Recording DJ mixes with Logic?

Hi!
Wondering if anyone uses Logic Pro 7 to record their DJ mixes and how they go about doing that...
my main question is- is there a way to get around the 15 minute recording limit?
Also, are there any useful tips anyone has for mastering the mix?
Thanks!

I do this. I just record my mixes as a stereo track and then cut them into tracks and master them in waveburner. Push A in logic and a window will open that will allow you to change the maximum recording time. This will allow you to record your whole mix without having to stop and start. Ben

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I'm wanting to record a mix, but not sure whether you can do it in Logic...anyone got any ideas?
Cheers
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Hi
If you want to mix stuff within logic: audio files and soft instruments then go to file and choose BOUNCE.
or open your audio environment windows, look for your output fader and there should be a bounce button on the bottom. You can then save your bounce as several file formats or burn a CD (depending on your logic version).
for further information open the help window whithin logic,go to logic reference manual and on the search box type MIXDOWN or Bounce.

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Hello, I am a beginner. In the literature it is stated that I should "make sure that the latest DRIVER version is installed. I suppose that means the driver from the MIDI system manufacturer which in my case is LIMEX, Vienna, Austria. The MIDI system product name is MidiPro 3, not well known in the US.
Limex does not make/offer a driver. In the audio Midi setup window I was able to install this system and it took it. I can perform single track Midi recordings but when I select three tracks for simultaneous multi-track recording using three different instruments, the recording plays back with one and the same instrument on all tracks.
What am I doing wrong?
Could this have something to do with the fact that I don't have a DRIVER from my MIDI instrument supplier, Limex?
Someone told me that since I can get Logic to recognize Limex and can record single MIDI tracks it means that I probably don't need a driver and that I am doing something wrong with the set-up.
PLEASE HELP!

Hi,
please clarify what you want to do. If you record midi data, this has absolutely nothing do to with the sound. Midi is data only, no sound. So, if you have three tracks containing the same midi data, it depends on the instrument (real or software instrument) you are triggering with this data what sound you'll get.
Example: You record to three tracks at once. Now all three tracks have the same midi data.
Now you set one track to the ES1 Synth, the other to a EXS24 sampler and the third to whatever.
Now all three tracks play back the same notes (midi data), but with different sounds (instruments).
If you trigger an external instrument (is the LIMEX an Instrument or just a midi keyboard?), the midi data has to be set to the correct midi channel and maybe you need a program change event to tell the external instrument which sound bank to use. You can create this Event in the Event List.
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I would like to record windows sound output with an MAudio Firewire 410 soundcard? I used to be able to "Record What You Hear" with an old Soundblaster card, but the Maudio seems to disable the windows mixer (at least in Windows XP) in favour of its own driver panel.
I've tried various routings in Adobe Audition but no luck so far. If anyone has ideas / please let me know if it's possible with the MAudio hardware.
I found this clip on youTube
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dGP4ZHDBkEs
which shows someone setting up Audition to record windows mixer stream. If I watch the clip on high quality + full screen it looks like he has an MAudio delta (when he selects the driver from the drop down).
Is there any reason if it does work on an Maudio delta that it shouldn't work on a MAudio FW 410?

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Recording a live DJ mix WITH LOGIC EXPRESS

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I really need to know how to set up and record through logic express with my new MAC. I used to use Soundforge with a PC but now am completely confused!
A bit of advice would be appreciated!

1. Launch Logic
1b. go to Logic preferences and select your audio input source.
2. file- select 'new'
3. a window will pop up - audio or instrument - choose audio
4. choose 'stereo' , I expect.
5. Hit the record button and choose where you files are going to be kept
6. record your thing
7. In the master track that you probably see, choose 'bounce' Take note of the start and end point numbers. You would think when you tell it to bounce it would do that but - no - Logic needs to know bounce from where to where? Choose the file name and bounce away!! Good luck.

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i just purchase logic the other day and i cant figure out how to use my digi003 mixing board with it. does logic even support the digi003? the guy at sam ash told me that it did.

