The number of parameters shown is dependent on the Multiple Controls per Parameter settings in the Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Preferencesdiscussed in the Control Surface Setup chapter. Note: When you exit Plug-in Edit view, the plug-in window is closed. Compatibility Mackie Control can edit all plug-ins that can be automated. The plug-in type (Logic Pro native, TDM, Audio Units) is irrelevant. Some third-party manufacturer plug-ins unfortunately dont provide parameter names and/or values as text. In such cases, parameters are named/enumerated as Control #1, Control #2 and so on, with values displayed as numbers ranging between 0 and 1000. , Please contact the plug-in manufacturer to obtain a version which supports this feature.

Instrument Button

Pressing the INSTRUMENT button activates Instrument Mixer view, unless the Mackie Control is currently in Plug-in Edit view. In this case, pressing the INSTRUMENT button switches to Instrument Edit view. If you cant see the software instrument channel strips, use the BANK or CHANNEL buttons in the FADER BANKS zone, or switch to All view by pressing the INSTRUMENT button. (This assumes that you have created at least one or more software instrument tracks). Instrument Mixer View In this mode, you can view and edit the Instrument slots of all channels. The mode display shows In (for instrument). The upper LCD row shows channel strip names. The lower LCD row shows the currently selected instrument. Muted instrument names are preceded by an asterisk *. Turning the V-Pots pre-selects a new instrument. The pre-selected instrument name flashes until activated. Turning another channels V-Pot will cancel any previous pre-selection, and will start pre-selection on the newly chosen channel strip. Pressing a V-Pot button: Activates the pre-selected instrument plug-in (assuming that youve made your pre-selection by turning the V-Pot). Opens a plug-in window, if none are opened. If a plug-in window is open, and Link mode is enabled, the selection of another instrument plug-in will replace the existing one. Switches to Instrument Edit view. Pressing a V-Pot or MUTE button while holding the SHIFT button mutes/unmutes the instrument.

Global View Button

The GLOBAL VIEW button is used in conjunction with the buttons in the Global View zone. These are discussed in Global View Zone on page 82.

Function Key Zone

The Function Key zone, located below the Time display and the Display buttons, features eight function key buttonslabeled F1 through F8. The eight function key buttons are assigned as follows:
Function key F1 to F8 Action Recalls screensets 1 through 8.
Holding down the SHIFT key while pressing one of the Function keys opens one of the following windows (or closes it, if it is currently open):
Function key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Action Arrange window Mixer Event List Score Editor Hyper Editor Piano Roll Editor Transport window Audio Bin
Holding down the x/ALT key while pressing one of the Function keys triggers one of the following common key commands:
Function key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Action Cut Copy Paste Clear Select All Select All Following Select Similar Regions/Events Select Inside Locators
In modal dialogs, pressing one of the Function keys is equivalent to using the computer keyboard number keys:
Function key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Action 7 8
The buttons located directly below the Function keys complete the numeric input functions: MIDI Tracks button Inputs button 9 0
In some other modes, the Function keys perform other duties, such as shortcuts to markers. Please see Marker on page 88. Also see the tables in Assignment Overview on page 96.

Global View Zone

You can use the eight buttons in the Global View zone to display (and edit) specific types of channel strips. Pressing any of the buttons in the Global View zone activates All View mode; when this mode is active, the green LED to the right of the GLOBAL VIEW button is illuminated. When you press one of the buttons in the Global View zone, the corresponding type of channel strip appears in the main LCD. You can edit each channel strip with the corresponding channel strip controls. Pressing multiple buttons (Audio Tracks, Instruments and Aux, for example) displays all channels of the selected types, as described below: To view (and edit) multiple All View channel strips: m While holding down any button in the Global View zone, pressing another button adds this channel strip type to those currently displayed. If a channel strip type is already displayed, pressing its button removes it from the display. As an example: To display both the audio and output channel strips, hold down the Audio Tracks button, and press the outputs button.

Tip: You can combine markers with cycle areas by pressing the respective buttons on the Mackie Control. This, in conjunction with navigation between markers (using the REWIND and FAST FWD buttons), moves the playheadand automatically sets a cycle area between adjacent markers. Try this, and other options, with various button combinations.
Pressing the STOP button stops project playback (or recording, if active), and stops all other Transport functions. Pressing the STOP button a second time returns the playhead to the project start point, or the beginning of the nearest cycle area, if Cycle mode is active. Pressing STOP repeatedly switches between these two functions.
Pressing PLAY starts playback from the current playhead position. Pressing PLAY repeatedly jumps to the beginning of the nearest cycle area, if Cycle mode is active. Pressing SHIFT and PLAY simultaneously works as a Pause command.

Record

Pressing RECORD activates recording on the selected MIDI, audio, or software instrument channel strip (if it is armed for recording). It is possible that the first time you arm an audio channel strip, by pressing the REC/ RDY button for the desired channel, a Save dialog will appear on your computer screen. Enter a file name (and a save location) in the dialog, then press Save. The Mackie Control LCD display shows this message There is a file select dialog on the screen and the Position/Time display shows ALERT. All LEDs are unlit. Once you enter the file name (and press Save), all controls on the Mackie Control return to their previous state.
Once the default audio file name has been entered, you may freely select and arm any audio channel strip, and then press the RECORD button. This will happen without the alert messages and file save dialog appearing onscreen. To avoid this situation, save your project with Assets. This will avoid the need to define file names, and makes handling faster and easier, particularly when using Logic Pro with the Mackie Control.

Marker

Pressing he MARKER button activates one of the three marker modes, enabling you to create or delete markers, and jump to markers in your project. The three marker modes, Small Marker mode, Large Marker mode, and Temporary Marker mode, are explained in the following sections. Note: The Marker and Nudge modes are mutually exclusive; activating one deactivates the other. Small Marker Mode Pressing the MARKER button activates Small Marker mode. In this mode, pressing the FAST FWD or REWIND buttons moves the playhead to the next or previous marker. Pressing the MARKER button again reverts to the default behavior of the FAST FWD and REWIND buttons (see Rewind on page 86 and Fast Fwd on page 87). Small Marker mode is useful if you want to jump to markers while using the V-Pots for other purposes. Large Marker Mode Pressing the MARKER button while holding down SHIFT displays three create options on the LCD, assigned to the three rightmost V-Pot buttons. Once markers have been created, press the V-Pot button listed below to create or delete a marker at the current playhead position.

Moving the Master fader on the iControl sets the level of the Master fader in the Logic Pro Mixer window. The Master fader changes the level of all output channels, but does not affect the relative levels of channels that precede the Master fader in the signal path. Move the fader left to decrease the master level, or to the right to increase the master level.
The following assignment tables show all assignments for each controlwith and without the Option button (for the Assignment buttons and channel strip controls)or the Cycle button (for the Jog Wheel and Transport buttons) being pressed.
The Assignment buttons in the All Tracks and Selected Tracks area defines the behavior of the channel strip controls.
iControl button Volume Pan Generator Track Info EQ Effect 1 Effect 2 Option Modifier Function/Comments Encoders control channels Level fader. Encoders control channels Pan/Balance control. Encoders control software instrument parameters. Encoders control channel strip parameters. Encoders control EQ parameters. Encoders control Insert 3 parameters. Encoders control Insert 4 parameter. Modifier for other controls; while held down, the modified control either: applies the function to all channel stripsor sets the parameter to its minimum, default, or maximum value. Shift fader bank left/right by number of channel strips. Shift fader bank to first or last group of channels in the project.

