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396 Chapter 14 Recording in Logic Express
Recording MIDI
MIDI regions are used on (software) instrument and external MIDI tracks. MIDI regions
are recorded in real time, or by using a number of “step input” methods.
To record MIDI regions in Logic Express, you need to either:
 Connect a MIDI keyboard to your computer. For more information on this, please
refer to “Connecting Your MIDI Keyboard and Modules” on page 94.
 Activate the Caps Lock Keyboard by pressing the Caps Lock key. For more
information, see “Using the Caps Lock Keyboard” on page 407.
 You can also use MIDI Step Input to “record” notes into Logic Express, one at a time.
Full details in “MIDI Step Input Recording” on page 402.
MIDI recording works similarly to audio recording. There are only a few differences you
need to be aware of. These are outlined in the following sections.
General recording info such as recording commands, configuration of the Transport bar
Recording button, setting count-ins, and so on, is covered in “Recording Audio”, from
page 367 onwards.
Recording MIDI Regions in Real Time
You can record a single MIDI region or multiple MIDI take regions on a track. If
recording multiple MIDI take regions, they can be reviewed after recording, and used as
you see fit. You can also assemble a composite MIDI region by using segments of
several MIDI regions.
You can also simultaneously record multiple MIDI regions on multiple MIDI tracks. See
“Recording on Multiple MIDI Tracks” on page 400, for more information.
To record a single MIDI region:
1 Select the instrument or external MIDI track that you want to record on.
Note: These track types are automatically record-enabled when selected.
2 Move the playhead to the point that you want to start recording.
3 If you would like to hear the metronome while recording, Control-click the Metronome
button in the Transport bar, and activate the Click While Recording setting in the menu.
For further information on metronome use, see “Setting Up the Metronome” on
page 371.
4 Click the Transport bar’s Record button (or press the asterisk key on the numeric
keypad; the default Record key command) to start recording.
Recording starts at the playhead position (following a count-in, if enabled in the
Recording project settings), and ends when you click the Stop or Play button.