Ok - select an audio track in Logic. In it's channel strip, in the Input box, select the first input that Logic says your system sees.
Click on either the red record enable button, or the yellow input monitor button. Play your source through the mixer - do you get levels in Logic? If not, repeat for whatever other inputs are available in the input menu.
If none of those pass signal, then you need to look at the routing setup on the Alesis mixer to make sure you are routing signals correctly. Unfortunately I don't know that particular device, but check it's manual for how to route channels to the computer.

2 Problems using m-audios project mix with logic, can you help

i have just got my m-audio project mix, and it seemed very easy to set up till i tryed to start recording
the first problem that i am having is that although, i can see that there is audio soming into the computer in the system preferences, logic is refusing to show anything
the second problem that im having is that it is only letting me press record on 2 tracks when i would like to use all 8
if anyone can help me id be very thankful
G4 Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.9)
G4 Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hi,
I don't know anything about how your setup is plugged into each other,so I'll gracefully and carefully go out on a limb:
1.The Migraine Audio device,it has sound outputs...yes??? Are these outputs hooked up to any sound-generating devices,like speakers,yes??? If not,that would be one reason why you don't hear anything from the migraine device.
2.The Core Audio Drivers in Logic,they are configuerd correctly,yes???? They are selecting the Migraine device as the I/O,yes??? If it is not,then you might be recording with the built-in mic,oohh la la,not a good thing.
3.If you do have spekaers hooked up to the migraine-induceing device,they should be on,and the monitor knob turned to about 10am,so your migraine does not get too loud.
Did the limb I go out on break,or am i still up on the tree?

Trying to record Stereo Mix with a monitor through my headphones. Using Screenium to record Audio and Video, using Avid MBox Mini with MXL 909 Microphone for the audio through the interface.

Basically, what I am trying to do is this:
Record my screen through Screeenium, record my voice as audio through an Avid MBox Mini (interface) with a MXL 909 microphone to pick up the audio. I have all that figured out. I'm able to efficiently record my audio and screenplay through these instruments and programs. What I am having trouble with is the stereo mix. I am running into a slew of problems here... My goal: Add on the audio of a game that I am playing (for example, Amneisia) so that the audio for my game will be picked up internally, and not through the speakers to be recorded through the microphone. I want there to be no external sound except me talking into my microphone. I also want to be able to HEAR the audio of the game through my headphones (and if possible, myself as well, through a monitor maybe?)
Problems I have run into so far:
-Haven't gotten it to pick up in game audio at all while using headphone. Can't figure this out
-Downloaded soundflower, have the output as soundflower. Not picking up anything, will put all my sound and midi settings at the end.
-When I do record through my microphone, it is only picking up a single channel (left earpiece only, no right channel)
-I have figured out it is NOT the equipment, I use Pro Tools and am able to pick up both channels with my mic, recorded a few tests. It's settings and I can't figure it out
-Trying not to run 16 million programs while running the game, will cause lag.
Summed up:
Trying to record:
-Audio from gameplay of any game I am playing through alternative route of speakers (do NOT want to record game audio through speakers, internally)
-Record voice through Avid MBox Mini and MXL 909 microphone.
-Record screen gameplay through Screenium
I followed a guide that told me to achieve "stereo mix'' I need to download soundflower and follow "X" steps. That is done and these are my current settings:
Audio Midi Setup - Stereo Mix custom Aggregate Device, Soundflower (2ch) selected, Avid Mbox Mini selected, Soundflower Output #1 has 2 channels (1-2), using Avid MBox mini for "Input" in order to record. Using Soundflower AND Avid MBox mini as "Output" in order to hear the sounds and replay game sounds (could be the problem? Maybe?)
Sound Settings - Output Stereo Mix (custom channel) Input Avid MBox Mini (recording)
I'm hoping this isn't too hard to understand.. I'm VERY bad at explaining information regarding computers.. It's hard becuase I don't understand it. I can clarify anything that I am able to, so any help on finding certain things would be greatly appreciated.
My computer: Macbook Pro MAC OS X Lion (11G63) 10.7.5 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 4GB 13333 MGz DDR3 (If any of this is imporant)

Hey guys,
I tried to do some research and it looks like you need to have an external device and its drivers, such as an external microphone, installed on the computer to record audio that can be saved as a sound file. Another Suggestion is to try an auxiliary spliter for your headphones and external speakers?
What software are you using to record your game?
If anyone knows anything different, please let me know.
Thank you for being a part of the Lenovo Family,
Catie
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Euphonix MC Mix with Logic Pro 7 (not 8)

