Logic Pro X Midi Tutorial - Everything on MIDI For Beginners

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hi everyone, boost your skills even more with my free 6 pillars on learning Logic Pro: makeyourmusic.co/learn-logic

[@meetthematas]

THANK YOU! FINALLY A CRYSTAL CLEAR, EASY VIDEO!! 👏🏼

[@CharlesCleyn]

happy to help, come back if you have any questions.

[@MillardRandolphCurryMRCFXMUSIC]

Hi Charles. Millard Randolph Curry here from Central Arkansas. I ran across your Logic Pro 10.5.1 Midi Tutorial, and was very impressed by your calm, laid back & relaxed demenor. You present the information very well. I started using the early Logic Express when it was first available. In fact, I still use that old program & love it. However, I am in the process of mixing, mastering, and releasing 10 to 12 complete recording projects of numerous genres over the course of the next 5+ years. I started playing guitar when I was 7 years old when Dad taught me C, F & G. I added keyboards and several other instruments way back in 1972 through 1976. I was so impressed with your tutorial that I gave you a thumbs up, subscribed & clicked the personalized notification bell. I'm looking forward to watching more of your tutorials to improve my music development. So, Keep Up The Good Work Young Man! Take care and I'll touch base on down the line. Thanks Charles, job well done & very informative.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hi Millard, I really appreciate the positive feedback and kind words. It's comments like this that fuel me up to keep going. I am excited to do more logic videos. Next time you come back feel free to link us to some of your music that you're working on, if you'd like, so we can have a listen!

[@MillardRandolphCurryMRCFXMUSIC]

@@CharlesCleyn You're very welcome Charles! I'm glad you got some encouragement from my comments. I have two of the 12 upcoming recording projects on a few of my music websites. Check out the song samples of the "Itchy & Thunder" and the "New Frontiers In Rock" projects at millardrandolphcurrymusic.com/ and let me know what you think. I'll be looking forward to hearing your opinions. I would appreciate that. Until then, here's wishing you all the best Charles!

[@bobbynastro]

These tutorials are extremely helpful! Appreciate you taking the time to make these for the beginners out here

[@AnnastassiaRiter]

I like this, as I was watching I was like "Why don't I just follow along for practice." Honestly such a good way to learn. I used the same Drum Synth Kit and Steinway Grand but I didn't have that Analog sound so I pick one of the other options and worked with it. I tried copying the beat (I'm don't understand drum beats too well) it worked out. The piano part I came up with my own and the same for the Alchemy sound I chose. It was fun and also really helped me take the pressure off of having to create something spectacular on my first try.

[@league6]

Thanks so much. I've been looking for ages for a beginners tutorial on using midi instruments and editing which I could understand. This is so helpful.

[@davidbasscooper9540]

thanks for your help Charles, I bought a Mac today and logic. I made a basic 16 bar song with your help. now I will have a play around with the different sounds. tomorrow I will watch some more of your videos. thanks

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for watching David, good luck with it, and come back if you have any questions.

[@sbrfgz]

You made this to be very clear, understanding of its audience, and patient with them too. I think this is a great video, even though I was familiar with most of these concepts.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Simon, I really appreciate this positive feedback :)

[@Light01ism]

Brilliant, informative, well planned, well communicated. No who just facts. I appreciate your efforts.

[@Cottontowngal]

your videos are so helpful and you are a really good teacher going through every step. thank you

[@joshallenimages]

Excellent! New to MIDI but not creating and recording and this was still incredibly helpful. I’ll check out your others!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Josh. Glad it helps. If you’re interested, theres a playlist on my channel that you can sort through all my logic videos.

[@agentsofevolution2640]

Some brilliant advice. Thank you!

[@michaelnewsomegreen5500]

Charles, you are my go-to man for all things logic. Your explanation teaching style is just wonderful to my ear. Thank you!

[@ianmartyn5987]

Thank you Charles for your patient and clear introduction to Logic. I have never had any training on computers and have to find my way through learning many basic elements of software and programs. I am a songwriter and would really benefit from using Logic in my compositions, in order to be able to build my songs. Currently have to pay to go to studios to do this. I will follow you and attempt to put in to practice what you are demonstrating.I have purchased the equipment, now just need to achieve some results from having a go. Thanks again. Ian, from England.

[@DTGuitarTech]

Thank you for another well explained video. I’ve been thinking about this quite a lot and I think the reason I love your videos and follow them is the calmness in which they are delivered. The screen displays really help too

[@joelh.marcus7558]

Great job of explaining. I so appreciate your clear and articulated step by step descriptions of how to use this DAW. Most helpful!!!!

[@shine01120]

Thank you so much for these videos. I've been using Garageband for years to make music just as a hobby, and learning so much from you as some of the functions are also on GB. Might even upgrade to Logic. Looking forward to more videos!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Glad the videos are helping and ya I agree if you’re getting comfortable with GB then logic would be the next best move

[@goatgaming4611]

Exactly what I needed! Thanks so much

[@yasmina8129]

You’re incredible!!!! God bless you for all the amazing content you share with us. I’ve just started making music! This is extremely precious material! May you always be blessed with positive energy and joy man. Wishing you all the very best ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bradholmes4296]

learned loads from this charles, thanks man!!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You're welcome!

[@ken7neth]

Excellent video Charles some interesting tips keep them coming please 👍🏼

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Kenneth. Lots more logic material on the way. :-)

[@michaelbroussardarts]

That was very clear and understandable. I am just beginning my journey with creating music through Logic, so this a great start.

[@ChadPaquette]

Thank you so much for making this video! It was EXACTLY what I needed to navigate more efficiently in Logic ProX! Do you know of a way to set particular midi sounds/instruments as favorites for easy recall later? Best wishes from Colorado!

[@mkirstina]

You are a great teacher - thank you for breaking this down.

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re very welcome Morganne

[@dimitrisbalas5325]

Thank you so much my friend! your vibe is so smooth and you explain everything really simple and clear

[@DanMcDermott]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for doing this!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re welcome!

[@Dansteindler]

I learned so much from you, bro. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@martindopmeijeremmel]

Hey Charles, exactly what i needed to know. Could you recommend a midi for an absolute beginner?

[@JULIOAIS]

I just updated to 10.5.1 from the trial version. Please persue with a video on chords progression, etc. Love your video as always.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Julio, a video on this coming sooon!

[@meloniez427]

God bless you for this video, I was about to go insane because I forgot what kind of project to set uo (software instrument or midi, etc) and then what to do from there

[@renyjacobv]

Thanks for making Logic videos

[@CharlesCleyn]

My pleasure RJ, hope they help you learn logic!

[@mateoh.3735]

What are the differences in this new update? Thanks for the videos they’ve helped a ton.

[@laurencurry9319]

absolute angel of a man. i have watched way too many videos trying to figure out my midi problem and you solved it in the first step. my suffering is over thank you!!!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Lauren 😌 I'm glad to help and glad we got the problem sorted for you!

[@leahcoleman3021]

Aaaaaaaah thank YOUUU ❤️❤️❤️this saved my midi life 💓

[@CharlesCleyn]

You're very welcome :)

[@Dr_KAP]

These are great tutorials really do appreciate them so much! As a total novice I have a silly question!! If you have an existing midi track, how do you assign it to a software instrument. Do you just play the midi track and click record on the software instrument track? Do you turn on input monitoring? Would you use the midi keyboard to sample the sounds in say alchemy, and then click record once you have found the one you like? Mostly what I’m experimenting with rn is converting stems to midi and then assigning to new instruments... THANKS AGAIN!! ❤

[@ryankainec1248]

Great video! Thanks! Much appreciated :)

[@C.Ebasta]

well done mate! is very helpful. I follow u from now on.

[@unhtread]

Great video bro!!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks very much, I really enjoyed making this one. Lots more to come!

[@marconazz]

Thanks you for this. Amazing job - Subscribed!

[@CranialStomp562]

really appreciate what you do. thanks!

[@CharlesCleyn]

happy to help, thanks for watching!

[@jordn1]

Have you done any more videos on this subject. You mentioned talking about the humanize function in an intermediate tutorial... thanks!

[@alexsa3951]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re very welcome!

[@glennprangnell5767]

I'm finding your tutorials very helpful. What MIDI keyboard do you use or would recommend?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Glenn, I'm glad they are helping. I would recommend one that fits well to your workflow. For instance, some midi keyboards have knobs or pads that are helpful in creating music but some don't. I use a Nectar SE 49 because it's small and lightweight but honestly I could trade it in for something else too.

[@nataliecarmical]

THIS HELPED SO MUCH THANK YOUUU

[@isaacevans1776]

mad helpful , appreciate it

[@CharlesCleyn]

happy to help Isaac, come back if you have any questions

[@accentontheoff]

Greetings. Do you have a video where you show how to reassign the individual keys / pads on my MIDI keyboard to various individual elements in my drum kits, both in Logic Drummer and Drum Machine Designer. The default assigns are random and bizarrely spread out.

