Apple Logic Pro - 9 User Manual
Logic Pro 9
Control Surfaces Support
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Contents
An Introduction to Control Surfaces7Preface
What Are Control Surfaces?7
About the Logic Pro Documentation8
Additional Resources8
Basic Control Surface Setup11Chapter 1
Getting Started11
Connecting Control Surfaces12
Adding Control Surfaces to Logic Pro15
Creating Control Surface Groups16
Configuring Your Control Surface Setup18
Setting Control Surfaces Preferences26
Modal Dialog Display31
Control Surface Usage Tips32
Control Surfaces Supported by Logic Pro32
About Control Surface Plug-ins35
About Software and Firmware35
Customizing Controller Assignments37Chapter 2
Assigning Controllers to Logic Pro Parameters37
Controller Assignments: Working in Easy View38
Controller Assigments: Working in Expert View41
Assigning Buttons to Key Commands59
Controller Assignments Storage61
Mackie Control63Chapter 3
Setting Up Your Mackie Control in Logic Pro64
Mackie Control: Display Zone64
Mackie Control: Channel Strip Controls67
Mackie Control: Assignment Zone70
Mackie Control: Fader Bank Zone84
Mackie Control: Function Key Zone87
Mackie Control: Global View Zone88
Mackie Control: Modifier Buttons89
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Mackie Control: Automation Buttons89
Mackie Control: Utilities Buttons91
Mackie Control: Transport Zone92
Mackie Control: Cursor Key Zone99
Mackie Control: Jog/Scrub Wheel Zone100
Mackie Control: Programmable User Modes100
Mackie Control: Connecting Foot Switches101
Mackie Control: Assignment Overview101
M-Audio iControl115Chapter 4
Setting Up Your M-Audio iControl115
Editing Plug-in Parameters Using the M-Audio iControl116
M-Audio iControl: Assignment Buttons116
M-Audio iControl: Arrow Up and Arrow Down Buttons118
M-Audio iControl: Channel Strip Controls118
M-Audio iControl: Mixer View and Channel View120
M-Audio iControl: Jog Wheel120
M-Audio iControl: Transport Controls120
M-Audio iControl: Using Locators and Cycle Mode121
M-Audio iControl: Master Fader121
M-Audio iControl: Assignment Overview122
Euphonix MC Pro, System 5-MC, MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Transport125Chapter 5
Setting Up Your Euphonix Device with Logic Pro125
Euphonix: Changing the Track Display126
Euphonix MC Professional: Setting Up Soft Key Assignments127
Euphonix: Choosing Automation Modes128
Euphonix: Understanding the Fader Strips129
Euphonix: Opening and Closing Plug-in Windows129
Euphonix: Getting to Know Knobsets130
Euphonix: Other Features Specific to Logic Pro138
CM Labs Motormix139Chapter 6
Setting Up Your CM Labs Motormix139
CM Labs Motormix: Assignment Overview139
Frontier Design TranzPort149Chapter 7
Setting Up Your Frontier Design TranzPort149
Frontier Design TranzPort: LCD149
Frontier Design TranzPort: Assignment Overview150
JLCooper CS-32 MiniDesk153Chapter 8
Setting Up Your JLCooper CS-32 MiniDesk153
JLCooper CS-32 MiniDesk: Assignment Overview153
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JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100161Chapter 9
Setting Up Your JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100161
JLCooper FaderMaster 4/100: Assignment Overview162
JLCooper MCS3163Chapter 10
Setting Up Your JLCooper MCS3163
JLCooper MCS3: Assignment Overview163
Korg microKONTROL and KONTROL49167Chapter 11
Setting Up Your Korg microKONTROL and KONTROL49167
Korg microKONTROL and KONTROL49: Assignment Overview167
Mackie Baby HUI173Chapter 12
Setting Up Your Mackie Baby HUI173
Mackie Baby HUI: Assignment Overview173
Mackie HUI177Chapter 13
Setting Up Your Mackie HUI177
Mackie HUI: Assignment Overview178
Mackie C4191Chapter 14
Setting Up Your Mackie C4191
Mackie C4: Using V-Pots and V-Select Buttons191
Mackie C4: View Modes192
Mackie C4: Function Buttons199
Mackie C4: Assignment Buttons199
Mackie C4: Modifier Buttons203
Mackie C4: Parameter, Track, and Slot Buttons203
Radikal Technologies SAC-2K205Chapter 15
Setting Up Your Radikal Technologies SAC-2K205
Radikal Technologies SAC-2K: Assignment Overview205
Resolving Issues with Radikal Technologies SAC-2K211
Recording Light213Chapter 16
Setting Up the Recording Light213
Changing Recording Light Parameters213
Roland SI-24215Chapter 17
Setting Up Your Roland SI-24215
Roland SI-24: Assignment Overview216
Tascam FW-1884223Chapter 18
Setting Up Your Tascam FW-1884, FE-8, and FW-1082 with Logic Pro223
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Tascam FW-1884: Assignment Overview223
Tascam US-2400233Chapter 19
Setting Up Your Tascam US-2400233
Tascam US-2400: Assignment Overview234
Tascam US-428 and US-224243Chapter 20
Setting Up Your Tascam US-428 or US-224243
Tascam US-428 and US-224: Assignment Overview243
Yamaha 01V96249Chapter 21
Setting Up Your Yamaha 01V96249
Yamaha 01V96: Assignment Overview250
Yamaha 02R96259Chapter 22
Setting Up Your Yamaha 02R96259
Yamaha 02R96: Assignment Overview260
Yamaha DM1000267Chapter 23
Setting Up Your Yamaha DM1000267
Yamaha DM1000: Assignment Overview268
Yamaha DM2000279Chapter 24
Setting Up Your Yamaha DM2000279
Yamaha DM2000: Assignment Overview280
6 Contents
An Introduction to Control Surfaces
You can use hardware control surfaces to control and automate transport, mixing,
recording, and other tasks in Logic Pro.