Has anyone picked up this:
http://www.euphonix.com/artist/products/mc_mix/
And had it connected up to Logic Pro 7? (not Logic Pro 8, I upgraded but stayed with 7)
The Euphonix can use the HUI protocol, so it should function, and I'm very close to buying this - I was just wondering how the user experience felt (especially with regard Inserts etc). Good or bad purchase? I cannot demo the unit; no importer in Hong Kong.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

Sup All,
I tried one of the MC Mix units that my friend picked up although we couldn't successfully used both units at the same time due to a Ethernet jack issue that i determined later by connecting one unit at a time.
Setup and Config were a breeze. I used it intensively in Logic Pro. I like all the functions for it works almost as if it were a Mackie Controller. But, one thing that could make it a deal breaker for now is that it is very sluggish in response waiting for logic to send the proper Data to the unit or vice-versa.
Even when the MC Mix was not plug to my system everything was still slow; so it is safe to assume it's a Eucon Software issue. Once I did uninstall Logic worked flawless.
With that unit you can do literally anything a Mix Controller does. So, optimistic thoughts say they, meaning Euphonix will workout the issues within weeks.( Unofficially )
PROs
Mixer felt great.
Look Great.
Can be used while you are connected to the internet.
Usage is excellent
Easy IP Config. Dynamic or static.
Instantiating Inserts, Software Instruments is excellent
Everything as the demo shows. http://www.euphonix.com/artist/products/mc_mix/video.php
The Riser is cool
A New Software installer replaces the Cd that comes with the units
CONS
Sluggish
The OLED Displays don't show Values until you touch the knobs or faders.
WISHES
Meter Bridge or Better Meters
Counter or Measure Displays
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( Minus the Internet of course at some points )
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Recording a demo with Logic??

I used to run a sound card straight from my mixer to my computer to record, but I have just got Logic and and was wondering if I need to sound card anymore?? Can I record straight into Logic??
Thanks

You can use the analog Inputs of your Mac for recording but the A/D converters are not really happening and the sound results are rather poor imo. So for achieving a better/satisfying sound quality you do need a decent Audio Interface (also referred to as a "Soundcard"). Firewire Audio Interfaces are the most common, some even use USB Interfaces.
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Anyone using Liquid mix with Logic?

Trying to get some feedback on liquid mix.
any thoughts greatly appreciated.
B

I was testing it for a few days and it worked REALLY well for me. Considering I do have mLan Audio/Midi network which uses firewire I was expecteing only crashes but than was quite impressed-no crash at all! I made myself a few quick comparsions of Avalon vt747 comp/EQ and some Focusrite stuff I own and it´s LiquidMix emulations and -ofcourse - the emulations weren´t exactly the same , in case of vt747sp EQ low shelf the difference was actually "hearable" and I liked the sound comming from hardware much more - but still I´d buy it - it does things pretty damned good - and I never expect plugins to be EXACTLY what hardware is. I am only waiting for apple to sort their OS firewire driver (as my mLan devices audio streaming rely on this driver which is buggy now), and after that I´d probably buy it.
I did not hear Duende yet but it is totally different animal-as it is not emulation of Analogue stuff but as far as I know it uses the algorythms from some SSL digital console. Liquid mix emulates mostly analog devices , though I remember it probably does have some Weiss digital stuff too (not sure - and don´t say to Bob Katz that you have "liquid Weiss" :)))
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I need to know why when I mix with Logic Pro 9...

Hi, I just purchased Login Pro 9..Love It!!! But I'm creating a song out of all software instruments...and I have trying to mix it to a stereo out 1-2. I can only correct the volume levels on 2 out of the 7 tracks. The other 5 can be adjusted a little, but I have them all the way off in the mixer and they are still coming thru. I've notice that 5 of the 7 tracks are using Bus 20...is that the Bus of all the software instruments? Please reply and help if you have the time. Thank you.
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So, if you've turned it all the way down, what's the point in having it then ?
Do you have other stuff going to that bus or not - there has to be a point to sending stuff to a bus - to effect it all the constituents in varying degrees very often, or maybe compressing a group of sounds, there are all sorts of reasons, so you have to work out whether the bus fader its actually doing anything.
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Can I make professional sounding recording with Logic in an untreated room?

