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Thank you. This is something I've been hoping to learn more about. For anyone using Logic 10.5.1 if your step editor is greyed out because of the step sequencer update, you can still access the step editor by going to the main menu and selecting Window and then Open Step Editor. It only works on MIDI regions and not drum pattern regions but you can convert pattern regions to MIDI. I might even be able to use the feature to fix my Guitar Pro 7 exported MIDI drum assignments or at least label them so that I can move the drum hits to the correct note for Logic MIDI drums.
@@mistergrooveman1018 double click the region and go to convert and then convert to midi. It should work as above once you have a midi region instead of a step sequencer (pattern) region.
Sir, you are indeed a genius, i've spent the best part of a week trying to find how to send MSB and LSB commands to my Proteus 2000. Your video was the only one i could find that explained how to do it within the step editor. Many thanks,
Once again, Mike, you’ve saved my day. I had recorded a beautiful passage using Arkhis, but got the layer-timing wrong. Could NOT figure out how to automate layering in post, especially given that LAYERS is one of the automatable parameters showing up in logic (useless). But by opening the piano role, opening automation, and selecting Modulation, I regained full control. Makes sense, given that in Arkhis (which I’ve learned to admire greatly), layers are controlled on the fly by the MOD(ulation) wheel. Mike, you will always be my Logic Pro Go-To Guy.
Glad I could help! Btw, I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
You're welcome David, and btw I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
Thanks Mike for creating precise, no fluff, well produced videos. You channel is a great resource for Logic users, as I am new to Logic & Mac coming from Windows & Cubase.
I would love a video on your favorite midi expressions and which instruments work best with which expression and then maybe the why like from a real person playing a flute, maybe they get Louder here or harder there....
Love the tutorial, Mike. But what are doing now that they have replaced the step editor with the step sequencer in the Piano Roll? I can open the window, but I don't know exactly where to put it now. I wish we had a choice or another tab or something. This sucks. What was your fix? Thanks again!
Love it, good stuff. I've always found the region based lanes fiddly. I think I gave up on step editing as I tried it when they first introduced it. It seems a lot more refined now though.
Enjoy your videos but do you have a video on how to set up midi cc automation? for example i can write automation for dynamics and expression but they are not automatically controlling dynamics/expression within the plugin I'm using
I notice, for example, that @2:33 you have 3 alternate tool selectors available. How do I get this functionality? To the video, truly great insight and advice. A great functionality within an already powerful piece of software. Well done!
I'm glad you like it, I have a video on that on my instagram. Btw my complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series will be available on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). You can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
Great video! I would like to ask you something about midi assignments. Can I asiign a plugin's specific numeric value on a drum pad, or a key? For instance, from logic's Tape Delay On C3 -> 50% feedback, on D3 90% feedback, etc.. I don't want to move a knob in a linear way.
Glad you enjoyed the video John! =) PS. If you want to learn more, ask questions and connect with 1000s of composers. I welcome you to join the community for composers I created: forum.professionalcomposers.com Sincerely Mikael "Mike" Baggström
I know in newer versions of Logic, I have to open the step editor from the menu bar at the top. The issue I'm facing now (10.7) is that when changing the automation value, there are only numbers. The default is 7 (volume), for example. But when I open the drop-down, there are only numbers and no way to know which number corresponds to which value. Any ideas on this?
In Protools these lanes are available for each track in both the main arranging window and in the midi edit windows, with the notes and velocities shown also. In Logic here, are the notes not visible above the lanes of automation?
I'm glad you like it, btw my complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series will be available on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). You can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
A simple question: what's the difference between automation and cc automation? They seem to me one and the same thing! I just used to say automation. Are they the same? If not, when do you use each? Thank you!
Hi Omar, CC automation is IF you use a controller assigned to a CC number, for instance your mod wheel to control expression or modulation. If you don't use a controller but you use the mouse to draw the automation it would only be called automation. But both are automation, so it's not wrong to call it automation if you used a controller assigned to the CC number, but since it's a smoother way to do it it's not exactly the same sonic result and a different technique.
Id like to add filter control but cc 74 doesn't change the filter in logic VI's such as retro synth. In the piano roll it appears as cutoff under a sub menu with the VI name ite Retrosynth which you can edit in the piano roll cc lane but . that cc is not assignabke in te step editor. Any Ideas?
How do you link Step Editor automation to controll the instrument parameters? I tried everything but it didnt work. Am I missing something or is something wrong with Logic pro x 10.4.5? thanks
@@mikaelbaggstrom thank you Mike for your answer. I did the same. Let say. I created line set for expression. CC11. I fallow all your steps but after writing automation in step sequencer, nothing happen on au intrument expression parameter. Am I missing something? Thank you in advance.
