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Emagic Logic Audio 5.5 Macintosh and Windows: Logic Control system Free update downloadLogic Control and Logic Control XT are now supported by the entire Logic Series 5.5 < Logic Gold and Logic Audio as well as Logic Platinum. All you need is the version 5.5 Update of Logic, which is available as free update for all owners of Logic Audio 5 and Logic Gold 5 (Windows and Mac).Enhancements and changes since Logic 5.4 Unless stated otherwise, all information in this chapter apply to Logic Platinum, Logic Gold and Logic Audio running on the Macintosh and Windows platform. EXS24 mkII for the Logic series Logic 5.5 provides support for the EXS24 mkII, the successor of the renowned Emagic Xtreme Sampler EXS24. The EXS24 mkII is a free upgrade for all EXS24 owners and will replace the EXS24. (The EXS24 Settings are 100% compatible with the mkII of course.) Interested Logic 5 users can check out the great features of the EXS24 mkII by activating the demo period using the XSKey authorization window. For detailed information regarding the new EXS24 mkII functions please refer to the separate EXS24 mkII ReadMe. Logic Control support for Logic Gold and Logic Audio In addition to Logic Platinum, Logic Gold and Logic Audio now support Logic Control as well. Logic Control was originally released for Logic Platinum only. Logic Control functions specific to Logic Platinum cannot be used with Logic Gold or Logic Audio although they may show up in the display of Logic Control. New Score features in Logic Audio Logic Audio now supports the optional third party score fonts Sonata, Swing and Jazz. Logic Audio now allows a graphical export of score pages. For this the Camera tool was added to the Score Editor toolbox. In the Page Edit view click and drag with the camera tool across the area of the score you want to capture. When the mouse is released a picture of the area you dragged across is added to the clipboard. You can then past the clipboard content into a document using any software that supports the Pict (Mac) or BPM (Win) format. Strip Silence in the Arrange window (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold) The Strip Silence function previously only found in the Audio window can now be accessed using the Arrange window as well. To do so, select an audio region in the Arrange window and choose Audio > Strip Silence (On a Macintosh use the local audio menu in the arrange window). Detail Improvements In addition Logic 5.5 adds detail improvements in many areas of the program. Mac OS X User OMF (Logic Platinum only) OMF file import and export is now supported running Mac OS X OpenTL OpenTL file import (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold) and export (Logic Platinum) is now supported running Mac OS X. Language Localization If the language preference in Logic is set to “Default Language” (Preferences > Display Preferences), Logic currently chooses its program language according to the computer keyboard layout selected in the OS X System Preferences (International > Input Menu). If more than one keyboard layout is selected, Logic uses the one shown in the Finder menu bar (flag). Note: Logic needs to re-boot in order to change to another language. Japanese localizations (Logic Platinum only) The Japanese language is now supported running Mac OS X. To use the Japanese language, select it using the Display Preferences in Logic (Preferences > Display Preferences > Japanese). (Switching Logic to Japanese using the setting “Default Language” is currently not supported.) Logic Control Enhancements and Changes (Mac OS and Windows) Plug-in editing of inserts 9 - 15 (Logic Platinum only) Using Logic Control plug-in editing is now possible for insert slots 9 through15. In the Plug-In Channel Strip View use the up-and-down curser to select inserts 9 through 15. Large Marker Mode (SHIFT/MARKER) (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) While in Large Marker Mode the functions previously accessed via V-Pot/Select 1, 2, 3 have been moved to V-Pot/Select 6, 7 and 8. V-Pots 1 through 5 display the first 5 markers by name. Pressing a V-Pots sets the Song Position Line (SPL) to the respective Marker. While the Song Position Line is located within a marker’s range (duration of a marker) the display below the marker reads INSIDE and the V-Pot LED ring is lit. Master Fader When a Logic song does not contain a Master Audio Object (Logic Platinum) the master fader of Logic Control will control Output 1 and 2. This is always true for Logic Gold and Logic Audio, as they do not feature a Master Audio Object. Control Surface Group Settings View Mode Pressing CMD/ALT+NAME/VALUE enters the "Control Surface Group Settings View Mode". In this mode several control surface group settings are edited. V-Pot/Select 5 (labeled “TrkNam”) toggles the track name display format between "No:Name" and “Name”. “No:Name” displays the track number and track name. “Name” displays the track name only. Note: This parameter can be toggled with OPTION+NAME/VALUE buttons when not in the Control Surface Group Settings Mode. In ‘Channel Strip View’, V-Pot/Select 6 (labeled "Lock") locks the Channel Strip View. "Off" constitutes the mode as it were implemented in previous Logic Control versions, meaning selecting a track switches the display accordingly. With the channel strip Lock in the “On” position, selecting another track will not switch the Channel Strip View to the newly selected track, rather it will continue to show the track for which the lock was turned on. In other words: “On” decouples the Channel Strip View from the track selection. Note: To edit another track while Lock is enabled, first disable Lock then select the new track and if