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shivermetimbers

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  1. So basically, you are mixing into the 2Buss and monitoring thru your speakers/headphones via the output of your interface. I have experimented with a mixer, a Dangerous DBox+, and with each external processor (compressors/EQ's/Limiters/etc assigned to individual I/O plugins. It all comes down to tracking so that very little needs 'fixed in the mix.' I actually use three audio interfaces (8channels each). One has the outputs dedicated to the DBox+, one was dedicated to four stereo processors using the I/O plugins, and the third one for general use. There are many places to monitor (with headphones) depending on what is going on at the time. I probably didn't answer your question. In the end, you either get a good mix or you don't regardless of how you got there.
  2. Do you think the Apple Loops auto level feature may be at play here? https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/play-apple-loops-lgcp8bbaa7ea/mac
  3. https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mid-side-processing#:~:text=The Mid signal contains the,for a more dynamic sound.
  4. Cedric, The I/O utility plugin can be placed anywhere you want it to be. What basically happens is your signal is sent out of a mono/stereo output of your interface to analog gear and then sent back into the interface. It is up to you to decide which inputs and outputs to use. You can insert plugins before and after the I/O plugin. If it isn't working for you in this manner, please do not hesitate to ask for help. I am currently using a max of eight I/O plugins simultaneously in various combinations.
  5. Change the channel mode button from stereo to mono.
  6. yes. When you want to insert a plugin, you select your track, hit the PLUG-IN button. The display will show the 8 insert selections as 'Ins1P1, Ins2P1, etc. At this point (I like to use the FLIP mode so the fader controls instead of the rotary pot) you move your pot/fader and random plugins will display. Once you find the plugin you want, tap the encoder and the plugin is inserted and all the parameters are displayed across the scribble strips. For example, doing that process, the 1st plugin choice to show up is a Legacy AUParametric EQ. as you turn the knob or fader the choices continue to be random. I do not use sends on fader although it is a nice feature to find which AUX is associated with what send. You can use the key command and the learn function to program one of the F keys 'F1, F2. etc' to call up the 'sends on Fader.' It works great.
  7. No problems with any disconnect. I leave the mac on all the time and no sleep mode. It is a learning curve to get used to which knob (or fader) controls what parameter. My lazy self wants to reach for the mouse more than develop a workflow with the controller. Trying to figure this unit out while trying to record a song isn't very productive. Set aside some time to work with the unit so that most of your repetitive tasks start to flow naturally with the X-touch and Logic.
  8. Hello Ylan I have the X-touch and extender. The main reason for getting it was the capability of inserting plugins. BIG mistake. It does allow the insertion of plugins, but good luck locating the plugin/effect you want. There is no logical order for selection. I end up using the mouse. Thanks to your post, I have discovered that through the preference settings you can leave the input button on all tracks and it will be active only for the tracks you have active or in record mode. That 'i' button was beginning to get on my nerves. So with the X-touch and the logic setting, all you need do is touch the fader of the channel you want and you are set. The irony for me ( someone who used to dabble in the environment and with simple controllers) is I still use the mouse. If I ever get into a habit of learning where all the buttons are and when to use them, I will be more comfortable with the X-touch. I am too impatient and lack focus. To quote Spock (star trek) “After a time, you may find that 'having' is not so pleasing a thing after all as 'wanting. ' It is not logical, but it is often true.” Good luck.
  9. You should be talking about a build up of instrumentation because that is exactly what's happening. If you play a single violin part without changing the dynamics, then it will always sound the same. Making it a little louder and brighter will change the dynamics. Try working backwards starting with your loudest parts and make things quieter. Lower the dB level and EQ out some of the highs. If you are working with orchestration, compression is not your answer.
  10. Start by unplugging … totally disconnect your video monitor from the system. If the hum goes away, you may want to lift the ground on the monitor with a cheap cheater plug/grounding adapter
  11. I stopped reading after the part about "... Because I am clipping when I compose." You are trying to fix things after the fact instead of doing proper tracking and mixing.
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