Hi Mikael! Thx for all the excellent content you create! I need help with something maybe you know. I need configure Korg NanoKontrol2 to manipulate MIDI CC. I want control dynamics, espression, volumen, etc... with my faders and i dont know how to doit! If yo can help me i will be very gratefull! Thx anyway!!!
Hi Mikael.. Your trick at 2:45 (show all automations in one view), does not seem to be available in 10.5. I cannot find the step editor tab anymore. Was there another way to reach the same view?
Step Editor doesn't work like this anymore ;( It's not a tab we can click on anymore. I have another question though. Logic doesn't seem to use any "logic" in determining what lane of CC in the piano roll is displayed by default. I want the CC2 lane to always appear first when when showing automation in the piano roll. It seems to randomly choose what to show first whether it be dynamics, sustain, CC11, etc. I'm tire of having to CMD Y to find what I'm look for. Do you know how to make it show a default lane of DATA? That would be AWESOME!
Step Editor is not a tab anymore, it's in the "windows" menu. And good question, I have not seen a way to make a default automation lane when opening the piano roll. If I find a way I will share it! :)
You're welcome, and btw I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
I hope this comments section is still active... What I want to do is take the MIDI Draw data for Program Change and convert it to a plugin parameter (in this case it is the ES1 Filter Cutoff). Is this possible? I think it's not.
Mike, when I try to do this, I don't get a nice smooth curve like yours, I get lots of drop outs in the Step Editor, even though in the piano roll automation, I can see (and hear) that the CC was correctly recorded, with no dropouts. The step editor shows drop outs when there is no change in the CC value, whereas piano roll shows it as continuous curve. Is there a setting I'm missing?
I have this issue too. I also have noticed that when I try to edit the step data, I get glitches with steps that will not change on the screen. This affects how my midi information controls my VI's I'm not sure how to fix this. Its absolutely frustrating.
I feel little lost as to how to activate this feature in logic 10.5 the step editor is missing and there is a step sequencer instead, this is something I can really benefit from, any help is appreciated.
Hello John, Yes, they moved it. Now it's in the "window" menu, then "open step editor". I would also like to invite you to join my community for composers: forum.professionalcomposers.com Sincerely Mike
It can be a bit fiddly to work with, I agree. I am hoping they introduce multiple expression lanes in the piano roll editor in a future upgrade. That would be better. Sincerely, Mike PS. I would love to invite you to join my community for composers: forum.professionalcomposers.com
You shout at your audience. Are you drunk? We can hear you without shouting. And your promotional information covers up the automation part of the screen 😂
@@CharlesMoore2 He's trying to make a business out of content creation, and he relies on viewers like me for that business. But he is going to lose a lot of viewers and money if he shouts at us, or continues to obscure his own content with a promo. This platform allows for feedback- positive and negative. If you can't take simple constructive criticism you will have a hard time producing ANY kind of content. The fact that the video is free doesn't speak to Mikael's generosity- just the reality of the market.
@@jamesr141 First, he isn't shouting; it's simply the way he speaks. Wisecracks like "are you drunk" are not just inappropriate but intentionally hurtful. Second, there's no evidence Mikael can't take criticism. But he keeps on providing valuable content.
@@CharlesMoore2 He is shouting, he does sound drunk, and the ugly title is obscuring important info. The content is so valuable he gives it away for free. Probably why he hits the bottle before filming.
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Thank you. This is something I've been hoping to learn more about.
For anyone using Logic 10.5.1 if your step editor is greyed out because of the step sequencer update, you can still access the step editor by going to the main menu and selecting Window and then Open Step Editor. It only works on MIDI regions and not drum pattern regions but you can convert pattern regions to MIDI.
I might even be able to use the feature to fix my Guitar Pro 7 exported MIDI drum assignments or at least label them so that I can move the drum hits to the correct note for Logic MIDI drums.
hey i'don't anderstand how you do the same ??? help ! thanks! i just see the stepsequencer and then ?
@@mistergrooveman1018 double click the region and go to convert and then convert to midi. It should work as above once you have a midi region instead of a step sequencer (pattern) region.
@@originalvonster i did a mistake And opened the wrong Window !
Thanks !! 🤙🤙🤙🎤🎤🎤
3 1/2 years later... You just saved me sooo much time and hassle Mikael. Tak fra København:)
the best logic guide i've found yet. keep it up
Sir, you are indeed a genius, i've spent the best part of a week trying to find how to send MSB and LSB commands to my Proteus 2000.
Your video was the only one i could find that explained how to do it within the step editor.
Many thanks,
Another great tip, Mikael. Tack!
This is GENIUS! It's like a modular map. Thank you.
Your insights into the inner workings of Logic Pro are just amazing! Thank you so much.
Fabulous information Mike, thank you 👍🏻😀
Once again, Mike, you’ve saved my day. I had recorded a beautiful passage using Arkhis, but got the layer-timing wrong. Could NOT figure out how to automate layering in post, especially given that LAYERS is one of the automatable parameters showing up in logic (useless). But by opening the piano role, opening automation, and selecting Modulation, I regained full control. Makes sense, given that in Arkhis (which I’ve learned to admire greatly), layers are controlled on the fly by the MOD(ulation) wheel. Mike, you will always be my Logic Pro Go-To Guy.
Brilliant, Mikael! Thank you
Thank you for this, I came across this problem and I quickly found this video that solved it instantly
Thank you!!!!!! You saved me hours of pain!!! LOL, I have been looking for this info for a while now.
Glad I could help! Btw, I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
Thanks Michael for this huge time saver! Blessings...
You're welcome David, and btw I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
Thanks Mike! This is very useful!!
Fantastic!!! I just did this ... and I am head over heels about how well this works. THANK YOU!
Glad you found it useful Gregor. You might also want to check out my 100+ video playlist of Logic Pro Tips: th-cam.com/video/yPR34Cui3Uw/w-d-xo.html
SUPER !!!!THANK YOU
SO HELPFUL. Thank you my friend!
oh man!! HUGELY HELPFUL!!! thank you!!!!
Thanks Mike for creating precise, no fluff, well produced videos. You channel is a great resource for Logic users, as I am new to Logic & Mac coming from Windows & Cubase.
Thank you for you nice comment. :)
Sincerely
Mike
Thanks Mike, clear explanation as always. Great video.
You r simply amazing. U have the blessed talent for teaching. Continue your work. We r eagerly waiting for the stuffs. Good info!!!!
Thank you Nikku, please also join the community I created for composers (free), join here: forum.professionalcomposers.com
Sincerely,
Mike
always best Logic info I come to this channel first quick efficient knowledge!
Mind blowing! 🤯
I would love a video on your favorite midi expressions and which instruments work best with which expression and then maybe the why like from a real person playing a flute, maybe they get Louder here or harder there....
Awesome Tip!!!
Love the tutorial, Mike. But what are doing now that they have replaced the step editor with the step sequencer in the Piano Roll? I can open the window, but I don't know exactly where to put it now. I wish we had a choice or another tab or something. This sucks. What was your fix? Thanks again!
Thanks for everything, Mike! This (and all the others of your tips) has really helped my workflow. 😄
best tip ever Mikael, thanks
Love it, good stuff. I've always found the region based lanes fiddly. I think I gave up on step editing as I tried it when they first introduced it. It seems a lot more refined now though.
As always, great!!! Didn't know that last suprise about the Editor.... Thanks Mike!
It’s a great but very hidden feature! :)
Sincerely
Mike
Thank you Mikael, very valuable.
Can you set shortcuts for each midi Lane? For example I want to make a keyboard shortcut that will bring up cc11 Lane etc
Thanks for all the good videos! HELP WANTED: How do i get the Step Editor in the main window in Logic. It says only Step Sequenzer there now...
Enjoy your videos but do you have a video on how to set up midi cc automation? for example i can write automation for dynamics and expression but they are not automatically controlling dynamics/expression within the plugin I'm using
As always great tutorial. My question, why if I import, let say timpani roll from loops browser to track, I don't get the expression?
I notice, for example, that @2:33 you have 3 alternate tool selectors available. How do I get this functionality? To the video, truly great insight and advice. A great functionality within an already powerful piece of software. Well done!
I'm glad you like it, I have a video on that on my instagram. Btw my complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series will be available on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). You can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
GREAT ONE wee have to unit such black wholes and write a mail on Logic pro for the next update
Great video! I would like to ask you something about midi assignments. Can I asiign a plugin's specific numeric value on a drum pad, or a key?
For instance, from logic's Tape Delay
On C3 -> 50% feedback, on D3 90% feedback, etc.. I don't want to move a knob in a linear way.
Thank you man you are great!
Hello
Interesting, many thanks
how do you add CC generated by a breath controller to an existing midi tracks ?
What are you doing now that the step editor tab in the piano roll is gone?
This is very useful Great content , Thank you Mikael
Glad you enjoyed the video John! =)
PS. If you want to learn more, ask questions and connect with 1000s of composers. I welcome you to join the community for composers I created: forum.professionalcomposers.com
Sincerely
Mikael "Mike" Baggström
Fantastic Mike, what a wonderful channel thank you so much!