desired enable Lock again. Switching from “On” to “Off” will update the Channel Strip display to the currently selected track. V-Pot/Select 7 (labeled "Disply") toggles the LCD display format between "Name" and “Value”. The “Name” format displays global information in the upper line with parameter names in the lower line. The “Value” format displays parameter names in the upper line and parameter values in the lower line. Note: This parameter can be toggled with NAME/VALUE button when not in the Control Surface Group Settings Mode. V-Pot/Select 8 (labeled "Clock") toggles Clock display format between “Beats” and SMPTE”. The "Beats" format displays location information in bars/beats/sub divisions/ticks. The “SMPTE" format displays the same in hours/minutes/seconds/frames. Note: This parameter can be toggled with the SMPTE/BEATS button when not in the Control Surface Group Settings Mode. Control Surface Group Settings Mode can be left by pressing NAME/VALUE or by entering one of the Marker or Nudge modes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Logic 5.4 for Mac OS X Enhancements and changes since Logic Platinum 5.3 for Mac OS X. Note: Logic 5.4 for Mac OS X requires an installed version of Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. Audio Units Support Audio Unit plug-ins (Effects and Instruments) are now available in Logic. Please note that Apple’s Audio Unit plug-ins shipping with OS X do not feature a graphic user interface. As usual Audio Unit plug-ins are inserted in the respective channel insert slots in the Logic mixer. Using the insert slot pop-up menu, Audio Unit plug-ins are accessed via the Audio Units submenu. REX (ReCycle) Support Now REX files can be imported into Logic Platinum again. (More information regarding REX files can be found in the Logic Addendum.) EXS24 Now the EXS24 allows the conversion of ReCycle files again. (More information regarding ReCycle file conversion can be found in the Logic Addendum and in the “Logic 5.2” section of this ReadMe.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Logic 5.3 Enhancements and changes since Logic Platinum 5.2 Unless stated otherwise, all information in this chapter apply to Logic Platinum, Logic Gold and Logic Audio running on the Macintosh and Windows platform. Attention Mac OS X users: Please also refer to the information regarding Logic and Mac OS X in the separate file "Logic OS X Readme.pdf". XSKey Authorization window Apple menu (Mac), ? (Win) > XSKey Authorization: The XSKey Authorization window displays the authorization status for both platforms: “MacOS Platform support” and Windows Platform Support”. Now the XSKey firmware version is shown in this window as well. “Solo Safe” Metronom Instrument Channel The audio instrument channel that carries the Klopfgeist metronome instrument is set to “solo safe” automatically. This ensures that the metronome sound stays audible when soloing a channel. The Klopfgeist is now DOT optimized using extremely little CPU power. Triplets and dotted notes in the Keyboard In the Keyboard Window (Windows > Open Keyboard Window) there are new switches to create triplets and dotted notes in step-input. Independent Output Mixer Objects (Logic Platinum only) The levels of all Output objects are usually controlled by the Master object, which in turn is controlled by the master fader of Logic Control. In some cases you may whish to disable individual Output objects from the control by the master object, e.g.; outputs which you use as effect sends to external hardware devices. Currently Logic 5.3 offers the following workaround: Simply switch these Output objects to “Solo Safe” by CTRL-clicking (Mac), ALT-Clicking (Win) their Solo buttons. In Logic 5.3 output objects in “Solo Safe” will not be controlled by the Master object. TDM plug-ins: AutoFilter and TapeDelay (Logic Platinum — Mac only) Starting with version 1.5 the free TDM plug-ins AutoFilter and TapeDelay can be used in Logic Platinum 5.3 with ProTools TDM hardware by Digidesign again. The TDM plug-ins are posted as free downloads on the Emagic website. Logic Control (Logic Platinum only) (correction) Pressing SHIFT+MUTE button while in one of the EQ, SEND, PLUG-IN or Instrument views, toggles Bypass of the current EQ, Send, Plug-In or Instrument. For Plug-ins this function works in Multi Channel and Channel Strip View — for EQ, Send and Instruments this works in Multi Channel View only. Software Instrument Changes, new Features Support for the EVB3 — Emagic Vintage B3 Logic 5.3 now supports the EVB3 software instrument plug-in. This new instrument emulates the Hammond B3 tone wheel organ. As with other Emagic software instruments, you may test the EVB3 without limitation for a period of time. To do so, simply activate the demo period in the XSKey Authorization window. EVD6 new functions New EVD6 Model “Dulcimer”: Another Model has been added to the list of EVD6 string instrument simulations. MIDI Velocity as Modulation Source MIDI Velocity is now available as a modulation source for the Damper wheel (DamperCtrl) and the Wah cutoff-pedal position (WahCtrl). Click into the respective parameter field and select velocity from the ensuing pop-up menu. Mono and Legato Voice Modus The parameter Voices now offers two monophonic settings: Mono and Legato: In the mono setting the EVD6 is monophonic. In this mode the EVD6 voice will be triggered each time a key is pressed. In the legato setting the EVD6 is monophonic. In this mode the EVD6 sound shaping processes will not be triggered if the notes are played legato — only the pitch changes. If the notes are played staccato an EVD6 voice with all sound shaping processes is triggered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Logic 5.2 Enhancements and changes since Logic Platinum 5.1.3 Unless stated otherwise, all information in this chapter apply to Logic Platinum, Logic Gold and Logic Audio running on the Macintosh and Windows platform. 1. Enhanced Audio Engine 2. Multi-Ouputs for software instruments 3. Aux Channels 4. Plug-In Enhancements 5. Track Mixer — Enhancements and Changes 6. Track Automation Enhancements 7. Score Editor new Functions 8. General Improvements and Changes 9. Software Instrument Changes and new Features 10. EXS24 Enhancements 11. Logic Control Enhancements and Changes 1. Enhanced Audio Engine The audio engine has been updated, expanding its functionality extensively: … Now Logic Platinum features 64 Aux channels, Logic Gold features 16 Aux channels, Logic Audio features 8 Aux channels … Now Logic Platinum supports 64 multiple outputs of audio instruments, Logic Gold supports 16 multiple outputs, Logic Audio supports 8 multiple outputs … Logic Platinum now supports 128 stereo tracks using a single audio hardware, Logic Gold support 64 stereo tracks, Logic Audio supports 48 stereo tracks … Logic Platinum now supports 256 stereo tracks using multiple audio hardware, Logic Gold supports 128 stereo tracks, Logic Audio does not support simultaneous use of multiple audio hardware … Logic Platinum now offers 15 inserts per track and bus, Logic Gold offers 8 inserts, Logic Audio offers 4 inserts … Logic Platinum now offers 64 busses (native and TDM), Logic Gold offers 16 busses, Logic Audio offers 8 busses … Logic Platinum now features 64 audio instruments, Logic Gold features 32, Logic Audio features 16 In addition to improving performance, the enhanced audio engine offers several new and highly flexible routing options. These are described below. Change to Audio Instrument Channel layout The insert slot for software instrument plug-ins has been moved down to the I/O section of the Audio Instrument object. It is now located just above the output selection field, visually aligning itself with the channel I/O sections of all the other types of audio objects. This results in a more concise mixer layout. Bus destinations (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) It is now possible to assign the output of a higher-numbered Bus to one with a lower number. Example: the output of ‘Bus 4’ can now be assigned to Bus 3, 2 or 1 as well. Audio Hardware & Drivers — New Parameters Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers > .... The parameter “Larger Process Buffer” has been renamed “Process Buffer Range”. This parameter is particularly helpful for users of VST-DSP-cards. You can now choose between several buffer sizes: Small, Medium, Large and Jumbo. Smaller buffer sizes have a positive effect on latencies and system response when using VST-DSP-cards, however the CPU load will increase slightly as well. (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) “Max. Scrub Speed” determines the maximum possible playback speed while scrubbing. (Normal, Double) “Scrub Response” adjusts the way the scrub facility reacts to your mouse movements. (Slow, Normal, Fast, Faster) Monitoring with effect plug-ins Record-enabled (armed) audio tracks with assigned audio inputs can now be monitored with effects plug-ins inserted into the armed audio channel. In this case the effect plug-ins are monitored but not recorded. This can be useful during an overdub session for example. If you like to record the audio track with effects, insert the effect plug-ins into the corresponding input channel instead (see below). Example: During vocal recording many artists prefer to monitor their performance with a little bit of reverb while the track is actually recorded dry. To do so insert a reverb plug-in into the audio channel, arm the track and start recording. The reverb will be part of the monitor mix but will not be recorded. It is possible to combine pre-processing and monitoring with effects. You can for example record a signal with compression destructively by inserting a compressor into the respective input channel while monitoring the same compressed input signal with reverb that is not recorded. For this to work, the ”Software Monitoring” preference for the particular hardware must be enabled in its driver panel. (Menu: Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers.) Recording input signals with effects — Pre-processing (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) Audio Input channels now process an incoming audio signal destructively: The input signal is processed by plug-ins inserted into the input channel. This means that once an audio input object is assigned to an audio track, it can be recorded, and monitored, with its effect plug-ins. Example: To avoid large jumps in level it is often useful to record a vocal track with light compression. To do so insert a compressor plug-in into the input channel and assign the input object as the input of an audio track. During recording the effect of the compressor is recorded with the track. For this to function “Software Monitoring” has to be active for the respective audio hardware. Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers > … Note: To use the Audio Input object as a ”live input”, ensure that the Input object has an assigned Output. This allows monitoring of the Input object (with all effects) directly, without the need to assign it to a record-enabled audio channel. More input sources for plug-in side chains (Logic Platinum only) In addition to audio tracks, Inputs and Busses can now be used as side chain sources for side chain-capable plug-ins. This allows the EVOC20 vocoder to process live audio inputs (as its analysis or synthesis signal) via the side chain input, for example. Software sample rates (Logic Platinum only) Logic 5 now performs a realtime, software sample rate conversion. Any sample rate that is available in Logic’s ”Sample Rate” menu (Menu: Audio > Sample Rate) can be used for the conversion - even if your audio hardware does not support the selected sample rate. Nothing is lost in the process. All internal processing in Logic including bouncing is performed at the originally song sample rate (Audio > Sample Rate) and will be performed independently of the sample rates supported by the audio hardware. For playback Logic automatically uses the best matching sample rate supported by your hardware. This facility allows you to work on projects originally created on high-end audio systems, with smaller setups. Example: A song was created with an audio hardware/setup at 96kHz. Moving this project to a laptop, or setup that does not support the original project’s sample rate, will commonly result in the wrong playback speed of the audio files. The realtime software sample rate conversion facility will counteract this effect, allowing correct playback of the project on the laptop, at any sample rate. You can start a Logic project in the studio continue on your laptop and return with the new material to the studio. Note: The set song sample rate applies for recording as well. For example, if a song is set up to use 192kHz (Audio > Sample Rate) Logic will generate audio files at 192kHz during recording — even if your audio hardware only supports sample rates up to 48kHz. Be aware that generally the audio quality is not improved in the process. The quality of audio is still that of 48kHz as determined by the recording hardware despite the fact that the audio information is stored in a large 192kHz file. Note: Using higher audio sample rates often increases CPU load significantly. ReWire with multi processor Macs (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) It is now possible to use ReWire by ‘Propellerhead Software’ with multi processor Macintosh computers. 2. Support of multiple output instrument plug-ins Logic now supports the new multiple outputs of the EXS24 (described below) and of VST2.0 instrument plug-ins that are capable of addressing multiple outputs. In addition to the ”Mono” and ”Stereo” submenus of the Audio Instrument menu, a new ”Multi Channel” submenu lists all plug-ins that offer multiple outputs. A plug-in needs to be inserted from the ”Multi Channel” submenu, in order to access its individual outputs. Please note that not all instrument plug-ins (both Emagic and third-party) are multi-output capable. If the instrument plug-in does not appear in the Multi Channel submenu, it is not equipped with multiple output facilities. The first two outputs of a multiple output plug-in are always played back as a stereo pair by the Instrument channel into which the plug-in is inserted. Additional outputs (3 & 4, 5 & 6 etc.) are accessed via the new AUX channels (see below). 3. Aux channels The native Aux (Auxiliary) channel is a new type of audio object, introduced in Logic 5.3. Aux channels can be either mono or stereo. Aux Input sources will appear as either stereo pairs, or single mono channels, dependent on the mono/stereo status of the Aux channel. It is possible to use the same input source for several Aux channels. Aux channels feature inserts, sends and I/O assignment options. Aux channels process audio signals non-destructively, in realtime. Two Aux channels are pre-configured in a new song, by default. As with all other audio objects, additional Aux objects can be created, and accessed, via the Audio layer of the Environment. (In the “Cha” flip menu of the channel parameter box Aux objects are automatically made available as needed. When for example 4 Aux objects are in use a 5’th is offered in the flip menu, when using 6 a 7’th is added etc. This way it is possible to create up to 64 Aux channels in the environment.) Aux channels can also be displayed in the Track Mixer. Note: If the Aux channels are used as tracks in the Arrange window ensure that the view filter of the Track Mixer is set up to show Aux channels by activating the Aux button (track view). Activate the Aux and Global button (global view) if the Aux objects are only used as Environment objects (i.e. they are not used as Arrange window tracks). Aux channel inputs The input source of an Aux channel is selected with the Input assignment pop-up menu. Possible input sources are: Bus channels (Logic Platinum only), Input objects (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) and all software instrument multiple outputs (all versions) provided by Instrument plug-ins. Aux channels as Bus returns (Logic Platinum only) By definition, Sends (which are, in effect, the busses) are not available directly on bus channels. Busses can, however, be set as the Input source for Aux channels. In doing so, the Aux channels act as bus returns, allowing the use of Sends. These Sends can be returned on additional Aux channels allowing the construction of complex effect routings. (As in most cases you don’t want to monitor the signal twice set the respective bus output assignments to “No Output”.) Note: Busses are available in the assignment flip menus for sends, inputs etc. even if there are no bus objects set up in the environment. Aux channels for Instrument plug-ins with multiple outputs By default, all outputs of a ”Multi Channel” Instrument plug-in are summed and routed to the stereo output of the respective audio instrument channel at first. Signals of individual outputs (starting with output 3) are automatically subtracted from the stereo output sum after they have been assigned to Aux channel inputs. Outputs 1 and 2 are always assigned to the respective audio instrument. This assignment is fixed and can’t be changed. Note: Additional instrument outputs are only available to plug-ins inserted into an instrument channel via the ”Multi Channel” sub menu. Aux channel Input sources - being sent from suitable Instrument plug-ins - start from output 3. 4. Plug-Ins Enhancements New ”I/O” plug-in (Logic Platinum only) The new I/O insert plug-in (helper plug-in), available in m/m, m/s and s/s versions, allows you to insert external effect processors into the Logic mixer. The I/O plug-in offers assignment pop-up menus by which it can access the input/outputs provided by your audio hardware. In and output levels can be adjusted with the respective volume sliders. Note: This only makes sense with audio cards that have more than two outputs, thus providing discrete inputs and outputs (analog and/or digital) for sending signals to/from the external effect processor. Plug-in sample rates All Logic plug-ins now support sample rates from 11kHz to 200kHz. Switching of plug-in settings Two new entries now appear in the plug-in Settings menu: Next Setting and Previous Setting. Using the Previous and Next Setting command you can sequentially step through existing settings in the menu. These functions can be accessed using the pop-up menu (down-arrow) next to the Bypass button in each plug-in window. Tip: Key commands can be assigned to perform this function. Options > Preferences > Key Commands ... > (search for “plug-in”) Changing Parameter Values Incrementing/Decrementing parameter values using the mouse scroll-wheel (Win), +/- keys (Mac and Win). In the open plug-in window click on the parameter, now you can turn the mouse scroll-wheel (“+” or “-“ keys on the Mac) to change the respective value. Modulation Delay The 001011 view offers three new parameters: “Speed LFO 1 R“, “Speed LFO 2 R“ and “Stereo“. These parameters allow independent modulation rates settings for LFO1 and 2 for the right stereo channel. For this to function “Stereo” has to be set to “Free”. With “Stereo” set to “Link” modulation rates of the left and right stereo channels are and rates are set by the LFO controls of the plug-in window only. In this case the parameters “Speed LFO 1 R“ and “Speed LFO 2 R don’t have a function. Stereo Delay Phase buttons added for feedback and crossfeed options in 001011 view. Options are: Normal and Inv(erse). Changing mono and stereo plug-ins Using the same channel and insert slot it is now possible to change a mono version of an effect plug-in to a stereo version of the same plug-in (or vice versa) without loosing any parameter edits in the process. Any parameter edits will be transferred. 5. Track Mixer — Enhancements and Changes Creating a arrange track using the track mixer In global mode, a double-click on the background of a channel will insert a new (corresponding) track into the current Arrange window, provided that no corresponding track already exists. Mute arrange tracks using the track mixer OPTION-clicking (Mac) or CTRL (Win) on the Mute button of an audio object will mute the corresponding Arrange window track, but will NOT mute the audio object. A second OPTION-click/CTRL-click will un-mute the track. Easy navigating to busses and outputs Double-clicking on the Output or Send of a channel will ”jump” to the respective Output/Bus object in the Track Mixer. If the current Track Mixer view does not contain the Output or Bus object, the Global display mode will automatically be enabled. The appropriate view filter Output/Bus will also be enabled, ensuring that the selected object type is visible. Displaying tracks that are using the same track object New track view option - ”Same Instrument Tracks” in Track-View. If enabled, identical Arrange window tracks are also displayed in the Track Mixer. These tracks have redundant settings for volume, pan etc., so it is usually unnecessary to display more than one. The mute settings, however, may be different for each track. 6. Track Automation Enhancements Limiting Automation Write Options The recording of automation can be limited to certain types in all write modes (Latch, Touch, Write). The options are: Vol, Pan, Mute, Send, Plug-in (parameters) and Solo. Filter buttons for each are found in the Options > Track Automation > Track Automation Settings window. Folders The content of folders is now checked for tracks with automation data, when moving a folder. If automation data exists, this will also be moved (dependent on the status of Track Automation Settings: Options > Track automation > Track Automation Settings). Track Instruments in the Arrange window If the instrument of an Arrange track is changed, Logic will check for existing automation data. If automation data is found, the following alert message will be displayed: ”There is automation data for the previous instrument. Do you want to move or copy the automation data to the new instrument? [No|Copy|Move]” If either ”copy” or ”move” is selected, Logic will check if any automation data exists for the destination instrument, and will replace this automation data. Non-conflicting data is automatically merged. Converting automation data It is possible to copy and convert the automation from one parameter to another: … In the automation view click on an automated parameter while pressing COMMAND (Mac) or CTRL (Win). This will activate the parameter flip-menu. … Using the flip-menu select a destination parameter. … A dialog will ask you to “convert” or “copy & convert” the automation data of the original parameter into automation data of the destination parameter. Using “copy & convert” the data of the original parameter will be kept in addition to the destination parameter. Solo Solo can now be automated. Solo automation is disabled by default. (Options > Track Automation > Track