17 Logic Pro X TIPS I Wish I knew When I Started!

[@freddiecruiseofficial]

Here is a summary of the topics it might helps! 1. 0:45 Automation Control for midi 2. 1:56 Use Track Alternatives 3. 3:42 Flatten your tracks 4. 4:37 Editing features and capabilities 5. 6:17 Option Click Drag 6. 6:57 Bounce tracks in place 7. 8:24 Adjust Metronome Settings 8. 9:34 Option Click to reset anything 9. 10:20 Create buses for instrument stacks 10. 12:25 Use Latch Mode for automation 11. 13:37 Use Region Editor Window 12. 17:03 Fixing Time Stamp 13. 17:57 Create and safe custom presets 14. 18:49 Super cool EQ's in Logic (Vintage Collection) 15. 20:56 Strip Silence 16. 21:48 Flex Pitch (pitch flex ;D) 17. 22:58 Use Alchemy before buying external plugins Thank me later.. :D

[@mistermister2556]

Thank you man this is super helpful!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thanks for doing that. I need to get that in the description.

[@freddiecruiseofficial]

Nathan Larsen you‘re welcome!

[@jquinton]

You a goon for this! Thank you!

[@godzil42]

6 -> Or freeze the track to do the exact same thing without creating or replacing the track with something else.

[@joelonsdale]

Really enjoyed the video! My number one tip is to read the online manual. In Logic you have a world class piece of highly developed software and you are denying yourself of it's (and therefore your own) potential if you are bluffing your way through on a few KZbin videos. The manual is online, free, broken up into bite size pieces, searchable, cross-indexed and up to date.

[@edgaracevedo9658]

Do you have the link for online manual?

[@joelonsdale]

@@edgaracevedo9658 No, but Google does.

[@cjoth]

@9:52 when you said you can't undo volume, you actually can.. Just press Command+Option+Z to open Undo History, and enable "Mixer" in "Include Parameters Changes From: Mixer | Plug - In", and now wallah, Cmd+Z undos the volume! because "Volume" is integrated in the "Mixer". I enabled both the "Mixer" and "Plug-In" for extra convenience :) sorry if someone already mentioned it, but I'm too lazy to read the comments.

[@KhasrouhRecords]

16:07 you can improve the sound by changing the pitch method to polyphonic by using Flex Pitch !

[@maunstermusic]

Here are the tips: 0:45 - 1. You can control automation on MIDI channels. Open Piano roll press "A" to bring up automation 1:59 - 2. Use Track Alternatives - Right click on track header choose Track Header Components > Track Alternatives 3:43 - 3. Flatten Your Takes 4:37 - 4. Advanced Tools - Find Under "Preferences > Advanced" 6:18 - 5. Option+Click+Drag copies things on drag. 6:56 - 6. Bounce In Place - truncates MIDI to audio. (And other stuff) Select regions then Control+Command+B (or access via right click) 8:25 - 7. Adjust Metronome Settings 9:34 - 8. Option+Click to reset values (Faders, Pan, Etc.) 10:20 - 9. Make similar channels output to a Bus (He's talking about making sub groups for vocals, instruments, Drums, etc.) 12:25 - 10. Use "Latch" Mode for automation (Latch keeps writing the last setting once you stop moving.) 13:37 - 11. Use region editor. Good for reversing, pitch stuff 16:34 - 12. SMTP Lock - locks to time stamp instead of bar/beat grid 17:57 - 13. Create Custom Presets - Channel Strip chains, Bus FX, so on. 18:49 - 14. Vintage EQ Plugins 20:55 - 15. Strip Silence - Control+X to bring up the Strip Silence Window. 21:48 - 16. Use Flex Pitch to Change the Gain (of Vocals) Better than automation in some cases. 22:57 - 17. Alchemy Synth is really good,

[@evanpeterjones]

I learned way more than 17 tips from this video just watching you maneuver the application. Your competence inspires. Subbed.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

That's awesome! Thanks! And welcome to the channel fam!

[@tsg50647]

thanks man,for later🙏

[@JakeBabineauMusic]

Someone may have already mentioned this but instead of using the scissor tool for your secondary tool I find it's way more useful to use the marquee tool. The Marquee will technically is a scissor tool! Just command click and it will slice right where you click and for even more efficient cutting if you click and drag and then click again it'll create two cuts for you in one smooth motion. This is also great for adding automation points very quickly as when you drag and click it'll automatically create four points for boosting or reducing automation values! Incredibly powerful and compared to what just the scissors can do alone

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yes! I have tried multiple times to get into a workflow with the Marquee tool but never could get super used to it to be honest. I totally get it is more of an all around tool but I've been using scissors for literally years that it's tough to break it and get into a new habit haha! Maybe I'm lazy LOL!

[@iamdannywyatt]

Nathan Larsen if you get used to the Marquee you will make another video of “I wish I knew this when I started using the scissors” 😉 you can do pretty much the same thing with the marquee and maybe 5-6 other things. If you select a section in between 2 bars and hit the Repeat shortcut, it repeats that section. Useful for when you have a region that’s not aligned to the grid but you want to make an exact copy and keep the position. The same can be applied to copy-paste. Select the section, hit copy, go to the beat where you want to paste it, click with the marque to set the “in” point and hit paste. That’s it 😊 and there’s more...

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

@@iamdannywyatt Haha! You got me sold :) haha

[@hilaryburrows9487]

@@iamdannywyatt I agree. Also you can snip with Command T which is what I tend to do out of habit.

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

C Pryme How do you cut a period?...and does it then turn into a comma?...jk 😜

[@benafsharmusic]

Great video the reason your Tube Eq didn't sound that much difference was because your audio was mono and you selected eq as mono ! I think you didn't notice that

[@adart2496]

Hey Nathan, I've been working in Logic for 20 years - back to Emagic! But I still learned from this video. Amazing how one doesn't know what one doesn't know:) Many thanks.

[@bluejavelina5335]

retro synth plug is pretty great too.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Lots of amazing options, honestly

[@Felnuts]

thank u dogggggg wow I been playing myself

[@imsopradajaye]

uhh why's one of my fav rappers here?

[@T.e.y.o]

LIFE CHANGING>>

[@JianoJoel]

HAHA same !!

[@TS-he4dn]

whaaaat fellyyy nice to see you here ahaha

[@MaikRap]

@@imsopradajaye haha thought the same xD

[@MillardRandolphCurryMRCFXMUSIC]

Hi Nathan. Millard Randolph Curry here from Central Arkansas. I just finished watching this video and was super impressed. I was turned on to you by Charles Cleyn, in my opinion, a very talented, great presenter, in a relaxed way of producing his tutorials. I must say you are more energic and move along at a nice pace. In fact, I was so impressed that I gave you a thumbs up, clicked the subscribe button, and clicked on the personalized notification bell. I'm looking forward to more of you sharing nifty tricks & tips. I came from the days of Logic Express several years ago, in fact, I still love & use it. However, I have 10 to 12 upcoming recording projects that should keep me busy for the next 5+ years. Being retired now, I have all the time I need to get it done before I kick the bucket. Hopefully, my 30+-year-old daughter can continue reaping the benefits of my life's work. Thanks for the info & great tutorial. I learned several new techniques. Keep Up The Good Work Nathan. I'm look forward to learning more from you as time goes by. Take care & keep'em comin'!!!

[@AndrewBernardin]

Just watched this. The first couple I knew from various sessions but by the end...my mind is now blown. Strip Silence and Flex Pitch volume is going to be a game changer for me

[@brainbowfright]

Thanks for this! Yes, a video dedicated to BUS usage and management would be so incredibly helpful. Much appreciated.

[@SatelliteSoundLab]

The tip about locking regions to SMPTE - at about 17:00 - really got my attention. Thank you!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Awesome thanks!

[@NathanJacksonMusic]

using flex pitch to adjust the level of the vocal is seriously brilliant! thank you vintage tube eq is one of my favorite plugins, like period.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Love it!

