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2 Customizing Controller
Assignments
You can assign controllers to Logic Express parameters—and
edit controller assignments to fit your workflow.
This chapter describes how to assign controllers to Logic Express parameters, edit
controller assignments, and use zones and modes to switch between groups of
assignments.
Assigning Controllers to Logic Express Parameters
You can assign any controller that is capable of generating a MIDI message to a
parameter in Logic Express. Assigning controllers to Logic Express parameters lets you
use faders, knobs, switches, and other controllers to remotely control Logic Express
functions. These can be used “as is,” or in conjunction with modifier keys.
Most supported control surfaces include preset controller assignments—which
become active as soon as you add the device to your system. You can change existing
assignments for supported control surfaces, and create new assignments for both
supported and unsupported devices. To provide you with an example: the default
assignments of the F1 to F7 buttons on the Mackie Control open screensets 1 to 7 in
Logic Express. You can reassign these function keys to other commands—either alone
or in conjunction with the Command, Shift, Option, or Control keys—in any
combination.
You can assign controllers to parameters in the Controller Assignments window, using
the Learn process. The Controller Assignments window has two views: a compact Easy
view, in which you can assign channel strip and plug-in parameters. The more extensive
Expert view enables you to create and edit any type of controller assignment, including
global, automation, and control surface group assignments.