Automation Settings) Mute Now recording (or inserting) the first mute change behaves as expected — i.e. the initial mute state is kept. New Key Commands (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) There are several new key commands for the track automation system: Options > Preferences > Key Commands > ... (search for ‘Automation’). External MIDI Control using the Transformer object (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) It is now possible to integrate external MIDI controller (Modulation Wheel etc.) into Logic’s automation system and record external MIDI information as Track Automation data. This can be done with the Transformer environment object and a new mode in the Transformer window: ”Track Automation Splitter (true -> top cable)”. If the condition matches, incoming events will be sent to the top cable of the Transformer. All remaining MIDI events are passed to the cables below the top cable. Making use of this facility automation data is passed to the object connected to the top cable of the transformer. With the appropriate “Operation” field settings incoming MIDI data is transformed into Fader event data allowing the automation of any possible parameter of the connected mixer object. Exception: Channel volume and channel pan uses Control events. You will need one Transformer object for each mixer object you wish to address and automate. Example: Control and automate the ESP filter cutoff using an external modulation wheel (CC#1) Minimal environment setup: In the Logic Environment create a Transformer object with “New > Transformer”. Connect the "Physical Input" with the Transformer object. Connect the top output cable of the transformer to an instrument channel object with the ESP-Synthesizer inserted in the instrument slot. Connect the second output of the Transformer to the "Recording & Throu(gh)" object (sequencer input). Open the transformer parameter box by double clicking the transformer object. In the flip menu select ”Track Automation Splitter” as the transformer mode. As the input condition set: | Status: Control | Cha: All | -1-: 1 |. As the output operation set the event type to: | Status: Fader | Cha: 2 | -1-: 7 |. In this setup the modulation wheel will control the ESP filter cutoff of the respective instrument. Modulation Wheel movements can be automated using the usual automation modes (read, write, touch, latch). (For more information on Environment programming consult your Logic User Manual.) 7. Score Editor new Functions (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) Chord Symbol Language You can now choose between the following languages in the Layout > Global Layout page: International: default, as in previous versions German1: B->”H”, Bb->”B” (previous ”German Chord Symbols” mode) German2: B->”H”, Bb->”Bb” German3: C# -> ”Cis”, Eb -> ”Es” etc... Roman: CDEFGAB -> Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Notes: In all Chord Symbol Language formats, the current format is also accepted for the input of new chords. The ”#”, ”b”, ”x” and ”bb” characters are also active in the German3 mode, allowing for quick entry. In the Roman format, the second root string character can be omitted, e.g. typing ”D7” or ”Do7” in roman mode will both result in ”Do 7”. Changing the Chord Language will automatically affect all chord symbols in the song. It is not possible to mix chord languages. 8. General Improvements & Changes Song Settings and Preferences menu changes Global program preferences and song specific settings have now been separated into two discrete areas. These are accessible via the Options > Song Settings and Options > Preferences menus. Previously these settings were located under the menu Options > Settings. All items in the Song Settings submenu are saved with the song. All items in the Preferences submenu are saved with the Logic preferences in the system folder and globally affect all songs. The Control Surfaces submenu is now found in Options > Preferences. Metronome Settings dialog and the “Klopfgeist” Software Instrument Options > Song Settings > Metronome Settings ... or a long click on the metronome icon in the transport window opens a new settings dialog window for the Metronome. This window combine all the settings of the MIDI Click environment object plus the metronome settings found in the song preference dialog 'Recording Options'. In addition the Metronome dialog features a virtual metronome instrument called "Klopfgeist". It can be used either in addition or in place of the speaker click or the MIDI click and offers the same beat tapping functionality. The “Tonality” parameter changes the sound of the virtual metronome from a short click to a pitched percussion sound similar to a Wood Block or Claves. "Volume“ adjusts the overall sound level of the virtual click sound. "Output“ (assignment): Provided the audio hardware used by Logic offers more than 2 outputs this field allows the routing of the “Klopfgeist” metronome sound to a different set of hardware outputs. Note: “Klopfgeist” is a software instrument found in the plug-in menu: Mono. Klopfgeist is DOT optimized using extremely little CPU power. For “Klopfgeist” to be available as a metronome sound source it needs to be inserted on instrument channel #64 in Logic Platinum (#32 in Logic Gold, #16 in Logic Audio). Logic Platinum will automatically create an instrument channel #64 (#32 in Logic Gold, #16 in Logic Audio) with an inserted “Klopfgeist” when necessary. Theoretically any other Emagic or VST2.0 instrument could be deployed as a metronome sound source using instrument channel #64 (#32 in Logic Gold, #16 in Logic Audio). Conversely, Klopfgeist can be used as a simple and unique audio instrument as well. Compared to the Metronome window the “Klopfgeist” plug-in window offers a few additional sound parameters. There is a parameter for tuning the instrument in “Semitones” and one for fine tuning (Detune) in cent. “Level Via Vel” determines the velocity sensitivity of Klopfgeist. “NoteOffDamp” controls the release time. The shortest release time is reached with “NoteOffDamp” at its maximum (1.00). “Klopfgeist” can operate as a monophonic (Mode: mono) or polyphonic 4-voice instrument (Mode: poly). The “Tonality” parameter is the same as in the Metronome dialog (see above). Mute Tool for Matrix and Event List Editor (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold) The Matrix and Event List editor now feature a Mute Tool allowing to mute specific notes in a sequence. With the Mute Tool clicking on a note will mute/un-mute it. Muted notes appear grayed out. With the Mute Tool clicking on a piano key to the left of the Matrix Editor will mute/un-mute all notes of that particular pitch. With the Mute Tool click and drag on the background to perform a rubber band selection of multiple notes. Clicking on one of the selected notes will mute/un-mute all selected notes. Tip: Hold down SHIFT to create non-consecutive selections. The command Edit > "Select Muted Objects" is now available in the Matrix and Event List editor. It allows the selection of all muted notes in a sequence. Matrix Color Setup (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) The colors of the Matrix window grid, background, lines etc. can be adjusted for both the ”White”, and ”Black” Background views. This facility was added to enhance visibility in the Matrix window, particularly when working at high resolutions. Matrix Edito > Select View > Matrix Color Setup to launch the window. Individual elements are listed, and can be adjusted with the mouse. Simply click on any element to activate/deactivate it, or to launch the system color palette. Event Editor — edit release velocity Logic is now able to edit release velocity in the Event editor. To view release velocity data, enable the ”001011” view filter button to the left of the event list. New MMC Options (Logic Platinum only) If MIDI Machine Control is enabled, dragging the song position line will send ”MMC Locate” commands continuously, until the mouse button is released. Several new MMC options have been included in the Options > Song settings > Synchronization Settings...> MIDI (panel). These (self-explanatory) options include: … MMC Output ID … Transmit MMC Locate commands when pressing Stop twice (all Logic Versions) … Transmit MMC Locate commands when dragging objects (in sequencer stop mode) … Transmit MMC Record enables commands for audio tracks (receive as well) Record Pre-roll in seconds (Logic Platinum only) Options > Song Settings > Recording Options (or Metronome Settings). If 'Record Pre-roll' is disabled the usual count-in in bars and beat values (relative to the song tempo) set by the flip-menu is active. If ‘Record Pre-Roll' is enabled an absolute record pre-roll can be entered in seconds instead. Changed display of Pan and Mute Compared to Version 5.1 and earlier Pan and Mute are displayed in an inverse orientation for HyperDraw and the small fader in the arrange window. Now PAN left is up and Pan right is down — likewise un- muted is up and mute is down. New Rex file import option When importing audio files as Rex files “Render into single file” writes all ReCycle slices into a single audio file using the current Logic song tempo for the rendering process. Multi processor compatibility (Logic Platinum, Logic Gold only) The audio engine will detect and automatically inform you about plug-ins that may have problems running on the second CPU, thus preventing a potential crash. QuickTime Music Synthesizer Logic supports the QT Music Synthesizer of Quicktime version 6. In the environment connect a Multi Instrument object with the Quicktime Synth object to integrate it into Logic. 9. Software Instrument Changes and new Features Support for the EVD6 — Emagic Vintage D6 Logic 5.2 now supports the EVD6 software instrument plug-in. The new instrument emulates the Hohner D6 clavinet. As with other Emagic software instruments, you may test the EVD6 without limitation for a period of time. To do so, simply activate the demo period in the XSKey Authorization window. Changing of mono, stereo and multi channel instruments Using the same instrument channel it is now possible to change a software instrument to a multiple output version (or mono version) of the same instrument plug-in (or vice versa) without loosing any parameter edits in the process. Any parameter edits will be transferred. ES2 Enhancements Extended Pitchbend The Pitch Bend maximum range has been extended to 36 semitones. Poly Pressure support The ES2 now reacts to poly pressure (polyphonic aftertouch). If ”Touch” or ”Whl+To” is selected as a router Source or Via option, the sum of channel pressure and the note-specific poly pressure value is used. NoteOnRandom1/2 There are two new router Sources/Vias available: NoteOnRandom1/2 (”RndNO1” and ”RndNO2”). NoteOnRandom1 is a random modulation value between -1.0 and 1.0 (same range as an LFO), that changes when a note is triggered or re-triggered. The (random) note-on modulation remains constant throughout the duration of the note until the next note-on trigger. Note: There is no value change when playing legato, while in legato mode. NoteOnRandom2 behaves like NoteOnRandom1 with the exception that it glides to the new random value using the GlideTime (incl. modulation). It also differs from NoteOnRandom1 in that the (random modulation) value changes when playing legato, while in legato mode. New router targets: OSCWavB/Osc1WavB/Osc2WavB/Osc3WavB offering additional oscillator specific modulations. Osc1/2/3WavB OscWaveB - behaves as Osc1WavB/Osc2WavB/Osc3WavB but applies to all oscillators (much like Pitch123). DigiWaves: In previous ES2 versions there was always a smooth transition if wavetable modulation is active for a DigiWave using Osc*Wav. Setting up an additional Osc*WavB modulation allows the shape of the transitions to be continuously altered from smooth to hard. FM (Osc1): The maximum FM intensity was quite limited. Using the new target Osc1WavB, rather than Osc1Wave, allows really extreme modulations. EVP88 Enhancements Now the EVP88 supports all song sample rates. The ”Expression” MIDI controller now scales output level. 