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

  Waveform Vertical Zoom x 8

Normally I use the control buttons at the top of the tracks area — waveform, width, height. I would probably have a better experience if I used the keyboard commands to size the region and adjust the waveform size.

Image courtesy of David Nahmani at https://www.logicprohelp.com — he literally wrote the book(s).

Scroll and zoom in the Tracks area — Logic Pro X:

You can zoom in to make precise edits and see more detail in the Tracks area, or zoom out to view more of your project. You can also zoom the amplitude of the waveforms in audio regions in the Tracks area.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND

- Main Window Tracks


Waveform Vertical Zoom x 1 (Normal)


Waveform Vertical Zoom x 2


Waveform Vertical Zoom x 4


Waveform Vertical Zoom x 8


Waveform Vertical Zoom Out ⌘-


Waveform Vertical Zoom In ⌘=


Toggle Waveform Vertical Zoom ⌃⌥⇧⌘⌦

Logic Pro X: Change the waveform display:

You can switch the waveform from its usual view to one that shows the structure of the recorded digital data. This view is useful when you are eliminating clicks and pops from your recordings, for example.

I’m not sure we should show people the “misguided” view of digital samples over time, but it is kind of interesting to look at it.

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

  Delete File(s)    ⌘⌫

In the Project Audio window. Deletes the audio from the project, and possibly from the system. The warning

You can’t undo this operation! Be aware that other projects may also use these files.

is real. Be sure you know where the audio file is before you delete it.

I copy all audio files into my projects in order to preserve the originals. If I create a project from scratch I always save a copy of the project (with audio) and place it in the “vault”.

Don’t simply discard your audio files. Know why you are getting rid of it, and understand how you can possibly work on a project in the future if the audio file is removed.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND

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

  Open Tempo Operations…

Finely tuned control over tempo curves. This appears to be a much more controlled way to “draw” tempo changes, and certainly makes sense if you don’t want abrupt tempo changes.

Tempo Operations overview — Logic Pro X:

You use Tempo Operations to create tempo changes, and edit existing tempo changes. The window automatically displays the area you’ve selected for editing. Changes are displayed graphically in real time, as the tempo curve is processed, so you can see the results of your edits.

⇧ SHIFT – ⌃ CONTROL – ⌥ OPTION – ⌘ COMMAND

Understanding compressor circuit types in Logic:

Logic’s built-in Compressor plug-in includes a range of different circuit types. In this tutorial, we illuminate the original compressors they’re based on, and the best ways to use them.

Always good to visit the progenitors.