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1 Basic Control Surface Setup
Regardless of the device, you first need to connect, add, and
configure your control surface for use with Logic Express.
This chapter describes aspects of the setup procedure, and preferences, that are
common to all control surfaces. Setup information for specific devices is covered in the
following chapters.
Important: Please read this chapter first, then read through the chapter that pertains
to your specific device.
Getting Started
To use one or more control surfaces with Logic Express, you will need:
 An installed, authorized copy of Logic Express.
 For USB or FireWire-equipped devices (such as a Yamaha 01X), a free USB or FireWire
port. Ideally, this should be a direct USB/FireWire connection with the computer,
rather than via a USB/FireWire hub. Please refer to the documentation provided by
the manufacturer of your control surface.
 For devices that are only equipped with MIDI ports (such as a Mackie Control), a MIDI
interface with free MIDI input and output ports for each device. As an example; if
using a MIDI interface with 8 MIDI input and 8 MIDI output ports—with one Mackie
Control and one Mackie Control XT unit—you will need to use two of the interface’s
MIDI in, and two of its MIDI out ports.
 An installed driver (if required by your control surface) that is supported by the
operating system version you are using.
Important: Your MIDI interface must feature driver software that supports SysEx
communication. Please consult the documentation that shipped with your MIDI
interface (or MIDI interface drivers).