Shortcuts for Logic Pro to Boost Your Work Efficiency: 27 Quick Keys to Try Out
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Logic Pro, a powerful digital audio workstation (DAW), offers a myriad of features for music production. Here's a breakdown of some essential commands and functions to help you navigate this versatile software.
Getting Started
To open the Piano Roll editor, press the key 'P'. For the Audio File editor, you can reverse audio with the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + R. To create a new audio track, press OPTION + CMD + N, and for a new MIDI track, use OPTION + CMD + S.
Navigating Your Project
The spacebar plays and stops your project, while . and skip backward and forward 1 bar, respectively. To repeat a part, use CMD + R, and to skip to the next or previous take, press . and , respectively.
Editing and Customisation
You can undo actions with CTRL + Z, rename a track with SHIFT + ENTER, and solo-es selected tracks with S. The Automation editor can be opened with the key 'A'. To create a new audio track, press OPTION + CMD + A, and for live parameter movements, use CTRL + CMD + A.
Logic Pro also allows users to customise their hotkeys to suit their workflow preferences.
Zooming and Grid Settings
Use CMD + Arrow keys to zoom in and out, and CMD + G enables snap to grid. To turn the metronome on or off, press K.
Recording and Quantization
To capture a MIDI recording after it's played, use Shift + R. To record the last take as a recording, hit R before stopping playback. Enable quantization with the key 'Q'.
Additional Resources
For those proficient in music production and interested in expanding their knowledge, consider enrolling in a Music Industry Management Degree programme. Various schools offer courses in music production, such as the Hochschule Macromedia, SAE Institute Munich, and Audiocation Audio Akademie.
Registering with these schools often provides access to free sounds, plugins, online course samples, and more, offering additional resources for your music production journey.
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