[@zacharycox8661]

Hey Charles! Big fan of your Logic Pro X tutorials. They’ve been a big source of knowledge on the features available and how to effectively use them. I was curious if you have any content specifically related to setting up a midi controller (such as mapping) or is that something that would vary from controller to controller? Thanks for the great work you’ve been doing!

[@navuboxer]

Thanks. That was really helpful.

[@janep1510]

Charles, is it even possible to take a Korg Kronos combi pattern and put it into Logic Pro x in MIDI not as an AUDIO file? There are such beautiful patterns in the Kronos that lie "trapped" inside. Thanks so much.

[@SushilBarai]

Excellent tut 👌🏻

[@joeymorsemusic]

When you’re scrolling through sounds, is there a way to “like or heart” ones you like to get put into a folder so you know which ones you like?

[@ync_07cas11]

I’ don’t play any instruments but I’m starting to wanting to start making beats after watching your videos.. I’m using GarageBand.. any tips for me?

[@ericarusso5544]

helpful video! do you have any recommendations for a mini midi keyboard? thanks!

[@grgsamip]

Nicely explained :)

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks very much

[@anitshaha0507]

Your toturial is too good sir.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Anit!

[@danvillewilks9549]

This is my one-stop-shop for any and everything Logic I look elsewhere and get confused my fault really

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Villa :) super glad to have you here. I even have a playlist called one stop shop too with everything about logic :)

[@danvillewilks9549]

@@CharlesCleyn I'm going to look it up right now

[@danvillewilks9549]

@@CharlesCleyn also do you think USB mics are good for recording vocals and if yes which one would you recommend

[@revbigjohnsbackyardfishn31]

This was good. But what I was looking for was how do you get outside keyboards and drum machines into Logic? Thanks

[@BFrydell]

Let's say I don't have an electric piano plugged into my computer. Am I able to go into that piano roll and add notes from scratch?

[@yisraelmusic6013]

This was a helpful video and grate for beginners, even I learned a bit from it. But a more advanced video would be fantastic!

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for the suggestion, will make a more advanced one in the future.

[@dariotamburro9800]

Sorry. I have a master keyboard and i want to send a sustain message to a first midi track but not at the second. For exsample i want to use a pedal sustain to a piano but no a string instrument in the same time. I can disabilitad a control changes in a midi preference but change evrywhere. Tank you

[@nicono5535]

love ur videos great help thank you

[@edwardpaschall4096]

Hey Charles…here is one for you. I have emphysema so my vocal range is now greatly limited both in range and power. What I’m trying is dropping the pitch of the song ever so slightly coupled with the speed so I can sing in a slightly lowered register, then return the recorded vocal up to concert pitch by returning to the original tempo. I know some DAWs will correct the formant so it doesn’t go chipmunk…but can Logic do the same? Thanks!

[@VinceBaileydns-direct]

Thank for this I have learnt a lot

[@CharlesCleyn]

Very glad to hear Vince. Thanks for watching.

[@renyjacobv]

Can I use novation launch key mkll for Logic Pro. Which midi is perfect for logic

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, that's a great midi keyboard but you can also use any midi keyboard with logic. They all work well.

[@jehielsteve8048]

I have a Yamaha MOXF8 and could you teach how to record from Moxf8 using Logic?

[@denizozcelik2766]

Very nice and helpful video. I would be really happy if you could make a video about mixing and mastering in Logic Pro X. You've got a new subscriber here:)

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks for watching. those are some great ideas for tutorials, you can count on me for them!

[@androewerter]

Hi Charles.. might you be able to guide me how to get Logic Pro11.0.1 to actually hear MIDI signal from a Roland TR-707? Which track creation should I use in my new project to make this work?

[@imperialtrax4971]

Thank you so much, your the man!

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re very welcome. Very happy to help you on your way. I do a live video every Monday on music production so feel free to come with any questions.

[@thegoodnoise8969]

Appreciate you brotha

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thank you!

