Play Next Scene — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

  Play Next Scene

Play the next scene (to the right) on the Live Loops grid.

Here we document _scene_ — a column in the grid

Start and stop Live Loops cells in Logic Pro — Apple Support

You can start and stop cells individually, or start and stop all the cells in a scene (a column in the grid) simultaneously. Only one cell can play on a track at any time. You can select one or more cells in different scenes and queue them to play together. While a cell is playing, a circular indicator in the middle of the cell shows the current playback position.

Novation Launchpad buttons overview — Apple Support

In Session mode you use the Scene buttons along the bottom of the Launchpad to trigger scenes in Live Loops. You also use the Scene buttons in Mixer mode to perform different functions. The Scene buttons are labeled slightly different, depending on the Launchpad model you are using. Unless noted otherwise, this document refers to the Scene buttons labeled from left to right as follows:

In the land of Ableton scenes are horizontal and made up of clips. In Logic scenes are vertical and contain cells.

Session View — Ableton Reference Manual Version 10 | Ableton

The horizontal rows are called scenes. The Scene Launch buttons are located in the rightmost column, which represents the Master track (see 15.4). To launch every clip in a row simultaneously, click on the associated Scene Launch button. This can be very useful in organizing the live performance of a song with multiple parts.

Best Logic Pro Launchpad grid controllers for Live Loops — 9to5Mac

Best Logic Pro Launchpad grid controllers for Live Loops — 9to5Mac

It’s time to take full control of Apple’s latest production technologies with Novation’s Live Loops and Logic Pro Launchpad grid controllers. The Live Loops grid-based environment is a wonderful experience with a connected iPad, allowing for a more immersive approach to your cells via the Logic Remote app. But Live Loops also brings with it official support for a wide range of those colorful and affordable grid controllers from Novation. For compatible models, functionality details, and more, hit the jump.

Convert Regions to New Sampler Track… ⌃E — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

  Convert Regions to New Sampler Track…    ⌃E

The description of how to use the sampler has changed. Basically the same operation(s), but using the new Sampler instrument as opposed to the previous EXS24 instrument.

Might get a better idea of how the sampler works now.

Convert audio regions to Sampler zones in Logic Pro — Apple Support

Control-click one of the selected regions, then choose Convert > Convert Regions to New Sampler Track from the shortcut menu.

Previously…

Convert audio regions to sampler instruments — Logic Pro X

You can convert audio regions to sampler instruments with the Convert Regions to New Sampler Track function (default key command: Control-E). All selected regions are sequentially mapped—in accordance with their timeline positions—to the specified key range, starting with the lowest note.

Set Row Playback Mode to Forward ⌃] — Logic Pro X keyboard command of the day

  Set Row Playback Mode to Forward    ⌃]

From the new Step Sequencer in Logic Pro X — 10.5.

At some point I will need to go way back and re-visit my days of sequencing using Opcode’s “Vision”.

Edit Step Sequencer pattern, row, and step settings in Logic Pro — Apple Support

To change the playback mode for the row: Click one of the Playback Mode buttons. The choices are, from left to right:

  • Forward: Steps play from left to right.
  • Backward: Steps play from right to left.
  • Ping-Pong: Playback alternates between left to right and right to left.
  • Random: Steps play in an undetermined order.

Drum Synth: Exploring Logic Pro X’s new drum synthesizer- 9to5Mac

Drum Synth: Exploring Logic Pro X’s new drum synthesizer- 9to5Mac

Apple introduced a collection of amazing new features and products in Logic Pro X 10.5, and Drum Synth is not to be overlooked. While the latest overhaul of Apple’s flagship DAW is jam-packed full of big-time features — Live Loops, the new EXS24 replacement, Sampler, and more — there are several enhancements that might not make it on the marquee. We previously touched on some of these features like instant sampling and enhancements to the powerhouse Alchemy instrument, and now it’s time to delve into the new Logic Pro X Drum Synth.