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my buddies and i all use https://www.dropbox.com/ it's incredibly convenient for logic, because you can sync the files to multiple computers, then when one person edits the file, everyone sees the changed file.
Look for orchestral samples with timpanis.
Try looking at toms and other boomy-ish drums (even things like congas) and pitching them down.
The reverberant sound will come from adding reverb. Maybe add a short filtered delay into the reverb too.
Off the top of my head, a good place to start might be to choose something with a lot of early reflections, like a chamber or small wood room or something. Follow that up with something longer, like a hall, but don't use as much of it. Filter a good amount of the highs off the reverb and maybe boost some of the low mids on the shorter reverb. Saturate the mids of everything and compress together a little bit.
EDIT: here is a quick (5min spent) version I made using the method I described, so you can hear if this might work for you. Took some samples of random african drums dry to start, and during the clip you hear me add the steps: pitch down, short echo, short chamber, long hall, eq with saturation.
Edit: Also, I don't really know the sound you're going for. The main point I was making is take it in steps. Break down the sound you want into its core components and then create it.
icons8.com has a good selection you can also add your plugin icon by right clicking the app then clicking show package contents, resources and the icon file should be right there in .icns format
Helena Beat by Foster the People comes as a free demo track with Logic X. You can open it up and check out everything that way.
Use SymbolicLinker to create easy symlinks to Logic's required folders. You'll need to figure out which folders though; your plugins and the app itself won't take up much room, but any samples will. I suggest you keep the app in applications.
SymbolicLinker hasn't been updated for years but still works on my El Cap installation.
Oof, OP, please use caution with macupdate.com – that site has long been known to distribute apps bundled with malware. Since this is OP’s first foray into macOS, my advice would be to avoid that site (and the litany of slick-looking “download free Mac apps!” clones just like it).
The original developer of smcFanControl hosts a compiled version (.app in a .zip) on their GitHub. If you want to trust a third party app or repo, best to cut out the middleman because who knows what they’ve done to it.
Worth noting that the latest build of smcFanControl was last updated and compiled back in October 2016, and I’d imagine OP’s brand new MBP is running Big Sur, so it might not work very well, if at all:
A cursory glance at the Issues and Pull requests there suggest problems exist such as: no support for dark mode, resolution scaling issues, broken/unlinked core components due to SMC-related naming convention updates in later Mac firmware versions, and I’d bet you’ll run into kext/SIP-related headaches just trying to get this thing installed.
I use this thing called Spleeter and it's amazingly effective. Also, it's free! Some knowledge of Terminal and installing dependencies is required but it's worth the effort imo.
Well they were warning developers for years beforehand? 64 bit exclusivity is mentioned in literally every professional review of Logic X.
Also finally:
http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/specs/
Minimum System Requirements ** > > > > 4GB of RAM > Display with 1280-by-768 resolution or higher > > OS X v10.9.5 or later > > **Requires 64-bit Audio Units plug-ins > > Minimum 6GB of disk space. 49GB of optional content available via in-app download.
We all used 1080p screens with Logic before retina was a thing. Pixel density won't really make you more or less productive with Logic. A 4k monitor will look much nicer and crisper like your MacBook's but isn't necessary.
In regards to screen size, anything smaller than 24" will be too small. Honestly I recommend going 27" or bigger.
I personally use the LG 5k2k ultrawide monitor and it's so nice for editing. But is probably overkill for most people.
For your use case, pretty much any big name brand monitor is going to be just fine. It's not like you're gaming on it so you don't need anything more than 60hz or anything like that.
With all that said, I do recommend going with 4K so the difference between your two monitors isn't as drastic and just looks better for everything that you're doing. This is one I used before I upgraded to UW:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LPNKFK0/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_4KS8KV03SQPC3E9A1N8P
I've never used it, but there's also MainStage, which lets you use stuff from Logic at performance time.
And like /u/Solid_Malcom mentioned, maybe take a look at dedicated performance platforms. You can get an eval version of Abelton to check out. I have Maschine, and it's a hoot and a half (but I'm not a performer).
Have you ever thought about making a Hackintosh ? They can look intimidating at first look. But its quite easy to get one up and running. There are many guides and tips provided to help out anyone just starting. Here is a good site that will give you the ins and outs if you are interested. I'm currently using one and it was the best decision i made for music production.
