How To Slow Down Audio In Logic Pro X

[@joshuaskaja7873]

This is for VARISPEED - perfect for slowing down audio to figure out tricky parts. To change the tempo of a SAMPLE, in the Inspector panel, click "Flex & Follow" > "Align Bars & Beats." If your sample's tempo varies (ie it wasn't recorded to a click), you can force it onto the grid using Smart Tempo Settings (click "KEEP" under the Project Tempo), then select "Set Imported Files To" > "On + Align Bars & Beats." Now it'll follow the tempo of the project (select "Flex & Follow" in the Inspector panel if it doesn't).

[@jul3249]

K but how do you slow down just 1 audio file in a simple manner that doesn't require opening an entirely different session and bouncing the tracks??

[@dmitryklimov9706]

Thanks!

[@na-il3282]

Quick, simple, too the point 👏🏾💯👏🏾💯

[@minos8036]

Best tutorial 9secs in already started

[@GlebTurzhanskii]

Joshua, thank you for the concise and short tutorial - you helped me to find what I was looking for!

[@joshuaskaja7873]

you're welcome!

[@blewis3941]

PERFECT VIDEO. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT!!! TY

[@joshuaskaja7873]

Happy to be of service! Thank you!

[@minstrelgirl451]

Thanks so much!!! I went back to listen to a guitar recording for my album and it just felt rushed. Now it's a bit more relaxed and still sounds perfect. 🥳

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

Great video- straight to the point!

[@jmora44ify]

thanks bro, quick video. goat. carry on

[@lukehauser1182]

59 second tutorials - and it works! - yeah!

[@everythinghermez]

Quick easy and helpful... Thanks bro

[@rajanpanesar780]

this slows down the whole beat how do you slow down part of the beat?

[@ronan4928]

Did you find out how to do it ?

[@emersxnlouis]

Did anyone find out how to only slow down part of the beat

[@A_sh615]

This tutorial is so you can slow down your track to edit portions of your track without having to change the overall tempo of the track. If you’re looking to slow down portions of your session I would recommend clicking on your global track button towards the top left and then editing the tempo in the precise spots from there. Keep in mind this is tempo not pitch.

[@k4christ]

Hiw ​@@A_sh615

[@edenmason6613]

Your tutorial was great and I was able to slow down my entire track without messing up the pitch! Once I go to export the song it only saves as the original speed. I'll take any advice you have, Thank you!!

[@joshuaskaja7873]

I haven't tried that so I'm not sure. If it's a constant BPM, you can export the audio, import it into a new Logic session at that tempo, and then change tempo simply by adjusting the project tempo.

[@stevenfairweather]

same

[@visualsbytrace]

@@joshuaskaja7873 nope that doesn't work unfortunately

[@joshuaskaja7873]

@@visualsbytrace Without any context it's hard for me to know what you're trying to do. Are you trying to change the tempo of a sample? -> in the Inspector panel, turn on Flex & Follow. If you're starting with audio that wasn't recorded to a click, you can use Smart Tempo Project Settings and Set Imported Files To "On + Align Bars & Beats." That will put non-metronomic audio on the grid (and from there you can use Flex & Follow). Just tested it & that works; let me know if you want a video demo.

[@Cellenium125]

NIce! Thanks for making this. Solved my problem!

[@philnoordam8230]

This was a huge tip! Thanx a lot! It was the best auto among all bullshit video over KZbin.

[@AlcvinRyuzenRamos]

AWESOME!!! Thanks, man! Don't have to get ASD anymore!!!

[@AlexRamirezDrummer]

To the point. Thank you very much

[@Spooky_rusty]

great video thanks!

[@johndriskol6073]

Very cool. Right to the point. Thank you!

[@Herbivor7]

WOW short sweet and to the point. Big thank you I appreciate you sharing your knowledge

[@harpoonerr]

man i almost try to find the chord transfer for an hour and this app literally su..ks thxx it helped

[@jeffreyalanday7432]

This was a clear explanation. Unfortunately, speeding up your files damages the sound.

[@Sumbibebe]

Very useful info👍🏽

[@oneman49instruments]

Great clip Joshua, thanks!

[@ctsguitar]

Kudos for the Van Halen track choice! Varispeed doesn't seem to work for me though. Once enabled, no audio plays... any ideas?

[@joshuaskaja7873]

Yes-you most likely have input monitoring enabled on a track. Click the little "I" (each track has buttons for MSRI-Mute, Solo, Record arm, and Input monitoring) and it should work.

[@Foolmanmusic]

THank you man, perfect tutorial video ;)

[@susiehb2093]

Does this apply to vocal lines? Everyone shows instruments but never has someone shown vocal lines to my knowledge.

[@timgittins5671]

Many people have had a problem with the audio reverting back to normal speed once you bounce the track. Here is the solution (thanks chat GPT) To ensure that the Varispeed adjustments are applied when you export your track in Logic Pro, follow these steps: 1. *Bounce in Place*: - After adjusting the speed with Varispeed, select the track or region you want to export. - Right-click on the region and choose "Bounce in Place." - This will render the audio with the Varispeed adjustments applied into a new audio file within the project. - You can then export this new bounced track, and the speed adjustments will be retained. 2. *Real-Time Bounce*: - Make sure that the Varispeed button is enabled when you do a real-time bounce (i.e., not offline bounce). - Go to File > Bounce > Project or Section (or use the shortcut Command + B). - In the bounce dialog, ensure "Realtime" is selected instead of "Offline." - This should ensure that the Varispeed adjustments are included in the exported audio. 3. *Flatten/Convert Before Exporting*: - If you’re using Varispeed, you might need to flatten or commit the speed changes before exporting. - Go to File > Project Settings > Advanced, and make sure "Varispeed" is not set to only affect playback. - Another approach is to use the "Bounce in Place" option mentioned above. By following these steps, your Varispeed adjustments should remain intact in the exported file.

[@TheDengozo]

Excelent! Thank You!

[@tyedup8884]

Thank you so much!!!

[@user-soĺstudiomk]

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[@lydiacanto]

Thank you!

[@zebadiahwitch]

SICK!!!

[@davidminor3797]

hi thanks for showing me how to slow tracks down, any idea how to make it so its just 1 channel slowed down? also how to keep it slowed down when you export the track, it speeds back up to normal speen when you export it… cheers.

[@joshuaskaja7873]

I don’t understand why you would only slow down one channel but not the others? Wouldn’t they be out of sync then? I’m not sure if you can export a different tempo using Varispeed.

[@joab8436]

that was a horrible response@@joshuaskaja7873

[@alexa2938]

If you make a simple track. For example, an acoustic guitar with the singer. I want to slow down an acoustic guitar So the singer has more time to breed between the lines. Because the original track is too quick. How am I supposed to do this?? Not changing the singing voice.

[@paigebyrdmusic]

got my like bud

[@TempleGuitars]

This absolutely destroyed my session. The record light is stuck on, and I can't do anything. Cheers so much.

[@joshuaskaja7873]

That’s weird! I’ve never broken Logic by using its features before.

[@CSRLaunchpad]

Wow this is great thanks! Is there a way you know of that slows down and lowers the pitch of the audio as well?

[@joshuaskaja7873]

yes, you can use Logic's Varispeed but change the setting so it affects both tempo & pitch. if you want to transpose something a specific amount (eg up a half step so you don't have to tune your guitar down), you can do that in the Inspector pane. (you'll also find fine tuning there, which is handy for older recordings that are in between keys.)

[@CSRLaunchpad]

@@joshuaskaja7873 Ah that's fantastic, I gave it a go and it was so simple. Thank you sir :D

[@Taki_Music_TakuyaKimpara]

thx

[@PhantomsTechTT]

it works, but when you export it goes back to normal

[@achillemalembe_tv]

Yr th best

[@PropiedApp]

Thanksssss!!!!

[@Walknis]

Just THANK YOU !!!

[@JarrellJackson75]

Does anybody know how to export the audio at the slowed tempo once you turn on varispeed? When I export, it does so at the original, sped up tempo.

[@dawajnaparkiet539]

help please

[@susiehb2093]

Have you heard back on this?@@dawajnaparkiet539

[@gobrazyju]

!!

[@timgittins5671]

I've got the same problem! Any solution?

[@trizzysosa700]

Ok it’s slowing down the audio I’m recording too how do I keep my recording up to pace with the beat now that it’s slowed

[@VAPkarawagner]

how do you slow down just one channel or audio region?

[@joshuaskaja7873]

Not with Varispeed-it’s a global effect that will affect all tracks, regions, etc

[@VAPkarawagner]

@@joshuaskaja7873 can you not do that in logic?

[@spaceblackmedia]

thanks!

[@lovelymusicnow4404]

how do you do this for ONE track lol.. not the all your trakcs

[@stevenfairweather]

dont work , when you share it out as a mp3 tho

[@chicopalm]

great🙏

[@JamieDiscipleOfChrist]

30 something seconds to get the answer. Thank you.

[@paulflute]

sadly as usual it doesn't work.. brand new logic and brand new mini mac.. i was excited about finally having some reasonably profession functionality.. and this would be VERY useful for learning .. but it worked twice and now as soon as I change the number everything goes silent.. typical dysfunctional illogic in my experience unfortunately..

[@joshuaskaja7873]

is Input Monitoring turned on for that track? (It's the little I button on the track.) With input monitoring turned on the output mutes.

[@paulflute]

​@@joshuaskaja7873 hey there.. thank you so much.. yes it was on and now it works.. you are a genius.. it's funny I never used input monitoring for years and everything worked fine.. then it started appearing randomly on the tracks and once it's there you have to use it to record... but i don't really understand it still.. anyway thank you for your help.. amazing..

[@makumusik]

even though I have a loop still affects the whole sesh

[@joshuaskaja7873]

Yes-Varispeed is a way of controlling the playback speed of the entire session. If you want to change the tempo of a sample, there are other (often more straightforward) ways of doing that.

[@Tebowmania21]

@@joshuaskaja7873 and what are those help please

[@fueyou]

Question: I was able to slow the track down, but every way I export it seems to revert to the original speed. ??

[@visualsbytrace]

seems like we are all having this problem. I don't think this way is the proper way to slow down tracks for usage

[@joshuaskaja7873]

@fueyou @visualsbytrace I made another vid showing the thing [i think] y'all are asking about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6eanH6oo6xljKM

[@helleeno]

God bless you

[@juanbonilla1006]

Did not work me. You simply can't hear the audio when you make it any different than zero.

[@joshuaskaja7873]

I've encountered this before. IIRC all i had to do was turn off input monitoring (or maybe record enable?) and then it worked as expected. let me know what you find!

Thank you!