Key commands in Logic 8

Can anyone confirm this:
I have always used the key command "ctrlshift1" to attach "staccatto" to a note in score.
If I now use this key command now, I only get screenset 1, no matter what I do.
Could this be related to the scandinavian localization? (shortcuts in scandinavian localization were an issue in Logic 7 until they released a fix)
Michael

Logic 8 is not properly reporting KC conflicts here in my system. I have spent a few hours eye checking for different KC assigned to same key combinations. Now everything seems to work fine.
Maybe you have a third kc assigned to ctrl + shift + 1 thats causing logic to behave that way. You could try to reproduce this from a fresh initialized LP8's KC.

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How do I import key commands from Logic 9 to Logic X?

I have downloaded key commands from a friend. They're very good and convenient and I would like to not set them all manually. That'll take a long time.
So he just told me to download his key commands, and he showed me how to import them. However we couldn't export them. We think this is because we are using two different versions of Logic. He's using Logic 9 and I'm using Logic X. Is there a way to import his key commands or do we have to do it all manually?

Hi
You'll need to Export them from LP9, put that file on your Mac somewhere handy, then import into LPX (navigating to wherever you put the LP9 keycommand file) Works fine here
Looks like you may have done that, but the file you are trying to import has ".xml" on the end. Remove that so it's called "myname.logikcs"
CCT

How do you save key commands/trash logic prefs??

hey,
how do you trash your logic prefs and save your key commands in os x. Please for give the simplicity of my question but getting under the hood in os 9 made a lot more sense to me than doing it in os x.
thanks!
ej

find in your user area:
~/Library/Preferences/
com.apple.logic.pro
drag this file to the desktop (do not copy)
Boot Logic (prefs are not initialized)
open key commands window
select import key commands
make your way to the desktop and choose the file you just moved
you can then do what you want with the old prefs file-but don't move it to the prefs folder)
Cheers

Lost key commands after logic crashed

I've had my own set of key commands, exported and saved in Key Commands folder (also a backup), but (almost) everything flew when last night logic crashed.
Key commands related to keyboard shortcuts were still stored, but nothing to do with those associated to midi controller shortcuts (several sliders and buttons on my keyboard) !!! Arggghh! Tedious work to reassign it! Some help? Some advice to avoid next time the same happens?

Controller assignments are stored in the controller prefs, not the regular prefs.
Make sure you have backups of that too, it's right next to the regular prefs files. It's very easy for Logic to trash controller prefs without you realising it.

Numeric-pad 0 key-command behavior

This isn't explicitly mentioned in the manual, but I reckon my numeric pad 0 key should function as a stop | rewind-to-top key-command. Now, my problem is:
- it doesn't;
- this function can't be assigned from the key-command window.
NB: I use a French keyboard...
Q1: am I missing something?
Q2: what work-around would you suggest?
Q3: how can I define a key as a sequence of commands?

A key cannot be assigned as a sequence of key commands within Logic, and there isn't a command for exactly the function you want. However, here's a neatly-grouped bunch of key commands that can offer you the functionality you want:
1. Assign numeric keypad ENTER to key command "play"
2. Assign numeric keypad 0 to "stop"
3. Assign numeric keypad "." to "•go to position"
I think this combination of keys will give you the most flexibility. It would be a piece of cake to get your sequence to start from bar 1 (or any other bar for that matter):
hit 0
hit .
hit 1
hit ENTER
That key sequence would take a fraction of a second to execute.
The zero and/or the "." will function as normal for numerical entry! After a value is entered, they will invoke the various key commands you've assigned.
There are numerous other Global key commands available that might better serve you, but the above is my suggestion.
As far as your using a French keyboard, this should, theoretically, make no difference as to whether or not key commands work. Having said that, there are many bugs associated with the Key Commands window, and some key combinations won't work, and F14 and F15 by themselves won't work for anything. But you shouldn't have any problem using the numeric keypad to work.
If you're having trouble getting key commands to work by "key label", try programming them by "key position" instead.

Pro Tools key command set?

Is this no longer included? That's a real shame. does anyone know how to accomplish this? I don't see it in the key commands menu, and the logic setup assistant is no more..

Hey I just read a post by "Fuzzy chair Productions" in a different thread and they posted this explanation of how to import Logic 7 key commands, set your keys in 7 to protools settings, then use this to import the ones that match up into Logic 8. Don't know for sure if it'll work, because I don't want to do it. But worth a try, and thanks to Fuzzy chair Productions for the explanation below:
To import Logic 7 key commands into Logic Pro 8:
In the Key Commands window, choose Options > Import Key Commands.
Select the Logic 7 preferences file in the file selector you can find it >~/Library/Preferences/Logic/com.apple.logic.pro.
Logic Pro 8 will inform you about all changes which apply to your key command set at this point.
Note: Some Logic 7 commands may work differently—or may not be functional at all in Logic Pro >8.
To switch back and forth between the Logic Pro 8 and Logic 7 key command sets, you need to >export the Logic 7 key command set in the Logic Pro 8 format.
To export a key command set in Logic Pro 8:
In the Key Commands window, choose Options > Export Key Commands.
Type a name such as “My Logic 7 Key Commands” and click Save.

Key Commands Printable List

Does anyone know of a printable list (posibbly pdf) of the most commonly used key commands por Logic?
Thanks for the help.

Someone posted a very nicely done PDF of the default key commands in the "Tips and Tricks" section at http://LogicProHelp.com

Logic crashed, key commands no longer work as well as certain windows/preferences/tools no longer exist, help!

While trying to record a guitar track direct through from a POD HD Pro (which I've done numerous times), Logic suddenly crashed. The screen went dark and my Macbook Pro rebooted. Once I opened Logic Pro X again, it looks like a more primitive and basic version of Logic. I no longer have the capability to open a separate mix/midi/score/etc window. When I select midi tracks they do not show up in the piano roll as to be able to edit. I've also lost all key command functions (i used just default Logic key commands). Is there any way to restore Logic Pro X or do I need to reinstall it? Thanks!

Sounds like Logic's prefs got deleted or corrupted so...
First, do this (Note you will lose any custom key commands you may have created ...)
Quit Logic pro X and then....
Delete the user preferences
You can resolve many issues by restoring Logic Pro X back to its original settings. This will not impact your media files. To reset your Logic Pro X user preference settings to their original state, do the following:
In the Finder, choose Go to Folder from the Go menu.
Type ~/Library/Preferences in the "Go to the folder" field.
Press the Go button.
Remove the com.apple.logic10.plist file from the Preferences folder. Note that if you have programmed any custom key commands, this will reset them to the defaults. You may wish to export your custom key command as a preset before performing this step. See the Logic Pro X User Manual for details on how to do this. If you are having trouble with a control surface in Logic Pro X, then you may also wish to delete the com.apple.logic.pro.cs file from the preferences folder.
If you have upgraded from an earlier version of Logic Pro, you should also remove ~/Library/Preferences/Logic/com.apple.logic.pro.
Restart the computer.
Now after restarting Logic... go to Logic Preferences/Advanced and turn on all the advanced features...
Set other preferences back to how you like them (Not forgetting selecting your Audio device)
Things should be then back to normal again...

What is the key command to open Audition in Logic 8?

The little play icon in the bin, sample editor, etc.
The one for auditioning things.
Doesn't work for me. The only way I can get, for example, a playback from cursor position in the sample editor--is to manually click on the little green play icon with the mouse. Same with the bin, loops, and so on.
For many years I've had key commands to do this kind of thing, but it is broken for me since Logic 8. What is the key command for this called? I've tried disabling the space bar as a key command, and I've also tried re-enabling it for "play or stop". Although in the latter case, that should still function the way it does in the arrange window.
Actually, I've tried a lot of things and I'm completely out of ideas.
I posted on this subject several months ago and it remains unresolved. For the life of me I cannot get the audition button to work via any key command.
Help?
TIA
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Hi
If you imported your key commands from version 7 there can be problems in version 8.
Try using one of the key command presets from version 8.
HTH
CCT

Logic does not accept key command of Play from a section. Shift Enter makes display flashing.

Logic does not accept key command of Play from a section. Shift Enter makes display flashing.
Another key command is normal.

Hi
If you are on a small keyboard (ie with no numbers pad) use FunctionShift Return
or If you are on a 'numbers keyboard', the Enter key is on the right next to the 3 key (and NOT the Return Key).
CCT

Advice needed on Key Commands presets in Logic

Hi, just upgraded to Snow Leopard and Logic 9 and very happy. Now I'm planning to work more with key commands. While watching many Logic 9 tutorial video's on youtube etc. I find different Logic users seem to work with different (default) key commands. For example: on http://www.youtube.com/user/groove3Inc#p/search/2/BSE3VdlkZJM he's using Ctrl * for 'Capture as recording', while for me the default command is Ctrl Alt Cmd R
Now my question is:
1. What is the default / standard key command preset in Logic
2. Which Key Command preset in Logic would be best to use (also considering that on a different location I sometimes work with Protools)
3. Which Key Command preset in Logic would be best to use considering the many tutorials I find on the web
Or any other advice / tips on key commands...
Thanks!

You can easily create your own set of key commands, according to your own needs. I mean, you still can learn some built-in key commands, but you can also change them as you please. Probably, in your case it might make sense to have the same set of key commands for both Logic and Pro Tools, to make life easier.

Logic crashes when using the "Close Project without Saving" key command

The "Close Project without Saving" key command does not work in LP8. When I try to use it, Logic crashes. This is reproducible on my system. Can anyone try and confirm this?

For me this shortcut is quite important on stage when I have to switch songs as fast as possible. It also is foolproof because on stage I never want to save with all the controller changes I did during a performance.
Just hit the key command, load the next song, done.
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Clash of Mac and Logic Key Command Assignments

Greetings to all
I use a Mac Powerbook G4 laptop 15" Model 5,8
In Logic I have keys F9-F12 programmed as the slow and fast rewind forward and back ( ie 4 commands in all)
The Mac factory programmed short cuts, F11 and F12 are usually used for Expose/Mac functions but are reprogrammable, so I went into System Preferences/Keyboard and reprogrammed them as OPTION F11 and F12 for Mac functions.
This then allowed me to use F11 and F12 for the dedicated Logic function.
However, Apple System Preferences for some reason does not 'remember' the reprogrammed keyboard short cut ... which means that each time I boot up Logic, I have to go into System Preferences and reprogramme the short cuts in Apple again.
Can anyone suggest a solution?
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Hi
Sounds like you are still using the (old) Logic 8 (?) key commands. Zoom was changed in the Logic 9 defaults to Control+Option and the arrow keys.
Control Arrow L/R controls Mission Control in Lion (ie 'Spaces').
You could change the defaults in System Preferences:
CCT

PRINTING KEY COMMANDS/ EDITING VOCALS/LOGIC PRO 7 compared with Logic 8

Dear all,
q1: i am trying to print the key commands. A way to do this is by Copy Key Commands in the Options pull down menu and then paste it onto a text editor (e.g word). My problem is, when I paste it onto word the names of the commands appear but the actual key commands on the right do not, and some symbols appear on the left of the names where they should not. Is there a simple way to print the key commands. My word processor is a 2004 word version and my Logic Pro 7 about a year old.
q2: I am recording a multitude of vocals. Which window would you find most practical for quick and effective editing? the arrange window or going into each region by double click and trim detail there? I somehow seem to prefer the arrange but would welcome any suggestions.
q3: I feel much more comfortable using Logic Pro 7 as Logic 8 does not advance my workflow yet. Am I alone in thinking in these terms. Would you agree on the possibility of users sticking at 7 for quite some time, maybe a year or two before they switch to 8 if at all. I d be very interested to hear anyones thoughts on this
Thank you all for reading. if you can spare a thought ot two I d be so thankful.
Nik

My experience is that I only learn a few key commands at a time.. ie really use them and remember them. Therefore go to the KC window and open up the commands where you want to concentrate your learning. Then take a Screenshot
(Command + Shift + 4 and draw a box) which appears as a Picture 1 on your desktop. Then just refer to that
many users ( me included) are still working in L7 with occasional experimental forays into L8
Those really on top of L8 have committed early on and really gone for it.. if you dont have a high new info tolerance or are not particularly software savvy.. stick with L7

Sync logic key commands?

hi.
anyone know if its possible to sync logic key commands with more than one mac?
the sharing prefs in logic dont work and i dont use mobileme anymore.
thanks.

benjamingordon wrote:
the sharing prefs in logic dont work
Hi
Yes they do, but they can be a bit fiddly to get right.
Step 1
All Macs on the same Local Network?
Step 2
Preferences:Sharing
On the 'Primary' Mac tick the "Key Commands" box in the Bonjour section. You might want to do this for all Macs on the network?
On the "Slave" Macs, tick the box to look for Shared Data on the LAN (might want to do this for all Macs on the LAN?)
Step 3
On the 'Primary Mac', save the current Key Commands using the Options:Export function in the Key Commands window.
Step 4
Depending on your firewall preferences, you may need to restart Logic on the slave Macs (and you may get an alert about in-coming network/firewall messages... Accept).
Step 5
On the Slave Mac, open the key commands window; Options:Presets.... under Bonjour, you should see your "Primary' key commands listed.
Alternatively, Save (Export) the KC's from one Mac, copy the file to the others, then open them using KC Window:Options:Presets.
The KC files are saved in
<User>:Library:Application Support:Logic:Key Commands
CCT

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