If you are not keen on making a Hackintosh then a 2012 Mac mini would be a good option to go for as they are the last of the quad core models. You can stick in a second drive and up the ram if it hasn't already. If Portability is something you are after then a late 2012 macbook Pro would be the best option as it is the last model that hasn't had its components soldiered in. You can up the ram and replace the CD drive with a second HDD/SSD.
Just a word of advise. Don't upgrade the OS to 10.10 or higher if you are going to use an older model Mac. My friends 2008 MBP was completely unusable when he installed 10.10. I would recommend installing 10.9.5 aka Mavericks.
In my experience, free horns and strings always suck and sound super fake. Looks like you're gonna have to check out Kontakt.
If you’d be willing to forego the real-time/live functionality, there’s one other option that might be worth looking at - BandLab is a free (and somehow, also ad-free?) online DAW that’s platform-agnostic and is built specifically for collaborative writing. Long story short, while you might not be able to listen to what’s being tracked live, you can pull up what was recorded from any browser or the mobile app and listen to it probably as soon as your friend hits Stop. No bouncing/exporting/uploading required.
TL;DR - it’s kinda like the Words With Friends version of JamKazam, I guess? Not a perfect fit, but an option, nonetheless.
I know many use short samples from other records. There are websites that shows who sampled whom (http://www.whosampled.com; some more info: http://hiphopdatabase.wikia.com/wiki/Sampling_%28music%29). AFAIK, it's not really needed, but that's something you should ask people that actually make hip-hop. There are forums that discuss hip-hop music: perhaps they can help you further w.r.t. style and content.
Audio Hijack from Rogue Amoeba software lets you reroute audio internally in your Mac. Drag-n-drop interface. It is your solution.
https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/
EDIT: fixed typo.
Indeed Ableton is one of the more expensive daws out there but many will swear that it's worth it. Here is a comparison between Intro, Standard and Suite. The main difference is that in suite you get Max4Live and a few more instruments and plugins. Though personally if you have a good handful of 3rd party plugin like Komplete or similar bundles, I would recommend to get standard and then to buy the sampler plugin as separate if you need it, then you can upgrade to suite later on if you desire.
Long time Logic user here (since the time it was available for PC). Have been also using Live for a couple of years now and after seeing the new features in Live 9, I just might switch over completely if Logic 10 fails to keep up!
It's probably distorting from inter-sample peaks.
I find afclip works great for detecting clipping if you're going to any compressed format. It's included in the apple tools linked below.
Unfortunately, this would be a hell-of-a-lot of work, if at all possible. AUs have to be installed in a system folder (the "/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/" subfolder of either /Library or ~/Library), so you the first challenge would be to keep these folders synced. That could be done with a program like Resilio, but an even bigger challenge would be the fact that a lot of AUs also install additional resources somewhere on your HDD (most of the time "Application Support" in the Library, but some also create stuff in "Preferences" and other folders. Essentially that means that you would need to check for every AU you install what files it installs where (you could use Suspicious Package to check where the installers copy files and what scripts they run). So yeah, it would be a whole lot of selective file syncing :(
None that I have any experience with, but a quick amazon search turned up this: https://www.amazon.com/PROZOR-Digital-Converter-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B00KNNSKV0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HEFZD1N2CXZVKA2402TD
Keep in mind (as the poster below said): you get what you pay for. The link I provided was the cheapest option on the list, so you milage may vary.
I searched Amazon for days and found this. Bought it in July, fingers crossed so far it’s worked perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MVXBVNJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I believe there is a key you hold down while in the App Store, to install the older version. Google the command or what you press.
It was on Forums.Macrumors.com
And if that doesn't work,
You could always use the Logic Pro 10.6.3 that's uploaded on Thepiratebay.org I can verify that its worked, but you can to Drag it to the applications folder after a reboot cause it becomes un-launchable.
This is what I am using and it works out great for me. I have my audio interface, 3 midi devices, external hard drive all hooked to this and it for me has worked great!!
This Anker USB hub - really hope it works for you!
I had a dead drive in an imac i got for free from facebook marketplace one time, and instead of opening it up and replacing it, I just bought an external SSD and used that and got a massive performance boost as well.