Thank you Itay, remember to bookmark my 100+ video playlist of Logic Tutorials! ;)
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@@mikaelbaggstrom Sure will :)
Great thx, i have a question can I with a pedal ( moog EP3) change in automation and record the modulation when I play strings?
geez! that was mega-helpful!!!
I know in newer versions of Logic, I have to open the step editor from the menu bar at the top. The issue I'm facing now (10.7) is that when changing the automation value, there are only numbers. The default is 7 (volume), for example. But when I open the drop-down, there are only numbers and no way to know which number corresponds to which value. Any ideas on this?
Wow! Excellent trick. Need to try that 👌🏻
Make sure you do! :)
Sincerely
Mike
Great, thank you
Could you tell me why I cannot use the mod wheel for editing expression. It only works for modulation. Thank you.
I"v been looking for Cc midi lines automations in Logic X , finaly, new logic X does not get this feature on by default. Thank you.
What do you do if the step sequence view is grayed out?
In Protools these lanes are available for each track in both the main arranging window and in the midi edit windows, with the notes and velocities shown also. In Logic here, are the notes not visible above the lanes of automation?
This is amazing!
I'm glad you like it, btw my complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series will be available on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). You can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
A simple question: what's the difference between automation and cc automation? They seem to me one and the same thing! I just used to say automation. Are they the same? If not, when do you use each? Thank you!
Hi Omar, CC automation is IF you use a controller assigned to a CC number, for instance your mod wheel to control expression or modulation. If you don't use a controller but you use the mouse to draw the automation it would only be called automation. But both are automation, so it's not wrong to call it automation if you used a controller assigned to the CC number, but since it's a smoother way to do it it's not exactly the same sonic result and a different technique.
Thank you 👍🙏
Id like to add filter control but cc 74 doesn't change the filter in logic VI's such as retro synth. In the piano roll it appears as cutoff under a sub menu with the VI name ite Retrosynth which you can edit in the piano roll cc lane but . that cc is not assignabke in te step editor. Any Ideas?
Thankkkk youuuu
Amazing trick indeed, thanks.
You're welcome! =)
Sincerely,
Mike
Hi Mike. Awesome tutorial.
Thank you very much Ganesh! :)
Sincerely
Mike
Amazing Tutorial . How can you assign modulation and expression to midi controller nob or slider ?
That is done on your midi controller
How do you link Step Editor automation to controll the instrument parameters? I tried everything but it didnt work. Am I missing something or is something wrong with Logic pro x 10.4.5? thanks
Instrument parameters? I only tried it with CC Automation like I showed in this video. I am on 10.14.5 now and it works for me. :)
Sincerely
Mike
@@mikaelbaggstrom thank you Mike for your answer. I did the same. Let say. I created line set for expression. CC11. I fallow all your steps but after writing automation in step sequencer, nothing happen on au intrument expression parameter. Am I missing something? Thank you in advance.
OZzzzam tutorial az usual🎹🎶🎼👌🏼😍🎹..God bless u Sir🙏🏼😍🎹🙏🏼
Thank you Aryann! :)
Sincerely
Mike
Hi Mikael! Thx for all the excellent content you create!
I need help with something maybe you know. I need configure Korg NanoKontrol2 to manipulate MIDI CC. I want control dynamics, espression, volumen, etc... with my faders and i dont know how to doit! If yo can help me i will be very gratefull! Thx anyway!!!
Something i don't mention is that i want to manipulate the Studio Horns Midi cc which is a library logic has
Thank You
Thanks!!
Thank you Mike
Glad you liked the tips Karl! :)
Sincerely
Mike
In Logic 10.5, I get step sequencer not step editor?
Hi Mikael.. Your trick at 2:45 (show all automations in one view), does not seem to be available in 10.5. I cannot find the step editor tab anymore. Was there another way to reach the same view?
Window > Open Step Editor
Step Editor doesn't work like this anymore ;( It's not a tab we can click on anymore. I have another question though. Logic doesn't seem to use any "logic" in determining what lane of CC in the piano roll is displayed by default. I want the CC2 lane to always appear first when when showing automation in the piano roll. It seems to randomly choose what to show first whether it be dynamics, sustain, CC11, etc. I'm tire of having to CMD Y to find what I'm look for. Do you know how to make it show a default lane of DATA? That would be AWESOME!
Step Editor is not a tab anymore, it's in the "windows" menu. And good question, I have not seen a way to make a default automation lane when opening the piano roll. If I find a way I will share it! :)
How do you use this on new logic pro x version ? 15.1?
no longer working in Logic Pro X 10.5 ... right?
Good tip, thank you.
You're welcome, and btw I am releasing a complete Logic Pro Quick Tips series on my instagram (100+ videos planned already). So if you want to learn Logic Pro tips & trick you can follow me there if you like: instagram.com/mikaelbaggstrom
@@mikaelbaggstrom thanks for the suggestion, but I avoid social media. I'm too old to be swimming in a cesspool.
Is there a way to automate each note in the midi region separately?
Brilliant video
I'm glad you think so Bruce! =)
Sincerely
Mike
Please Help when I create midi region, step editor do not appear me with piano roll Why ?
Thank you 🙏👏👏👏👏👍🤗
I hope this comments section is still active...
What I want to do is take the MIDI Draw data for Program Change and convert it to a plugin parameter (in this case it is the ES1 Filter Cutoff). Is this possible? I think it's not.
Mike, when I try to do this, I don't get a nice smooth curve like yours, I get lots of drop outs in the Step Editor, even though in the piano roll automation, I can see (and hear) that the CC was correctly recorded, with no dropouts. The step editor shows drop outs when there is no change in the CC value, whereas piano roll shows it as continuous curve. Is there a setting I'm missing?
I have this issue too. I also have noticed that when I try to edit the step data, I get glitches with steps that will not change on the screen. This affects how my midi information controls my VI's I'm not sure how to fix this. Its absolutely frustrating.
Thank you thank you
thank you
Yes, excellent tip!!! :)
I love this feature, and only found it a couple of weeks ago. Glad you enjoyed it Rogério! =)
Sincerely,
Mike
Wats the midi keyboard that u r using sir? The one which u put under
Studiologic vmk88+ grand piano keyboard. Then I have the NI Komplete kontrol s49
nice clip appreciated ☺️
Thank you! :)
Sincerely
Mike
Amazing👏👏👏👏
Thank you Michael, I forgot to mention: if you have dual monitors it is even better using screen sets! :)
Sincerely
Mike
I feel little lost as to how to activate this feature in logic 10.5 the step editor is missing and there is a step sequencer instead, this is something I can really benefit from, any help is appreciated.
Hello John,
Yes, they moved it. Now it's in the "window" menu, then "open step editor".
I would also like to invite you to join my community for composers: forum.professionalcomposers.com
Sincerely
Mike
@@mikaelbaggstrom thank you for pointing that out Mikael
Gold!
I don't have Lane in my inspector ( Logic Pro x 10.6.1)
it seems that in the latest version of Logic, the Step editor has disappeared... couldn't find the lane set either.
Go to Window/Open Step Editor. A window opens up with Lane Set on the left hand side
@@terrycaster4976 Great ! thanks a lot!
I've tried using the step editor, but find it really glitchy.
It can be a bit fiddly to work with, I agree. I am hoping they introduce multiple expression lanes in the piano roll editor in a future upgrade. That would be better.
Sincerely,
Mike
PS. I would love to invite you to join my community for composers: forum.professionalcomposers.com
Thanks for this. Great tip. It’s a shame that Apple have almost hidden this
Haha, I found it out after using Logic now for 5 years, on a professional level! So deeply hidden indeed! :P
Sincerely,
Mike
amazing tipp......baaaaaaambam
Thank you Thomas! :)
Sincerely
Mike
pitch bend ?
Just above where you set the CC for each lane there is a parameter called Status. PB can be selected there.
The only weak point in the step editor is can't able to see the midi events 😔
thanks TH-cam
You shout at your audience. Are you drunk? We can hear you without shouting. And your promotional information covers up the automation part of the screen 😂
@James Robertson You'd be wise to keep negative comments to yourself. If you don't like Mikael's FREE videos you don't have to watch them.
@@CharlesMoore2 He's trying to make a business out of content creation, and he relies on viewers like me for that business. But he is going to lose a lot of viewers and money if he shouts at us, or continues to obscure his own content with a promo.
This platform allows for feedback- positive and negative. If you can't take simple constructive criticism you will have a hard time producing ANY kind of content. The fact that the video is free doesn't speak to Mikael's generosity- just the reality of the market.
@@jamesr141 First, he isn't shouting; it's simply the way he speaks. Wisecracks like "are you drunk" are not just inappropriate but intentionally hurtful. Second, there's no evidence Mikael can't take criticism. But he keeps on providing valuable content.
@@CharlesMoore2 He is shouting, he does sound drunk, and the ugly title is obscuring important info. The content is so valuable he gives it away for free. Probably why he hits the bottle before filming.
Thanks!