Logic Pro X - Video Tutorial 05 - Quick Punch, Punching In Vocals

[@rugosotv]

just found out this video 8 years after it was made, and still helped me learn how to quick punch-in, so thanks for this! :)

[@AbandonTheBoat]

Josh, I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos. You are a fantastic teacher and really do an excellent job in helping new users in understanding Logic. Great vocals, btw. (:

[@benblair9144]

One of the most concise, informative, excellent videos I've ever seen. ALL YOU LONG TALKERS-- take head.

[@CraigNybo]

Yep. I hate long-winded tutorials. I hate it when the teacher even introduces himself.

[@MrDavemiley]

I just up graded to a new iMac and Logic Pro from an old Roland work station VS1880, Your Tutorials have made the transition go very smooth. I am learning and enjoying my new home studio very much .

[@jessetimmmiller1870]

Hey, Josh. Just wanted to say thank you for the time and care you put into these videos. As stated by many, they are clear, concise, well thought out and extremely helpful. Thank you, thank you!

[@DaleyWard]

Really appreciate these lessons. I've been a Logic user for a good few years but I haven't sat down and really absorbed many key concepts. Thank you!

[@DominatingMCReg]

You done an excellent job recording and teaching this sessions. I've learned a lot. If it wasn't for you I would still be lost. I am a novice and your sessions makes it easy to record. Thanks

[@grahamcohen3850]

Fantastic training series. Thank you so much for taking the time to build these. Bar none the best training series I’ve found on Logic Pro X. You’re a rock star in my mind.

[@workflow3580]

Loving these tutorials, all practical and well explained tips! Nice mate

[@normanbataille8865]

We should be very grateful you are putting all this info out there for us for free so don't worry too much about the singing. Thank you.

[@yansich9627]

Fantastic, I love it, after such a long time of searching something professionaly and scientifically explained at last I find what I have I been looking for, so long Thanks a lot

[@lynnroxy9500]

These videos are invaluable to me! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I really like it that you separated the lessons and topics. They are easier to digest, and there is a sense of accomplishment frequently.

[@supensaa]

Thanks for putting the effort into making these tutorials! They're extremely helpful

[@CraigNybo]

I wasn't sure how they would be received. I will keep them coming.

[@tulkas399]

these vids are really clear and helpful (unlike so many other youtube tutorials). thanks.

[@JayLewTheTruth]

very helpful tool! i just made the move from garageband to logic pro. theres so many great additions and you've been teaching me all!

[@tevotv6807]

these are unreal quality of tutorials great work

[@julianhartwell3777]

Thank you these tutorials are SO helpful as I learn the ins and outs of my home studio. Rock on! 🤘

[@xsommersteinx]

great tutorials, buddy! even if I'm somewhat comfortable with music production, this really helped me getting started with logic.

[@jordonstephenson109]

what a lot of tutorials man, not even a huge fan of metal, but i have to say, best intro music on any channel I've watched! kudos

[@dvmovies089]

You rock. You do helpful and even more important structured tuts. Big help for the transition from 9 to X!! Thanks

[@bartoszdolewski4915]

As a drummer who record myself (previously on Reaper) I find this extremely helpful.

[@pedrorosamusica]

Thanks very much! Very well explained! very important to have people like you helping around! lots of love

[@GeorgePMusic]

watching every video in this series form start to finish!!! thank you so much for your fantastic tutoring.. amazing!! learning so much!!

[@glenncarr4514]

Thanks so much for this amazing, amazing series of Logic Pro X tutorials. The package is enormous and your information is so helpful! It has saved us hours of hard slog. Cheers Mate from Glenn & Dave.

[@trenthogan4212]

Great tutorials, and great vox.

[@fuzzy8mike]

Excellent communication skills. Comprehensive and clear tutorial. Just one thing, in my opinion you should audition later takes before consolidating with older ones. Thankyou for your help.

[@Calirockzsb310]

These videos are really helpful.. You're doing an awesome job, thank you so much.