The dock is a 18 in 1 dock so I have everything I need connected to that and I use a double usb-c input as the connection to my computer. I currently am only using one HDMI 2.1 port, a usb-c, 2 usb 3.0’s, and am lowering it with a 100w power supply.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097M37WJN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
That keyboard looks like it has MIDI, so you will need some sort of USB to MIDI interface. Do you have something like https://www.amazon.com/TENINYU-Synthesizer-Microphone-Instrument-Converter/dp/B07L8KFYBK lying around?
David Nahmanis logic books are about as good as Ive seen. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logic-Pro-Training-Professional-Production/dp/013790410X/ref=sr\_1\_13?crid=69RBFOIP4KVF&keywords=logic+pro&qid=1661790091&s=books&sprefix=logic+pro%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-13
Like everyone said, that mic needs a lot of gain. If you want, you can get a Fethead. I use it for my SM7B and it works great. https://smile.amazon.com/TRITON-AUDIO-FetHead-Microphone-Preamp/dp/B06XDPTDN5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2HC8LPX4QHU5X&keywords=fethead&qid=1661787819&sprefix=fethea%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-3
My thoughts:
If you aren't really comfortable using Logic yet, I always suggest the book Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production. I learned on the Logic 9 version, and it was so useful that I bought the LPX version when it came out. They update it every few years to keep it current. Looks like a new edition just came out this year. It goes over several different workflows to do the editing and arranging you'll want to do. Step-by-step tutorials that really teach you what you're doing, why, and how. Everyone learns differently, but this worked great for me.
I know you say you're trying to learn to mix your songs, but I'd suggest that if you're new to recording (sounds like you might be), there are some other elements you might want to focus on. First and foremost is recording the sounds you want to achieve before you even think about mixing. This video is a compelling rant on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmylC5fpfrQ
TL;DR: 1) learn to use logic. 2) learn to make your recordings sound good before mixing. 3) learn to mix
A. You have USB-C / Thunderbolt ports on your Mac. Plenty of adapters available, I use these:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07CVX3516?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
B. Why is this question posted as an image? Talk about doing it the long way...
Use your headphones out port on your Mac and connect it to your iPhone via the lightning to 3,5mm adapter and a second adapter like this fairly cheap one: https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Buddy-Line-Level-Soundboards-iPhone-Mic-Line/dp/B00OAW85ZG
Or buy the Apple Camera Kit adapter and connect any powered USB-audio interface for Mac/iPhone with plug-n-play compatibility.
I've been debating this question myself.
There are some like this, but honestly these look fairly cheap to me, and in my experience when it comes to audio buying cheap leads to problems and is a waste of money.
Dell makes them too, and they look a lit higher quality, but they're a lot more expensive.
They’re great except they cover the keyboard lights. Besides that, the one I have rules. I believe it came with a clear one as well. Limited-time deal: HRH Ultra Thin Logic Pro X Shortcut Hotkey Silicone Keyboard Cover Skin for MacBook Air 13 Inch 2020 with Touch ID (MODLE A2179 and A2337 M1 Chip,US Layout) Keyboard Accessories Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089SPVHVN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_2VS2Y3K9P4CS5HHANXA0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have the same laptop model and my MOTU M2 was occasionally producing weird robotic-sounding distortion glitches (along with some crackling/popping) out of the box when using a 6-ft Anker USB-C to USB-C cable (Amazon link)
I then tried installing the latest MOTU Mac drivers and the M Series System Extension. At the same time, I switched to the cable included with the interface with an Anker USB-A to C adapter. The problem persisted.
Then, on a whim I switched back to the 6-ft Anker cable I previously mentioned and the glitches stopped. So probably the combination of the cable and the software updates was the solution in my case.
You might also try experimenting between the laptop's three different USB ports (I mostly use the one on the right side). Other USB peripherals plugged into the computer could potentially interfere and cause noises too. Finally, if you're using headphones, try switching out the 1/8 to 1/4 adapter.
This similar thread helped out with my experimentation, though perhaps the issue is slightly different as you didn't mention hearing a distortion noise.
A DAW like Logic is a great place to mix and produce sounds, but isn't well suited to long duration ambient recordings. For that, I'd suggest you use a simple digital recorder like journalists use: https://www.amazon.com/EVISTR-Digital-Recorder-Activated-Playback/dp/B07CPNR79C
Then, once you have the audio recorded, you can import it into a DAW (like Logic) to process the sound however you want.