All Logic mixer controls, such as level and pan, can be adjusted onscreen—using your
mouse and computer keyboard. This is not, however, an ideal method for precise real-time
control. You can enhance your creative flow and achieve greater flexibility and precision
by connecting a hardware control surface to your computer.
Control surfaces are ideal for creating a dynamic live (on-stage) performance when used
with a portable computer, MIDI keyboard, and audio and MIDI interfaces. In the studio,
you can record control surface automation (even when Logic is not in record mode).
Track automation appears in Logic’s Arrange window and in the Piano Roll Editor.
When you move a fader on the control surface, the corresponding fader in Logic’s Mixer
moves with it. EQ or other parameters can be altered by turning rotary knobs on the
control surface, with assigned parameters updating instantly in Logic.
Preface
As communication between Logic and your control surface is bidirectional, adjustments
to parameters onscreen are immediately reflected by the corresponding control on the
control surface.
This preface covers the following:
• What Are Control Surfaces? (p. 7)
• About the Logic Pro Documentation (p. 8)
• Additional Resources (p. 8)
What Are Control Surfaces?
Control surfaces arehardware devicesthat feature a variety of controls, which can include
faders, rotary knobs, buttons, and displays. Control surfaces typically allow you to select
parameters for editing, or to select particular tracks/channel strips or banks (of channel
strips). Many also offer a Jog Wheel, which allows you to move the playhead precisely,
transport buttons, such as Play, Rewind, and so on, and other controls.
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Some simple control surfaces only provide (non-motorized) faders and knobs. More
sophisticated units include motorized faders, rotary encoders, LED rings, and
programmable displays. The additional feedback these control surfaces provide makes
them easier to use—without having to refer to your computer screen to know what mode
the device is in, or what current parameter values are.
Note: When you use a supported control surface with Logic Pro, some controls are
premapped to common functions. You can map unassigned controls to other Logic Pro
commands and functions (see Assigning Controllers to Logic Pro Parameters).
About the Logic Pro Documentation
Logic Studio comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as
provide detailed information about the included applications.
• Logic Pro User Manual: The onscreen user manual is a comprehensive document that
describes the Logic Pro interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step
instructions for creating Logic Pro projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is
written for users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in Logic Pro
Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help > Logic Pro).
• Exploring Logic Pro: This booklet presents the basics of Logic Pro in an easy, approachable
way. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying things out. A PDF
version of the printed manual is available in Logic Pro Help. You can also open the PDF
directly in Logic Pro by choosing Help > Exploring Logic Pro.
• Logic Pro Control Surfaces Support: This onscreen manual describes the configuration
and use of control surfaces with Logic Pro.
• Logic Pro TDM Guide: This onscreen manual describes the essential aspects of using
TDM in Logic Pro.
• Logic Studio Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions
for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Pro and MainStage.
• Logic Studio Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for
using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Pro, MainStage, and
WaveBurner.
• Logic Studio Working with Apogee Hardware: This onscreen manual describes the use
of Apogee hardware with Logic Pro.
Additional Resources
Along with the documentation that comes with Logic Pro, there are a variety of other
resources you can use to find out more.
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Release Notes and New Features Documents
Each application offers detailed documentation that covers new or changed features and
functions. This documentation can be accessed in the following location:
• Click the Release Notes and New Features links in the application Help menu.
Logic Pro Website
For general information and updates, as well as the latest news on Logic Pro, go to:
• http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/logicpro
Apple Service and Support Websites
For software updates and answers to the most frequently asked questions for all Apple
products, go to the general Apple Support webpage. You’ll also have access to product
specifications, reference documentation, and Apple and third-party product technical
articles.
