How to IMPORT AUDIO in Logic Pro for iPad

Logic Pro for iPad | How to import your own samples, loops and audio in to Logic Pro iPad.
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00:00 How Logic Pro imports files
00:34 Locating audio files
01:30 Import loops
01:48 Stretch loops
02:39 Import audio as MIDI
03:29 Playing MIDI using audio samples
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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@FRANTIK]

I never would’ve figured out how to import files if it weren’t for this video. You always come with the helpful tips. Thank you for the millionth time.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Frank. You’re very welcome. More Logic Pro videos coming here. kzbin.info/aero/PLc8Xg_23Wa55Eoyv7FZFhX9URoXxbC3l9

[@mnmnmn]

same for me! logic is fantastic etc but i am getting too old for this ..

[@knottypigeon719]

mate, you’re a lifesaver. seriously. i have mashups stuck in my head that don’t exist. now it’s possible to make them :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Make sure you share them with me when you’ve done them. [e-mail]

[@leslie-annmjustus2491]

Fantastic video!! The ease of adding third-party loops is so nice!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s not too bad once you get used to it.

[@3rdPersonProductions]

Catching you on the rewatch Pete! Thanks for these videos on Logic. We keep them on in the background when composing.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Love it.

[@Frodland]

Brilliant Pete! Short and sweet and all I needed to know👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Very glad to hear my friend.

[@robertroach7807]

can't wait. looking forward to using this for my korg gadget prodjects. It's gonna be nice👍🏽

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It's a pretty darn cool app!

[@ScreamieBirds]

Awesome! Really enjoying LP on the iPad - eager to follow along with your videos.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Yes it’s very cool. Keep up with more info at logicipad.com/

[@mariostresow9755]

Thanks for the very good explanation! Cheers, Mario.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome Mario. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@Chrrymatt]

Thank you SO MUCH

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@GuangMedia]

back to work. thanks 🙏 😊

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

Great video showed me exactly how to import my sample packs and files in to Logic on iPad. Thank you Bruv yuh saved the day big up yeh from London Uk 🇬🇧

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@martinvankessel6040]

Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@xKajzerGaming007]

very cool - thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome. More here. logicipad.com/

[@BassBajo]

Life saver. I'm new to logic and ipad. Thanks dude.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@jaywolf3674]

👍👍👍 thanks so mush this video helped me a lot 👍👍👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@TheRaulNunezMusic]

I was adding the audio files to garageband then open logic pro cuz i didn't know how to. Thank you so much!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome. Yeah it’s a different way of managing it. Http://logicipad.com/.

[@evieruth01]

Thanks 🙏 been looking for ages

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome. More Logic info here. logicipad.com/

[@NEIYUWN]

Thank you so much ❤️‍🔥

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@richiescott5689]

Aye Pete that was one of the best tutorials i've seen bro. appreciate that!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@Jeremyspoptart]

Thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@freesongsmusic]

Thanks for sharing that, BUT in GarageBand you can audition your own AppleLoops along the song playing and always in Tempo and key match! This is a no go for me for Logic and my workflow and I would jump over only when AND IF they decide to implement this GarageBand magical feature. Thanks again for clearing things for us!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good point! I don’t use that specific feature so I’ll include this limitation in future videos.

[@aliclark9756]

Starting out using Logic Pro on my iPad and you are so helpful thank you so much 😊

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome. 🙌. So glad to hear. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@aliclark9756]

@@PeteJohnsMusic yeah I used logic like at college in 2009 lol so I kind of am used to how the programme works but never used it on iPad. And yes I’ve been watching a few of your videos and really well explained as well. And of course man definitely will subscribe.

[@ahmadalzanki]

Thanx man 👋🏼

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@TheCookieSwag]

The stretch feature is a BIG game changer I feel!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Will be great for bringing in sounds and beat matching.

[@K_exceptional_P]

thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@RandySeverino]

Also, make sure you have Multitasking & Gestures, Split view & slide over selected in settings.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍😎

[@macuse2008]

Brilliant

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks! Http://logicipad.com/

[@garyshumate1362]

I have wasted hours trying to get files from Karaoke Version to Muzoma and then into Logic to edit each track. I was about to give up an then I found your video. THANK YOU!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@Adam-franka]

Legend ❤thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@Adam-franka]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you; I subscribed years ago-how could I not?😊

[@highheatrichie]

Ty was trying for hours lol

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@mosesstrange9753]

Becoming my favorite channel

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Glad to hear.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

Thanks pete this was driving me nuts I couldn’t figure it out I was starting to feel real dumb 🤣

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I had to do the lesson to figure it out so don’t worry - I was right there with you! 😎

[@Meekismwisdom]

Every time I put up a video you put up the exact same one a day after me 😂

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! You have good taste in video topics. Or maybe I do? Or maybe both. 😎

[@Meekismwisdom]

@@PeteJohnsMusic nah nahhhh . One maybe … but you’ve done it one too many over the YEARS my guy .

[@iamrishio]

That looks great, but I like the experience of using Logic Pro with Stage Manager better. Fyi, I’m way wondering if you have a video covering the fundamentals of Logic. I’m having a hard time understanding the difference between midi, drummer and pattern, which all just seem like virtual instruments, along with some other terminology. I am switching over from garage band which I mainly just used for live performances with amp simulations and my harmonica - but trying to go deeper into DAWs.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes… so not just yet as I’m honestly still learning myself. But the plan is to dive in and document a “GarageBand user goes to Logic” experience. Watch this space. logicipad.com/

[@evieruth01]

Hi again lol , can you make arrangements markers like on the iMac ? Ie verse chorus bridge , on iMac this helps the automatic drummer change with the sections, I haven’t found away yet how to do it .

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I believe so? But haven’t found it yet. Need to read the manual!

[@dr.rabbitfoot7421]

Hello Good Sir! I was looking have you done an Export Tutorial for just the regions in Logic?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I have covered exporting and a bunch of other topics. Check out the playlist here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPNeJ6gaqZroJY

[@dr.rabbitfoot7421]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you!!

[@brokenpoolhall]

Great video! Just had a question, if I were recording the audio of a hardware synth into logic, how would you go about making sure it fits in with a drum groove or bass part etc? Or does it automatically detect the bpm and adjust it accordingly?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You'd generally be best to match the BPM or play in manually. There are quantization options but it is best to get it right from the start. logicipad.com/

[@selimgulec5619]

Awesome video and facts. I have a problem with changing the key of the audio I imported in garageband. Is there any possibility for it in logic?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup, sure is! You can adjust the pitch by changing the key or matching it to the original audio. Check out my other videos that show this here - logicipad.com/

[@selimgulec5619]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks man. you earned a long term fan and a sub😜🙏

[@heartpeter]

Thanks Pete for your insights… But how do you import a wave file audio backing track into Logic Pro? Can you actually do this? I’d like to be able to try and add things to an existing audio file. Can’t seem to see how to do it myself…Many thanks Peter

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. This video will help you with this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6umIyar5uippo

[@DavidBelteton]

I wish you could drag from the preview window instead of having to go back a menu. Sometimes I can’t remember if I previewed clap_13 or clap_14 so I have to preview again

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah. The import and preview options need some improvement.

[@false-set]

Not all hero’s wear capes.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

How do we use auv3 instruments like the SWAM instruments, or Buttersynth etc in Logic Pro, Pete. I am going crazy as I’m sure it’s very simple but I’m stumped 😵‍💫

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’m doing another Q&A session tomorrow. Drop by and I’ll check out some AUv3 instruments. kzbin.infoHKhF8QS8-tg?feature=share

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

@@PeteJohnsMusic will be there!