Arrow Up/Down

Option
Channel Strip Controls (x8)
iControl Encoder Modifier Option Record Enable Option Solo Option Mute Option Sel Function/Comments Modify currently selected parameter. Sets parameter to minimum, default, or maximum value. Activates/Deactivates Record Enable button of channel strip. Disables Record Enable buttons of all channel strips. Activates/Deactivates Solo button of channel strip. Disables Solo buttons of all channel strips. Activates/Deactivates Mute button of channel strip. Disables Mute buttons of all channel strips. Select channel strip, except in Channel view.

Jog Wheel

iControl Jog Wheel Modifier Cycle Function/Comments Moves playhead. Set the left locator to the current playhead position, advance the playhead as per usual, then set the right locator to the new playhead position. Further Jog Wheel turns (to the right) while holding down the Cycle button advances the playhead and resets the right locator position. Tip: Rotating the Jog Wheel counter-clockwise (to the left) while holding down Cycle defines a skip-cycle range.

Transport Buttons

iControl Record Return To Zero Rewind Modifier Cycle Play Fast Forward Cycle Cycle Function/Comments Record Go to beginning of project. Moves the playhead one bar backward. If held, continue to scroll backwards. Engage Cycle function, and set left locator to playhead position. Play or Stop. Move the playhead one bar forward. If held, continue to scroll forwards. Engage Cycle function, and set right locator to playhead position. Switches Cycle mode on or off.

SCRUB SHUTTLE

JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100

What You Will Need

You need one or more FaderMaster 4/100 (MIDI or USB version) units with firmware version 1.03 or higher. Important: If you have older firmware (see the sticker on the back of the unit), please contact JLCooper.
Setting Up Your JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100
Please follow these steps before using your Faster Master 4/100 control surface with Logic Pro. USB model only: Install the software that ships with the FaderMaster 4/100. Ensure that your FaderMaster 4/100 units are connected to the computer via USB or MIDI. USB units are installed automatically. To install units connected via MIDI: 1 Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup. 2 Choose New > Install in the Setup windows local menu. 3 Select the FaderMaster 4/100 from the list in the Install window. 4 Click the Scan button. Note: You can combine several FaderMaster 4/100 units to form one large virtual control surface. The meaning/functionality of the Track buttons, however, are individually switched for each unit.
The following assignment tables are broken down into zones of the FaderMaster 4/100.

Global Buttons

Control Select Aux Solo Mute Inc Dec Assignment Switches Track buttons to track selection duties. Switches Track buttons to emulate Record Enable buttons. Switches Track buttons to emulate Solo buttons. Switches Track Buttons to emulate Mute buttons. Increases fader bank display to show next four channels. Decreases fader bank display to show previous four channels.
Control Track button Fader Assignment Performs currently selected function (Select, Record Enable, Solo, Mute). Controls volume (touch sensitive and motorized).
Chapter 9 JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100
Korg microKONTROL and KONTROL49
Setting Up Your Korg microKONTROL and KONTROL49
The section below outlines the steps required before you can use your control surface with Logic Pro. To set up your control surface with Logic Pro: 1 Ensure that your units are connected to the computer via USB. 2 Open Logic Pro. The units will be scanned for, and installed automatically. The microKONTROL/ KONTROL49 is automatically set to native modeinternal Scene settings are ignored. Note: If installation and identification fails it may be possible that the microKONTROL/ KONTROL49 reaction time is too slow, due to USB bus-power issues. In this situation, connect the supplied power adapter, and set the power switch to the DC position. When you quit Logic Pro (or delete the control surface icon in the Control Surface Setup window), the microKONTROL/KONTROL49 is reset to normal (not native) operation.
A modifier button, such as SHIFT (shown below a button description), indicates that the button has an alternate meaning, while holding down this modifier.

Right LCD

Encoders Encoder push buttons
Control Mute/Solo Assignment Switches Mute/Solo 1 to 8 buttons between Mute and Solo modes. LED off: Mute/Solo buttons switch Mute state on/off. LED on: Mute/Solo buttons switch Solo state on/off. LED flashes: Mute/Solo buttons switch Record Enable state on/off. SHIFT Sets Mute/Solo buttons to Record Enable mode. Mute/Solo 1 to 8 Mute/Solo LED off: Enables/Disables Mute; LED displays Mute status. Mute/Solo LED on: Enables/Disables Solo; LED displays Solo status. Mute/Solo LED flashing: Enables/Disables Record Enable; LED displays Record Enable (armed/disarmed) status. Selects channel. Exception: In Group mode, these buttons define group membership of the channel. Switches Flip mode between Off and Duplicate. Controls volume, or duplicates the parameter assigned to the encoder aboveif Flip mode is enabled. Controls the Master Level fader (if it existsif not, controls Output 1-2 level). Inserts a Channel EQ in the channel if no Channel or Linear Phase EQ is present.

SELECT 1 to 8 buttons

Master Select button Faders 1 to 8 Master Fader EQ button
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Mixer View Mode Section

Control Pan Assignment Switches to Mixer view (multi-channel) pan editing. Encoders 9 to 12 edit Pan/Angle, Diversity, LFE, and Surround Mode of selected channel (in Surround mode). Switches to Mixer view (multi-channel) gain editing of a certain EQ band. Encoders 9 to 12 edit Frequency, Gain, Q factor, and On/Off for the selected channel. Pressing and releasing the button chooses a specific EQ band. Low: Band 3 (first parametric EQ band) LowMid: Band 4 (second parametric EQ band) HiMid: Band 5 (third parametric EQ band) High: Band 6 (fourth parametric EQ band) While held down, you can use Encoder 9 to choose the EQ band that you want to edit (bands 1 to 8). The buttons LED is lit when in Mixer view gain editing mode (of the selected channel EQ band). Switches the four Snd/Ins (1 to 4) buttons between Send and Insert modes. LED off: Send mode LED on: Insert mode If in Send mode, switches to Mixer view (multi-channel) send level editing of Sends 1 to 4. Encoders 9 to 12 edit Destination, Level, Pre/Post and Mute of the selected channel. You must confirm the Send destination by pushing the encoder 9 button. While held down, use Encoder 9 to select the desired Send number (1 to 8). The buttons LED is lit when in Mixer view send level editing mode (of the selected channel send slot). If in Insert mode, switches to Mixer view plug-in selection for Inserts 1 to 4. Plug-in selection is confirmed by pressing the encoders push-button. While held down, use Encoder 9 to choose the desired Insert slot number (1 to 15). The buttons LED is lit when in plug-in selection mode (of the corresponding channel insert slot). Switches to Mixer view, and displays audio channels. SHIFT Switches to Mixer view. MIDI Switches to Mixer view, and displays MIDI channel strips. SHIFT Switches to Arrange (Track) view, and displays the channel strips of all tracks used in Arrange. Input Switches to Mixer view, and displays input channels. SHIFT Switches to Mixer view, and displays the master and output channels. Inst Switches to Mixer view, and displays (software) instrument channels. SHIFT Switches to Mixer view, and displays aux channels. Bus Switches to Mixer view, and displays bus channels. SHIFT Switches to Single view.

