Mastering in Logic Express 9 - Need Some Help!

[StevieB]

I am pretty new to software recording and am currently using Garageband 9 (iMAC/Apogee Duet.)

I have just learned the bad news that I cannot make "real time" track changes while mastering in GB. Instead I understand you have to make track changes via Automation Curves (post track recording /pre mastering.)

Before getting an iMAC and using GB, my recording background was on a Tascam DPO2 Digital PortaStudio. In that process, I was able to monitor the Master track while I was creating it I and could make changes to a individual track volume and pan levels while hearing it in real time.

Can I do this in Logic Express 9?

Thanks,

Steve Berger

 

[Black Macbook]

I believe that what you are asking is if Logic Express can do real-time automation? The answer to that would be yes.

Garageband might be ok for getting some basic ideas down, but it's not really good for mixing anything at all.

 

[thruhikerj]

Monitoring MIDI Inputs

Greetings, I'm new to the Mac world, so please forgive my ignorance about some of the basics.

I'm using a TASCAM US-122 as a MIDI input to Logic Express 9 and want to monitor the input of my instruments, mics, etc. Monitoring seems to be available for new Audio projects, but not new MIDI projects.

I know the Mac sees the Tascam input in sound settings because the meter there activates when the Tascam is selected for input. However, nothing is recorded even when I record in logic express without monitoring.

I can work on verifying input from the Tascam to the Mac later, but any suggestions on how to at least activate monitoring when the tascam is selected for a new MIDI project would be greatly appreciated.