[@alexramos8019]

is there any way to share as a song? Like how you can in garageband?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Export by tapping on the project name and exporting. logicipad.com/

[@user-fd8oi8bd3h]

Can I use a loop for the entirety of a song as the foundation and is there a way to extend it or

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. Yup you can. Just tap and hit loop and your loop will go the full length of the project. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joCrZKFtrqmFptksi=HoLn2SrLP_Tq4tfs

[@kingleo9981]

Thank you!!! Thought I could figure this out on my own but of course Apple makes everything complicated lol

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah. This one is a bit of a bummer. Could have made a simple transfer folder like GarageBand. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kingleo9981]

@@PeteJohnsMusic right

[@solomondeed7265]

Can you drag an audio region from an audio track in your project into the quick sampler? I saw someone do a cool production trick like that in ableton. You definitely don’t seem to be able to in Cubasis 3.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup you can in Logic Pro iPad. It’s pretty slick.

[@solomondeed7265]

Logic Pro is sounding like a winner. @@PeteJohnsMusic

[@Elwaves2925]

You're nailing these Logic videos. I just asked this under yesterday's video but I hadn't realised you'd posted this one. You're more likely to see it here so I'll ask again. Sorry for the repetition. Have you seen a way to export midi data to a file? There's nothing in the usual export area but it seems like that should be part of a pro DAW. Any idea?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So... unfortunately MIDI export isn't currently a part of Logic Pro. We are hoping it's on Apple's roadmap for future updates, but not there right now. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

[@Elwaves2925]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks for the reply and I didn't think it was there. Oh well.

[@GarryKnight]

@@PeteJohnsMusic In the manual, in the section headed "Supported file formats in Logic Pro for iPad" there is a paragraph headed "Standard MIDI files", where it says, "Standard MIDI file (SMF) is the standard file format used in MIDI sequencers. Standard MIDI files can be read and saved in Logic Pro". This is ambiguous to say the least. I'm assuming they mean LP for Mac, not the iPad version. They really should clarify this. Also, after last night's live session, I went looking for Flex Pitch and Flex Time. I dragged an audio sample into a new track, opened the Inspector, changed the region to Track, and switched on Flex. This gave me two new settings: Flex Mode and Complex on/off. In Flex Mode I could choose from six different Flex Time options. But I couldn't see anything for Flex Pitch. It's also not obvious to me how to use the Flex Time options, mainly because I've been away from music production and Logic Pro for a couple of years. 🙄

[@jonvezner5717]

Does anyone know how to edit sustain data in the piano roll

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haven’t dug in to this yet? Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@MattHarris85]

Is there a way to change the tempo of samples in the quick sampler? I want to chop samples at the project bpm

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I think you’d need to adjust them first? Don’t think you can change tempo within the sampler?

[@MattHarris85]

@@PeteJohnsMusic yeah seems like that might be the case. Bit of an oversight - time stretching is a pretty basic feature in a bunch of DAWs and sampler apps

[@ivanortiz9556]

Does anyone know how to load your own CST (Channel Strip) files onto Logic Pro on iPad ???

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’ve been asked a few times, but seems it’s not possible right now. logicipad.com/

[@user-fd8oi8bd3h]

Are there loops I can import that last at least 2 minutes

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Just loop your loop! kzbin.info/www/bejne/joCrZKFtrqmFptksi=HoLn2SrLP_Tq4tfs

[@adriancollazo5145]

What if the audio file you’re dragging into your project is a disco loop that is non quantized? Do you have to put it into a quick sampler first?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can just throw it straight in to the project and see how it sits. Then try the sampler if it’s not quite right.

[@adriancollazo5145]

@@PeteJohnsMusicthx!

[@BachtiarDwi]

How about importing multiple files? Im about to mix 30 tracks, and i cannot find the way to import them all together to logic 😭

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

One at a time right now unfortunately. Hopefully this gets addressed in the future.

[@alecdias3251]

Is there a way to convert audio files to midi?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. There are some apps and methods but none that I’ve found work well every time. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@godmonti]

Can someone please tell me how to just import an audio file so i can mix vocals over it , it won’t play my beat

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sorry if this video didn’t help? The info here is what should help you.

