Using isight microphone with logic express 7.0? Can this be done?

Hey I'm not new to Logic, but I AM new to using this macbook pro. I can't seem to use coreaudio as my input, and choose the built-in mic as my input source. I have gone to system preferences > sound > input > built in mic and it is selected. Coreaudio is selected as my driver in Logic. Please help, or just tell me "you can't do that."
Thank you so much!

Try making a aggregate device that contains your isight in "Audio MIDI setup" and go from there. I did this briefly a few weeks ago just to see if it could be done and it worked.

Similar Messages

Can I use MainStage 2 with Logic Express 9.1.6

Is it possible to use MainStage 2 with Logic Express 9.1.6.? Are there any limitations to not having Logic Pro 9. I'm very happy with LE9.1.6. as it meets all my needs (perhaps with the exception of not having Space Designer) but if I need to upgrade to get the most out of MainStage 2 then I will.
Thanks.

Actually I have found a way for at least the instrument plug ins to be accessed.
I was able to set up an instance of Sculpture in MS2 and record it in LE using Soundflower.
Route the audio from MainStage to Logic and record onto an audio track in Logic as follows:
If not already installed, get SoundFlower. After installing it.
A) Setup the sound you want in MS2 and audio output to Soundflower (remember to Apply Changes or it does not hold).
B) In Logic Express set the audio input to Soundflower and create a new audio track for recording. Important: set Soundflower's audio output to however you listen to your audio or you won't hear anything.
C) Press RECORD and start playing, LE captures Mainstage's sound.
I have not tried to wire LE's output to MS2 to take advantage of Space Designer. but since this functions, I'm not sure why that couldn't work as well. It is still flipping though a few screens though...might just be easier to get Logic Pro from the App store....

I want to have 2 seperate libraries with content in different locations, can this be done?

Hi there, I have 2 uses for itunes, one is for my mobile DJ business and for this I store all of my music on a 2TB external firewire 800 HDD I use Traktor Pro to mix, but find itunes very good for creating playlists. I would however like to be able to store seperate content on my internal drive in a different library for personal use as a great deal of the stuff in my DJ collection I personally have no time for, and do not want the inconvenience of needing to connect my external HDD to be able to listen to my own collection. I have a SSD installed and have tried depressing the CMD button during startup of the application although no option for creating a new library presents its self, it may be that the start up is too quick for me to be able out this. Any ideas guys? Many thanks.

Trying2loveMac wrote:
Can this be done? If so, how?
there may be other (better) ways out there but all i can think of is this:
1) make one iTunes library the main one and "consolidate" files that aren't in it, but in the other computer's libraries, to it.
you can use home sharing for this but home sharing won't copy ratings, playcounts, and original "date added". a 3rd party tool such as PowerTunes would be very useful if those details are important to you.
2) once the "main" library is created, copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music or media folder) to the media server, launch iTunes while holding the option(⌥) key, click on choose library when prompted, and select the iTunes folder you copied to the new location.
3) repeat with the other Macs.
with a setup such as this, be aware that only one iTunes at a time can access the library. if your intention is to enable multiple machines to access the library simultaneously, you will probably have look into a NAS with a built-in iTunes server.

Using the MXL USB.006 microphone with logic express 7.2.3

When I have the USB audio codec selected in logic express 7.2.3 (macbook pro, intel dual core) I cant get any sound from my speakers on the laptop, or the headphones I use with the laptop headphone jack. I can record vocals but can't hear playback. If I switch to the built-in audio driver for the macbook pro, I can hear the vocal I recorded on the MXL, but with the built-in driver selected, I can't record with the mic.
Is there a solution for this?

Hi md,
I think if you look up Aggregate device in help it's what you need. You create one in Audio MIDI set up which allows for input via the USB microphone, and output through built in audio. Then Select it in Mac Sound Preferences.
Good lck,
Ray

I would like to share midi tracks with my friend who uses Pro Tools 11 on a PC. Can this be done?

I would like to share midi tracks with my friend who uses Pro Tools on a PC. Is this possible? How do we send each other tracks? Will we be able to make changes to the tracks and send them back?