[@andybullemor-music5928]

Dude, you deserve a second comment because you are saving my life here with these tips! Also you got a new sub!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

You're awesome! Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@FortyNightsMusic]

9:54 Logic CAN undo volume settings: From the mixer, click "EDIT" from the menu Bar, and select "Include Mixer Undo Steps in Undo History" from the menu. Now Logic will include volume, pan, and other mixer adjustments in your undo steps.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hey! Yes! I actually figured that our right after making this (go figure LOL!)

[@FortyNightsMusic]

@@NathanJamesLarsen No worries man. Why that isn't a capability by default is beyond me 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@summerfazed]

Enjoyed the video! Just wanted to add a note for people wanting more info "Vintage Tube EQ". It's an emulation of the classic PULTEC Passive EQs which can make your mix sound really great. The knob arrangement can seem confusing so if you search youtube there are great videos on how to use. Stuff like using the attenuation and boost at the same time will give you more targeted frequency for punch etc.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

^^ Yes!

[@lukeabram]

Flatten and Merge can be helpful if you are trying to quickly merge lyrics, it will automatically x fade it.

[@peakeasyprod.9962]

I completely suck with technology, even the most basic functions are a challenge to me. I always figured id hire an engineer and my job would be to write and record... Well it didn't work like that so I found myself scrolling KZbin and watching hours of tutorials and "how to" videos. soon I learned for every 1 helpful video there's 10 that are not helpful at all.. im so glad I subscribed to your channel ur a major help through this difficult journey. Almost every question I have, there is an answer in your videos. Your page is my first stop every time I have a question I don't even bother with the KZbin search results anymore. I appreciate your help and I will defiantly be telling my friends to subscribe as well, thank you

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Don’t diss out your own content by saying whatever or i don’t care even if they are downloadable for free or for a price. You are helping people here anyway and your contents are great 👍🏻

[@gilbertjovem2698]

thank you Nathan for taking the time out to open up our knowledge

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Absolutely! Love doing it and happy it helped ya!

[@ManCalledMif]

12:25 Latch mode looks really useful. thanks for highlighting this

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yes I love latch mode and use it all the time! 🙏

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

Such a great video ,easy and to the point I really appreciate that

[@Crazeski]

It was worth watching just for the SMPTE lock tip...kudos to you Nathan..... Big shout out from the UK... you just got a new sub!!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Love it! Thanks! So happy this helped ya

[@fallenleaf24]

If you select all you vocal channels & then create a summing stack its ads them all to a "folder" & gives you the bus. its 2 clicks. you can then ad your group processing to that bus. Select tracks > right click > create track stack > choose summing stack done

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yep this is a pretty dated video before summing stacks were in Logic if I'm not mistaken - summing is the way for sure. Automatically makes a bus out and then you can do additional fx busses from there

[@fallenleaf24]

@@NathanJamesLarsen for sure! Though I would as this for any new comers looking. I don’t know if you remember the old Logic 4 routings system!!! lol I’m so glad we don’t have to look at that unless we really need to!!

[@anthonysnape]

Jumped ship from Pro-tools to Logic two weeks ago and your channel has been the bible. Thank you!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Awesome!!! Glad to hear that! Happy to help

[@Heathen-Sun]

Omgosh. This is also so helpful. #16 has been a bane to recording vocals but knowing this will save me so much time doing more takes especially when I like a take but there’s that one part ya know? Your channel is so helpful. Thank you.

[@danny1959]

Thank you for these tips! I've been using Logic for years and didn't know some of these.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

For sure! Glad it helped ya!

[@LexaTerrestrialx]

saving presets ... I knew there was a way to do it.. but thanks for showing me.. because once I got the normal vocal presets right.. I didn't want to have to individually do the same thing for each project so i'm grateful now.

[@AlekVila]

Nice use of Track Alternatives. Thanks! I also didn't know about SMPTE Timestamp lock!