[@valentinaalfaro3810]

Thank you I been searching something like this so long... I also would be very thankful if you do a video on learn chord progressions.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Valentina, I do have this video on chords that you might find interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbTgoilepKjl68

[@djelbert23]

I'm doing a MIDI remix project for Full Sail University's Audio Production Degree. (Using any song you choose, and download the file, most of which aren't the whole song.) This helped with some handy shortcuts I didn't know about. Thanks! Have you ever considered doing a MIDI remix video? I haven't watched a lot of your videos yet, just recently discovered you. I don't know if Dance, EDM is anything you produce, but it would be interesting. I've been looking for a video to help me with that, but can't really find anything. Keep up the great work, and Thanks Again, Be Well.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Nathen, glad it proved to be helpful for you and thanks for the video suggestions, I do have some music production videos coming up in the future and some more intermediate topics that could be useful to you as well.

[@maxcruz1581]

Hello! about to get my midi keyboard, im wondering if i should go for the arturia lab MKII or Alesis V25mini

[@markelasilevista7285]

Its only for Mac Or ALSO for Windows? Thank You

[@pgtips4240]

Can you do a video on working with midi with an external instrument like a piano in my case a roland rd 2000. My problem is I record midi from the keyboard and then it plays back but I don't have any control over the volume in logic pro x. If I record the midi to an audio track then I can change the volume etc but with midi from external instrument the volume doesn't work. Im also just confused about midi channels. My piano has 16 channels but they behave strangely to me lol. It's just because I really just don't understand how it all works ie the differences between triggering midi sounds from external piano vs using software instrument.

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re right. It’s a bit complicated when we talk about working with midi instruments. I plan to do a video on this eventually because I’m getting a new synth rack setup.

[@pgtips4240]

@@CharlesCleyn Cool, I will look forward to that.

[@Jjp1984aa]

Great videos. Thank you! Would love to see one on punchin/punch outs. Thanks again

[@schattedaenker]

How can I assign tracks to midi controllers. I. e. A drumkit to my drumpads, base to my midi keyboard and keys to my epiano. I need it for looping with my rc505 and i dont want to switch instruments in logic while iam looping. Thanks for ur help

[@finniantreherne]

hey I´m coming from fl studio and can´t find any explanations on how to move selected midi files to the right. Please help

[@ryankainec1248]

Do you know how to get an 808 to play from the MIDI?

[@lanoire249]

What's the best midi keyboard for logic thats cost effective?

[@slyhawk10]

Bro what? Did you ever cover how to assign your midi keyboard to a certain input??? I now know how to pull up samplers and drums and alchemy thanks, only problem is I have no idea how to get my midi keyboard to make a sound ...

[@CharlesCleyn]

Logic is smart so just plug it in to your computer and logic will know.

[@ItsMeJayyt]

lol blindign lights was made in 2019, november 29.You said the new blinding lights song, and also yes I know it got very populour at the time of release of this video. Great video btw

[@sfb4154]

I’m trying to connect my actual midi piano to the logic software but for some reason it does not work Do I need to buy a audio interface in order to hear strings and chords from my actual speakers I also enabled everything on midi I need help

[@chriscash8733]

I consider myself as going to Cleyn University. I've learn much and thankful there's no grades.... Seriously though, You making understandable in bite sized chunks. Thank you!

[@shaynasstudio]

you are my hero

[@SharadShakya]

Hi, i'm having a wired problem. I hear 2 instruments from my midi keyboard. I hear the midi instrument sound (like pad, horns, violin, drums etc whatever i have selected) but at the same i also hear a piano sound as well even though i haven't selected the piano instrument at all. That piano sound is there all the time. Never came across something like this. Do you or anyone have any idea what is causing this? That would be great help. Thanks is advance.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hey Sharad, do you have any other DAW or piano software open? Maybe that's triggering it. Or, do you have a piano track that is armed somewhere? Try this, mute all tracks. Add a new midi track, then try again. Still happening? What kind of midi do you have? Is it just a controller? Or is it an actual piano keyboard?

[@SharadShakya]

@@CharlesCleyn Hey Charles, thanks for the tips. Yes, i din't realise that my Sibelius was open all the time and thats where the piano sound was coming :). thanks one more time.

[@CharlesCleyn]

@@SharadShakya You're welcome, happy to help!

[@Fast_and__curious]

I’m one more subscriber bro✊🏽✊🏽

[@CharlesCleyn]

Thanks Rossini!

[@googo151]

WHAT MIDI CONTROLLER ARE YOU USING? THANKS

[@CharlesCleyn]

I’m using the nectar se49 in this video

[@googo151]

@@CharlesCleyn THANKS BROTHER. I'M JUST GETTING TO THIS PARTY, ALBEIT A LITTLE LATE, BUT BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. THANKS. DO YOU FIND A MAJOR DIFFERENCE OR PREFERENCE, PRO TOOLS VS LOGIC PRO X?

