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Table Of Contents

Regardless of the control surface being used, you first need to connect, add, and configure

your device for use with Logic Express. This chapter describes the setup procedures and

preferences that are common to all control surfaces. Setup information for specific devices

is covered elsewhere in the documentation.

Note: Read this chapter first, and then read through the chapter that pertains to your

specific device.

This chapter covers the following:

• Getting Started (p. 11)

• Connecting Control Surfaces (p. 12)

• Adding Control Surfaces to Logic Express (p. 15)

• Creating Control Surface Groups (p. 16)

• Configuring Your Control Surface Setup (p. 18)

• Setting Control Surfaces Preferences (p. 26)

• Modal Dialog Display (p. 31)

• Control Surface Usage Tips (p. 32)

• Control Surfaces Supported by Logic Express (p. 32)

• About Control Surface Plug-ins (p. 35)

• About Software and Firmware (p. 35)

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), an available USB or

FireWire port. Ideally, this should be a direct USB/FireWire connection with the computer,

rather than via a USB/FireWire hub. Refer to the documentation provided by the

manufacturer of your control surface.

Basic Control Surface Setup