Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 274)

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Final Cut Pro XML files
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 file
m Choose File > Export > Project to Final Cut Pro/XML.
A standard dialog opens, allowing you to name the export file.
Note: Software instrument tracks are always bounced to audio files. 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 files
Do one of the following:
m Choose File > Import > Final Cut Pro XML, then choose the file in the Import dialog.
m Locate the file in the Media Browser, then double-click it.
The XML import procedure allows you to change or retain the sample rate of audio files used in
your Final Cut Pro sequences. If you import sequences that use audio files with different 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 files.
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To retain the sample rate of your Logic Pro project. All Final Cut Pro sequence audio files that
use a sample rate that differs from the selected one are converted.
Note: A Final Cut Pro sequence is an arrangement of video, audio, and graphics clips,
edit information, and effects. 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 files
Standard MIDI files are not specific 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 file 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 file at the playhead position
Do one of the following:
m Choose File > Import > MIDI File, then select a file in the dialog that appears.
m Locate and select the MIDI file in the All Files Browser, then click Import.
The MIDI file is placed at the playhead position, rounded to bars.