• http://www.apple.com/support
For software updates, documentation, discussion forums, and answers to the most
frequently asked questions for Logic Pro, go to:
• http://www.apple.com/support/logicpro/
For discussion forums for all Apple products from around the world, where you can search
for an answer, post your question, or answer other users’ questions, go to:
• http://discussions.info.apple.com
9Preface An Introduction to Control Surfaces
Basic Control Surface Setup
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Regardless of the control surface being used, you first need to connect, add, and configure
your device for use with Logic Pro. This chapter describes the setup procedures and
preferences that are common to all control surfaces. Setup information for specific devices
is covered elsewhere in the documentation.
Note: Read this chapter first, and then read through the chapter that pertains to your
specific device.
This chapter covers the following:
• Getting Started (p. 11)
• Connecting Control Surfaces (p. 12)
• Adding Control Surfaces to Logic Pro (p. 15)
• Creating Control Surface Groups (p. 16)
• Configuring Your Control Surface Setup (p. 18)
• Setting Control Surfaces Preferences (p. 26)
• Modal Dialog Display (p. 31)
• Control Surface Usage Tips (p. 32)
• Control Surfaces Supported by Logic Pro (p. 32)
• About Control Surface Plug-ins (p. 35)
• About Software and Firmware (p. 35)
Getting Started
To use one or more control surfaces with Logic Pro, you will need:
• An installed, authorized copy of Logic Pro
• For USB- or FireWire-equipped devices (such as a Yamaha 01X), an available USB or
FireWire port. Ideally, this should be a direct USB/FireWire connection with the computer,
rather than via a USB/FireWire hub. Refer to the documentation provided by the
manufacturer of your control surface.
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• For devices that are only equipped with MIDI ports (such as a Mackie Control), a MIDI
interface with free MIDI input and output ports for each device. For example, if you’re
using a MIDI interface with 8 MIDI input ports and 8 MIDI output ports—with one
Mackie Control and one Mackie Control XT unit—you will need to use two of the
interface’s MIDI In ports, and two of its MIDI Out ports.
• An installed driver (if required by your control surface) that is supported by the operating
system you are using on your computer
Important: Your MIDI interface must feature driver software that supports SysEx
communication. Consult the documentation that shipped with your MIDI interface (or
MIDI interface drivers).
The number of devices that can be used simultaneously depends on the number of free
ports of the appropriate type (USB, FireWire, or other) available on your system. In a
standard setup, you can use a single control surface, or one accompanied by one or more
expansion devices. You can also create control surface groups, as described in Creating
Control Surface Groups.
Using multiple control surfaces allows you to control more tracks and channels, effects,
and other parameters simultaneously. For example, the Mackie Control XT devices are
basically identical to the channel strip section (fader, V-Pot, and LCD) of the main
Mackie Control unit. The Mackie C4 features a number of V-Pots, but no faders. You can
add as many XT, C4, or other control surface devices as you wish to your system, provided
that enough free MIDI In and Out (or USB or other suitable) ports are available.
Connecting Control Surfaces
Logic Pro supports a variety of control surfaces that connect to your computer using
FireWire, USB, and other connection protocols. Be sure to check the type of connection
that your device features, and that it is supported by your computer. Before connecting
the device, read the installation instructions included with it, and install the latest version
of any appropriate firmware or driver software, if needed. For more information, refer to
the documentation that came with the device.
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Connecting FireWire and USB Control Surfaces
Computer
FireWire/USB cable
Control surface
If your control surface has a FireWire or USB port, you can connect it directly to your
computer, using a cable with the appropriate connectors. FireWire and USB devices
transmit and receive data through a single cable, if the device supports bidirectional
communication. The following diagram illustrates a typical setup using a FireWire or USB
cable:
It is recommended that you connect FireWire and USB devices directly to your computer,
rather than through a hub. Daisy-chaining devices can result in errors and other problems,
due to the amount of data transmitted in real time.
Connecting Control Surfaces via Networking Ports
A handful of devices are connected via the network (LAN) ports of your Mac computer,
using a single, standard (CAT5) networking cable. Most devices connected in this way
also incorporate audio I/O and digital audio converters, plus built-in MIDI ports, making
the addition of these peripherals a simple, single cable (and driver) installation.
As with FireWire and USB, it is recommended that such devices are directly connected
to the computer, rather than through a network hub or switch.
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Connecting MIDI Control Surfaces
Computer
MIDI
interface
Out port In port
Out portIn port
Control surface
If your control surface has MIDI input and output ports, you can connect it to a MIDI
interface, and connect the MIDI interface to your computer. MIDI interfaces are typically
connected to your computer via the USB or FireWire connection protocols. MIDI uses
separate ports for input and output, and you must connect both the MIDI input and
output to use the device with Logic Pro. The following diagram illustrates a typical setup
using MIDI input and output:
It is recommended that you do not daisy-chain other MIDI devices via MIDI through to
the MIDI In or Out ports used by control surfaces. Daisy-chaining can result in errors and
other problems, due to the amount of data transmitted in real time.