Not sure it was this one but it’s pretty similar. I drilled two symmetrical circular holes in my wood desk. They are pretty solid. Hope this helps :)
I got the 37 Key version. It works really well for me, plenty of controls and functions that are fairly easy to pick up with videos to help. Novation puts out awesome tutorials. I copied the Amazon link below. It says it’s for Ableton live but I promise it works very well with Logic. I find the 37 key to be enough for the sounds I make, it’s like two octaves. The bigger sizes also come with a lot more functionality and more pads and stuff so if that’s why your into then the bigger the better.
Novation Launchkey 37 [MK3] MIDI Keyboard Controller for Ableton Live https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086N4W81X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9HCA02WEFS2VXY553Q1N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve really enjoyed a large 4k monitor at 60hz. I can never go back to a regular HD monitor. AOC CU32V3 32" Super-Curved 4K UHD monitor, 1500R Curved VA, 4ms, 121% sRGB Coverage / 90% DCI-P3, HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort, VESA, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TDZJD7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_6PXT76N78G01HEFXK72V?psc=1
Oh wow I’m actually really excited for this world to open up for you! To answer your question, yes! That’s exactly what happens. You plug your Mac into HDMI (this is the dongle I use) and the other end into whatever display you want. I usually use a television. And you can have whatever is on your Mac screen mirrored on the secondary display. You can even close your Mac and operate it on just the Television or monitor using separate peripherals. So if you wanted you could close your laptop and use it as a desktop.
Now they really cool part is that you can also use secondary displays as an extended display. Meaning instead of mirroring what’s on your laptop screen you can instead run two independent displays and seamlessly switch between them and effectively double the amount of content or information you can display at once. In the context of logic for example, you can have your project open on a monitor or a television, and at the same time you can have an instance of Alchemy up on your laptop screen. Or a drum sequencer, or finder (I don’t love the file explorer in logic).
You should check it out! And let me know if you have any questions
I use this 6’ cable to connect my MacBook Pro to a 40” Samsung TV. WARRKY Type C to HDMI Cable (4K 60Hz, 2K 120Hz, 1080P 240Hz) Compatible with XPS, Surface, and More - 6Ft, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZPZWP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_967TSD7ZZ66K3NV6WKY7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I also bought the 10’ version of the same cable and had problems. So shorter is better.
On an M1 MacBook Air I use this dongle with an ordinary HDMI cable into a Samsung monitor or HDMI splitter: Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WF96FY5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_W8NYCCCM49C08HV76YGY
There are other brands and products. I only know that these can be very finicky and these two options work for me.
Found the associated gumroad page with instructions to install for logic... Just dragged and dropped with studio1. It's 5 synth / key sounds with every note sampled. Good times!
I use this for advancing patches in MainStage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YL81RW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works like a champ! Just map the buttons to the "Next Patch" and/or "Next Set" and/or "Previous Patch/Set" actions, and you're all set.
Quote from Apple promopage > And the interface is simplicity itself. Just assign a physical control to an onscreen control, and it’s connected forever (or until you change your mind). No more assigning knobs over and over for each preset. And down the road, if your hardware fails when you’re about to go on stage, it’s quick and easy to swap it out. (src: https://www.apple.com/mainstage/ )
One more reply, if you were using BetterTouchTool for window snapping, there is a free alternative called Rectangle. I just downloaded and tested this, and I am able to have it active for Logic Pro and not have the same issue like BTT.
Just because it has USB 2 or 3 doesn’t make it obsolete, and you don’t need a dock. I just bought these bad boys. USB C on one end, USB A on the other.
USB B to USB C Printer Cable 6.6 FT, CableCreation USB C to USB B Printer Cable for MacBook Pro, Air, USB C MIDI Cable for Yamaha Casio Digital Piano MIDI Controller DJ Controller, 2M Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012V563B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_JX826CFRTNVEZY6HY2AP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's an interesting deduction, but not necessarily true. I sometimes run Logic Pro 7 on my Intel Mac to open Logic 4-6 projects and save with v7. V7 projects can open in Logic Pro X, but older than 7 are not directly compatible.