[@bosssales9448]

bro midi notes in software instrument track gets added in audio track while voice recording how to solve bro

[@aberdeenhinzefilmcomposer9324]

Hey Charles!! I really enjoy your videos, especially this one - it has cleared up a heap of things for me. I really like how clearly and concisely you explain how to find the instruments. You have inspired me to make my own KZbin channel to collaborate with other composers and musicians (especially since COVID made working in person so much harder!). Like you mentioned, I really need to invest more time in finding the instruments that work for me... so much work!! Thanks again - Can't wait for your next tutorial :)

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hi Aberdeen, thanks for the kind words and I'm really glad these videos are helping you. Lots more to come :-) that's super cool that they've inspired you to start your own channel, that's really cool for me to hear. Come back if you have any questions and I'll also be following along to your channel.

[@aberdeenhinzefilmcomposer9324]

@@CharlesCleyn amazing! For sure, I will be keeping an eye on your content. I need to continue developing my skills producing and using the equipment. I am coming from an orchestral violinist point of view here, my mu-tech knowledge needs constant upgrading! It’s the tips in these videos of yours that help me out the most! Cheers! 😃

[@Dracula666_]

Hey can anyone help me out. My midi keyboard can’t play anything higher then C2. How can I change the keys I play.

[@isaiahclayton8178]

How do I get my launch key 49 to work with Kontact VST? 🤨

[@Fast_and__curious]

Do you teach by virtual class?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hey Rossini, not at the moment I don't.

[@Fast_and__curious]

@@CharlesCleyn ok but you should think about it. That would help a lot

[@AdiRockers]

Thanks! 🙏 I learned a lot. I made my first song in Logic just using asfghjkl;'' :) that was fun

[@Oaklandsunshine]

I have recently switched to logic pro for audio recording and currently use a midi keyboard to make tracks. But I was wondering if I could setup my midi keyboard as a soundboard for when I record podcast for FX like claps or transitions?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes, you definitely can do that. You can program your keyboard to any command in logic!

[@Nsr3lias]

Guys I need help :( whenever I try to to play key on midi preference setting keep showing up in logic idk what I did wrong can’t find any solution.

[@mihir1425]

THANK YOU❤️

[@CharlesCleyn]

Let me know if you have any questions and comments I'd be happy to help, 🎵

[@mikec538]

Excellent video! I'm new to Logic, so this helps out a bunch. I had the same issue with quantizing my midi, some of it was still off of the grid.

[@christhenetwork8880]

Great vid man.I'm kinda still new to Logic as well. I use my Roland Fantom X6 as the controller......but I don't know how to set it up in MIDI. I just connect the X6, & PreSonus interface & Logic to record tunes. Any advice you share would be great & appreciated.

[@galaxysorceress]

I plugged an iRig Keys midi keyboard into Logic and it looked like it was working but I literally heard no sound! I checked all the audio inputs and outputs, everything looked right, but still no sound. And it’s confusing because when I plug it into GarageBand I hear sound, so I was wondering if anyone knows what that is all about 🤔

[@TomSarracino]

I’m drag and dropping some EZ keys midi and it keeps going to a stereo tracks set up with midi in the lower track and kinda empty in the top track. It Was dropping the midi to one track before? Help ?

[@jordn1]

When I open a new track I get the Grand Piano. How do you set it up to default to Instrument 1 > Alchemy> Thanks!

[@TTSetters]

What I want to know - how to trigger record from an outside device like an ios synth (moog model 15 for example). I can get midi to logic pro, but then I got to route a bus to another input to get the audio. I figured out how to lock the midi clock however. Now I want to hit a note, and have logic pro x record without the 4 count intro. Maybe it's a big ask I don't know.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hey, you can map a key on your controller as the record button if you’d like and you can also take the ‘count in’ off by pressing the numbers icon which is beside the metronome.

[@j.banimations4235]

Can we use midi keyboard Without a software. Just adding a speaker

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes you can use musical typing in Logic Pro. Press cmd + k and you’re good to go!

[@Bezze24]

I have pretty bad latency effect on my Yamaha keyboard. Any advice?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hey Bassam, could be a mix of things. Your cord, your computer, the age of the keyboard. I'd start with the cheapest option and troubleshoot your way up.