Optional Footswitches and Pedals
Some controlsurfaces allow you to connect footswitches orpedals as additionalcontrollers.
If your control surface featuressuitable connectors, you can connect optional footswitches
to remotely control playback and otherfunctions. This frees your hands for other controls,
and can also be helpful when using guitars or other instruments that require two-handed
playing.
Powering Up
Once everything is connected, press the power switch on your control surface. Once
powered, the displays (such as an LCD, if your device has one) or LEDs are lit. Some LCDs
display a welcome message, which includes the firmware version number. On most control
surfaces with motorized faders, each fader will slide to its top position, then back to its
bottom or center position. This self-diagnostic power-on procedure indicates that your
units are functioning correctly.
Generally, you can turn on your computer (and MIDI interface, if applicable) either before
or after you turn on the control surface, and open Logic Pro either before or after the
control surface is powered up. Some devices, however, may require the computer to be
turned on before or after the device has initialized. Check the device documentation, and
manufacturer website.
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Adding Control Surfaces to Logic Pro
Some control surfaces (such as the Mackie Control) are detected automatically when you
open Logic Pro. You can add other devices that are not detected automatically using the
Setup window. Installation is easy (and is covered in the setup section of the chapter for
your particular device). Some devices may require different or additional steps, but
generally, all you need to do is select the device that you want to use with Logic Pro, and
then add it either by scanning or manually.
To add a control surface by scanning
1 Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup to open the Control Surfaces
Setup window.
2 In the Setup window, choose New > Install, and then select the device from the list. You
can select more than one model by Command-clicking multiple entries in the list. If you
select more than one model, Logic Pro performs the operation for each model, in turn.
Note: If you don’t want to select the models to be scanned, you can simply choose New
> Scan All in the Setup window: Logic Pro searches for all supported control surface units
on all MIDI ports. This process may take a while.
3 Click the Scan button. You can also press Enter,or double-click the device name to initiate
the scan.
Logic Pro scans your system for connected devices, and automatically installs (and connects
to) those it finds.
4 When you finish, close the window.
Some control surfaces don’t support automatic scanning. Such devices must be added
manually to your setup. When you add a device manually, you also need to assign the
appropriate MIDI In and Out port parameters.
Note: It is preferable to install devices by scanning, whenever possible. Logic Pro is able
to gather more information about devices through scanning, than via manual installation.
To add a control surface manually
1 Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup to open the Control Surfaces
Setup window.
2 In the Setup window, choose New > Install, and select the device you want from the list.
3 Click the Add button.
4 Close the Install window when you finish.
If another control surface of the selected type already exists in your setup, a warning
dialog asks you to confirm the addition of the new device.
You need to manually alter the MIDI In and Out port values (in the Device Parameter area
of the Setup window) to match those of the connected unit.
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Note: You can reinitialize the support of all connected control surfaces by choosing
Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Rebuild Defaults.
Creating Control Surface Groups
If you have multiple control surface units in your system, you can define how they relate
to each other, and create control surface groups. A control surface group consists of
multiple devices that you combine to create a single, unified virtual control surface.
You can create up to 20 control surface groups. Each group can consist of any number
of physical devices. The only limiting factor is the number of available MIDI In and Out
ports (or USB/FireWire “MIDI” ports, if you are using a USB or FireWire control surface).
You can independently determine the default behavior of each device in a group. For
more information, see the Device Parameters section.
To create a control surface group
1 Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup to open the Control Surfaces
Setup window.
2 In the Setup window, drag the icons of the control surfaces you want to group, so that
they form a single horizontal row.
The order of the icons from left to right defines the order in which tracks and parameters
are arranged and displayed on the devices.
To use two control surfaces independently
1 Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup to open the Control Surfaces
Setup window.
2 In the Setup window, arrange the icons for the control surfaces in separate rows—that
is, one above the other.
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Pictured below is a multiple group example with two Mackie Controls, three
Mackie Control XTs, and one HUI:
The top row, consisting of the Mackie Control #1, Mackie Control XT #1, and
Mackie Control XT #2, forms a single control surface group with 24 channels. Mackie Control
#1 controls channels 1 to 8, XT #1 controls channels 9 to 16, and XT #2 handles channels
17 to 24.
In the second row, the Mackie Control #2 and Mackie Control XT #3 form a second control
surface group, controlling instruments (on channels 1 to 8) and auxes (on channels 9 to
16).
In the third row, the HUI forms a single unit control surface group.
Each group has individual settings, such as Flip mode, Display mode, Plug-in Parameter
Bank Offset, and others. This allows you to access, edit, and automate different sections
of the Logic Pro Mixer.