Anyhow, Logic Pro X does have OS requirements which mean there are minimum hardware requirements. Oldest appears to be a 2009 Macbook & iMac machine.
http://osxdaily.com/2016/06/14/macos-sierra-compatibility-list/
If he/she has a Machine that's compatible, I'd absolutely do a clean install with Logic Pro X. It's more stable and a lot of very useful features, like Alchemy, Flex Time, Flex Pitch, loads of new plug-ins, MIDI plug-ins, etc.
Anyhow, I think it's interesting to learn why people do not upgrade to X. Sometimes people just don't like change, sometimes they don't have the hardware to make the transition.
Yes, I always go over there and write a few sentences every time something crops up.
I don't know how they decide what to fix first over there but usually "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" so I would encourage everyone to submit bug reports!
I made this track using this approach in UB: http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/song/5396646
I have a deadline right now but might pop back here later - I think I have a vid of this bc I remember showing it to some students.
Well I tried my best:
Had plenty of headroom to start, no perceptible clipping. Did multiband to tailor, then stereo comp to push a bit, limiter set with only 2db of gain. Sounds....ok. I guess this is why professionals get the big bucks.
May need to cancel your tux rental.
I always put the vocals in to a Group and when you move one volume the other moves the same amount. In the group settings you can choose if you want them to also pan together, mute together, and a bunch of other stuff.
I have a 2012 and LP works perfect, if you don't use the CD, you can add a ssd with a cheap enclosure, so you can have all your sounds inside and not carry an external. I got the original in that and an ssd to be the system drive.
https://www.amazon.com/Optical-SuperDrive-Adapter-Unibody-2012-etc/dp/B004FM4UGE
The issue is that you're taking what appears to be a benign help response and attempting to turn it for profit with an affiliate link.
I did indeed check out your post history, and this is the only link with an affiliate code involved. If you genuinely either didn't realize it was an affiliate link or did it by accident (i.e. just grabbed a Google link without realizing it's an affiliate URL), go edit the URL in your post (remove everything after "/dp/B0769DMN7R"). Problem solved.
And if this is the case, maybe reconsider how you phrase your responses when you make an honest mistake that requires moderator response. No high horses are involved.
Watch out for it in the future, please. Nobody needs to make money from clicking a link on a help forum, as I'm sure you can agree.
In Facetime's "Video" menu, choose "Soundflower (2ch)" as the microphone input.
In Logic, it's probably best to route all your channels to a bus. From there you can send the bus to :
- the Soundflower outputs of your aggregate device (to Facetime)
- the UAD L/R outputs of your aggregate device (so you can hear it)
As a footnote, take a look at the blackhole loopback driver. Soundflower is pretty old, and I've been much more successful with this on later versions of OSX
Starting in 10.7, the Library folder is made invisisble by default. Kind of a stupid call, but I suppose the purpose is to prevent average users from screwing something up. A tutorial for how to make it visible via Console can be found here.
Apple has a support page on how to do it. You can also try OnyX, which has a number of useful maintenance options including rebuilding the Spotlight index.
(If you’re using a pre-Big Sur version of MacOS, scroll down on the website to find the appropriate version for your OS.)
Dammit, everything looks fine.
Looks like a complete reinstall of Logic - and if that doesn't work it's going to be a full reset for your machine, clean install of Mojave followed by Logic.
So, to remove everything. First the easy way - download a trial of CleanMyMac (from cleanmymac.com) - the free trial allows one complete uninstall so that should move everything.
Either do that then check these folders to ensure that everything has gone, or go straight to these folders and delete them. When I say HDD I'm referring to your main drive, often called Macintosh HD but you may have renamed it during setup of your iMac.
HDD > Applications > Logic
HDD > Library > Application Support > Logic
HDD > Library > Audio > Apple Loops > Apple
HDD > Library > Audio > Impulse Responses > Apple
Next we're going to reset your SMC and PRAM.
Shut down your machine completely, unplug the power cord and wait for one minute (actual wait time is minimum 15 seconds so a minute makes sure that it's long enough). Plug the power cord back in, wait another 10 seconds and press the power button.
When your iMac has finished booting, completely shut it down again.
Press the power button to start again and this time hold down:
command+option+p+r
until you hear the startup sound, then let go of the keys and leave your iMac to boot normally.
Now go to the app store and install Logic.
Restart your iMac one more time.