10. EXS24 Enhancements Multiple Outputs The EXS24 now offers 5 stereo pairs and 6 individual mono outputs. The first 10 EXS24 outputs are always configured as stereo pairs. Outputs 11 through 16 are mono outputs. The “Main” output pair (1-2) of the EXS24 is assigned to its instrument channel. Additional outputs starting with output 3 are accessed via the new Aux channels. Please refer to the paragraph on Aux channels above. The multiple outputs of the EXS24 are managed intelligently: Multiple outputs accessed via the Aux channels are automatically subtracted from the “Main” output. Conversely multiple outputs that are not accessed via Aux channels are automatically routed to the “main” stereo output pair. Individual output assignments may be set for groups, or zones, within an EXS24 instrument. If zones are assigned to their individual outputs, any existing group outputs for the zones will be ignored. All output assignments are stored with the EXS24 Sampler Instrument. If the EXS24 is inserted as a regular (not multi channel) mono or stereo plug-in, all multiple output assignments stored with a Sampler Instrument are automatically routed to the main stereo output pair, or mono output, respectively. Switching Instrument Settings Now two new entries appear in the Instrument menu: Next Instrument and Previous Instrument. Using the Previous and Next Instrument command you can sequentially step through existing Instruments in the menu. Tip: Key commands can be assigned to perform this function. Options > Preferences > Key Commands ... > (search for “instrument”) New ReCycle Convert Options There is a new ReCycle convert function allowing the use of 'old school' sample trigger techniques. Menu: Audio > EXS24 Instrument Editor > Instrument > Recycle Convert. - Slice Loop and make new Instrument - Slice Loop and add samples to current Instrument The first option creates a new EXS24 sample instrument while the second option adds the zones with their samples to the currently active EXS24 sample instrument. Function: Using the Recycle slices the EXS24 first renders one single audio file which equals the whole Recycle loop played back at the current Logic song tempo. Instead of importing and playing back a single discrete Recycle slice, each zone will play back the Recycle loop to its very end starting with the slice points original assigned to the respective zone. That means the lowest zone will play back the entire loop while the highest zone plays the last slice of the loop only. With this option the EXS24 allows for loop trigger techniques often used in 'old school' Drum'n'Bass tracks. This way the sample loop start point is determined by playing the respective notes on the keyboard. Gigasampler File Format Import The EXS24 can now import files stored in the Gigasampler format (.gig). This function is found in the 'Options' menu of the EXS24. Tip: In order to playback long audio files, the EXS24 Virtual Sample Memory extension should be installed. 11. Logic Control Enhancements and Changes (Logic Platinum only) Note: The following button pushes refer to the Logic control surface. Pressing SHIFT+MUTE button while in one of the EQ, SEND, PLUG-IN or Instrument views, toggles Bypass of the current EQ, Send, Plug-In or Instrument. For Plug-ins this function works in Multi Channel and Channel Strip View — for EQ, Send and Instruments this works in Multi Channel View only. Track Channel Strip View: SHIFT + MUTE 1 or SHIFT + MUTE 2 toggles track mute SHIFT + MUTE 3 or SHIFT + V-Select 3 toggles instrument mute SHIFT + MUTE 4 or SHIFT + V-Select 4 toggles plug-in insert 1 bypass SHIFT + MUTE 5 or SHIFT + V-Select 5 toggles plug-in insert 2 bypass SHIFT + MUTE 6 or SHIFT + V-Select 6 toggles Send 1 Mute SHIFT + MUTE 7 or SHIFT + V-Select 7 toggles Send 2 Mute SHIFT + MUTE 8 or SHIFT + V-Select 8 toggles Send 3 Mute Pressing OPTION+SELECT 1 ... 8 creates a new track of the same type and number and switches to the Extended Track View. SHIFT+OPTION+SELECT 1 ... 8 creates a new track of the same type and the following track number and switches to the Extended Track View. CMD/ALT + F1 equals "Cut" key command CMD/ALT + F2 equals "Copy" key command CMD/ALT + F3 equals "Paste" key command CMD/ALT + F4 equals "Clear" key command CMD/ALT + F5 equals "Select All" key command CMD/ALT + F6 equals "Select All Following" key command CMD/ALT + F7 equals "Select Similar Objects" key command CMD/ALT + F8 equals "Select Inside Locators" key command Note: Logic will now create a separate ”Control Surface Plug-ins” folder inside the Logic folder for each new version number i.e. for Logic 5.3.0 it is now ”Control Surface Plug-ins 5.3.0”. The new naming convention allows to place different Logic software versions together in one folder while ensuring that each Logic version will load its compatible control surface plug-in. (Logic version 5.1.0 loads its Logic Control module from the original ”Control Surface Plug-ins” folder.) Download Emagic Logic Audio 5.5 Macintosh and Windows
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