It looks like it depends which G5, OS, & which Avid HW you have, but according to these sites, v6.9 to v7.4 maybe...
http://archive.digidesign.com/compato/osx/692/hd/g5.cfm
http://archive.digidesign.com/compato/osx/hd/g5.cfm
http://www.macworld.com/article/134068/2008/06/protools.html
Might contact them & ask...
http://www.avid.com/US/contact/audio

I need to rename my itunes library, as I have two libraries on 2 different Mac's with the same name. Can this be done?

Hi, I have an iMac in one room and a Mac Mini in another. Each is set up independantly and I unfortunately gave the same iTunes Library name to both libraries, which is now making it impossible for me to use my iPhone as a remote to both libraries. I prefer to have 2 different libraries.
Can I rename one library and if so, how?
Cheers

You can change the name from iTunes preferences.
If you choose to share your entire library, its name appears in the iTunes window (below Shared) on other local computers set up to look for shared libraries. To change the name others see, choose iTunes > Preferences, click General, and type a new name in the Library Name field.
From iTunes 10 for Mac: Share your iTunes library

Can Logic Pro 7 Plugins be used with Logic Express

Hello, does anyone know if you can use the instrument plugins in Logic Pro 7 with Logic Express.

The cool advanced features that are part of Logic Pro are embedded in the application and can't be used as plug-ins on other systems such as Express. For good reason, eh?

Please help with Logic Express 7 and using DFH plugin!

Hey guys, I'm really in a tight spot here as I have no idea how to get my setup working properly. I recently bought an entirely new Imac, Logic Express 7, and a drum plugin called Drumkit From **** Superior (VSTi I believe is the type of plugin they call it). It is supposed to be compatable but I see no way to get it to show up as a plugin. I tried some other programs and it shows up as a plugin and I'm able to get into the interface, but I can't in LE7.
It is supposed to be compatable as a "rewire" plugin or something like that, but I'm not too sure how to approach that differently, both manuals are very vague.
Basically, I'm wondering:
1. How would I go about getting Drumkit From **** Superior to show up as a "plugin" (and what it would be under) if I have to use it a "rewire"?
2. If I could get it running as a plugin, how would I go about programming a drum part using that "drumkit" in Logic Express?
Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated.
-Daniel

It's a tough one man, I'm actually wanting to go for EZdrummer which I think comes under the same umbrealla as DFH, the patch will come to let you upgrade to intel hopefully by September so hold onto that plug in as I think it'll be worth it in the long run. In the mean time do you have any other options to make beats?
I use Reason 3.0, I sequence my beats using Reason Drum Kits 2.0 and export them as WAV or AIFF files into Logic, do you have anything similar that you can do? write you beats else where and import into Logic?

Sync microKorg with Logic Express 9

I'm trying to sync the arpeggiator of my microKorg XL with Logic Express 9, using Logic as the master. I seem to have almost done it, in that tempo changes in Logic change the microKorg's tempo. However, I can only hear the microKorg whilst I'm either recording or playing back - I can't hear it if I press a few keys.
I think the problem lies in that I have "Local off" set in accordance with the microKorg manual. The manual says I should also "turn on echo back" on the computer - but I don't know how to do this in Logic Express.
Grateful for advice.

When you set "Local Off" in any synth with MIDI capability, it disconnects synth's keyboard from its sound engine. Switch it back ON to be able to play sounds again using microKorg's keyboard. There is no point to disable the keyboard in your case anyways. Unless of course, you want to avoid midi-loop (but that's only when you have both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT wired to Logic).

The Use Of SPDIF In Logic Express 7?

Hey all,does anyone know if the use of spdif in logic express 7 is possible? i have a motu 2408II and it has spdif in-out but im not sure if lofig supports it or not.i dont see it in the channel input area.

Thanks for your answer. The search function was disabled due to maintenance when I posted the topic. Now it is back up running.
I understand your reply. I think it is strange it is possible to get most presets already enabled when you use that Channel Strip 'insert' on the left, but not the "bus" settings. These bus settings do make the difference.
It is ok for me to do it manually. But I'm still curious wheter it is possible to do this automatically or not. It depens on some sounds, but a very good comparision is the Orchestra Fugue Organ from the Symphonic Orchestra Jampack. This sounds far better on Garageband compared to the default settings in Logic Express. I think most people will agree with me here.
Knows someone a trick to get 100% the same settings like in GB just by choosing this sound? Or do I indeed have to set up that manually (or is there another trick to make this an automatic process)
Another solution would still be starting my arrangment in GB...
Thanks for any support!
Marius

What's the best controller keyboard to run with Logic Express?