Record some guitar!
If it STILL doesn't work after that then something must have went astray restoring from your TimeMachine backup and you're going to have to start completely fresh.
Let's see...
If I go to Key commands > Edit..., there's the window displaying all the shortcuts that you can edit.
I can't see mouse actions there because they're not keyboard shortcuts, but it shows that cmd + any arrow key is the equivalent of those scroll zooms, albeit as one time nudges.
If I use BetterTouchTool to try and create a new shortcut so cmd+scroll would emulate cmd+(arrow nudge), I can't get it to work right because nudging is a very different thing than scrolling: it will scroll but in nudges so it's choppy and slow. Also, it won't zoom whatever's underneath the cursor, but you'll first have to click the area which should be affected, or otherwise the zooming happens to whichever area you were active in last (track view or editor). And because scroll isn't really be a keyboard shortcut per se, despite of BetterTouchTool having a massive list of possible things that it can emulate (for example mouse clicks, positions etc.), it doesn't have an action to emulate mouse scroll. It's just special.
Also, for some reason mapping that cmd+nudge with BTT and then deleting these test shortcuts that I created, it my messes up my computer so it starts to behave like cmd was still pressed down and the only way to reset is to restart the computer. That's probably an actual bug in BTT.
I'm quite sure that there's some reason to why it's cmd+opt+scroll instead of cmd+scroll because I can't think of any good reason why they would've arbitrarily picked a more complicated shortcut than necessary. It probably conflicts with something else. But luckily cmd and option are right next to one another.
Download App Cleaner, completely uninstall Logic and its related files, and re-install Logic from the app store.
App Cleaner link: https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/
appdelete will go and try to delete preferences and all the other little files and folders apps leave all over the system. Here is a good version.
https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/
and reboot comp means reboot your computer after deleting or uninstalling an application
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbee3V6OWl
Apologies for the tinny recording, I did this quickly and on the fly, it recorded my built in mic, not studio mic. Awful quality but hopefully gets the point across.
If you can play, Guitar Rig 5 by Native Instruments is pretty solid: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/guitar/guitar-rig-5-pro/
>The ability to bounce out to my iPhone or at least an easy way to get music I create onto my own freaking phone
For the purpose of checking the mix and how it sounds played on your iPhone? Streaming your music directly would be faster and with less hassle: https://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/mac/
A friend at my studio suggested this. It won't help you much with the cutting and all that but it will at least get you started by identifying keys and tempos so you'll have at least some idea what parts fit together and how better to fit the ones in odd keys. Pitch n' Time is a great plug for tempo/key changing as well though I believe it's prohibitively expensive.
I guess I don't have much help to offer. I've never had any good experiences with the logic score editor.
I think you may have better luck getting everything perfectly quantized, exporting the midi file, and importing that into a better notation program.
I'm a huge finale advocate. Free version here: http://www.finalemusic.com/products/finale-notepad/
If you're using Alchemy for "sample management/previews" just get an actual sample manager software and call it day.
Logic 10.5 also includes a redesign of the DMD which literally leverages the existing sampler within Logic.
One solution is Loopback I've been using this to route audio to and from a ton of devices an applications simultaneously.
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Rogue Amoeba also sells SoundSource but I've never tried it.
I agree with the GarageBand idea. Also, if you are new, Logic offers a special mode to simplify the app until you are ready to go deeper. If you start using Garageband and later buy Logic, it will automatically start Logic with the Advanced Tools switched off. This makes Logic a kind of beefy version of Garageband with some nice additional features like access to the full version of all plug-ins, a conventional mixer (more than just level/pan on tracks), etc.
When you feel comfortable, you can switch the advanced tools on and activate features inside the app that might be interesting to you, such as surround, or notation, etc. If you leave them turned off, Logic will remain simpler and probably easier to use.
Apple has a little web page to explain some of the benefits of moving up to Logic.
http://www.apple.com/logic-pro/garageband-to-logic/
Regarding Pro Tools, I agree with the sentiment that Pro Tools is the most common tool for professional studios for recording, editing, mixing, but is far from the most popular for songwriters. Loads of top tracks are recorded and mixed in Logic. Its just less common.
If you go the route of being a recording engineer, you will have to learn a lot of DAWs because a significant number of your clients are not likely to use Pro Tools. Most of the pro engineers I know can use 2-3 DAWs.
Hi. Here are two versions:
https://hearthis.at/tgv/bounce-hb/QCp/
https://hearthis.at/tgv/bounce-bravura/GUC/
The first one was made with Hollywood Brass, the second with Bravura Brass. The latter has three different mics, so you can manipulate the sound a bit. Both had heavy reverb and a delay. Both can go a bit more "brassy" too, I just played them around mp-mf.
I use one like this. I think I paid 30 bucks for it but there are better ones. Then I mapped each button to a controller in Mainstage... Logidy UMI3 MIDI over USB Foot Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YL81RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_C317878SC42Y5W4YN0GT
I’m assuming these are the Kali’s being referenced? I hope it’s ok to post this Amazon link where I found them. Apologies if that’s not supposed to be allowed!
You could always upgrade the internal storage via this adapter and an NVMe SSD. I purchased a 2015 15" with a dead SSD last year and used these to get it working again.
I'd sooner use a micro usb stick like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-SDCZ430-032G-G46-Ultra-Flash-Drive/dp/B077VXV323/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-bWluaSB1c2Igc3RpY2s%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=micro+usb+stick&dchild=1&keywords=micro+usb+stick&pd_rd_i=B077VXV323&pd_rd_r=b050a50f-3f29-422c-b29e-cb56f43bbef3&pd_rd_w=DYRur&pd_rd_wg=CVQoL&pf_rd_p=ddb91658-a7de-4321-bc2a-e4b05dae78a7&pf_rd_r=D167A0P2V5W6Q76G7MTS&psc=1&qid=1615497640&sr=1-2-fe323411-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4 I think it would stick out the side of the computer less.
I've just found a very cool application that might be able to solve your problem, although it might not be what you're looking for. The app is called Kodai - audio to midi and will support real-time audio soon too. It transforms audio recordings into midi directly with AI technology. I tried it for piano and it worked perfectly. I play and I start recording it, then when I'm finished, I get the midi file that I can put into any daw. Here is the link for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kodai.kodaiapp2 and IOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1518032115
Check out this monitor stand / laptop mount. I'd start with this. Get yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse combo. Lifting the laptop and monitor off your desk will free up space to put your controller and interface below. https://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Stand-Keyboard-Tray-Adjustable/dp/B07DWM9WNM/ Also, having a keyboard tray below the desk is a good space saver as well.
What's your goal here?
Are you just looking to add more ports than the existing - did you get 4 TB? That's what mine has (13").
Or are you needing additional USB 3.0 or other type ports?
It seems like you're wanting this to charge too? Why not use the supplied charger?
Here's what I use (or something like it):
I have some of the little things that are just TB to USB for when I don't want to carry the adapter, and then I have an adapter with 1 USB, 1 TB, and HDMI. It'll charge the computer through the TB using the supplied charger.
Then I just bought one with 2 more USB ports and card readers (I didn't need the card readers but I had a hard time finding the exact configuration I needed) because I recently bought a wireless mouse with one of those little USB dongles, and wanted to go ahead and get an extra one for future expansion.
The computer will charge through the one TB port on that too.
So unless there's something specific you need this $350 affair for, there are a lot more cost-effective solutions if you just need to expand the number of ports you need.
I got one of these when I upgraded to a new MBP this year. It was stupid expensive for what it is, but it's great for what it does and it works. Plenty of ports for USB, HDMI, Displayport, Ethernet, it's just crazy expensive. But so is the Mac. For me it felt like one of those "bend over and make the payment to get what you need" moments. I've got one of these plugged into it, too. I'm very happy with it, but I'm over the sticker shock now.
This doesn't help for HDMI, but for USB 3 it's great at low cost and small size:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMZSRS7/
It has individual switches for the connectors, so if your devices don't have their own power switches you can easily turn them off without unplugging them. There are two versions, one that comes with a USB-A cable and the other with USB-C.
Samsung 860 EVO 2TB. Amazon has a few selling as “Used - Very Good” for $295. My experience with “Used - Very Good” on things like this has been “New - Packaging is Damaged”.