I have a small bedroom-recording studio. Since starting with Logic over a year ago I have been amazed at how much you can really do with this program. I would really like to start producing my songs at level that competes with the sound quality of what most people purchase on Itunes and professional albums. However, I don't have the space or money to record and mix in an acoustically treated room. It's my little 10x12 bedroom in California after all, and I also have to keep everything else I own in the same space.
Some people argue that an acoustically treated room is the most important thing in getting a truly great sounding record, BUT my question/argument is that IT IS possible to get a pro recording without elaborate foam set-ups and bass traps, etc. Here are my thoughts and please feel free to agree or disagree and prove me wrong—also note, I am NOT talking about mastering, just getting quality recordings and mixes before the mastering stage (that I would pay a pro to take care of anyway).
I have good monitors for my setup (Event ASP6s and have had a few professional recording artists I know comment on how good they sound). I listen to music all the time on these speakers and know them very well. When I record my own music I frequently A/B my recordings (as I am recording AND mixing) with music from CDs to match the sound quality. I focus on both total recordings and specific instruments when doing this A/B strategy. I also mix at low volume levels.
My thinking is this: If I'm able match (or at least come close to matching) the sound of my instruments and mixes to a commercial recording using my speakers and Logic, then the room should not matter. The speakers are reflecting the sound of a pro recording, regardless of how the room is treated, and I am in turn emulating this sound with my own music. Thus, my music should translate well on other systems, as the pro recordings obviously would do so.
I realize that quality mics, preamps, mixing skills etc. are important for creating a professional, accurate sounding project as well, but the fact that I am unable to record in a properly treated room has always bothered me and I’m not going to be able to change this situation any time soon.
I’m curious about everyone’s opinion on this. This is a great forum and there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. This is the age of the “Home Studio” and most people with home studios don’t have quality rooms, so this is an important subject. Thanks for any feedback.

Jack, I'm in a similar boat here in Seattle. I just finished recording and mixing a few songs for demo'ing purposes and was pretty happy with what I achieved, but let's just say there was a lot of learning involved with the process.
In my limited experience, when you're working in a small untreated boxy room, you're fighting a different big problem at each stage of the recording process. When you're recording, you have to deal with comb filtering and flutter echoes (if you're recording mic'd acoustic instruments), and when mixing room modes and bass-response issues. There are various ways of addressing flutter echo, which boil down to creatively using dispersion and absorption techniques and playing around with mic placement. If you close-mic everything, you can get rid of some but not all flutter problems, but then you have to wrestle with having an exaggerated low end on all of your tracks, and you lose a lot of the open, airy quality of the instruments you're recording.
My "studio" has a couple of large bookcases along one wall, so I typically recorded the guitar in M-S stereo facing the bookcases (to get some dispersion) and set up a couple of homebrewed O-C 703 panels a few feet to each side to kill off the echoes. I also set a panel up on the wall behind me to further dampen things. It seemed to work pretty well. Mixing was a whole 'nother matter. No matter how much I A/B'd I did a bunch of mixes that wound up sounding truly awful when trialled on other systems. I went through a lot of CD-R's before finally winding up with something that wasn't actively cringeworthy (at least in terms of audio quality).
Since your setup is based on an MBP and a portable FW interface, one thing you might try is recording acoustic instruments in a larger room elsewhere in your apartment, or maybe at a friend's. Or maybe rent / borrow a church for a day.
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I have a project for a 3D animation short movie, and I'll also make the score and sound effect for it, to make a DVD.
I don't have Logic Pro yet; I have Logic Express.
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I have a very limited budget, so I'm looking for the cheapest solution possible, with the best possible sound.
I'm waiting for a Mac Pro 2.66 with an ATI graphic cards (for Motion and 3D).
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Getting a bit frustrated with this stuff!
I have the system listed below, just purchased a Firestudio Project and can't get audio into Logic Pro. The software that comes with the device records but not with Logic Pro!
I assumed it was an easy thing to get running as most is with my Mac but I am getting frustrated!

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