CH ASSIGN Controls

Control INPUT Assignment Shows the first 12 audio input channel strips. SHIFT Shows the first 12 MIDI channels strips. OUTPUT Shows the first 12 outputs channel strips: 1: Output 12 (default surround assignment: front). 2: Output 34 (default surround assignment: rear). 3: Output 5 (default surround assignment: center). 4: Output 6 (default surround assignment: LFE). 5: Output 78 (digital out). SHIFT Shows the first 12 audio channels. BUS Shows the first 12 aux channels. SHIFT Shows the first 12 instrument channels. Tr 1 to 12 Tr 13 to 24 Switches to Arrange view and shows the first 12 channels. Switches to Arrange view and displays channel 13 to 24.

MASTER Section

Control Master Fader Assignment Controls the master channel strip.

SURROUND PAN Section

Control ON/OFF Assignment Switches selected channel output between: Surround (LED on) Out 1-2 (LED off ) Also shows/hides the Surround Pan window. Surround X/Y of selected channel.

Joystick

Numeric Key Section
Control SYSTEM LOCATE SHORT CUT SCREEN SET 0 to 9 Assignment Switches SI-24 to System mode. See SI-24 user manual for details. Switches numeric keys to Locate mode. Switches numeric keys to Shortcut mode. Switches numeric keys to Screenset mode. System mode: See SI-24 user manual. Locate mode: 1 to 9: Moves playhead to marker 1 to 9 positions. 0: Creates marker at playhead position. Shortcut mode: 1: Saves project. LED is lit if project has changed since last save. 2: Performs undo (of last editing operation). LED is on if a Redo is possible. 3: Copies the selection (of regions or events). 4: Pastes the Clipboard contents. 5: Deletes the selection. 6: Enables/Disables Scrub mode. LED is on if Scrub mode is enabled. 7: Enables/Disables Cycle mode. LED is on if Cycle mode is enabled. 8: Enables/Disables Autopunch mode. LED is on if Autopunch mode is enabled. 9: Switches Arrange window to Hyper Draw volume view. 0: Switches Arrange window to Hyper Draw pan view. Screenset mode: 1 to 9: Recall screensets 1 to 9. 0: Enables/Disables Lock Screenset command. SHIFT Locate mode: 1 to 9: Moves playhead to marker 10 to 18 positions. 0: Deletes marker at playhead position. Shortcut mode: 1: Performs Save As. 2: Performs Redo (reverses last Undo operation). 3: Cuts selection. 4: Pastes the Clipboard contents. Screenset mode: 1: Opens/Closes Arrange window. 2: Opens/Closes Mixer. 3: Opens/Closes Event Editor. 4: Opens/Closes Score Editor. 5: Opens/Closes Hyper Editor. 6: Opens/Closes Piano Roll Editor. 7: Opens/Closes Transport window. 8: Opens/Closes Audio Bin window. 9: Opens/Closes Sample Editor.

Control PAUSE REW F FWD STOP PLAY RECORD Jog Wheel Assignment Pause Rewinds playhead in one bar increments. Advances playhead by one bar. Stops playback. Starts playback. Starts recording. Scrub mode off: Moves playhead in one bar increments. Scrub mode on: Scrubs (audio and MIDI).

Tascam FW-1884

Logic Pro supports the Tascam FW-1884, FE-8 extension, and the FW-1082. Version 1.10 (and higher) driver versions support the SoftLCD application which displays information on track names, parameter assignments and current encoder values. SoftLCD displays the current track automation mode when one of the automation mode buttons is held down. The corresponding encoder edits the parameter. Alerts are displayed in SoftLCD. Select buttons allow you to remotely-control alert buttons. The following text referring to the FW-1884 also applies to the FE-8 and FW-1082, except where these devices are mentioned explicitly.
Setting Up Your Tascam FW-1884
The following section outlines the steps required to use your control surface with Logic Pro. To set up your Tascam FW-1884 control surface with Logic Pro: 1 Ensure that the appropriate FW-1884 driver software (for your version of Mac OS X) is correctly installed. See the FW-1884 documentation for details. It may also be worthwhile checking the manufacturers website. 2 Connect the FW-1884 to your computer with the supplied FireWire cable. 3 Open Logic Pro. The FW-1884 is installed automatically.
A modifier button (such as SHIFT) shown below a button description indicates that the button has an alternate function/use, while holding down this modifier. Note: The FE-8 units only offer the Channel Strip section, so other facilities mentioned in this document dont apply. The FW-1884 ENCODERS section is, however, applicable to the FE-8 channel strips. The FW-1082 has no channel encoders, and offers an extended channel strip section.
ENCODERS Section (FW-1884 Only)
Control FLIP PAN AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 7 AUX 8 Assignment Switches Flip mode between Off and Swap. In Swap mode, the parameter controlled by the fader and encoder of each channel strip is swapped. Assigns Pan to encoders. Assigns Send 1 level to encoders. Assigns Send 2 level to encoders. Assigns Send 3 level to encoders. Assigns Send 4 level to encoders. Assigns Send 5 level to encoders. Assigns Send 6 level to encoders. Assigns Send 7 level to encoders. Assigns Send 8 level to encoders.

SHORTCUTS Section (FW-1884 Only).
Control SAVE/F1 REVERT/F2 ALL SAFE/F3 CLR SOLO/F4 Assignment Saves the active project. The button LED is lit when the project has been edited since the last save operation. Reverts to the most recently saved version of the project. Disables the Record Enable buttons of all channels. Switches Solo off for all channels. SHIFT Switches Mute off for all channels. MARKERS/F5 Creates a new marker at the current playhead position. SHIFT Deletes the marker at the playhead position. LOOP/F6 CUT DEL COPY PASTE ALT/CMD Enables/Disables Cycle mode. Cuts the current selection (of regions or events) and places it in the Clipboard. Deletes the current selection. Copies the current selection to the Clipboard. Pastes the Clipboard contents to the current playhead position. Modifier for other buttons.
Chapter 16 Tascam FW-1884

Control UNDO

Assignment Performs an Undo (of the last editing operation). The button LED is lit when a Redo is possible. SHIFT Performs a Redo (reverses an Undo operation).

SHIFT CTRL

Modifier for other buttons. Modifier for other buttons.
Control REC LEDs SEL Assignment These LEDs are lit when the corresponding track/channel is recording. The LEDs flash when the track/channel is in Record Enable mode (armed). Selects the track/channel. SHIFT Enables/Disables Send mute, when encoders are controlling a Send level. READ Sets the track automation mode to Read. WRITE Sets the track automation mode to Write. TCH Sets the track automation mode to Touch. LATCH Sets the track automation mode to Latch. SOLO Enables/Disables the Solo status of the track/channel. SHIFT Disables Solo status for all tracks (driver version 1.20 or higher required). MUTE Enables/Disables the Mute status of the track/channel. SHIFT Disables Mute status for all tracks (driver version 1.20 or higher required). Encoder Controls parameter chosen with the ENCODERS section. SET When encoders are controlling a Send level, this combination allows you to set the Send destination. Fader Controls the channel volume.
EQ Section (FW-1884 Only)