In the example above, the three units in the top row could be used to control audio and
MIDI channel strips. In the second row, Mackie Control #2 could be used to control
instrument channel strips 1 to 8, and XT #3 could be used to control aux channel strips
1 to 8. The HUI could be used to edit group definitions. The physical placement of units,
and the way you use them, is completely flexible.
Note: In most situations, the placement of your control surface units in relation to each
other should be the same onscreen as in the real world. Simply position the icons in your
control surface group accordingly.
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Once you have created a control surface group, you can configure it in the Setup window.
For more information, see Control Surface Group Parameters.
Configuring Your Control Surface Setup
The left side of the Setup window contains two or three parameter areas: Device
parameters, Special parameters (if your connected device supports them), and Control
Surface Group parameters. You can configure your control surface setup to meet your
needs by editing the parameters in these boxes.
Important: Any changes to settings (in the Setup window or from the device) are saved
in a preferences file, named “com.apple.logic.pro.cs,” located in ~/Library/Preferences.
This file is saved independently of the Logic Pro Preferences file.
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Device Parameters
The Device Parameters area contains the following items:
• Out Port: Choose the MIDI output port from the pop-up menu.
• Input: Choose the MIDI input port from the pop-up menu.
• Module: Shows the name of the control surface.
• Model: Shows the model name of the control surface.
• Version: Shows the firmware version for some control surfaces.
• Color: Click to choose the color that indicates which tracks are being controlled by this
control surface. In the Arrange window, the tracks controlled by this device are colored
along the left edge of the track list (if the track control bars are displayed).
Each control surface must be connected to an independent MIDI In and Out port (or
corresponding USB/FireWire port, designated as a MIDI port by the device driver). When
the device is added, the automatic setup or scan procedure sets the appropriate MIDI
input and output port settings for the device. If the MIDI port settings are incorrect, you
can manually choose them from the Input and Out Port pop-up menus.
Special Parameters
Some control surfaces (such as the Mackie Control) allow you to define “special” parameters
such as fader touch sensitivity. When a device that offers special parameters is connected,
the Special Parameters area appears on the left side of the Setup window. For more
information about supported special parameters, refer to the documentation for the
specific device.
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Control Surface Group Parameters
If you have created one or more control surface groups, you can configure group
parameters in the Control Surface Group Parameters area. These parameters apply to the
group associated with the selected device, and allow you to set up each group to meet
your needs. This is especially helpful when you have multiple control surface groups.
Many (if not all) control surface group parameters can also be changed directly from the
control surface, as well as from the Setup window.
If you have created multiple control surface groups, the Control Surface Group Parameters
area shows the settings for the group that is currently selected in the Setup window.
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Control Surface Group Display Parameters
The parameters at the top of the Control Surface Group Parameters area give you control
over aspects of the device displays.
• Flip Mode: Choose the functions for the faders and rotary encoders of the channel strips
on the device. For control surfaces that contain a fader and a rotary encoder for each
channel strip, Flip mode allows you to assign both controls to the same parameter, or
swap their assignments. The choices are:
• Off: Standard mode, with the fader acting as a volume control.
• Duplicate: Assigns both the fader and encoder to the currently selected encoder
parameter.
• Swap: Switches the fader and encoder assignments, making the fader a pan control
and the encoder a channel volume control, for example.
• Mute: Disables the fader. This is useful when recording in the same room as the
control surface, and you want to avoid the mechanical noise of the faders. Any existing
automation still functions normally.
• Display Mode: Click to limit the device display to only the name or only the value of
the current parameter. This is helpful if there is insufficient space for the display of both
the parameter name and value.
• Clock Display: If your control surface features a position display, this parameter allows
you to determine how the playhead position is represented. Click to switch between
Beats (musical values) or SMPTE (absolute time values).
Note: The exact elements displayed, and thus their positions, depend on the selected
SMPTE or bar/beat display option defined in the Logic Pro Preferences.
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• Channel Strip View Mode: Choose one of the following view modes:
• Arrange: The channel strips on the device correspond to Logic Pro channel strips as
they appear in the Mixer window. The layout of channel strips matches the way tracks
are laid out in the Arrange window. Channel strip 1 in the Mixer window is equivalent
to channel 1 on the control surface, channel strip 2 in the Mixer is equivalent to
channel 2, and so on. Instruments and channels used by multiple tracks are merged
into one channel. This is the default mode of most devices, including the
Mackie Control.
• All: The channel strips on the device correspond to Logic Pro channel strips of certain
types, such as MIDI or aux channels, independent of their use in tracks. Control
surfaces that support this view mode generally allow you to define which channel
types you want to display. The contents of Logic Pro’s Mixer window automatically
follow the state of the control surface, provided that the View > Link Control Surfaces
option is turned on.
