Use Mixer to Record Multi Tracks in Logic X

Record to multiple audio tracks in Logic Pro

You can record to more than one audio track at a time, allowing you to record several instruments at once—placing each instrument on a separate track, for example. You can also choose not to use take folders, and to record multiple audio versions to new tracks.

To record multiple input sources simultaneously, you need an audio interface that has multiple inputs. See Using audio devices with Logic Pro overview.

Record to multiple audio tracks simultaneously

1. In Logic Pro, do one of the following:

   • Choose Record > Overlapping Audio Recordings > Cycle > Create Tracks and Mute.

   • Choose Preferences > Recording, then choose Create Tracks and Mute from the Overlapping Recordings "Cycle On" pop-up menu.

   • Control-click the Record button in the control bar, choose Recording Preferences from the shortcut menu, then choose Create Tracks and Mute from the Overlapping Recordings "Cycle On" pop-up menu.

2. Set the instrument or microphone input source for each track you want to record to. To record the same input source to multiple tracks, set the input source for each track to the same input on your audio interface. If you want to record multiple sources onto multiple tracks, set the input source for each track to a different input from your audio interface.

3. Click the Record Enable button in the track header of each track you want to record to. Each clicked Record Enable button blinks red to indicate that the track is ready for recording.

4. Move the playhead to the point in the ruler where you want to start recording.

5. Set the metronome for recording, if desired.

6. Click the Record button in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.

7. Everyone being recorded can start singing or playing their instruments.

   A new audio region appears on each of the record-enabled tracks.

   

8. Click the Stop button in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.

Record multiple audio versions to new tracks

1. In Logic Pro, do one of the following:

   • Choose Record > Overlapping Audio Recordings > Cycle > Create New Track.

   • Choose File > Project Settings > Recording, then choose Cycle > Create Tracks from the Overlapping Recordings: Audio pop-up menu.

   • Control-click the Record button in the control bar, choose Recording Settings from the shortcut menu, then choose Cycle > Create New Folder from the Overlapping Audio Recordings pop-up menu.

2. Drag the pointer across the top part of the ruler to encompass the area you wish to record.

   This automatically turns on Cycle mode, and the cycle area appears as a yellow strip.

3. Set the metronome for recording, if desired.

4. Select the initial track on which you want to record.

5. Click the Record button in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.

   Recording starts automatically on the selected track at the beginning of the defined cycle area. Each new cycle pass, a new track is created for a new recording. Record as many cycle passes as you wish.

6. Click the Stop button in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.

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Use Mixer to Record Multi Tracks in Logic X

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