That link doesn’t go to a track 
Interested to hear it, I just moved … once I get settled I’m considering trying Logic out more
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Fixed 
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I know this is a dumb question but I just started with Logic and daws so here it is.
Right now I have an M2 Mac Mini connected to a fast usb hub. Then a usb to my LPP Mk3. I am sequencing my eurorack with the LPP. I have it set up right now where hitting record on Logic enables the LPP sequencer to run and records the audio set up in my 2i2 back in Logic. Works great. But, I also use a Launchkey mk3 with Logic and thinking the sync might be tighter running a midi cable from the Launchkey to the LPP instead of a USB from the computer to the LPP…so when I hit play or record from the Lauchkey the sync might be better with the midi connection??? I cant tell how tight the sync is and not sure how to check…it seems fine but I’m a big newb so just wondering if either way is better?
Thanks.
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Made a little track inspired by Hyper Light Drifter’s soundtrack, by Disasterpeace. Spitfire plugs only for instruments, SSL only for mixing and effects -
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this thread inspired me to make a track in Logic ~ a proof of concept to myself that it can be done. Pretty much following the same flow I would on a SP404 but with less resampling & FX …
used a couple LABS sounds, a field recording & guitar
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That is such a lovely, lovely track. Great work 
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Wonderful as always!
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Got myself one of them UF1 SSL controllers now. Finally something that actually does more than just add a few hipster buttons to the software workflow. This is the first outboard kit I’ve used that’s actually doing some good for the Logic workflow -
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How much power is the controller software sucking from your computer? I heard mixed messages where some claim it takes a ridiculous chunk. And why didn’t you go for the CS12 instead that’s far more suited for Logic as a whole?
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I’ve noticed nothing in relation to this. Power is stable, though I haven’t used the meter plug-in all that much yet, still using this for tracks in progress and haven’t reached final mixing stages, where I believe the meter is more useful. So maybe then I’ll notice something.
Also, my songs usually don’t have many tracks, so as far as having the software running a bunch of native strips, there’s not all that much going on compared to say them Nashville studios where one kick drum requires ten tracks in stereo.
I checked out the Nektar CS12 before, but I just didn’t like it felt a bit clunky in its workflow.
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Awesome device!! The SSL controllers are all very good and well thought out
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For sure thinking about what the UC1 might bring in addition to this, though the only case I’m really seeing is a more tactile control over the channel strips and bus compressor, which is nice but certainly not bad on the UF1 either. So I’m not sure it warrants the extra cost.
Though once I zip between channels and have that UC1 in reach, perhaps it all becomes clear.
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Not a dumb question. The timing is coming from Logic Pro, not the controller. Feel free to contact Novation support directly to confirm, but DIN MIDI and USB MIDI on the Launch controllers are the same. There’s nothing magically ‘tighter’ between one versus the other. They’re only different in their physical transport types.
Save that handy DIN MIDI connection for standalone hardware that doesn’t have USB MIDI.
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How do you set channel strip EQ on the UF1?
If I’m trying to imagine it, I would guess with the 4 encoders beneath the screen (gain, freq, width), and maybe the buttons above the screen is used to switch between bands (HF, HMF, LMF, LF)?
Or maybe they implemented a better way.
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Well, with UF1, UF8 and UC1, you also get SSL 360, which is essentially a virtual mixing console that runs in the background behind any daw you use.
From the UF1, you can switch between the SSL 360 mixer and your daw and when you’re in 360 mode, the UF1 changes behaviour and the main screen now becomes the channel strip, with the four encoders corresponding to four features on the strip. You move between the views with the cursor buttons, and they’re organized in a top to bottom way - so you get the filters first, then you get the low end, low mid end, high mid end and high end. Compressor comes last (or first, I don’t recall).
There’s some jumping back and forth, no doubt being able to reach them all right before you is better. But is it that much better, to warrant an extra kit for it? I don’t know.
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Thanks for the explanation, makes sense and pretty user friendly.
And true, the UC1 takes up lots of space just to have dedicated buttons for the channel strip (plus some other stuff off course). If your job is mixing/mastering engineer and you do that every day the whole day it probably makes sense.
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Yeah, totally, and as far as space is concerned, it’s big as is but not big on a generous desk. And considering that you get licensens for the channel strip and the bus compressor with the hardware, if you’re into the SSL stuff and this would be useful for you, it’s well worth the investment.
As it happens, I’m on an SSL subscription now but will likely cancel and just buy the plugs I’m using, which aren’t that many. In that context, the UC1 makes a lot of sense.
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@circuitghost @jiffybox thank you both for the kind words and encouragement 
It was an easy track to make (using some classic melodic motifs) but felt lacking for me in both the textures I could create and the workflow. I’m exploring a hybrid setup with the SP404 and it feels promising
-Most instruments and samples come from Logic
-Recording little loops into the SP (with FX) using the new looper function
-Recording a performance back into Logic
-Adding guitar and FX/“mastering” in Logic
Another POC, with a lot of similar sounds. The track itself is beside the point ~ I’m liking the ability to manipulate samples on the SP with the flexibility & power of Logic right there
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Has anyone used the launchpad pro mk3 with logic? I know it’s primarily a ableton controller, but keen to explore logic further and wondered if anyone has had success with this pair?
Not looking for deep integration but I would like to be able to place instruments on the pads, record them, and step sequence kits ideally.
Yes, and the integration is surprisingly deep. More or less plug-and-play, automatically lays itself out to align to Logic’s horizontal loop tracks vs. Live’s vertical ones, etc.
I’m not quite sure what you mean by “place instruments on the pads”, but this video shows the basics:
If you have more questions, I’m happy to try stuff out for you.
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