• Tracks: This view mode is similar to Arrange view mode, but individualchannel strips
are shown when multiple arrange tracks address the same channel. Typically, this
will be an instrument channel, with several tracks routed to it.
• Single: This mode shows a single channel (and its routing to auxes and so on). You
can determine which parameters the channel strip controllers (on the control surface)
will edit.
Note: Keep in mind that the View mode is a property of the control surface group, not
a global setting. One group can display busses, while the other shows tracks, for
example.
• Fader Bank for Tracks View: Drag vertically, or enter an integer value to offset which
tracks are controlled by the channel strips of the device in Tracks view. For example, if
your device has eight channel strips, these might normally be assigned to audio channel
strips 1–8 in Logic Pro. If you set this parameter to 2, the device channel strips would
control Logic Pro Mixer channel strips 3–10 (1 + 2 = 3).
• FaderBank for AllView: Drag vertically, or enter an integer value to offset which Logic Pro
channel strips are controlled by the device in All view. This parameter is only available
when multiple channel strip types are displayed in the Mixer. When single channel strip
types are displayed, there are separate fader bank parameters. (These aren’t displayed
in the parameter list.)
• Channel Strip Parameter: Choose which function is controlled by the channel strip
encoders on the device. The choices are:
• Volume: Encoders adjust channel volume.
• Pan: Encoders adjust channel panorama position.
• Format: Encoders adjust/select channel format.
• Input: Encoders adjust/select channel input source.
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• Output: Encoders adjust/select channel output (main outs/auxes/surround).
• Automation: Encoders adjust/select channel automation mode.
• Group: Encoders adjust group membership of the track. Editing the parameter allows
you to set either “no group” or a single group. Enabling membership of multiple
groups is not possible. (This can only be done directly in the Logic Pro Mixer.)
• Displayed Par.: Encoders adjust the automation parameter selected in the Arrange
window. This is especially useful if you set the control surface to Arrange View mode,
and your Arrange window shows multiple subtracks with various parameters.
• Surround Parameter: Choose the surround parameter that the rotary encoders will
control. The choices are:
• Angle: Encoders adjust surround angle.
• Diversity: Encoders adjust surround diversity (direction).
• LFE: Encoders adjust LFE level.
• Spread: Encoders adjust the Spread parameter of Stereo to Surround channel strips.
• X: Encoders adjust surround X position.
• Y: Encoders adjust surround Y position.
• Center: Encoders adjust the Center channel level.
Note: The X and Y parameters are a different representation of the Angle and Diversity
parameters, and thus are independent of them. The X and Y parameters support the
use of surround joysticks.
• EQ Band: Sets the current EQ band, so that you can edit a particular Channel EQ or
Linear Phase EQ parameter for all tracks in the EQ Multi Channel View.
• EQ Parameter: Choose which parameter of the selected EQ band is controlled by the
encoders in EQ Multi Channel View. The choices are:
• Frequency: Encoders adjust the frequency of the selected band.
• Gain: Encoders adjust the gain of the selected band. For the Low Cut (band 1) and
High Cut (band 8) bands of the Channel and Linear Phase EQ, this parametercontrols
the slope.
• Q: Encoders adjust the Q factor of the selected band.
• On/Off: Encoders bypass the selected EQ band.
• EQ Parameter Page: Sets the EQ parameter displayed in EQ Channel Strip view.
The Channel and Linear Phase EQs feature eight bands per audio channel, with each
band offering four parameters. All of these parameters can be accessed with your
control surface.
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If your control surface does not display all EQ parameters at once, you view them by
stepping through the parameter pages in sequence. For example, if your control surface
has eight channel strips, you can directly control parameters 1 to 8 with knobs or sliders
1 to 8 when you switch to EQ Channel Strip Edit view. You then need to switch by a
page to access parameters 9 to 16.
Control Surface Group Send and Plug-in Parameters
The parameters in the middle of the Control Surface Group Parameters area let you control
different operational aspects when working with Send and Plug-in parameters.
• Send Slot: Sets the currently selected Send slot. The default is 1, which sets the first
(top) Send on each channel as the Send slot. A value of 2 sets the second send as the
Send slot, a value of 3, the third Send slot, and so on.
• Send Parameter: Choose the Send parameter controlled by the encoders when in the
Send Multi Channel view. The choices are:
• Destination: Encoder is used to determine the bus channel number for the Send slot.
• Level: Encoder is used to adjust the Send level.
• Position: Encoders set Pre, Post, or Post Pan fader modes.
• Mute: Encoders mute/unmute the selected Send slot.
• Send Parameter Page: Sets the current page for the Send parameters. Up to 32
parameters are available in Send Channel Strip view for a given channel (eight Send
slots multiplied by the four parameters listed above).
