Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 34)

Chapter 2 Get started with Logic Pro X 34
Choose an audio patch
1 In the Library, click a category on the left.
2 Click a patch name on the right.
You can audition audio patches by clicking them, then playing your instrument, singing, or
making sound, to find the one you want to use. For more information about choosing patches,
see
Patches overview .
Prepare for audio recording
Before you start recording audio, do the following:
m Make sure that your microphone or instrument, and any other audio equipment you’re using,
such as an audio interface, is connected to the audio input on your computer, and is working.
m Make sure there is enough free storage space on your computer or connected storage device.
m Sing or play, and check the input level meter in the track header to be sure that the track is
receiving the audio signal.
m To hear the sound from your microphone or instrument while you’re recording, click the Input
Monitoring button in the track header.
Input Monitoring button
Record on an audio track
1 Select the header of the audio track you want to record on.
2 Move the playhead to the point where you want to start recording.
3 Click the Record button in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.
4 Start singing or play your instrument.
After a one-bar count-in, recording starts. The recording appears as a new audio region on the
track as you record.
5 Click the Stop button in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.