The EQ controls apply to a certain EQ band of the selected channel. A Channel or Linear Phase EQ is automatically inserted in the channel, if not already present.
Mode REC GAIN Assignment While held down, the SEL buttons activate/deactivate Record Enable for the corresponding channel strip. Edits the Gain of the currently selected EQ band. SET Selects the channel input. FREQ Edits the Frequency parameter of the currently selected EQ band. SET Selects the channel output. Q Edits the Q Factor of the currently selected EQ band. SET Selects the channel input format. HIGH Selects EQ band 6. SHIFT Selects EQ band 8. REC Switches the bypass state of EQ band 6 (driver version 1.20 or higher required). HI-MID Selects EQ band 5. SHIFT Selects EQ band 7. REC Switches the bypass state of EQ band 7 (driver version 1.20 or higher required). LOW-MID Selects EQ band 4. SHIFT Selects EQ band 2. REC Switches the bypass state of EQ band 3 (driver version 1.20 or higher required). LOW Selects EQ band 3. SHIFT Selects EQ band 1. REC Switches the bypass state of EQ band 3 (driver version 1.20 or higher required).
Encoders and Controls Section (FW-1082 Only)
The three buttons at the bottom of this section determine the mode of other controls: EQ/Pan mode: The controls apply to a certain EQ band of the selected channel. AUX 14 mode: The controls apply to Sends 14. AUX 58 mode: The controls apply to Sends 58.
Mode REC EQ GAINAUX 1/5 Assignment While held down, the SEL buttons activate/deactivate Record Enable for the channel strip. EQ/PAN mode: edits the Gain of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 14 mode: controls Send 1 level. AUX 58 mode: controls Send 5 level.
SET Selects the channel input. EQ FREQAUX 2/6 EQ/PAN mode: edits the Frequency of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 14 mode: controls Send 2 level. AUX 58 mode: controls Send 6 level.
SET Selects the channel output. EQ QAUX 3/7 EQ/PAN mode: edits the Q Factor of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 14 mode: controls Send 3 level. AUX 58 mode: controls Send 7 level. SET Selects the channel input format. PANAUX 4/8 EQ/PAN mode: edits Pan. AUX 14 mode: controls Send 4 level. AUX 58 mode: controls Send 8 level. EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 6. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 1 Mute on/off. AUX 58 mode: switches Send 5 Mute on/off. SHIFT EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 8. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 1 Position (pre/post.) AUX 58 mode: switches Send 5 Position (pre/post). REC Switches bypass state of EQ band 6. EQ HI MIDAUX 2/6 EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 5. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 2 Mute on/off. AUX 58 mode: switches Send 6 Mute on/off.

EQ HIAUX 1/5

SHIFT EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 7. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 2 Position (pre/post). AUX 58 mode: switches Send 6 Position (pre/post). REC Switches bypass state of EQ band 5. EQ LO MIDAUX 3/7 EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 4. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 3 Mute on/off. AUX 58 mode: switches Send 7 Mute on/off.

SHIFT EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 2. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 3 Position (pre/post). AUX 58 mode: switches Send 7 Position (pre/post).

Mode EQ LOWAUX 4/8

Assignment REC Switches bypass state of EQ band 4. EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 3. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 4 Mute on/off. AUX 58 mode: switches Send 8 Mute on/off
SHIFT EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 1. AUX 14 mode: switches Send 4 Position (pre/post). AUX 58 mode: switches Send 8 Position (pre/post). REC Switches bypass state of EQ band 3. EQ/PAN Chooses EQ/PAN mode. SHIFT Enables/Disables Flip mode. With Flip mode enabled, the faders control Pan. AUX 14 AUX 58 Chooses AUX 14 mode. Chooses AUX 58 mode.

MASTER Fader

This fader always controls the master volume. If no master channel exists, it controls Output 1/2.
Automation/Clock Rate Section (FW-1884 Only)
Control READ Assignment While held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel is in Read automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Read mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode. While held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel is in Write automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Write mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode. While held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel is in Touch automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Touch mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode. While held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel is in Latch automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Latch mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode. Switches encoders to editing of pan/surround parameters on selected channel. Surround parameters are shown as follows: angle, radius, LFE (level), surround mode, X, Y, Center (level). Switches encoders to Channel view: EQ Edit mode for the selected channel. See upper line of SoftLCD application for parameter assignment details. Cursor left/right shifts the parameter bank (a bank is a group of channels or parameters). Switches encoders to Channel view: Plug-in Edit mode for the selected channel. Cursor left/right shifts parameter bank (each bank can be viewed as a page of plug-in parameters). Cursor up/down chooses the channel Insert slot for editing. Switches encoders to Channel view: Instrument Edit mode for the selected channel. Cursor left/right shifts parameter bank.

Control Encoders Assignment CHAN button on: see Encoder Details on page 205. CHAN button flashing: Encoders control Instrument parameters, also see Instrument Edit View on page 208. PAN button flashing: Encoders control plug-in parameters, also see Plug-in Edit View on page 208. Other modes: Encoders control the parameters of the active mode. F-KEY If you are in Instrument Edit view (CHAN button flashing), pressing the F-Key enters the Instrument Assignment view: The encoders are used to choose an instrument plug-in from the list (of available software instrument plug-ins). If you are in Plug-in Edit view (PAN button flashing), pressing the F-Key enters the Plug-in Assignment view: The encoders are used to choose an effect plug-in from the list (of available effect plug-ins). If you are in Send view (AUX button LED flashes) and press the F-Key, the encoders are used to assign the send destination. SEL buttons Select tracks/channels. SHIFT In Pan view: sets volume to Unity (0 dB). In Send views: switches the Send mode (pre/post). F-KEY Activates/Deactivates Record Enable button of each channel. SOLO buttons MUTE buttons Enables/Disables Solo. Enables/Disables Mute. In Send views with Flip mode enabled: mutes/unmutes the selected Send. SHIFT In Send views: mutes/unmutes the selected Send. Faders Control the volume of each channel (unless duplicate or swap Flip mode is active).
Chapter 17 Tascam US-2400

Encoder Details

In CHAN mode (CHAN button on), the encoders control these parameters on the selected channel:
Control Encoder 1 (AUX 1) Encoder 2 (AUX 2) Encoder 3 (AUX 3) Encoder 4 (AUX 4) Encoder 5 (AUX 5) Encoder 6 (AUX 6) Encoder 7 Encoder 8 Encoder 11 (GAIN 1) Encoder 12 (FREQ 1) Encoder 13 (Q 1) Encoder 14 (GAIN 2) Encoder 15 (FREQ 2) Encoder 16 (Q 2) Encoder 17 (GAIN 3) Encoder 18 (FREQ 3) Encoder 19 (Q 3) Encoder 20 (GAIN 4) Encoder 21 (FREQ 4) Encoder 22 (Q 4) Encoder 24 (PAN) Assignment Controls Send 1 level. Controls Send 2 level. Controls Send 3 level. Controls Send 4 level. Controls Send 5 level. Controls Send 6 level. Controls Send 7 level. Controls Send 8 level. Controls the Gain parameter of band 3, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Frequency parameter of band 3, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Q factor of band 3, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Gain parameter of band 4, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Frequency parameter of band 4, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Q factor of band 4, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Gain parameter of band 5, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Frequency parameter of band 5, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Q factor of band 5, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Gain parameter of band 6, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Frequency parameter of band 6, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls the Q factor of band 6, if a Channel or Linear Phase EQ is inserted. Controls Panning.

