r/LogicPro

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Bought a refurbushed MacBook M1 Max 16inch, 10core CPU, 32core GPU, 64gb RAM, 4TB SSD. Overall very happy with it and a great machine, it’s pretty much the maxed out spec version from when it was released in 2021. However recently I downloaded stats to monitor the laptops performance and noticed when using logic the ram is spiking very high. When I have a project open with around 80 tracks, using instances of mainly serum but sometimes kontakt and multiple third party plugins the ram is spiking as high as 80%. Even when starting new ideas, having 2-3 tracks with serum or kontakt on the ram seems to spike to 25%? I know this machine is extremely powerful so this doesn’t seem right? I checked and all my plugins as updated to the latest versions. Thanks

Hi Reddit, I am screwing around with logic. I am a beginner and I downloaded some free plug-ins. My problem with these plug-ins is that once I download them, I’m not sure where to go to access them. I looked it up and I went to Settings then I went to plug-in manager, and I see my plug-ins there, but I can’t actually find them in the logic interface wondering if anybody had any of the same issue thanks.

I know that logic separates plug-ins by manufacturer. I can only see the Apple manufacturer category in my logic interface even tho I’ve downloaded plugins from different manufacturers

The free plugins are zebralette 3 and vinyl guitar 2(I think)

I volunteer for my local house of worship in the live streaming team. We want to make audio sound as if it is in the hall.

We have an output L&R from Midas which contains main mix out into Logic Pro X and by default everything sounds so flat in the output for the live stream and the vMix in comparison to the hall (which sounds full of energy). It has no bass, no highs etc.

I've tried to enhance it with RBass, Submarine, Vocal Rider but as it is in a single track it's hard to configure. For example, it adds bass but the whole music sounds closed and 'muddy'.

We don't have the equipment or resources to process this on logic pro per instrument. Is there any tool or proper config that I can use to fix this. I want vibrant sound across all the instruments on the live stream just as we hear or similar to in the hall.

hi guys, noob here.I'm still learning the ropes of mixing and I always try my best to do proper gain staging. However, just to be on the safe side, I usually put a limiter at the end of my individual tracks to catch any random stray peaks that might slip through.

Up until now, I've been using the native Logic Pro limiter for this job. The problem is that I've noticed it tends to color the sound a bit and slightly changes the EQ of the track, even when it's barely doing anything.

I'm looking for a free alternative and I found LoudMax. My question is: is it good enough to do this specific job (just catching stray peaks transparently without coloring the sound)? My computer isn't very powerful, so I need a plugin that won't kill my system if I have it loaded on multiple tracks at the same time.

Would you recommend it or maybe it isn't good enough?

Hey Guys,

I'm at my wit's end. I'm a fairly tech savvy maker of music things. But for the past few weeks, when I close Logic Pro, magical things occur when I return. Things that have happened:

1. The sample rate of the file has changed, such that I have to update it.

2. Audio clips disappear entirely or appear to have been shortened. This has also happened within takes.

Any ideas what gives? It's making me crazy...
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Hello! I've been an amateur Logic Pro user for years and finally got a better midi controller keyboard (M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61) and am struggling to understand some things. It has 9 faders on it and I'm not sure exactly how they're intended to be used with Logic. I have a little bit of background in mixing live music so maybe my confusion is from expecting it to behave like a live mixing board, but I don't understand how to assign multiple faders to multiple channels to control volume or other effects simultaneously. And I think this is such a basic concept that there isn't a lot of explanation online (that I've seen) about what they're actually intended to be used for. Can anyone here help me better understand these controls? Thanks so much!

I am new to logic, mixing my second song on it. Did a few edits because the artist wanted a glitch effect and now logic inserts a small audio glitch on a spot where there is no audio. I am not talking a clip that contains silence, I am talking about literally no audio region in this spot.

I tracked the sound to the 2 lead vocal tracks, it always happens on both at the same time, but it doesn't always happen. It also doesn't have a consistent sound. Sometimes it's breath sound, sometimes it's vocal sound. What is also weird is that when I mute the vocals in that moment the glitch still happens. However it has to be coming from there because I can still hear it when the 2 lead vocals are soloed, and not when anything else is.

The glitch only shows up on my stereo out meter and nothing else. I can hear it on bounces, however since it's not consistent its not all bounces. I have no idea what is going on.

Logic Pro is becoming increasingly problematic, and I can no longer defend it. I’ve tried everything under the sun to fix the issue, but my notes keep disappearing. I’ve clicked my track, gone to my notes to check them, and ensured all the notes are in the correct order, but for the past month, my notes have been vanishing without a trace. It’s a persistent problem that never seems to stop.

I switched from GarageBand, hoping for a smooth transition, but I was mistaken. Logic Pro has bugs just as much, if not more, than GarageBand. When you’re mastering a song and your notes disappear, and it makes you want to give up. To make matters worse, sometimes the sounds from your tracks completely cut out and mute themselves.