[@MicSolace]

These would've saved me so much time and workarounds, subscribed! 💪😭

[@kennethochoa7550]

good stuff .... i never knew about about most of this stuff but what hit home as a newbie is that click track adjustment

[@futur_sunds]

Perfect I just bought Logic now I can look back and realize there is nothing I wish I knew because I watched this :)

[@alexacordova245]

Omg number 15 and 17 are gonna be game changers thank you so much!

[@reedmckenzie]

The best thing about this video is that Nathan wasted zero time. He spoke fast and to the point.

[@sahajsingh12]

Logic has best plugins + sounds I’ve ever seen. 💓

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Logic is top notch when it comes to sounds

[@haroldfrazee2744]

Just got logic prox this was one of the best quick learn vids I've seen, and I've seen a ton. Keep them coming!

[@STOLACE]

BIP has saved me on a few occasions - I've got a choral emulator/sampler that loses certain settings after closing the project; BIP prevents that loss. Huge time saver.

[@JordanPritchettMusic]

Ctrl + Opt + drag for fades Cmd + double click to cut But thanks! I definitely learned a few new tricks 👍🏼

[@bahadaofficial]

Great video! Looking forward to testing the ones I didn’t know about out!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thanks! Happy to hear you liked it and yeah give em a go!

[@samuelireland3504]

That strip silence shortcut is a game changer!

[@TomStrahle]

Like I said on your livestream last week Nathan, I don't know whether to be happy or pissed when I discover an incredibly helpful shortcut that's been there for years. This one was a game changer for my very specific circumstance. I play guitar for a lot of composer's for TV, film and a lot of game scores. Obviously the composers I work for are mainly keyboardists and don't play guitar, or they wouldn't call me, so their midi parts for guitar are often either very staccato (lots of 16ths with 16th rest by the millions) or ultra legato (with some arpeggios with tied notes that last bars) - in other words unreadable. I would edit the midi via Command-6 until the music Command-3 was readable and as intended. One day, and I have no idea how long it had been there, I noticed on the midi roll (command-3) a little box - "interpretation" - click... WHAT!?!?!?! How long has that been there? Also "no overlap'" to get rid of the heavy hand syndrome. I need to do a similar video, but it will be more unused ones like that. Thanks and subbed... Tom Strahle

[@tabortrixiexyrene1101]

TNice tutorials tutorial is so useful,I tried tons of other tutorials but tNice tutorials was the best one

[@rossdonald5026]

Some nice tips Nathan. Your advice is invaluable. Try slowing down your delivery....... Thanks!!!

[@andybullemor-music5928]

Tip number 1 is amazing already and I've been using Logic for 5 years!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Awesome! That's great to hear. Happy to help

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

I love that I bought this! So good that you can just buy once and have a full license. I'm remixing some old songs that were recorded in Reaper and other programs at the moment. My friend and I are going to put out an album this year some time.

[@toiatikhawla9278]

TNice tutorials is just the pick up I needed, thanks man

[@Prodbyjdmusic]

Mind Blown!! So Helpful!!!

[@AJS421]

Super helpful video! You can actually edit undo volume in Logic now, but you have to open ‘edit undo history’ and click the ‘mix’ option. There is also a ‘plug in’ option, which will allow you to undo very specific plug-in settings / parameters. Having these both engaged can be a pain if you are trying to edit undo mostly general actions however. Thanks for the video!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Good word Adam! Thanks for that. And also glad the video was helpful for ya!

[@handihasan8823]

nice tipss man... been using logic for a years and never noticed the feature you mention.. some of it of course... thx for sharing...

[@essiemae1488]

I've been wondering how to do that latch thing for years now omg, thx sm for this

[@Bushdoctorbeats]

I've been looking for that CTRL+X shortcut for years for slicing samples. I knew I once entered a simple editor where I could adapt my transients... Thnx dude...

[@sharonraizor2839]

I have been using Logic since it was owned by eMagic. It continues to get better and better, bigger and bigger. Thanks for your help in researching the details and putting them out there. I always learn something, and it is good to have a refresher on the things I do (or did) know, as well as new features.