[@howardanderson3061]

I liked your singing....it's you....no one can sing or play like you! I'm guessing you don't someone to tell this...Love your tutorials I am a guitarist singer as well...Great stuff

[@StratsRUs]

You got a cool voice, even back then ! THANKS

[@chrisjackson7064]

Thank you, all the other videos are killing me inside

[@pistolpetelopez]

i just got Logic Pro X and imported my key commands (work arounds included), and I havent checked a problem that existed since ver,7,8 and 9 (internal monitoring issue) having to to do with not hearing audio previous to "punch" using "cycle"mode.CHEERS I love your videos.

[@CraigNybo]

Yes, you are a good singer.

[@daymanfighterofthenightman]

Right?? lol I was headbangin XD

[@willharris4246]

I really enjoy your tutorials, I'm learning a lot, thanks!!!!

[@dcfroml.a.869]

Great videos! Easy to understand and apply!

[@phm1800]

Thanks very much for these tutorials dude, very helpful and professional, cheers

[@ericprochnow9249]

Just your talking voice is beautiffuly angelic

[@Paypaboy900]

uk helped me do studio quality music bro may our Creator bless you

[@bryanchichichi]

better than the computer music class in my school, thanks very much

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

I like the dichotomy of “killing me inside”...into major chord...👍....and thanks for your always helpful videos... mVm

[@angelsamperwilson7396]

This guy deserves to earn lots of money for this

[@DenisTheMennnace]

your singing is actually pretty good!

[@giovanniperin]

thanks a lot for your tutorial i've learn how to use logic from nothing!!!

[@coolio32123]

This stuff is super helpful man. Thanks!

[@justjillandpattirothberg]

love your videos. very helpful!!!

[@lijothomas8398]

Dude you're the best !

[@vincetherrien]

I'm doing the quick punch in per episode 5. It works except that I still hear what's on the original take as I'm recording the second take. How can I correct that? Thanks so much! Great videos!

[@michaelkelly6583]

Well done Sir!

[@iggster9962]

Thank you! Just what I wanted.

[@alphonsodesselle212]

one thing you missed here.. in logic X, you have to go to Reocrd / Record Button Options and you have to make sure Record/Record Toggle is selected. Honestly, selecting that, you don't need to do shift R to punch out.. Actually, if that option isn't selected shift R or R won't work..

[@1970sixMusic]

Great video!!! Thank you so much!

[@theaeroz22]

how do I punch in a recording while also hearing the previous take, that way I don't have to guess where to start the punch in?

[@stonedasfudge5947]

Having this same problem. did you find out?

[@digitalblues218]

by pressing command D do duplicate the track the just record on the fly on your new audio track so you can hear the other whilst recording then just slice the part you didn't need afterwards and mute it.

[@toxinbrewer9126]

Duplicate the layer/effects and record it on the duplicate, then line it all up at the end

[@CraigNybo]

You have to use the autopunch tool and set up a punch in the timeline.

[@guythomas9157]

I think your voice sounds great!

[@ghostfrom1950]

Does this work with MIDI as well? Coming from MPC, I got real spoiled having the one button “Overdub” - allowing me to sorta punch in and out seamlessly. I love the freedom to record anything, audition an idea and record again while never having to stop play the whole time

[@jamesmartin3233]

The rock gods smile upon you

[@Oranium-nq2sl]

pffffffffffff great great work tnank you so much Sir

[@bobvog7123]

Thank you!! Great lyric btw.

[@theinfinate]

love that phat intro!

[@giolagala8118]

Very useful. Love the radiophonic effect of the voice , which mic are you using for this podcast?

[@SonusVolvebatur]

thx from italy!!

[@benja303]

Quick Punch: Record --> Allow Quick Punch In ---> No need to set area , just activate and then deactivate. Play Hit R to record Hit Shift R to Stop in the corner A-->Flat

[@esiegel2]

pinning the stereo master...

[@tigermoth100]

what kills me is that a few years ago, i spent $60 for a DVD.. It gave lots of info.. but in VOLUMES.. very dry presentation.. easy to forget.. This series here is just enough information... excellent pace.. and easy to remember...