USER 5 Sets all tracks/channels to Off automation mode. OVERWRITE [FADER] OVERWRITE [PAN] OVERWRITE [EQ] OVERWRITE [ON] OVERWRITE [AUX] Enables/Disables volume automation playback and recording. Enables/Disables pan automation playback and recording. Enables/Disables plug-in parameter automation playback and recording. Enables/Disables mute automation playback and recording. Enables/Disables send level automation playback and recording.
Control DISPLAY 5 Assignment Opens or closes the Audio Bin window. Opens or closes the Transport bar window. Shifts channel strips by one bank to the left. Shifts channel strips by one bank to the right. Shifts to second function/use of some buttons (see descriptions of other buttons). While held down, value change mode is set to full: Turning the encoder to the right sets the maximum value. Turning it to the left sets the minimum value. The encoder also stops at its default value. Also see description of other buttons. Enters Group Edit mode: The upper line in the display shows the name and number of the group being edited. Parameter control buttons 1 to 4 switch between the properties of the group currently being edited (names shown in lower line of display). When INSERT/PARAM is set to INSERT, the left and right Tab Scroll buttons move through the group properties. At other times, they select the currently edited group. The SELECT buttons activate/deactivate group membership of the channel. USER 4 Switches to Channel view mode. 7 Activates or deactivates the Group Clutch (disables all groups). USER 4 Switches to Extended Channel view. 8 Creates a new group and enters Group Edit mode (see above). USER 4 Switches to Mixer view mode. 15 Switches between the Arrange and Mixer windows. Shifts channel strips by one channel to the left. Shifts channel strips by one channel to the right. While held down, the Group Clutch is engaged (all groups are disabled). While held down, value change mode is set to fine: value changes work at maximum resolution. Also see descriptions of other buttons. Performs an Undo (of the last editing operation). USER 4 Performs a Redo (of the last undo operation). USER 5 Opens the Undo History window. 16 Saves the project. USER 5 Performs a Save As operation, allowing you to save the project with a different name.

Late-Breaking News About Logic Pro 8
This document provides updated information about Logic Pro 8 and covers these topics: Late-Breaking News About Logic Pro 8.0.2 on page 2 Late-Breaking News About Logic Pro 8.0.1 on page 9 Late-Breaking News About Logic Pro 8 on page 16 Corrections to the Logic Pro Documentation on page 45 Accessing the Late-Breaking News Document on page 50 For more information about Logic Pro (overview, technical specifications, and so on), visit the Logic Pro website at http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/logicpro.
Late-Breaking News About Logic Pro 8.0.2
Logic Pro 8.0.2 is a maintenance release that addresses isolated reliability and stability issues, along with minor corrections to the following areas of the application: Working With Markers in the Bar Ruler (p. 2) Working With Tracks (p. 3) Creating Your Arrangement (p. 5) Recognizing the Color of Inactive Takes (p. 6) Viewing the Load Meters (CPU/HD) (p. 6) Key Command Changes (p. 7) Control Surface Changes (p. 8)
Working With Markers in the Bar Ruler
This section provides some minor changes with regard to how you work with markers in the Bar ruler.
Deleting Markers or Creating a Cycle From a Marker
When using the playhead to zoom in or out, it is easy to accidentally move markers in the Bar ruler. To avoid this issue in Logic Pro 8.0.2, you are now required to hold down the Command key when doing the following: Dragging a marker down out of the Bar ruler to delete it Dragging a marker into the top part of the Bar ruler to create a cycle

Editing Marker Names

Prior to Logic Pro 8.0.2, it is possible to edit a marker name in the Bar ruler by Shift Controldouble-clicking a marker. In Logic Pro 8.0.2, this is done by Optiondouble-clicking a marker.

Working With Tracks

This section outlines some corrections with regard to working with tracks.
Renaming Tracks in the Track Header
The Tab key now works correctly when renaming tracks in the track header. Using Tab, after entering text in the text input field, confirms the current edit and activates the next (lower) track for editing. Using Shift-Tab, after entering text in the text input field, confirms the current edit and activates the previous (upper) track for editing.

Resizing the Track List

It is no longer an issue to locate the point at which you can resize the track list. To resize the track list: 1 Position the pointer over the dividing line between the track list and the composition area.

Resize pointer

2 When the arrow pointer changes to the Resize pointer, drag the line to the left or right.
Indicating the Mute State of Regions
You can now clearly distinguish between muted and unmuted regions on muted tracks. Muted regions are indicated by a dot that precedes the region name; the audio or MIDI data section is displayed in gray. Unmuted regions are indicated by a gray surrounding frame (no dot precedes the region name).
Unmuted regions on a muted track
Unmuted and muted regions on a muted track
Creating Your Arrangement
This section discusses changes that have been made within the Arrange window.
Clicking Region and Track Names in the Inspector
In Logic Pro 8 and Logic Pro 8.0.1, the results of clicking region and track names, or their disclosure triangles, in the Region and Track Parameter boxes are not consistent. In Logic Pro 8.0.2, the correct behavior is as follows: Clicking the disclosure triangle operates the disclosure triangle, showing or hiding the contents of the Region or Track Parameter box. Double-clicking the region or track name opens a text input field, allowing you to edit the region or track name.
Result of clicking the disclosure triangle
Result of double-clicking the track name
Packing Selected Regions Into a Folder
Packing selected regions into a folder behaves as expected in Logic Pro 8.0.2: If all selected regions are located on different tracks, a new folder track will be created. If all selected regions are located on the same track, the folder will be created on that very track, and not on a separate folder track. When moving a folder with just one content track between tracks of matching type, the content will always play back via the channel strip of the hosting track.

Using the Right Mouse Button to Open the Tool Menu
Right-clicking now works as expected when the Right Mouse Button: Opens Tool Menu setting is chosen in the Logic Pro > Preferences > Global > Editing tab. Right-double-clicking in the working area of the active window resets the assigned tool to the Pointer tool. Right-clicking in the working area of the active window opens the Tool menu with the Pointer tool (and not the currently selected tool) located under the mouse cursor position. When you choose a tool from the Tool menu by right-clicking, the tool is assigned to the left mouse button.
Copying and Pasting Audio Configurations
There is no longer an issue to copy and paste entire mixer setups between projects. To copy an audio configuration: 1 Select the project that contains the setup you want to copy. 2 Open the Mixer. 3 Choose Options > Copy Audio Configuration. To paste an audio configuration: 1 Select the target project. 2 Open the Mixer. 3 Choose Options > Paste Audio Configuration.
Color Changes to Giant Bar and Giant SMPTE Displays
There is no longer an issue to distinguish clearly between the Giant Bar and Giant SMPTE Display windows, as a specific color has been reassociated with both windows. Bar display position values are in green. SMPTE display position values are in blue.
Displaying SMPTE View Offset
There is no longer an issue to individually set each open Transport bar window and Giant SMPTE Display window to display SMPTE time with or without SMPTE view offset. To access the Use SMPTE View Offset setting on an individual basis: m Control-click (or right-click) any open Transport bar display area. m Control-click (or right-click) any open Giant SMPTE Display area.
Disabling Text Input in Marker Text Mode
The Marker Text Edit button, located in all Marker Text areas, now works as expected.

Marker Text Edit button

Active: Marker text editing is possible. Inactive: Marker text editing is not possible. To activate text editing mode, do one of the following: m Enable the Marker Text Edit button. m Double-click in the Marker Text area. m Double-click a marker name in the Marker List (if the Marker Text area is not open). To deactivate text editing mode: m Disable the Marker Text Edit button. Note: Deactivating the Marker Text Edit button prevents any unwanted text edits, which can easily happen if you use key commands while the Marker Text area is open.
Transient Display in the Beat Mapping Track
When using the Beat Mapping track in Logic Pro 8, it is difficult to identify transients, due to the waveform overview being too small. The following changes address this issue in Logic Pro 8.0.1:

Creating Overlapping MIDI Recordings
The following MIDI Recording project settings could not be accessed in Logic Pro 8: Create tracks in Cycle record Create tracks and mute in Cycle record Logic Pro 8.0.1 addresses this issue by providing these settings in the Overlapping recordings menu in the MIDI section of the Recording Project Settings window (File > Project Settings > Recording).
Create tracks in Cycle record: In Cycle mode, recording over an existing MIDI region will automatically create a new track for each cycle repetition. When you stop recording, you can work with each newly recorded region independently of the others. Create tracks and mute in Cycle record: In Cycle mode, recording over an existing MIDI region will automatically create a new track for each cycle repetition. Each previous track is automatically muted while recording. When you stop recording, you can work with each newly recorded region independently of the others.

Renamed Key Commands

The following key commands were renamed in Logic Pro 8.0.1:
Old name Go to Last Play Position Stop and Go to Last Play Position Play or Stop and Go to Last Play Position Merge Regions New name Go to Last Locate Position Stop and Go to Last Locate Position Play or Stop and Go to Last Locate Position Merge Regions/Notes
This section provides information on additions and changes made to Logic Pro 8 after the Logic Pro 8 documentation was completed.
General Changes to Logic Pro 8
The following outlines information on general application enhancements or changes.

Key Commands

This section covers changes to key command behaviors. New Logic Pro 8 Default Key Commands When installing Logic Pro 8 on a system with existing Logic 7 preferences, the Logic 7 key commands are not automatically imported. The Logic Pro 8 default key command setmatching the connected keyboard and chosen languageis automatically used. To import your Logic 7 key commands into Logic Pro 8: 1 In the Key Commands window, choose Options > Import Key Commands. 2 Select the Logic 7 preferences file in the file selectoryou can find it in ~/Library/Preferences/Logic/com.apple.logic.pro. Logic Pro 8 will inform you about all changes which apply to your key command set at this point. Note: Some Logic 7 commands may work differentlyor may not be functional at all in Logic Pro 8. To switch back and forth between the Logic Pro 8 and Logic 7 key command sets, you need to export the Logic 7 key command set in the Logic Pro 8 format. To export a key command set in Logic Pro 8: 1 In the Key Commands window, choose Options > Export Key Commands. 2 Type a name such as My Logic 7 Key Commands and click Save. You can access this newly saved key command set in the Options > Presets menu of the Key Commands window.

Additional Key Commands The following key commands have been added to Logic Pro 8. Additional Nudge Key Commands Logic Pro 8 now provides the following nudge key commands: Set Nudge Value to Sample Nudge Region/Event Position Right by Sample Nudge Region/Event Position Left by Sample Nudge Region/Event Length Right by Sample Nudge Region/Event Length Left by Sample Nudge Region/Event Length Right by SMPTE Bit Nudge Region/Event Length Left by SMPTE Bit Nudge Region/Event Length Right by 1/2 Frame Nudge Region/Event Length Left by 1/2 Frame Nudge Region/Event Length Right by 5 Frames Nudge Region/Event Length Left by 5 Frames Additional Playback Key Commands Logic Pro 8 now provides the following playback key commands: Stop or Play From Last Position Play or Stop and Go to last Play Position Hard-Wired Key Commands The following key commands are now hard-wired to specific keys, and can not be changed. These key command assignments are dimmed (and therefore inaccessible) in the Key Commands window: New: Command-N Open: Command-O Save: Command-S Renamed Key Commands Some key commands were renamed to more accurately describe their functionality when you have made a marquee selection (for full details, see Marquee Operations on page 24). Key Combination Area and Modifier Checkboxes Are Now Dimmed The key combination area and modifier checkboxes in the Key Commands window are now always dimmed, as they are display-only fields (you can not edit these fields directly). Use the Learn buttons when you need to change a key command assignment.
New Preferences and Project Settings
The following preferences and project settings have been added to Logic Pro 8. New I/O Safety Buffer Preference A new I/O Safety Buffer checkbox has been added to the Logic Pro > Preferences > Audio pane. It is found below the I/O Buffer Size menu.
When activated, Logic Pro uses an additional buffer to process audio output streams. This provides a safeguard against crackling noises which may occur when using very low I/O buffer size settings. Essentially, it provides a little more time for the CPU to finish processing the output buffer data. You should note that use of the I/O Safety Buffer preference will increase the output latency, and therefore the round trip (input plus output) latency. You may, however, be able to choose a smaller I/O buffer size when the I/O Safety Buffer preference has been activated. Obviously, you should always aim for the lowest possible latency, without introducing unwanted artifacts. The I/O Safety Buffer preference may help, but if you find that it doesnt improve things on your system (or suit your use of Logic Pro), then disable it (and select a larger I/O buffer size setting). Note: You must click Apply Changes, which re-launches the audio engine, before changes to these parameters take effect. Closing the Preferences window has the same effect.

More Space Between Track Header Record and Other Track Buttons The space between the Record and adjacent track header buttons has been increased. This reduces the risk of accidental track arming/recording.
Changes to Region Appearance Several graphic changes have been made to the appearance of regions. Region Loops Region loops are now displayed with less color, making them easier to differentiate from regions.

Region loops

Muted Regions Include Colored Outline When you mute a region, the gray body of the region is now framed in the region color. This makes it easier for you to identify tracks or regions associated with muted regions.
Region Content Is Always Displayed The Arrange window View > Region Content setting has been removed, as content is now displayed by default. Coloring Regions If all regions on a particular track are selected (and no regions on other tracks are selected), coloring them alters the hue of all selected regions. This also changes the color of the selected tracks channel strip (making the behavior identical to the one that applies when no region is selected).

Opening the Editing Area

Double-clicking regions in the Arrange window opens or closes the associated editor. This now works as follows: The first double-click opens the editor, and displays the contents of the clicked region. Double-clicking the displayed region a second time closes the editor. Double-clicking a different region displays the newly-clicked region in the open editor. The editor is assigned key focus. Note: When the editor is linked, clicking the region once displays the region in the editor as well, but the Arrange window retains key focus.

Track Selection Changes

Logic Pro 8 includes the Preferences > Global > Editing > Select Regions on Track Selection preference. If enabled, region selection behaves as in earlier Logic versions selection of a track automatically selects all regions on the track lane (or regions within the cycle or autopunch area if Cycle or Autopunch modes are enabled). Disable the preference if you dont want regions to be automatically selected when the track header is chosen. When the preference is disabled: Option-clicking the track header or associated channel strip will continue to select the track and all associated regions. Option-Shift-clicking will add the selected tracks regions to the current selection. Transmitting MIDI Events on Track Selection You now need to Option-click a MIDI track to transmit the track instrument bank/ program change, volume, and pan parametersa standard click will not transmit this information. (Only active parameters in the Instrument Parameter box are sent.)

