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565Logic Pro User Guide
Use the Plug-in Manager in Logic Pro
Logic Pro uses a validation tool to ensure that only plug-ins that fully comply with the
Audio Units plug-in specification are used in Logic Pro. This minimizes problems that
may be caused by plug-ins not built into Logic Pro. The validation process takes place
automatically when Logic Pro is first opened, when an updated version of Logic Pro is
installed, and when you install new plug-ins or update existing ones.
The left column of the Plug-in Manager window lists all internal Logic Pro plug-ins sorted
by category, and all installed Audio Units plug-ins sorted by manufacturer. The results of
the validation scan are shown in the Compatibility column at the right of the window.
You can organize and manage both built-in and Audio Units plug-ins by simply dragging
within the Plug-in Manager window. You can also create new plug-in categories, rename or
remove existing ones, and search for individual plug-ins by name.
The Plug-in Manager is only available when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the
Advanced preferences pane.
Open the Plug-in Manager
In Logic Pro, choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Plug-in Manager.
Create a new category
1. In Logic Pro, click the Add button (+) to the right of the Category column header.
2. Enter a new name for the Untitled folder that appears, then press Return.
Rename an existing category
In Logic Pro, double-click the folder, enter a new name, then press Return.
Remove an existing category or plug-in
In Logic Pro, do one of the following:
Select the category or plug-in, then press the Delete key.
Control-click the category or plug-in, then click Remove.