[@godmonti]

@@PeteJohnsMusic oh I figured out how to do it

[@korento3000]

Does not work at all for me, this Logic window does not pop up and I can’t add my OWN MUSIC as a sample. I can’t figure this out and if this is this complicated, I’m happy to return to MacBooks over this iPad. So frustrating!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Have another crack at it. It’s not super simple but you should be able to get there if you follow step by step.

[@KurtLorenz]

❤🎉

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍😎

[@mixxndj]

Does the ios version have Flex Pitch?

[@VitaliyNET]

Seems like so

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not in the same way that Logic Mac does. Http://logicipad.com/

[@wordsofwisdom8587]

Does this work to import midi files?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

MIDI is similar. Here’s a video about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6mznmt7hZpsiLM

[@wordsofwisdom8587]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks a lot!

[@shaycray7662]

How come this doesn’t work for me? I used to be able to import audio files into Logic, but now nothing works. It won’t let me import anything. Wtf?

[@shaycray7662]

Please help, I can’t find any solutions to the problem anywhere online.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s pretty straightforward in my experience? Just open up Files and drag them across. Http://logicipad.com/.

[@shaycray7662]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks, I [kinda] figured out the issue. So for some reason when I transferred the audio files on to my iPad from my external SSD, that process would for some reason corrupt the files, so that they couldn't be dragged and dropped into Logic. So instead I had to drag and drop them directly from the SSD into Logic.

[@adriancollazo5145]

You probably want to mention that we need to turn stage manager off. Otherwise they won’t see the slide over feature. This was driving me crazy.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah right?! I don’t use Stage Manager much so it didn’t affect me. Will keep in mind for future videos.

[@adriancollazo5145]

@@PeteJohnsMusic great video nonetheless!

[@jonkopp6499]

Dragging doesn’t work

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sorry to hear. Make sure it’s a compatible audio file. Tested today and still works for me.

[@sonalight]

Looks like a temporary workaround until iPadOS 17 where a global file system should be implemented. just point to a folder on your iPad and just be able to browse, audition, and use this files without importing anything and duplicating everything like other audio apps. I’m waiting for that to finally start making iPad music. Current file system is just too annoying and breaks the flow.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Could be the case! I haven’t explored iOS 17 features. Thanks for the heads up.

[@ancestralelephants]

But how to export?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Tap on the project name in the top left corner. logicipad.com/

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

Wow looks like Cubasis is the better daw to use on ipad. What a joke that it's not accessible from logic pro you'd think they'd have this figured out. Not to mention the same midi bugs are the same on both desktop and iPad. Yeah I don't think I'm going to keep it after all.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It will work for some people, and not for others. The workflow is good for me, but if you use a heap of samples and loops I can see why it might not be. It all comes down to personal experience.

[@jjbing3]

Ohhh, Apple on some bull with this. 😑. I pay too much money not to be able to import my sounds. 😂

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It won’t work for everyone out of the gate. I think we need a custom sample folder inside the app in future versions.

[@musacman57]

I came to your channel for the Garage Band Tutorials, so is this going to be just a Logic Pro channel now?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Nope. I’m fact I had a new GarageBand video 2 days ago showing the new pack. And GarageBand Weekly will still cover a heap of GarageBand content. Plus there’s the Happy Hour and YML. So no shortage of other content.

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

@PeteJohnsMusic Hi Dude! Do you know if you can convert audio to midi on the iPad in logic pro or in a logic compatible plug in?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

There’s apparently plugins that can do this but I’ve never really explored them sorry. Maybe ask over at the Create Record Release Facebook group at createrecordreleaae.com, or the Discord group here - studiolivetoday.com/discord.

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

@@PeteJohnsMusic legend 🤜🤛

[@TheSpiritualBrat]

I can’t find logic pro in the App Store… i thought it was supposed to be launched already? No?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yep, available now. Link in the description to download, or at logicipad.com/

[@MegaMetagross007]

Thanks!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