Zooming With the Playhead
You can now use the playhead to zoom in or out. Simply drag the top of the playhead (the section in the Bar ruler) up or down.
Time Linear Bar Ruler Views
The appearance of the Bar ruler can be changed by clicking the small note or clock icon at the rulers right-hand edge. This opens a menu of alternate Bar and (SMPTE) Time display settings, including the new time linear views. These ensure that grid lines and region lengths are altered with tempo changes. (The bar linear views of previous Logic Pro versions spaced grid lines and region lengths consistently, even when the project contained tempo changes.) To activate a time linear view: m Choose the Time, or Time and Bar setting from the menu. To activate a bar linear view: m Choose the Bar, or Bar and Time setting from the menu.
Enhanced Beats From Region Function
The Beats from Region function in the global Beat Mapping track has been enhanced, allowing you to use automatic beat mapping in a more musical way. You can now choose between two algorithms in the Set Beats by Guide Region(s) dialog:
Tolerate missing or additional events: This new algorithm only uses tempo relevant transients for the beat mapping process (selection is based on the projects current time signature). This avoids drastic tempo changes, which are usually undesirable. You should use this algorithm for audio regions. Use exactly all existing notes: This algorithm uses every detected transient for the automatic beat mapping process. Youll only get usable results when using this algorithm to analyze (MIDI) regions that provide a note for each tempo significant transient.
To use the new Beats from Region algorithm: 1 Select the region you want to map the project tempo display to, then click the Beats from Region button in the Beat Mapping track. Note: You will achieve the best results with reasonably tight percussive material. The algorithm will not work well on recordings of performances that have been played too far off the bar, or provide inconsistent tempo information. The same is true for very complex, layered drum tracks or melodic material that doesnt provide enough transient information. 2 In the enhanced Set Beats by Guide Region(s) dialog, choose the new Tolerate missing or additional events algorithm. 3 Choose the most appropriate note value in the Note Value menu. The Note Value defines the timing resolution that is used to create the map. 4 Click OK to perform the automatic beat mapping process. Logic Pro scans the region for transients that provide a consistent tempo, and inserts tempo changes into the Tempo trackthus mapping the tempo display to the region. Transients that are not consistent with the found tempo are ignored.

Tip: To make sure that a certain beat is always part of the beat mapping process, assign the respective transient manually before using the Beats from Region function. The resulting map will always contain this manually mapped position. If Logic Pro is not able to find a consistent tempo, you should try the following: Manually map (up to) two significant beats and click the Beats from Region button again. The two manual mapping points define a resulting tempo that will be used as the basis for automatic beat mapping. If this method fails, record a MIDI region which contains synchronized regular notes, and use this as a guide region.
To automatically beatmap audio material that contains tempo changes: 1 Cut the audio material at the precise position of any tempo changes. 2 Lock the SMPTE position of each audio region. 3 Select the first region and perform the automatic beat mapping process as described above. 4 Continue with all following audio regions.

Changes to Other Windows

This section provides information on changes to existing, or new, features and functions in other windows.
Sample Editor Surround File Support
The Logic Pro 8 Sample Editor only displays (and operates on) the first two channels of a surround audio file. You can, however, edit surround audio files in the external Soundtrack Pro 2 Waveform Editor. To view and edit surround files in Soundtrack Pro 2: 1 Choose Soundtrack Pro 2 in the Logic Pro > Preferences > Audio > Sample Editor > External Sample Editor field. 2 Select the desired surround audio file, then choose Options > Audio > Open in Soundtrack Pro (or use the corresponding key command, default: Shift-W). Soundtrack Pro 2 will open, allowing you to perform edits on the audio file. To transfer audio edited in Soundtrack Pro back to Logic Pro: m Save the file in Soundtrack Pro 2 (default key command: Command-S), then switch back to Logic Pro. The edited audio will be updated in the Audio Bin and Arrange area, if regions based on the audio file are in use.

Changed Link Behavior

The new interface of Logic Pro 8 has improved the link behavior of the Piano Roll and Hyper Editor windows. Piano Roll Editor The Piano Roll Editor Link button now has only two states: On and Off. On behaves as follows: If you select a single region in the Arrange area, the Piano Roll Editor only displays the contents of this regionwith start and end markers shown in the Bar ruler. If you select multiple regions in the Arrange area, the Piano Roll displays the contents of all selected regions. The new interface makes the Piano Roll Editors Hierarchy button and Show Selected Regions Only setting obsolete, so they were removed.

Hyper Editor The Hyper Editor Link button now has only two states: On and Off. Switching it on activates Content Link: The Hyper Editor always displays the contents of the region selected in the Arrange area. The display updates whenever the selection changes. The new interface makes the Hyper Editors Hierarchy button obsolete, so it was removed.
Piano Roll Editor Auto Zoom
The Piano Roll Editors View menu offers the new Auto Zoom setting. When active, a newly opened Piano Roll Editor will automatically switch to a horizontal zoom level that displays all events in all selected regions.

Audio Bin

The Audio Bin tab now provides a quick way to locate missing audio files: Simply click the exclamation mark beside the audio file name to trigger the find process.
Click here to trigger the find process. Missing region

Opening Windows

The Open Window commands in the Window menu (and associated key commands such as Open Score Editor: default assignment: Command-3) now check if a window of the requested type is open in the current screenset. If the requested window type is in the background of the screenset, it is brought to the foreground. If the requested window type is already in the foreground, another window of the requested type is opened. If the requested window is not open in the current screenset, it will be opened. This behavior streamlines window management, avoiding accidental launches of multiple windows of the same type.

Recording

This section discusses changes to Recording functions.
Changes to Take and Comping Operations
The following changes have been made to the Logic Pro 8 take and comping functions. Selecting Takes You can now use one of the following methods to select takes: When viewing a closed take folder: Control-click the take folder, then choose the desired take from the shortcut menu.
When viewing an open take folder (and a take, not a comp is active): Simply click the desired takeyou no longer need to click the take header. Option-clicking anywhere on an audio take (region header or body) selects the complete take. To reactivate the comp you were working on, choose it from the Take Folder menu. Opening Multiple Take Folders You can now Option-click the disclosure triangle of multiple selected take folders to open them all. Recording Over Existing Regions When you record over an existing region, a take folder is only created if one of the following applies: The new recording overlaps the existing region by a length which exceeds the count-in or pre-roll duration you have set (in File > Project Settings > Recordings). The new recording overlaps the existing region by more than 50%.

Selected Audio Tracks Are Automatically Record-Enabled
If you start recording when no audio track is record-enabled, the selected audio track is now automatically record-enabled.

Mixing

The following outlines changes to Mixer functions.
Low Latency Safe Function
When Low Latency mode is active, you have access to the Low Latency Safe settingin each individual Send menuof audio and software instrument channel strips. It is also available in aux channel strips that are hosting live input signals. In normal circumstances, activation of Low Latency mode mutes the signal paths of all sends that create a latency which exceeds the set Low Latency Mode Limit. Switching a particular send to Low Latency Safe mode will keep the send signal path open. Please note that the signal path of the send signal (beyond the send) is not subject to low latency processing, and will be delayed in accordance with the current plug-in delay compensation setting. Given this behavior, use of the Low Latency Safe setting on sends routed to effects such as distortion, modulation, or rhythmic delays is not ideal. It may, however, be of particular use for reverbsespecially in cases where the current plug-in compensation delay time falls within the range of a reverbs pre-delay time. To activate or deactivate the Low Latency Safe function for a particular send: m Click-hold on the desired Send slot, and choose Low Latency Safe from the menu.
Note: You can only access this Send menu setting when Low Latency mode is active, and the respective channel strip is in record or live mode.
Changed Send and Insert Colors Logic Pro 8 uses the following color scheme for sends and inserts, making it easier for you to recognize sends that are not using Low Latency Safe mode:
Post pan send The orange Send slot indicates that the send is not switched to Low Latency Safe mode. Pre fader, pre pan Pre-pan send, not using Low Latency mode Post fader, pre pan Post fader, post pan
The color of the Send slot denotes pre or post fader routing, or Low Latency Safe mode. Pre fader send slots are displayed in green, post fader send slots in blue. The color of the Send level knob ring denotes pre or post panorama routing. A green ring denotes pre-pan, a blue ring post-pan routing. When Low Latency mode is enabled, sends and inserts appear as follows: Sends: Only sends which are low latency safe remain blue (or green)all others turn orange. Plug-ins: All Insert slots which are Low Latency mode disabled turn orange.
Handling Multiple Channel Strips