I am a composer of mostly acoustic/classical music and was wondering about best user friendly controller keyboard for Logic Express. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am not a rocket scientist when it comes to working with connections, so I need something real easy in a 61 or 76 key synthesizer/controller. jack

Cant really answer thatqestion in terms of the "best to use" with logic express, however, im in the opposite postion as you in the sense that im using logic with a motif 6 and want to sell it, and just get a controller. I produce hip hop, and have always prefered the sounds in the triton to the ones in the motif.....fo waht im using it for at least.

Syncing Fast Track Ultra (Slave) With Logic Express (Master)

I'm trying to get my fast track to slave with Logic Express, using Logic as the master. It doesn't appear to be sending out any messages. On my fast track I can get the midi 'in' light to blink but not the 'out.' in Logic, the transport bar on the bottom, says 'no midi' for both the in and the out. Does this sound like a Logic setup issue or a fast track ultra setup issue?

Hi,
1st: You need to set your drum machine clock to external. That's important if you want to make Logic the master. Be aware any clock signal only is available when Logic is in play mode (naturally, but sometimes i forget even the most logical things).
2nd: In the Audio-Midi-Setup, the Fast Track should be displayed. Open the MIDI window (Window-> show MIDI window). Click on the "add device" icon. A new device will be added (new external device). Now open the inspector for this new device. You can name it, adjust all these things like MIDI clock send/receive and other gizmos and give it a nice icon. Now you must "connect" this new device with you Fast track by simpy dragging a line from it's outputs to the Fast track input and vice versa. The MIDI setup window will now represent your hardware's cabeling.
Once you have done this correctly, you should be able to correctly select the Drum machine in Logic.
Fox

Control surfaces with Logic Express

hello all
Im new to MAc , completely new having been PC since the year dot...Having used Cubase since atari days I have a Steinberg Houston Controller surface. Anyone know if it is possible to use it with Logic Express before I spend £150 on the programe please??

Hi,
nope, the surface wouldn't work natively on a Mac. You can only use it's MIDI features and remap the controls to functions in Logic. As long as the interface sends MIDI, this will work, but there won't be any access to the special features i guess. Guess why? Steinberg wouldn't want to provide a driver for another DAW than Cubase. Sneaky little ones they are...
But you can try to sell it through ebay.
Fox

Set-up Roland Octapad 2 with Logic Express 8

Is anyone familiar with how to set up the Roland Octapad 2 Pad-80 with Logic Express 8. I want to use it as a midi controller for some drum samples I have (not general midi drums). But like Addictive Drums or BFD Lite. I have it connected with an edirol e-mux 1x1 interface. But when I hit the pads there is no response. I have it set up in the Audio Midi set up. Are there settings within the Octapad I need to change? I've spent two hours trying to get it to respond and it's becoming a pain in the arse.
Thanks for any help.

Logic has a built-in midi monitor in the transport bar. When you hit the pads, are you seeing notes listed there?
The Octapad's model was "pad-80", and there's a manual available on the web - http://www.scribd.com/doc/8356768/ Roland-Octapad-II-PAD80OM. If you're seeing midi notes show up and can't change the settings in Addictive Drums to match them, you're going to have to change the notes on the pad -- which will probably be more difficult than doing it in the software.

I have East/West Symphony. Will it work with Logic express and do I have to have that little red usb drive in the computer to authorize it?

I have East/West Symphony.
Will it work with Logic express and do I have to have that little red usb drive in the computer to authorize it?
Also, would it work with Garageband??

Thanks-that's the same driver I'm using now.
The M-audio techs were unable to tell me if Quattro would work with LE8, so I've been wasting my time and money trying to make it work.
They also gave me conflicting opinions as to whether or not "tip" polarity was an issue when using an after-market adapter. One said definitely yes, one or two others said definitely no.
Their phone tech line has a 20 to 40 minute wait when I call. The online support system is confusing, which even they admit. I don't think my next interface will be from M-audio.
Thanks very much for the response, it helps me get beyond this phase.
Is the Quattro of any use for anybody else (i.e., can I sell it or give it away)?

Using isight microphone with logic express 7.0? Can this be done?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for