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868Logic Pro User Guide
Bounce projects
Bounce a project to an audio file in Logic Pro
You can render, or bounce, a project to a single audio file or to multiple audio files. A
project can be bounced to several different file formats simultaneously, and a surround
project can be bounced to a set of surround audio files.
Projects can be bounced either in real time or offline (which is typically faster). All
parameters, effects, and automation on the unmuted tracks in the project are recorded as
part of the bounce file.
The format (stereo, mono, or surround) of the resulting bounce file (or files) depends on
the format of the output channel strip. Output 1-2 is the default output channel strip used
for bounces, and produces a stereo audio file. When the output channel strip is set to
mono, a mono audio file is generated.
Bounce files can be reused in Logic Pro, saving processing resources by replacing or
bypassing multiple regions, instruments, and effects. Bounces can also be used with other
music applications and devices, sent to mastering facilities, posted on the Internet, sent to
streaming and retail services, added to a music playlist, or uploaded to a mobile device.
Bounce the current project to an audio file
1. In the Logic Pro Tracks area or the Mixer, make sure that the tracks you want to include
in the bounce are routed to the main output (Output 1-2) and are not muted.
If your project has multiple output channel strips, you can bounce only the tracks routed
to a specific output channel strip using the Bnce button on that channel strip. See Use
output channel strips in Logic Pro.
2. Choose File > Bounce > Project or Section.
3. In the Bounce dialog, select one or more destination formats in the Destination area.
4. When you select a destination format, bounce options for that format appear to the
right of the Destination area. For each selected destination format, choose bounce
options.
5. To limit the bounce to only part of the project, adjust the Start and End value sliders.
You can click the up and down arrows, or click one of the numerals and enter a new
value.
If Cycle mode is on when you choose File > Bounce, only the part of the project
enclosed by the cycle area is bounced. You can adjust the Start and End value sliders to
change what part of the project is bounced. See Set the bounce range in Logic Pro.
Tip: To avoid having reverb and other effect tails cut off at the end of the project, set
the end position of the bounce a little bit past the end of the last region.