From what I’ve read online, I’m not alone in experiencing this issue. It’s been a longstanding problem that Apple hasn’t been able to fix or update its DAWs effectively. You wouldn’t encounter such issues with ProTools. It’s frustrating that Apple hasn’t taken action to resolve these problems. If this continues, I fear that Logic Pro will eventually be discontinued. I’ve heard a lot of people say that logic pro is the standard. If you have a MacBook, however I’m here to say that it’s a nightmare and you should avoid it altogether but waste until they fix this garbage DAW. Please refrain from commenting on this post and advising me to restart my MacBook or take any specific action. I’ve tried everything, and sometimes, you simply have to accept that others may be facing issues with Logic Pro, even if you’re not. 

Since updating to Logic Pro 12.3.1, my Eraser Tool is broken.

If I click a take with the Pointer Tool, click the empty area, and then switch to the Eraser Tool, Logic starts deleting the take automatically without me clicking it.

It then keeps deleting the takes underneath one by one until only the last take remains.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a fix?

Im looking to get a second-hand MacBook for using logic, but the primary result when I search is the 2020 MacBook.

Is it worth getting a 6 year old computer or should I save to get a newer model?

Any help is appreciated!!

Hello everyone. I'm new to Logic Pro and I have an issue. I'm an amateur stand-up comedian so obviously I do a lot of DIY stuff. I recently recorded a set at an open mic both video and audio. I am trying to learn how to merge the skills to optimize my videos in FCPX. Basically I'm trying to record the audience so the laughs sound better using a separate microphone from my iPhone and merge them.

Here's the issue: when I recorded the audio my only mic was too close to an audience member so his laugh is louder than everyone else's. Is there a way to use Logic to make him sound softer or closer to the same volume as everyone else? I've tried the Stem Splitter but nothing generates. I can't just cut track and turn the whole section's volume down because then I lose the rest of the audience in the process. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

At the moment, my 2023 MB Air M3 with 24gb often hits the processor wall.

My sessions aren’t heavy on software instruments, though most have Steven Slate Drums (rarely Output synth, rarely Spitfire strings or brass) - it’s almost all audio. Lots of guitar but amp sims done outside the box and printed so don’t load the Mac.

I do use a lot of native UAD, FabFilter, a bit of waves, some logic plugs: every track has a strip and a Studer on it, a fair amount will have an 1176/pro-Q, de-esser, etc. The 2-bus typically has some light G-bus comp and an Ampex, VSX, plus metering like AB ADAPTRetc. I might have between 40-60 tracks total - so enough but not insane.

I suspect it’s not RAM that’s causing the hangs, but processor. So I’m speccing a new machine:

- M5 pro, 15/16 core
- 48 Gb RAM
- 1tb SSD (my instrument libraries are on external drives)

Obviously that’s a lot of machine, but is it reasonably future proof for a mainly-audio-with-native-plugins workflow? I don’t want to spend more with prices what they are, but if I have to, I have to.

I know what you're going to say. But I'm not familiar with Ableton Live, and I want to stick to the same DAW for both production and live performances. I want to know if there's a way to make my show completely automated. My goal is to automate the recording of my instruments onto separate channels using Logic's Live Loops feature. Long story short: I need to record the lead vocal, wind instruments, and processed vocals on the same microphone, and the bass on another channel. All of this simply by hitting "play," perhaps via a MIDI controller. But once the track starts, everything has to record automatically. Is this possible? I hope I've made myself clear."

Whenever I look up second-hand macbooks I'm always shown the 2020 models but I'm not sure if I'd be wasting my time buying one. I'll be using the mac for music prod as well as all my other university assignments.

I'm working with a pretty tight budget as I'm a student (hence why I'm looking at second-hand models) but would be willing to hold off on making a purchase for a while so as to not waste my money.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Hi everyone!

I’m brand new to music production and I’m starting my journey with Logic Pro. My main goal is to produce House, UK Garage (2-step/Speed Garage), and related genres.

I know Logic has an insane amount of built-in stock plugins and sounds, but as a complete beginner, the software feels a bit overwhelming.

I’d love to get some real, practical advice from people who’ve been in my shoes:

1. Where should I start on Day 1? Should I focus on drums/groove first, synth design, or learning the DAW interface?
2. Who are the best YouTubers/content creators specifically for Logic Pro + House/UKG production?
3. What stock Logic plugins/instruments are absolute must-use for these genres? (Basses, Vocal chops, Drum kits...)
4. What are the biggest mistakes/bad habits I should avoid early on?

Any tips, workflows, or resources would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Fairly new to logic. I’m trying to fade the end of a region. I have fade tool selected as my main but whenever I hover or press the mouse button where I want to insert the fade, I get the ‘loop on’ function. This shows up on all regions. I made sure Fade tool click zones is on, but that’s all the info I could find on how to fix this. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong, I just don’t know what. Thanks! I took a picture but can’t attach it here.