• Split: no. of upper parameters: Sets the number of encoders that belong to Split Upper,
for control surfaces that support Split mode. The remaining encoders belong to Split
Lower. A value of 0 means that Split mode is off—all encoders are assigned to the Split
Upper area.
Control surfaces that support Split mode allow the display of two separate parameter
sections within one plug-in (or even different plug-ins). They are called Split Upper and
Split Lower.
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• Instrument Parameter Page: Determines which parameter is assigned to the leftmost
encoder when editing a software instrument. The next instrument parameter is assigned
to encoder 2, and so on. This applies to Split Upper when Split mode is turned on.
• Inst Parameter Page (Split Lower): Sets the parameter that is assigned to the leftmost
encoder of Split Lower when editing a software instrument (when Split mode is turned
on). The next instrument parameter is assigned to encoder 2, and so on.
• Insert Slot: Sets the current Insert slot number, both for selecting a plug-in (in Plug-in
Channel Strip view) and for editing its parameters. The default is 1, which sets the first
(top) plug-in slot on each channel as the Insert slot. A value of 2 sets the second plug-in
slot as the Insert slot, and so on. With Split mode turned on, this applies to Split Upper.
• Insert Slot (Split Lower): Sets the current Insert slot number for Split Lower when selecting
or editing a plug-in when Split mode is turned on.
• Plug-in Parameter Page: Defines which parameter is assigned to the leftmost encoder
when editing a plug-in. The next plug-in parameter is assigned to encoder 2, and so
on. This applies to Split Upper when Split mode is turned on.
Note: The plug-in and instrument page parameters are kept separate, as this allows you
to quickly switch between editing an instrument and an effect plug-in on a channel,
without having to adjust the parameter page every time.
• Plug-in Param Page (Split Lower): Defines which parameter is assigned to the leftmost
encoder of Split Lower when editing a plug-in (with Split mode turned on). The next
plug-in parameter is assigned to encoder 2, and so on.
• Track: Defines which track is displayed for Channel Strip views. When Split mode is
turned on, this applies to Split Upper.
• Track(Split Lower): Sets which track is displayed (in the Split Lower section of the control
surface) for Channel Strip views, when Split mode is turned on.
• Track Lock: Determines how the control surface responds when a track is selected in
Logic Pro—in essence, this remotely affects the Track and Track (Split Lower) parameters.
When set to “on,” the control surface group continues to display the same track,
independent of the currently selected track in Logic Pro. When set to Off, the control
surface group automatically switches to the selected track, whenever a track is selected
in Logic Pro.
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Control Surface Group Other Parameters
The parameters at the bottom of the Control Surface Group Parameters area let you set
the Track Name Format, Parameter Page Shift Mode, Relative Change Mode, Mix Group,
and Group Parameter Page parameters.
• Track Name Format: Determines whether the track name display shows only the track
name, or the track name and number.
• Parameter Page Shift Mode: Determines whether the parameter is shifted by one page
or by one parameter.
• Relative Change Mode: Choose the mode for controller assignments that support a
Relative Value Change mode (rotary encoders, for example). The choices are:
• Coarse: The parameter is adjusted in coarse steps.
• 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. For example,
when the Pan knob is left of center, turning the encoder to the right initially sets the
Pan parameter to center (its default value). A further turn to the right sets the Pan
to full right (its maximum value).
• Fine: The parameter is incremented or decremented in fine steps—by one tick or
other unit. In this mode, the highest possible resolution is used. For example, when
editing the Sample Delay plug-in’s Delay parameter, every encoder tick increases or
decreases the value by 1 sample, regardless of the resolution value.
• Mix Group: Determines which group is edited when in Group Edit mode.
• Group Parameter Page: Defines which parameter of the edited group is assigned to the
leftmost encoder.
Setting Control Surfaces Preferences
Various settings that affect the onscreen appearance and performance of control surfaces
can be made in the Logic Pro Control Surfaces preferences.
To open the Control Surfaces preferences
Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Preferences (or use the Open Control
µ
Surfaces Preferences key command).
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To temporarily disable your control surfaces
Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Bypass all Control Surfaces.
µ
This command is useful for silencing motorized control surface faders when recording in
the same room. It is also handy when troubleshooting MIDI data errors, or for reducing
MIDI bandwidth requirements.
General Preferences
General control surface preferences include resolution of relative controls, maximum MIDI
bandwidth, and other functions.
• “Bypass Allwhile inbackground” checkbox: Allows you to share your control surface with
other applications, when Logic Pro is not the active program.
• Resolution of Relative Controls slider: Sets the resolution of controls that change values
in a relative manner. The default resolution is 128 steps. Choose a higher resolution
value to divide the value range into finer increments.
• Maximum MIDIBand Width slider: Dragto set the maximum amount ofMIDI bandwidth
that your control surface can use. This is set to a default of 50%, which should be suitable
for most situations. You can adjust the value if you find that your MIDI or automation
playback is being affected.
