Steveoh421

I was just talking about this very same issue this morning. I'm not at my mac today, but could any of you guys let me know if those solutions worked? We're currently using programmed backing tracks so that there's no need for manual triggering, although manually setting a trigger was our initial preference. Is it possible that the size of the file could also have an impact on the delay in the trigger? I've noticed that a 4 minute backing track will usually be around 50MB in size. Our backing tracks will generally consist of 1/2 software instruments, but only at programmed sections i.e. chorus parts. If this is the case, then perhaps using Loopback would be an easier option as it accommodates m4a files (smaller file, quicker transfer)?

Thanks very much guys, both seem like options I hadn't thought of. I just assumed that the metrenome was meant to be used as a click trick specifically, however bouncing a click from Logic is essentially no different, so this all makes sense. As for latency, the problem arose when we tried manually activating samples at practice. We would set up the metrenome then activate the sample by clicking the midi device (in our example, we just assigned the play function to a key on the midi keyboard). We found that it didn't always respond on time. It wasn't wildly off, but there did seem to be this slight, but noticable delay in pressing the key and the sample playing. The sample was in time, but it just seemed like an approach that may cause us problems, so now I'm thinking automatically triggered samples are the best way to go? Anyways, thanks a lot for replying guys. Much appreciated!

Hey, I've been using Logic Pro 9 for a few months now and I'm loving it, such a powerful tool! However I'm now looking to incorporate MS2 into my bands live show. My aim is pretty simple, although I'm looking for some pointers if anyone can help. Okay, I'm basically looking to run a backing track sync'd to a click which I want to send to the drummer. So far, I've recorded the backing track in Logic, converted to .aif, then imported into Playback in MS. Works perfect. Now, I want to add a click track that starts after a count in. Ideally, 2 or 4 bars to let the drummer settle into the tempo. With this in mind, how can I; Set up a 2 or 4 bar count-in that runs into a click track and; How do I send just the click to the drummer I've tried triggering the samples manually, although I find that depending on the size of the .aif, the sample doesn't always activate on time. (I'm assuming this is just because Playback needs to queue up the audio file, consequently producing a latent affect) I can record a screen clip of my setup if the description is to vague? I think my aim seems simple, although I think I may have confused myself with trying out a few approaches. Any help would be great!

Perfect! I didn't see too much in the way of maintenance when familiarising myself with the new system, so thanks very much for the tips and the reassurance. Appreciated! Also, that quote on the end of your post is highly amusing, and probably very accurate. Cheers dude!

Hi there, I'm a fairly new mac user having just bought Logic last November. Until then I'd been using the windows operating system for a good few years, so I've managed to learn about keeping my PC in good shape by defragmenting and cleaning up the system regularly. Are there similar procedures that should be carried out on a mac? Someone told me about 'Index'ing' before but they weren't so sure about it. I use my mac purely for recording and (eventually) live performance so I'd like to make sure I keep it running nicely. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.

Couple of musicians up there that sound worthy of a check-out, must do that when I get home.... Personally, I'm a big fan of Mike Einziger of Incubus. He's managed to consistantly create interesting music (in my opinion) for some 15 years, and not always in a rock context. I'd say he's worth checking out because his work is quite diverse. See/hear any of the following; enjoyincubus.com myspace.com/timelapseconsortium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU7aRBNTOvA myspace.com/michaelaaroneinziger I'd love to bang on like a super-fan, but that wouldn't be cool. Basically, if you like a nice array of guitar tones, rock, funk, jazz and/or orchestral scores, check out Mr Einziger.

Hey eelco, Thanks for posting a reply, much appreciated! That makes sense so I'll get back to work and get experimenting, I think I should be able to figure this out from your description. Cheers! Steve

Hi there, I'm just setting up Mainstage 2 for future gigs and I'm wondering if it's possible to set a tempo for a sample just before I trigger it? To illustrate my query better, there are parts of songs during which I would like to trigger a sample, I just wondered if I could tap my tempo 'x' bars before playing, then the sample would play to that tempo once triggered? This would be cool as it would mean that slightly varying tempo's could perhaps be accommodated. I guess what I'm trying to do is avoid playing to a click track. It's not that I don't want to or that the drummer is erratic with his timing, I'm just trying to see if I can experiment with live opportunities. I promise I won't bombard anyone with further queries, I just want to know if it's possible. Any help would be much appreciated. I'm using a macbook pro, 2.53GHz with Logic Studio, Mainstage 2.

