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232Logic Pro User Guide
Set the project bit depth, which is the number of digital bits each sample contains.
Recording at a bit depth of 24 bits is recommended for most situations and is the
default setting.
Add an audio track, which is used to record a voice, an acoustic instrument, or any
other sound from a microphone.
Set the metronome, which plays a steady beat so you can play and record in time, or as
a count-in before recording starts.
Enable software monitoring, which allows you to monitor incoming audio through any
effects that are inserted into a record enabled audio track, if desired. Many audio
interfaces offer a direct or hardware monitoring option which sends the audio signal
being recorded to a monitor output before the signal is sent to Logic Pro. If your
interface offers direct recording you should use it, and only use software monitoring if
you’re using effects on an record enabled channel strip.
Check the monitoring level, which controls the playback (or monitoring) level, not the
recording level.
Tune any instruments that are connected to your system to ensure that your external
instrument recordings are in tune with any software instruments, samples, or existing
recordings in your project. You can access the Tuner using the Tuner button in the
control bar or in the Smart Controls menu bar (for audio tracks). For details about the
Tuner plug-in, see the Logic Pro Effects manual.
To record to multiple audio tracks simultaneously, the Record Enable button must be
present on the track headers. The Record Enable button is added to track headers when
Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane.
Record sound from a microphone or instrument in Logic Pro
You can record sound from a microphone (voice or acoustic instrument, for example), or
from an electric instrument (such as an electric guitar) connected to your computer, on an
audio track.
Record live audio
1. In Logic Pro, select the header of the audio or guitar/bass track you want to record to.
If the Record Enable button is present on the track header, the letter “R” will be red to
indicate that the track is automatically enabled for recording.
2. Move the playhead to the point in the ruler where you want to start recording.
3. Set the metronome for recording if desired.
4. Click the Record button in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.