Dim button Click to turn on Dim Level mode.
This button mirrors the speaker button to the left of the Transport bars Master level slider (if shown): Activating it turns on Dim Level mode.
Loading Different Channel Strip Setting Types
Hold Option when opening the Channel Strip Settings menu to access the settings of different channel strip types (shown at the bottom of the menu):
This is handy if youve created a nice effect chain for your software instrument channel strips, and want to use it for an audio channel strip or vice versa.
Swapped Position of Mute and Solo Buttons
The positions of the channel strip Mute and Solo buttons were swapped, making them consistent with the button order shown in the Arrange window track headers.
I/O Labels Window Also Available Via Main Menu Bar
You can now open the I/O Labels window from both the Mixer > Options menu, and also from the main menu bar, by choosing Options > Audio > I/O Labels.
Changes to Down Mixer Plug-in
The Down Mixers Destination Format menu (shown in the plug-in GUI) has been removed, as you can now choose the desired destination format directly from the Plug-in menu:
The chosen surround format is displayed at the top of the Down Mixer interface.
Changes to Logic Studio Instruments and Effects
The following section covers changes to instrument and effect plug-ins.

General

The items discussed below apply to all plug-ins. New Compare Button Behavior in Plug-in Window The plug-in windows Compare button now uses the following scheme to indicate the plug-in settings state:
No changes have been made to the plug-in setting. You are listening to the setting saved with the project.
Plug-in setting has been edited. Click to compare the edited setting with the one saved in the project.
Black and disabled: The current plug-in setting is saved in the projectno changes have been made to the plug-in parameters. As examples, if you load a new plug-in setting, or save an edited plug-in setting in a project, the Compare button is black and can not be clicked. Text is dimmed. Blue: When you edit a plug-in setting, the Compare button turns blueindicating that you have made changes to the plug-in parameters, but have not saved the edited plug-in setting in the project. Text is shown in white. Black: When you click a blue Compare button, it turns black (with white text), indicating that you are listening to the setting that was originally saved with the project. Click the Compare button again to switch back to the edited plug-in setting. The plug-in button turns blue, indicating that the setting has not yet been saved with the project. Factory Folder in Settings Menu and Library If a plug-ins Factory folder contains sub-folders, the Factory folder is no longer displayed in the Settings menu or Library. This allows you to directly access the factory settings from the sub-folders, which are now shown at the top hierarchy level. New Default Location for Audio Unit Settings Logic Pro 8 now uses the following default location to save Audio Unit plug-in settings (presets): ~/Library/Audio/Presets/Apple. Logic Pro 8 continues to scan the old location (~/Library/Application Support/Logic/ Plug-In Settings) for Audio Unit plug-in settings files. This ensures that your existing setting files will be accessible in the plug-in headers Settings menu.

Improved RAM Management In Logic Pro 8, the EXS24 mkII can address its own memory space. This means that all instances of the EXS24 mkII can use as much RAM as is available on the system. To take advantage of this: You must have at least 5 GB of RAM installed on your computer. Virtual Memory must be enabled for the EXS24 mkII. To enable Virtual Memory for the EXS24 mkII: 1 Choose Options > Virtual Memory in the EXS24 mkII Parameters window. 2 In the Virtual Memory window, select the checkbox labeled Active.
You should note that the amount of RAM available for use by the EXS24 mkII is determined by several factors, including: The amount of physical RAM you have installed. How much RAM other open applications are using. How much RAM Logic Pro is using. This can be affected by the number and size of audio files in the project, and other plug-ins used. Third party sampler plug-ins, in particular, may significantly affect the amount of RAM that Logic Pro uses.

Effects

The following section outlines new effect plug-in options and functions. Delay Designer This section covers changes to the interface and functionality of Delay Designer. New and Changed Commands in Tap Shortcut Menu There are three changes to the Tap Shortcut menu (appears when you Control-click or right-click a tap in the Tap display):
2 x delay time: Doubles the delay time of all selected taps. As an example: Originally, the delay times of the taps were set as follows: Tap A = 250 ms, Tap B = 500 ms, Tab C = 750 ms. If you select these three taps and choose the 2x delay time shortcut menu command, the taps will be changed as follows: Tap A = 500 ms, Tab B = 1000 ms, Tab C = 1500 ms. In other words, a rhythmic delay pattern will unfold half as fast. (In musical terms, this is often called playing in half time.) 1/2 delay time: Halves the delay time of all selected taps. Using the example above, use of the 1/2 x delay time shortcut menu command changes the taps as follows: Tap A = 125 ms, Tab B = 250 ms, Tab C = 375 ms. In other words, a rhythmic delay pattern will unfold twice as fast. (In musical terms, this is often called playing in double time.) Delete tap(s): The Delete all taps command was renamed to Delete tap(s), as it now only deletes the selected taps (used to delete all taps, regardless of their selection status).

New Modifier Key Functions in Tap Display Delay Designer now includes the following modifier keys for the Tap display: Holding Option-Command switches the Tap display to Level view, allowing you to quickly adjust a taps level.
Overview display moved to the foreground
Holding Shift brings the Overview display to the foreground, making navigation and zooming easier when the Overview display is partially obscured by taps. Position of Tap Recording Bar The position of the tap recording bar (appears when you use the Tap pad to record taps) has changed: it now appears in the Identification bar. SubBass The following minor changes to the interface of the SubBass plug-in better reflect the use of its sliders and signal flow: The Mix slider has been renamed to Freq. Mix. A label has been added to the Output section, and the Dry and Wet sliders are no longer visually separated by a line.
Modulation Delay The following changes have been made to the Modulation Delay plug-in: The LFO 1 Rate knob has been renamed LFO 1 L/R Rate. The LFO 2 Rate knob has been renamed LFO 2 L/R Rate. The Intensity slider has been renamed to Mod. Intensity. The True Analog menu (extended parameters) is now a button, which has been renamed to All Pass. The associated Analog Left and Analog Right sliders (and fields) are labeled All Pass Left and All Pass Right. Changes to Down Mixer Plug-in The Down Mixers Destination Format menu has been removed, as you can now choose the desired destination format directly in the Plug-in menu. For full details, see Changes to Down Mixer Plug-in on page 37. Clip Distortion The Sum LPF knob is now named LP Filter, as it more clearly indicates functionality. Noise Gate An Activity LED has been added to the Noise Gate. It is lit whenever the plug-in is actively processing a signal.
Corrections to the Logic Pro Documentation
The following section contains information on errata in the Logic Pro documentation, resulting from changes made to Logic Pro after the documentation was completed.
Tutorial and Content DVD Is Data Disk Only
The Logic Studio Demo Songs and Tutorials DVD described in the Installing Your Software manual has been renamed to Logic Studio Demo Content. It is a data disc only, and cannot be played on a DVD player or in a DVD player application.

Improved Icon Selector

The icon selector was enhanced after the screenshots were taken for the Logic Pro 8 User Manual. All icons are now displayed in a broad grid-like layout.