[@GearStuffandThings]

Strip Silence just changed my life!!! Thank you

[@michaelrbyrne5750]

Alternative solution to sending all to a bus is create a track stack on your instruments. I find it tidies up the work flow by grouping everything into a collapsible folder and again you can mix within it, ad effects and then balance it with the main mix super easy. Quicker too than sending everything to a bus

[@EyesOfTruthmusic]

Not sure where I learned this from. But you can fade in or out holding shift and control from the beginning or end of a region and just drag to your desired length. Much quicker!

[@sheepwelington]

this was so helpful dude!! I’ve been using logic for what feels like forever and I only knew a few of these tips! I also went through the comments and saw you liking and responding to each one, and that just gave me so much more respect for you dawgie! Subscribed before I even finished the vid, keep up the good work my guy!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

That's amazing!! Super stoked to hear this helped you and brought you value! Welcome to the channel fam! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😎😎😎😎

[@PhatBoiiBeats]

also hit Option R to open a floating inspector region - quick for reversing and gain and fades -super useful

[@shaneomac151]

Wow!! Super helpful video! I like your style. I understood everything. Thanks!!

[@christophermorin9433]

This is one of the most helpful videos Ive seen

[@slavaokrugin]

Great tips. Thank you so much!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Absolutely! Happy to help! Thanks 😎😎🙏👍

[@CosmicTeapot]

12:00 Why not create summing track stacks instead of sending them through the same bus? I feel like it's a quicker way to apply effects to a group of tracks and it cleans up the project visually.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

I use Summing track stacks a lot - it really depends on the workflow you want and if you're gonna be exporting anything in the end. Lately I've been using summing track stacks more but I don't always use them. It is a preference thing for workflow.

[@grantleonard6766]

Literally changed everything. Earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep this up!

[@nitinmistry6280]

I am just about to transition over from FL Studio to the Mac and using Logix Pro X. Fantastic tips - no messing around trying to be funny - just great info. thank you brother!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Absolutely! Happy to help and glad you found it helpful

[@ThePragart]

Where have you been all my life? Thanks so much!

[@ravenwoods7855]

Regarding comment at 9:49 BTW you CAN undo mixer actions by going to Edit > Undo History... and clicking the Mixer toggle at the top right. I just learned this a week ago and oh man am I glad. What's even better is that it is tracking all of those mixer actions whether or not you have Mixer undos enabled or not. So, if you find it annoying most of the time to have to undo backwards through too many inconsequential mixer undo steps, you can keep Mixer undo turned off most of the time, and if you hit a point where you make a mixer mistake (eg. turning the volume down on the wrong track: "aw crap, what was it set to before?"), you can just go in and enable Mixer undo and then you can undo it after all. Hallelujah! You can enable/disable Plug-In undo as well if you'd prefer to control that with Cmd+Z instead of having to click undo/redo within the plug-in interface.

[@Shivamkhandelwal]

Dude ! That was phenomenal. Specially the 'latch mode' for automation and reverse/pitch change'.. Excellent demonstration.

[@besthusky3852]

Top of the best video tips for Logic

[@jasonmeyermusic5639]

Hi and thanx for your tips, love your Compressor and Valhalla humour !

[@Birdieblogger]

Best video I have watched on production so far. I'm a vocal producer and getting into full production. Wow.

[@breatheeasymr634]

Perfect!! Its really helpful for people like me who just started diving into that kind of field ....thanks!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

That's great! Happy to hear that! 🙏

[@trenthays7]

The flex pitch for gain is crucial. Can’t wait to use that.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Absolutely! 😎

[@JohnnyReading]

I agree. I just completed a million flex pitch adjustments and then went and did the vol automation with the marquee tool. Wish I tried the gain setting first!

[@Bittamin]

MY HERO! I’m getting logic at the end of this month yess

[@timhewitt32]

Always enjoy your vids. The Region editor makes adding fades to all the regions in your track after something like a Strip Silence very easy. Just select the track and type in the fade amount you want in the Region editor panel. All regions done. Boom.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Boom! Yes!

[@powlobo.m.b.]

wow the control X one!!!!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yes!