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• “Touching fader selects track” checkbox: When this option is selected, touching a fader
on the control surface selects the track corresponding to the fader. For this to work,
the device must feature touch-sensitive faders.
• “Control surface follows track selection” checkbox: When this checkbox is selected,
selecting a track in the Arrange window automatically selects the corresponding track
or channel on the control surface.
• “Jog resolution depends on horizontal zoom” checkbox: When selected, the precision of
scrubbing (using the Jog/Shuttle Wheel of your control surface) is determined by the
horizontal zoom level of Logic Pro. Your control surface must feature a Jog/Shuttle
Wheel (or similar control) for this to have any effect. To retain a consistent resolution,
regardless of Logic Pro window zoom levels, deselect this checkbox.
• Pickup Mode checkbox: When selected, the control surface operates in Pickup mode (if
this mode is available). Some control surfaces, typically those without motorized faders
or knobs, do not show parameter changes—caused by playing back existing automation
data—on their interface. Such control surfaces usually offer a Pickup mode. In Pickup
mode, the controller must reach (“pick up”) the current value before the value starts
to change. This prevents sudden jumps of parameter values caused by playing back
automation. Your device may feature a display (usually a pair of arrow LEDs) that
indicates the direction or distance you need to move the controller, in order to match
the settings shown in Logic Pro (also known as NULL). Once you have matched the
onscreen values, deactivate Pickup mode and start automating.
When Pickup mode is turned off, adjusting a fadermodifies the parameter immediately
(which can result in parameter value jumps).
• Flash Mute and Solo buttons checkbox: When selected, the Mute and Solo buttons on
the control surface will blink (flash) on and off when mute or solo modes are engaged.
• Multiple Controls perParameterpop-up menu: Choose the maximum number of encoders
used for each parameter, when editing plug-ins or audio instruments. The choices are:
• 1: Parameters are always displayed using one encoder per parameter, with the least
space available for parameter name and value in the LCD.
• 2: On each unit, encoders 1 and 2 are used for the first parameter, encoders 3 and
4 for the second, and so on.
• 4: On each unit, encoders 1 to 4 are used for the first parameter, encoders 5 to 8 for
the second, and so on.
• 8: On each unit, encoders 1 to 8 are used for the first parameter, encoders 9 to 16
for the second, and so on.
When multiple encoders are used per parameter, the encoders are divided into groups
(1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, for example). The first encoder of each group controls the parameter
shown in the display. The remaining encoders are inactive.
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Using more than one encoder per parameter shows fewer parameters at any given
time, but you gain space on the LCD to cater to longer parameter names and values.
The morecontrol surfaces you have within a control surface group, the more you benefit
from this feature.
• “Only whenall parameters fit in one page”checkbox: When selected, the defined number
of encoders are only used when there are sufficient encoders available to show all
parameters, without changing pages. For example, if you have a Mackie Control and
two Mackie Control XTs (giving you at total of 24 encoders), a plug-in with 13 parameters
will be shown with one encoder per parameter. Eleven encoders will remain unused.
A plug-in with 11 parameters will be shown with two encoders per parameter. Two
encoders will remain unused (as will the inactive encoders of the subdivisions mentioned
above).
When deselected, multiple encoders are used for each parameter, which may require
scrolling. This would not be the case if only one encoder were used for each parameter.
• “Show value units for” checkboxes: The two checkboxes in this section allow you to
adjust whether parameter values are appended by the measurement unit, where
applicable—“Hz” or “%,” for example. You can set this option separately for instrument
and plug-in parameters, and for volume and other channel strip parameters. When
selected, applicable values are appended withthe appropriate unit. Turn off this option
if viewing units makes the display too cluttered.
• Controller Assignments button: Click to open the Controller Assignments window.
• Setup button: Click to open the Control Surfaces Setup window.
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Help Tags Preferences
For control surfaces that feature freely programmable displays with more than six
characters per line (or segment) of the display, you can change the way help tags are
shown. Control surface help tags are similar to Logic Pro help tags, showing additional
information during use.
• “While editing show long names for” checkboxes: The two checkboxes in this section
allow you to set how the names and values of parameters are displayed on the LCD of
the control surface.
• “Parameter name” checkbox: When selected, the upper LCD line displays the full
parameter name, rather than an abbreviated form of it, when you edit a parameter.
• “Parameter value” checkbox: When selected, the lower LCD line displays the full
parameter value when you edit a parameter. If the “Show value units for parameter”
checkboxes (see below) are selected, it will be appended by the measurement unit,
where applicable (for example, “dB,” “Hz,” or “%”).
Note: The following options only have an effect if at least one of the two parameters
described above is active.
• Display Durationslider: Drag to adjust the time that parameter names and values remain
on the LCD display, following selection and adjustments.
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