Logic Pro // Edit Tool Workarounds and Shortcuts!

In this video I demonstrate how you can avoid using MOST of the edit tools in Logic's tracks area. 95% of the time you can JUST use the pointer and marquee tools if you just know a few workarounds, shortcuts, and modifier keys. Enjoy.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:34 Pointer Tool
1:59 Pencil Tool
3:16 Eraser Tool
4:16 Text Tool
5:04 Scissors Tool
6:36 Glue Tool
7:31 Solo Tool
8:43 Mute Tool
9:56 Fade Tool
11:11 Automation Select Tool
12:32 Automation Curve Tool

Previous Video - 10 Ways to Use the Marquee Tool:

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[connollytunes]

Excellent stuff. Really made me think and wonder why there are so many "tools". I rarely use most of the tools, but you taught me far more keyboard shortcuts. One thing though - you said the only use for the eraser tool (that isn't available another way) is to delete flex markers - I've always just double clicked the marker with the pointer tool, and it's gone - nice and simple. I don't think I have once ever clicked the eraser tool.

[danielgharmann]

Whoah, some of these shortcuts blew my mind - Had no idea. Thanks!

[drvoodoo]

Finally a video on this subject! I always cringe when I see YouTubers clumsily open up the Tool Menu and switch tools from there

[KayjaxMusic]

Been using Logic for a while now and a lot of these tips will go into my workflow, thanks!

[mynamesjacobi]

Wow. Just brilliant. Great work. I didn’t know the modifier keys could make the pointer tool so versatile/ powerful.

[itsaBehr]

Bro just getting into logic so been watching lots of videos and this one is just what I’m looking for. Straight to the point. Thank you

[simonbillington]

Didn't know about the Fade option, I always used click zones for that. Helpful tip. Thanks bro!! I also thought you'd like to know that there is a way to make single and multiple cuts using just the Marquee. 

Assuming that its assigned to your Command key... 

- Hold in the Command Key and double-click on the region with the Marquee tool, this will give you a cut where you place it.

- Holding in Option while the mouse button is still pressed after the double-click will give you multiple cuts of equal division.

In addition, while the mouse is still pressed down you can also adjust the snap the position of your cut. Holding in control as you do so will snap your cut to the subdivision, holding Shift+ Control will temporarily disable snap. releasing the button will confirm your cut.

The Control and Shift+Control will also work when adjusting the region edges, time stretching (by holding in option over the bottom right edge) and in general positioning of your regions. The trick is to perform the action, then engage the keys before you release the mouse.

I agree that in just working with the Pointer & Marquee tools almost exclusively and mastering a few handy key commands will give you a very fast and fluid editing experience, especially when combined with some of the options provided in the Preferences > General > Editing panel.

Hope this helps

[POLYMANCER]

saves me so much time now, thanks you're a #1 madlad

[GianpaoloGallianOfficial]

Fantastic video. Hope more of these to come (flex tool?). Thank you! God bless!

[rendapangestuchannel]

very very helpful and super informative
I am so happy I found your video

[Richard_Broom_Photography]

It took me a while to find your video but it is one of the most useful I have found on Youtube. Thank you.

[seazenbones]

Handy tips. Unfortunately my left hand doesn’t work as well as I’d like anymore and I am grateful the tools are available. Great channel. Thank you.

[zhexum]

The zoom back and forth thing is a game changer for me. I've always been borderline furious when I accidentally used the zoom tool, but now I'm gonna work that into the bag of tricks. Thanks!

[DanMia-cdbm]

Yes, so appropriately entitled and yes again, taught with the greatest of ease...thanks for sharing these invaluable and time-saving tips and tricks...

[KylersStudio]

Love it. Excellent video! Might just watch it a few more times!

[Sounds_by_Carlos]

As Always great stuff Josh!! Im notorious for running back n forth through the tools menu, making it look easy

[stayboystereo]

Thanks brother! Long time user, and there were a couple of surprises here. Gracias

[liquidsolids]

This is great stuff. I didn’t know a few of these shortcuts. Thanks very much!

[ronallen]

Nice one again. I love these productivity shortcuts. With marquee, you can also double-click in a single spot to split a clip at a single location.

[rayseetoe]

I just started learning Logic Pro and this video came out at the perfect time!!