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3 Mackie Control
You can fully control Logic Pro with a Mackie Control, and can
extend its functionality with several expansion devices.
The information in this chapter applies to the Mackie Control Universal, the original
Mackie Control, the Logic Control, and the Mackie (or Logic) Control Extender (XT). The
term Mackie Control is used for all of these devices throughout the chapter.
The controls of the Mackie Control are physically grouped into different areas, called
zones. Each zone is clearly labeled, and distinguished by different shades of gray on the
device. The following descriptions of Mackie Control features and functions is
organized by these zones.
Setting Up Your Mackie Control
When you open Logic Pro, it automatically detects any powered Mackie Control unit
that is connected to your system. You can use the Mackie Control immediately—with
the default settings—or can customize settings, as described in “Basic Control Surface
Setup” on page 15, and in “Customizing Controller Assignments” on page 35.
Using the Mackie Control With Logic Pro
There are many ways that you can use the Mackie Control in Logic Pro.
One simple workflow example involves the following steps:
1 With your project open in the Arrange window, select the channel strips you want to
control by pressing the Fader Bank buttons on the Mackie Control. See “Fader Bank
Zone” on page 79 for more information.
2 Select the parameters you want to edit, and whether you want to edit multiple
channels (Mixer view) or a single channel (Channel view), using the Assignment
buttons. See “Assignment Zone” on page 64 for more information.
3 Start playback, and move the playhead to the position where you want to work, using
the Mackie Control Transport buttons and Jog Wheel. See “Transport Zone” on page 86
and “Jog/Scrub Wheel Zone” on page 94 for more information.