[@adityabhardwajverse]

I love you

[@smokeizfire]

Dude, don't beat yourself up about the vocals....they're actually not bad. And thanks for the excellent tutorials.

[@nsenthil2000]

Love your voice mate.. :)

[@christon4654]

Hey great vids man, you got my sub! definitely a good tutorial set. much obliged.

[@verifiedtoxicangel2411]

your tutorials merit 9.9 on a scale of 10. it could be 10/10 if u could stop catering to the lowest common denominator ,but then again.u dont have to ;)

[@rudramohapatramusic]

Thank you so much

[@MaxRiley]

Good video. What's the difference between "punch in" and create "composite" takes? Thanks.

[@Billikid666dead]

I wish - someone had show me this 3- years ago !

[@benjis4098]

I've just really started taking my music journey serious recently and these videos have helped me SO MUCH. THANKS MAN! also not a great singer my ass :/

[@haggai0n0i]

Hi steve, first let me thank you for these great videos, they are a huge help and i follow them step by step. I have a problem i wish to ask you - that after recording 2 or more audio mic tracks in layers by the same mic through the same input - though the recording is fine - the overall playback will only play one of the tracks. can you think why that is and what I'm doing wrong? thanks! H

[@divolino]

Your videos are brilliant, i can't help but watched 5 episodes in one go & subscribed right away. Thanks for your contribution. However i do have a question, can you tell me how can i add a VOX track for vocal, as show in this 5th tutorial. For when i open a new track, in Logic pro X window only shows selections like software instrument, Audio, Drummer, External MIDI & Guitar or Bass. i will be very grateful if you can help me. Thanks in advance.

[@glenwallace6314]

Pretty good song

[@pianomandove]

Your vocals are actually good here. If you edit them a drop (I know a great tutorial guy who can teach you) they'll sound awesome.

[@verifiedtoxicangel2411]

why would a tutorial guy need a tutorial guy?.....he was just being modest man...

[@pianomandove]

Right. It almost sounds like I was joking and meant him as the tutorial guy.

[@MontyDeane]

Thanks for the video series. I am curious though. If I record a track and want to punch in on another day, are all the settings kept internal so that I am not punching in with a completely different sound? Or is it better to always record the vocals in one sitting? I guess the pros do it that way, but sometimes I have to come back to it.

[@vtanger]

thank youuuuuu!!!!

[@V8LC100]

@1:19 how do you do the magnifying glass effect please? Is that part of the screen capture program, if so what's it called please? Thanks.

[@Backinthedase]

Okay man, I'm loving your tutorials. Super Helpful! But I'm having trouble deciding weather I should use Logic Pro X or FL Studio. I wan't to start producing music electronically. Like MetroBoomin or Deadmau5 for examples. Have you used FL Studio? And which would You recommend?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

I haven't used FL at all. For what you get for the price, I think Logic is pretty much the best DAW out there.

[@charliebell5073]

So, can Quick Punch be used for the Punch & Roll technique for voiceover or audiobook recording? When you make a mistake, you'd stop immediately, return to a convenient (usually quiet) point immediately before your mistake, hit Quick Punch and re-record to rectify the error, then continue recording until you make another error. At that point, you'd stop again, and repeat the process, going back to your recent error, hitting Quick Punch, and continuing. Thank you!

[@tommydimmel1914]

Thank you

[@LehaMartinez]

Hi Joshua, thanks 4 all your info you are really helpfull all the time :) my question is: when the song is stopped and i have my track sounding like i want, if i press play the setting does not sounds,this happens only when i press record, why is that my friend? thNKS A LOt

[@wolandsmachine]

is there anyway to correct a small rhythm mistake without re-recording anything? thank you for this great series man \m/

[@cybythesea]

Hey Josh, do you have a video on how to PUNCH IN using logic remote on an I pad?

[@petervogl9072]

thanks for your videos....heres a problem I am having...when doing a auto punch or cycle punch logic is not recording during the pre or post roll...Is there a setting I'm missing? I've seen this used but for some reason it's not happening when I punch.

[@eatmeat5432]

Use command + shift + z to redo all undone edits via command + z.

[@divolino]

One more question, if instead of recording different instruments in different tracks, one uses a ready made karaoke music track, which kind of track (for example software instrument, Audio, Drummer, External MIDI & Guitar or Bass) should be used. Please help.

[@Zacharyleemusic]

Hey quick question. I have auto punch on but when i press play, then press R to record where I need to....it records my piano as a midi instead of the inputs I have for audio. Do you know what I might be doing wrong? Thanks!

[@Iamdjaps]

great video, however Im struggling with adding in add libs on top of my vocals, I really dont want to make a new track to do add libs...one track is always muted, for example I just want to be able to say a "YO" in the middle of my verse... any ideas?

[@scottgordonmusic]

What's space bar? I want to hear the track before punch in . How do you punch in acoustic track???????

[@TodaysRemedy]

"What I'm gonna do is to use quick punch, to punch the singer' lol just kidding

[@larrylynch8113]

Thks for this so helpfull tuto as always ... one question i did it the way you said but i ain't got separated track ; only one with my new track in the middle how can i see the entier folder ?

[@larrylynch8113]

+Larry Lynch It accually didn't create a take folder :/

[@joyseb28]

question can i use the fade tool on a punched audio track or i have to use the automation instead?

[@timandmel777]

Hi, I'm trying this, but it's still playing the bad part of the audio file while i am trying to punch in the new part. i cant sing it right cause i still hear it bad in my ears. Is there a setting to change it so when i press R, it mutes the bad part?

[@TheEvral]

Great videos, mister! I just wanna know why you're recording so hot...? It's not good for anything (except if you were in the analog domain of course).

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

I'm not recording that hot. If you look at the channel strip you'll see that there's EQ and compression on the channel as well. That's what making the meter look so hot, not my input signal.

[@kronosanone45]

I can't swipe comp,, it's not creating take folders and letting me swipe comp and blend the tracks together, Is there something in the setting I have to change to allow swipe comping & to create take folders? Thanks!

[@Milwaukean1967]

What mic do you use or recommend for recording vocals?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

It really depends on what your budget is. If money isn't an issue you can pick up a Neumann U87 for about $2000 used, or a old U47 for about $10,000 used. If you're looking for something a little more affordable, I use AKG C414 B-XL or BULS models. Stay away from the XLS model (without the B) because those are meant more for instruments, not vocals. The Rode NT1000 and NT2000 are very reasonable as well. Mojave MA200 is pretty reasonable too. I used a M200 and an NT2000 on this recording: MAYDAY CHILDREN - Rhythm of Your Soul (Robin Carbonell of Malaya)

[@gilligan1477]

why dont you have low latency on for recording? did you lower down buffer size? otherwise wouldnt you have latency? curious and thanks!

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

It doesn't have to be on if the buffer size has been lowered, which I did.

[@mattstivers342]

Let's just say that you did a great take, but you wondered if you could make it better. So you rerecord it, and low and behold, you really like BOTH takes. Is there any way in Apple Logic Pro X to actually move one of those takes.... to an ENTIRELY separate channel or track? So let's you record vocals on AUDIO 8. Do a rerecord for a particular segment. And then decided that the vocals where so close, that you decide to layer them. So the intention is to take the "rerecorded take" on AUDIO 8 and MOVE it to AUDIO 9! Is this possible?

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

If you use take folders to save your takes, you can duplicate the track and folder and then choose two different takes. Or you can separate the folder to different tracks. I think I talk about take folders in Episode #4.

[@YeraYGuitar]

Hey buddy, how do you do the monitoring recording vocals? I always have the sound from my monitors getting into the mic etc. and it ruins the single sound of the Vocalmix etc and finally the song =( It´s urgent! Cheers, Yeray

[@MusicTechHelpGuy]

Mute the monitors and wear headphones.

[@mrshootemdown114]

MusicTechHelpGuy hey buddy I was wondering could you answer a quick question for me I know this is old