Cool to know, thanks! Hopefully by the time the markings wear off I'll have the essentials memorized.. Do you use the ones linked above, from www.kbcovers.com? I see similar products for half the price on amazon
Hi! I am using this Roland cable with an adapter for mac (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roland-UM-ONE-mk2-MIDI-Interface/dp/B00967UN50/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=roland+midi+cable&qid=1603387412&sr=8-5). The adapter works because I tested a headset so that's fine. And I re-started the mac and the cable lit up just fine. I noticed too that when I turned off the keyboard, the cable was still lit up, so it connects to the mac. However, the mac input settings do not read it and neither does logic. Everything works, I just can't seem to get logic to read it as an input :<
I use this external SSD as a boot drive for my 2019 iMac because its so much faster than the stupid fusion drive it came with. The 512gb version is $109
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHDVB1F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
I just use a standard basic Logitech scrollwheel mouse (the B100, less than $10) and key modifiers for left/right/in/out scroll and zoom function.
Works great, feels great, is basically indestructible (and so cheap that if/when it does break I don't care in the slightest).
I hate wireless mice, and keyboards for that matter. They inevitably lose power or connection at the worst possible moments.
(My keyboard of choice is a Santechi aluminum wired keyboard, my only complaint is that the cable is hardwired rather than removable... but that's a minor complaint)
I have the akai mpk-249. Great controller. I saw the budget thing after I typed this,but it Has presets for logic and a lot of other daws.https://www.amazon.com/Akai-Professional-MPK249-Semi-Weighted-Workstations/dp/B00IJ7FGSC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U0GW3PZMGNK4&dchild=1&keywords=akai+mpk+249+keyboard&qid=1597515729&sprefix=Akai+mpk+249%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1
Dude for sure!!
I used to always keep my Kontakt, EW, and Logic libraries on my internal SSD, but I've since ported everything over to my external SSD(s) and it's literally the exact same boot up speed and time. I never run into the Disk Too Slow error, and then I get to take everything with me to other studios if I'm using a portable rig for the day.
Honestly if you're going to expand your storage, do this-
Grab the drive they'd be putting in your system (while upcharging you literally another drive to install it)
And then grab something like this:
Now you have literally 3tb for the price of the upgrade.
I should have clarified that this would be my first drum kit I would be buying, I have used an Alesis Nitro e-drum kit for years now.
I was mainly wondering if the quality of the kit would matter that much if i had planned on putting towels over all the drums? I was looking at something like this maybe, or something under €500?
And also in terms of microphones too, and whether it could be done with 4 mics.
had the same problem- get a cheap usb dock and it will work. The audiobox takes usb type 2 while macs now use type 3. hope this works for you
Great response. One thing to note is you're going to want to get more storage. USB 3.0 External HDD's are pretty cheap these days. 256gb will run your Logic fine but you will want to store all your audio data on an external since it will fill fast.
4TB for $99 Western Digital My Passport 4TB
Good luck!
If you want to charge people use the studio yes.
Cheaper alternatives:
A closet filled with clothes. This works very well and is free
A smaller room. Larger rooms is where echos really start to be noticed.
Hang blankets around the room. Sometimes this is hard to do without nailing in to walls, but if you can figure it out, this will help too
Go on Amazon and get a piano scale label key add on pack. I have the NEKTAR LP88+ and having all the keys with those transparent labels really helps.
Piano Stickers for 49/61/76/88... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019MF3VCC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Nope! Just make sure to close any (if not all) other applications when you're really working in Logic. Generally try to keep it plugged in when working. Other general tips I've read include keeping the computer elevated/well ventilated and turning it off regularly (not just entering in sleep mode all the time). Also back up everything. Logic has a relatively new feature where you can dump all of your instrument packs etc on an external drive and I did that immediately. Doesn't hurt to have more storage and in the event something hits the fan, you'll have your logic files and bounces. I got one of these per the recommendation of an audio engineer friend. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I picked up this midi keyboard from guitar center yesterday all you have to do is plug it in and it works on Logic Pro. Feels durable and haven’t had any problems with it so far I recommend
Can’t recommend this book enough - really walks you through some essential stuff step by step. Lot of support in their forums too.
Logic Pro X 10.3 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Music Production https://www.amazon.com/dp/013478510X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kRYDAbQHZN7KM
I’m looking at buying the absolute base late 2012 Mac mini, adding 16 gb RAM and this ssd:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ptn2zb3676YFB
For what I’m doing, do you think this would run well?