Hey, thanks very much for the reply! Yeh, I'm basically going from my midi keyboard into the macbook via a midi - usb cable, I thought this would be ideal but if I'm hitting problems already then I'll try another route. I can either jack or XLR into the Apogee interface so I can't claim to be limited. From your response, is it worth me trying any of the following; Using a midi>jack(or XLR) then directly into the interface Buying a specific midi keyboard I suspect the actual keyboard isn't the problem, but if there are Midi keys that are recommended then I'll also look at this. Thanks again.

My issue here is that I seem to be experiencing an intermittent latency problem, specifically with my midi keyboard. My setup is as follows; Macbook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory Mac OS X 10.6.2 with Logic Pro 9 Apogee ONE interface MK-149 Evolution midi keyboard At first I was trying to record some key parts on a project. After checking my settings, plugins, restarting Logic then restarting the mac I'm still getting this latency. It also occurs in Mainstage too if this helps any? My laptop is only a couple months old with a couple projects on it, so I can't see there being any problems on that front. I understand some of the basics with latency and how it occurs, but my problem is that I am getting large amounts of latency even when enabling 'Low Latency Mode' and/or setting the I/O buffer down to 32 samples. I've tried stripping a project down to one track with just Logic running, but still no resolve. I should add that I have not experienced any latency issues while recording guitars. The latency has been an issue before but its not something I've ever managed to fix, its just happened to work on the odd occasion. With this in mind, is there anything else I should be checking? Any thoughts are welcome, I have tried to fix the problem by reading the manuals and looking through forums, however its all getting a bit blurry

For anyone who may have read this post and is still looking for an answer, please go to the 'Tips & Tricks' section of the forums. As it happens, there is a solution to this one

Hi there, I'm still a relatively new Logic Pro user, however following on from a query I posted and thanks to Apogee's customer service I'd like to share some useful re-amping advice in relation to the ONE interface. Especially given that I couldn't find anyone who had similar problem, anyhow, here is how to set up the interface with the Radial box; You will need a 1/8" to 2 split 1/4" mono jack outputs, Hosa make these as well as a few other suppliers. You will also need a 1/4" to XLR (female) adaptor. Firstly, use the 1/8 to 1/4 lead coming from the Apogee ONE, then plug one of the 1/4 jacks into the 1/4 to XLR adaptor. This then plugs into the Radial re-amping box, which is then connected into your amp. Finally, adjust your output levels on your amp accordingly. I decided to post this as I had a host of problems with amp output, all stemming from the Apogee. This led me to believe that the ONE wasn't capable of re-amping, however one of the engineers replied to my initial query with the following confirmation; "If you are using the stereo output into a balanced input, the signal on left and right will be almost identical because of the mono source. The common mode rejection of the balanced input will see this audio signal as common mode and reject it. The solution is to have the 1/8" split to two mono 1/4" (or RCA) and use one channel to feed to the Marshal directly or through the reamping box if One is overdriving the input too quickly." If the above is to convoluted then please post up. I'd be more than happy to post a 'how-to' video if that helps. I know this one had me stumped until tonight!

Thanks very much for posting dude, looks like its a tricky subject. I've went back and re-thought a few basics (made sure the input levels are loud enough, check cables etc) and although I am getting output from the interface through the Radial, it's still nowhere near as clear/loud as it should be. On communicating with Apogee, they say that the ONE was not designed with re-amping in mind, this is fair enough though as it's not as if it's a selling point. I see that the output level is 12dBu which I think might have something to do with the lack of output. Looks like I'll need to check out other interface's for re-amping. Bit disappointing considering the cost of the ONE, although its a nice little unit, I'm starting to think they're a bit limited and over-priced.

Hey guys, I'm a new member of the LP forum and I have a question regarding re-amping. Any help would be greatly appreciated OK, I'm using Logic Pro 9 on my Macbook Pro (with Snow Leopard), I have a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB memory. My re-amping device is the 'Radial Pro RMP' re-amping box which I have coming from my Apogee ONE interface via a balanced XLR cable (I'm using a 1/8 to 1/4 inch adaptor plugged into the Apogee. Then from here, I'm going from the 1/4 jack output of the pro RMP directly into my amp. My amp setup is; Marshall JMP-1 rackmounted pre-amp Mesa/Boogie Simul 2:90 power amp Marshall 4x10 cab The problem I have is that when I connect my equipment up, the output from my amp is very low. I've checked my amp and there are no issues when I plug my guitar in, and I also checked the re-amping box through my friend's Pro-Tools setup (through an M-Audio Fast track USB interface) and using a small Marshall combo, this seems to work fine however. To conclude my query, does anyone know of any limitations of using the Apogee ONE for re-amping? Is there some kind of limit on the output of the ONE, I guess may be a more appropriate question? I've read the forum rules as I'd like to ensure that I get my post etiquette right, so don't hesitate to rip into me if I've got this approach all wrong.