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649Logic Pro User Guide
Set the recording mode
The recording mode determines what happens to existing cell content when you record
to a cell. You can replace a previous recording or create multiple takes. With software
instruments, you can also record continuously in a loop, merging each pass in a single cell.
This can be useful for creating drum patterns or melodies on the fly. You can choose one of
three recording modes:
Takes: Each new recording is added to a take folder in the cell. After recording, you can
preview the takes and choose the one you want to use in the cell.
Merge: Each new recording merges with the previous recording.
This mode is available only for software instruments.
Replace: Each new recording replaces the previous recording.
In Logic Pro, do either of the following:
Select the cell you want to record to, then choose a mode from the Recording pop-
up menu in the Cell inspector.
Control-click the cell you want to record to, choose Recording > Mode, then choose
a recording mode from the submenu.
Set the Rec-Length parameter
You can set the length of the cell recording using the Rec-Length parameter. You can
choose from the following settings:
Cell Length: The length of the recording is determined by the Cell Length value under
the Play From settings in the Cell inspector.
Automatic (Bars): The length of the recording is set to the nearest bar when you click
the cell or use the Record Into Cell key command while recording.
Automatic (Beats): The length of the recording is set to the nearest beat when you click
the cell or use the Record Into Cell key command while recording.
In Logic Pro, do either of the following: