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Final Cut Pro XML les
The Final Cut Pro XML format is used to import and export audio data between Final Cut Pro X
and Logic Pro. The Final Cut Pro XML format supports automation data.
Export the current project as a Final Cut Pro/XML le
m Choose File > Export > Project to Final Cut Pro/XML.
A standard dialog opens, allowing you to name the export le.
Note: Software instrument tracks are always bounced to audio les. MIDI tracks are ignored.
Bouncing will automatically switch to real-time mode, if necessary (such as when an I/O or
External Instrument plug-in is used).
Import Final Cut Pro XML les
Do one of the following:
m Choose File > Import > Final Cut Pro XML, then choose the le in the Import dialog.
m Locate the le in the Media Browser, then double-click it.
The XML import procedure allows you to change or retain the sample rate of audio les used in
your Final Cut Pro sequences. If you import sequences that use audio les with dierent sample
rates, you are given the following options:
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To alter the sample rate of your Logic Pro project to match all imported Final Cut Pro sequence
audio les.
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To retain the sample rate of your Logic Pro project. All Final Cut Pro sequence audio les that
use a sample rate that diers from the selected one are converted.
Note: A Final Cut Pro sequence is an arrangement of video, audio, and graphics clips,
edit information, and eects. When combined, they create a movie. Use of XML to import
Final Cut Pro sequences into Logic Pro allows you to exchange multiple audio tracks, with all
positional region information, region names, and volume and pan automation data retained.
Standard MIDI les
Standard MIDI les are not specic to a particular sequencing program, hardware sequencer, or
type of computer. They contain the following information:
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MIDI events, including time positions and channel assignments
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Names of the individual tracks
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Names and positions of markers
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Tempo changes
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Copyright marks
Logic Pro allows you to import, open, and export Standard MIDI le formats 0 and 1:
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Format 0 contains all data in one track.
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Format 1 can contain multiple tracks, each with independent data.
Neither format recognizes any division of a track (into several MIDI regions, for example).
Import a MIDI le at the playhead position
Do one of the following:
m Choose File > Import > MIDI File, then select a le in the dialog that appears.
m Locate and select the MIDI le in the All Files Browser, then click Import.
The MIDI le is placed at the playhead position, rounded to bars.