Just be aware that both of these options remove your ability change which takes create the comp itself, so be sure you’re ready to commit before using these options. Flatten and Merge-convert the comp to a single, new region.Flatten-convert the comp from a Packed Take Folder into multiple regions for each selection.To do this, simply right-click and choose to either: Unfortunately, comp takes (Packaged Take Folders) can’t be edited until they’re converted back into a region. Now, in addition to Takes 1, 2, 3, etc., you’ll see Comp A and have the option to create more. You can also create multiple comp takes by selecting the letter button (formerly a number) in the center of the clip. Use the cursor to click and drag a selection from a take that you’d like to use.Identify which takes sound best for which lines.Audition each take by clicking on the region and pressing play.Click the button on the left to open the drop-down menu and view the various takes.To create a comp track, start by recording multiple takes of the same part using the Cycle Record feature. With Logic, users can create a composite (comp) take that is a Frankensteinian amalgamation of all of the best parts of multiple takes. Sometimes it’s difficult to settle on a single "perfect take," preferring certain parts from certain takes and other parts from others. Under "General" check the "Auto-colorize takes".You could do this manually with the color editor (Option+C), but you can also configure Logic to automatically color-code each take from the Project Settings menu: Many engineers prefer each take to be in a different color to help distinguish them from one another. The drop-down arrow opens up the available takes in the folder, and the number allows you to manually select which take is used for playback. They have a drop-down arrow on the left, followed by a number and a button on the right. Packed Take Folders look a little different than standard audio regions. Logic will automatically arrange each take into a "Packed Take Folder." When you’re ready, just arm the track and press record. Use the yellow cycle marker to highlight the area you want to cycle or loop through. To perform a cycle recording, engage the cycle button on the left of the transport.
Cycle Recording is enabled by default, but the settings can be adjusted in the Preferences menu under the Recording tab. Recording Multiple Takes with Cycle Recordįor artists that struggle with punching in and prefer to get into the groove and repeatedly try to nail a performance, there’s Cycle Recording. All you have to do is drag the clip forward or backward to expose the new recording. What’s also great about Logic is that it will record the entire pass-even before and after the punch markers. Logic will playback the track and record over the highlighted area. Use the red marker to set up in and out points for the area you want to punch in. Click it to create a new lane with a red punch marker bar, similar to the yellow cycle marker. This should create a new Auto Punch button on the transport. Select "Customize Control Bar and Display".
Quick Punch is enabled by default, so all you need to do is enable the track you’d like to punch into, play until you get to where you’d like to punch in, and hit record.Īlternatively, Logic also includes an Auto Punch feature, which allows you to pre-determine the punch in and out points. Punching in-clicking into a track and recording over what’s there-is pretty simple in Logic Pro.