Are You Committing These Logic Flubs? The 5 Major Errors to Avoid When Working in Logic Pro

Logic is chock full of great features & workflow enhancements! So much so, that it's easy to overlook the truly essential bits. Don't make these LPX flubs.

[drvoodoo]

1. Not knowing the difference between panning mono and stereo tracks.
2. Not using fades.
3. Setting recording levels too hot.
4. Not using Bounce in Place or Freeze to conserve CPU.
5. Not using sends, busses and auxes.

[TheGRider]

You are a good teacher. Not everyone has that gift.

[Carlosdamiano]

Your session looks like two soldiers chasing a 3 legged camel :p

[hkkendall]

I’m brand spankin’ new to Logic Pro X... & you are making my BRAIN HURT! Which is a GOOD THING! Man, there’s a LOT to LEARN about this stuff! Your instruction is both precise & concise! NO FLUFF! I expect to be spending some time BINGE Watching on your channel. Thanks for doing what you LOVE! I hope to be learning plenty here.

[CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy]

Feels good that this was all old news to me. It should be, as I've been producing long enough, but you always get that sense of doubt when you see video titles like this. So this was validating for me, thanks.

[MrCodyCalhoun]

Only been six months and the last time I clicked on this I had no idea what you were talking about so I found a different video. Came back to it and realized I utilize all of these now.

[samuelhilllive]

Good tutorial. Quick note, when you freeze a track, the next time you open the session, Logic Pro will not load the associated plugins for the frozen tracks. It will only load the temporary bounced version. When you unfreeze the track, it will load the plugins for the track at that moment.

[deazel]

simplest explanation of how busses and sends works ever, Why to use them was even simpler. Thanks

[Mistahcal]

that was awesome. been a logic user now for almost 10 years and i've always wondered why i get system overloads... THIS HELPED!! thank you for being a lifesaver

[nomansland]

These are things I was familiar with but I just know I will get a LOT of value from this channel. Suscribed

[georgekenningtonmusic]

Great stuff Chris. This video definitely brings panning / stereo more into the light for me. Thanks for all you do to help producers and composers.

[JRHARDY]

Simple explanations with really relevant topics described with succinct clarity. Love it. Thank you! Well done. I'm a fan.

[faithministrynotes-mas]

I haven't even gone through the first five minutes of this video and I can already discern that you're the guy I need to be tuned into...thanks for the great info and demonstration. I'm you're newest subscriber.
Great tip regarding recording levels...I've always remembered from my early recording days years ago that 7 is your nominal, so hot tracks that are completely above this are definitely on their way into distortion if you don't watch/listen carefully...this has always saved me from pushing things into heavy distortion or clipping the signal. Just a rule of thumb.

[wardenist]

This is the best Logic training video I have seen. I have been producing for 23 years and picked up some very bad habits. I have subscribed and will head over to your site. Thank you.

[fergadelics]

A few things to mention: Logic has a setting to snap edits to zero crossings in the snap dropdown, I wish it was on by default. This prevents the pop by starting regions when they are at zero on the wave signal. But the fade does show some tlc ;) Also, regarding freezing tracks (essential) there is the pre fader mode in the inspector which only freezes the source and lets you continue to try out your effects. Good job! I just wanted to point out additions to what you were presenting. It’s such a great DAW. Thanks!

[JasonXBeats]

Why am I just now finding this channel? You sir have just earned a new subscriber!

[whelafam]

I’m so guilty of not using buss. I use the same plugin on numerous channels. It just happens gradually and the next thing I notice the repetitive plugins. Thanks Chris for the reminders and again on the panning.

[raydarvishi]

The phenomenon of recording hitting louder peaks after showing lower during level checking goes away once you turn off the metronome click. Somehow the metronome pushes the levels higher during recording.

[NickPitmanUK]

Thank you - years have passed and I was still guilty. So clear and friendly.

[dustinrichardson]

You’re an excellent speaker. I don’t think you stumbled your words even once. Valid topics as well. One pet peeve of my own is keeping your project files clean and organized. This includes properly labeling and color coordinating your tracks and regions. Utilizing track stacks is also crucial. Achieve all of this without losing any time by creating templates, as well.