[@echoesandnoise]

i used to work on logic now shifted to ableton... the only thing i really loved about it is flex tool....its very handy ...

[@h3rzmus]

Great Tips Nathan, thanks for making this video!

[@LaraSchilling]

Valhalla Supermassive is my new favourite thing ever.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

It's fantastic

[@touchegotbeats]

Thanks for sharing these tips. I see producers or people using logic and they have no knowledge of these controls like I did when first starting out. Six years later I’m still learning little things that make a ton of difference to my workflow. Salute you for this! Keep the tutorials coming. It’s time people stop sleeping on LOGIC PRO 🦾🦾🦾

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Oh man 100%! Totally agree with you. A contractor can't build a majestic house if he doesn't know how his tools work. Thanks for the encouragement! 😎😎🙌🙌

[@IvarFritjofHansen]

I am make a new album using logic x 10.4 8 now is amazing and deeeep... I use the sounds in logic + omnisphere + dexed + valhalla supermassiv ,all is amazing to work with , but i get a good result in mix mode ... Happy i am.

[@BEARELIZ]

I just got back into making music again, switched from ableton to logic, and I’m so fucking happy I found ur channel, you’re a way better teacher than most on youtube

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Hey! Thanks so much for that! Super appreciative. Logic is awesome and I wish you the absolute best with getting back into it!

[@chipgaasche4933]

Get an education, Brianna..there are other, more descriptive words other than "fucking"...unless, of course, you're a 12 year old.

[@BEARELIZ]

Chip Gaasche I’m weak lmao yeah sure, Chip.

[@n1mbusmusic606]

thank you!!!! will review all your stuff.

[@BrettNord]

thanks Nathan for creating this video.. so helpful as I'm getting started.. some I'm ready for now, some I'll bookmark and revisit cheers!

[@Junglove64]

Never stop, you have the best voice to learn and listen to. You should do some voice overs!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thank you!! Haha I've thought that'd be fun :) appreciate it and I don't plan on stopping!

[@babawawayoyo]

Best video I've ever seen -- thank you!!! So many tips!!

[@shaunoleary8740]

Awesome video my friend! I'm just a hobby guy looking for more ways to make things interesting and I took a bunch of notes here. I'm really looking forward to trying some of these tips! Rock on brother!!!

[@girelifeyzo5458]

Honestly a great tutorial! Keep up the logic tips pls!

[@thejacksontwinz]

thank you for the video

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Of course! Happy it helped ya

[@iBassline]

Thank You Nathan, great, easy to understand and very useful. I have subscribed.

[@Beprelim_official]

This is REALLY good content Nathan. Thanks a lot!

[@terminusbeatzframptonhood]

Brilliant video thanks😊👍

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@autodidacticprofessor869]

Option + Click + Drag is a systemwide function that works in pretty much every app. It's super handy! Thanks for the tips!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yes it is - I really should've mentioned that in the video! Thanks! 🙏🙏😎

[@michaelpatrina6183]

Good helpful stuff Nathan. Thank you man!

[@blakemichaelson2751]

Fantastic - Thank You! You're one of the few I don't have to listen to at 1.5X speed! You allude to an editing course... how does one obtain access to said editing course without all the extra production stuff? Would love to learn from your editing course, but have no (current) desire for a production coach nor other lessons... maybe a mix/edit-centric purchase option, vice a producer-centric option in your offerings? I'm old school 8-track 1/2" Ampex 456 on an Otari MX5050 bringing it back into Logic Pro X to try to re-edit... would LOVE to see your edit course!

[@Jvssvl]

I’ve seen numerous tips for Logic Pro but that metronome tip just got you another subscriber. Good job mate.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Woot!! Thanks!! 😎😎🙏😎

[@AussyOutlaw]

Man! Thank u so much! I learned some new tricks!

[@priyanshgupta2020]

BRO THIS VIDEO SAVED ME LIKE 10 YEARS

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yesssss!! Love it!

[@jkharmony]

Thanks for the tips! That fade option... 👍👍👍