Category: Logic Pro X

Select Previous Section for Realtime Comping ⌃⌥⇧7⃣ — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day. #LogicProX @StudioIntern1

  Select Previous Section for Realtime Comping       ⌃⌥⇧7⃣

It reads like a marker is placed in the timeline. Recording, especially multiple takes, is not one of the primary uses I have for Logic.

Mark takes while recording — Logic Pro X

This command places a tag in the current take, at the position the keyboard shortcut was used. All audio that precedes the use of the keyboard shortcut is tagged as a good take, and is used in the final comp.

Create and save comps — Logic Pro X

You can use quick swipe comping techniques to select the best parts from several takes, combining these parts into one master comp. After creating a comp, it’s a good idea to save it so that you can easily return to it at a later point. Any subsequent changes automatically create a new comp.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND

Track Automation Commands — Logic Pro X

Automation overview — Logic Pro X

Automation refers to recording, editing, and playing back the movements of faders, knobs, and switches. Using automation, you can create changes over time to volume, pan, and other settings. You can add automation to all track types.

Track Automation Commands currently available in Logic Pro X 10.4.5

Command    Key Touch Bar


- Global Commands


Toggle Current Track Automation Off/Read ⌃⌘O ⌃3⃣


Set Current Track to Automation Read


Toggle Current Track Automation Touch/Read ⌃2⃣


Toggle Current Track Automation Latch/Read ⌃⌘A


Toggle Current Track Automation Write/Read


Toggle Current Track Automation Trim Mode


Toggle Current Track Automation Write Relative Mode


Set All Tracks to Automation Off ⌃⇧⌘O


Set All Tracks to Automation Read ⌃⇧⌘R


Set All Tracks to Automation Touch ⌃⇧⌘T


Set All Tracks to Automation Latch ⌃⇧⌘L


Set All Tracks to Automation Write


Track Automation Event List… ⌃⌘E


Set Move Track Automation with Regions to Never


Set Move Track Automation with Regions to Always


Set Move Track Automation with Regions to Ask


Toggle Move Track Automation with Regions Never/Always



- Views Showing Automation


Automation: Toggle Track/Region



- Main Window Tracks


Create 1 Track Automation Point at Region Borders ⌃⇧⌘1


Create 2 Track Automation Points at Region Borders ⌃⇧⌘2


Create 1 Track Automation Point at Every Region Border ⌃⌘1


Create 2 Track Automation Points at Every Region Border ⌃⌘2


Delete Visible Automation on Selected Tracks ⌃⌘⌫


Delete All Automation on Selected Tracks ⌃⇧⌘⌫


Delete Orphaned Automation on Selected Tracks ⌃⇧⌫


Delete All Track Automation


Move Visible Region Data to Track Automation ⌃⌘↑


Move Visible Track Automation to Region ⌃⌘↓


Move All Region Data to Track Automation ⌃⇧⌘↑


Move All Track Automation to Region ⌃⇧⌘↓


Create 1 Track Automation Point each for Volume, Pan, Sends


Create 2 Track Automation Points each for Volume, Pan, Sends


Create 1 Track Automation Point for Visible Parameter


Create 2 Track Automation Points for Visible Parameter

Toggle Current Track Automation Trim Mode — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day. #LogicProX @StudioIntern1

  Toggle Current Track Automation Trim Mode

Heavy use of automation required. I have to remember that the DAW is where things are produced and polished. Coming from the ‘live’ side of things I am usually oblivious to the tools available for making changes to a ‘recording’ after the fact.

I really do need to pay attention to automation.

Choose automation modes — Logic Pro X

Trim: Offsets the value of the existing automation (Volume, Pan, Send levels) by adjusting it up or down by the amount you move the fader or control. Works in combination with Touch and Latch automation modes.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND

Show/Hide Graphic Keyboard… — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day. #LogicProX @StudioIntern1

  Show/Hide Graphic Keyboard…

It is interesting to note that the Graphic Keyboard doesn’t have a default key command assigned to it. You can easily get to it by opening the ‘Musical Typing Keyboard’ (⌘K) and clicking on the piano keys button. Maybe it’s a subtle way to get you to use Musical Typing which is pretty handy for quick playing, etc.

Play software instruments — Logic Pro X

You can play your chosen software instrument using musical typing or the onscreen keyboard. You can also use a music keyboard.

If your computer has a Touch Bar, you can play the software instrument on the selected software instrument track using the Keyboard screen and play drum kits and percussion instruments on the selected Drummer track using the Drum Pads screen.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND