speakerfood Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) Hi, I watched this excellent video tutorial from Junkie XL, which shows how he has a touchscreen set up to perform different functions in Cubase, which he got from our dear friend Hans Zimmer. One of the things was to control the visible tracks in his enormous template. I set up a similar system with Lemur on an iPad. Because Logic Pro doesn't have the same level of control as Cubase it is limited to 9 groups of tracks, but it's enough to do the job. UPDATE (29-08-2019): Logic now has 31 groups, I'm building an updated template, with much more control. Including quantisation, automation views, marker selection, global tracks selection, control faders, etc. [vimeo]196847577[/vimeo] In order to have it working: In Logic Pro, assign each section to a different Group, so Woodwinds (all tracks, including the summing bus) to Group 1, Brass to Group 2. etc, like this: Have the Key Commands 'Toggle Hide Group' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 1 through value 9 for each group (B0 01 01 through B0 01 09), like this: Have the Key Command 'Unhide All Tracks' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 32 (B0 01 20) Have the Key Command 'Hide All Empty Tracks' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 33 (B0 01 21) In the Lemur Editor, you can change the labels of the sections to your own taste, as well as the articulations for each section. The articulation buttons send out note C-2 through C-1. Here's the zip containing the Lemur file. Logic Pro Group View Control.jzml.zip Edited August 29, 2019 by speakerfood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vewilya Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Nice one. That Cubase template of JXL is massive and nicely organized. This is a nice approach too. Hopefully Logic will allow for better track visibility options out of the box in the future. Greetings U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosun Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I do similar things like described above! But here is my take on how apple could improve visibility management. viewtopic.php?f=41&t=106120&p=674132#p557026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asinla Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Ah i tried to do it with custom buttons. I have no idea how to script in Lemur so I won't be able to get it to work like this. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjikyuzan Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I was looking for doing this same thing, hooking it up to my launchpad mini, but in the end, it was not streamlined enough for me, so I developed this program, that can control logic and select track with voice just like you would ask siri to do it. The beta of the app is available LPX Voice Commander Let me know what you think about that solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalex905 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 These are all great. I just looked and in LPX 10.4.1, my Logic Remote app on the iPad lets me toggle Hide up to 32 groups. I wonder if I could re-label them to say "Show/Hide Brass" instead of Toggle Hide Group 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 In order to have it working: In Logic Pro, assign each section to a different Group, so Woodwinds (all tracks, including the summing bus) to Group 1, Brass to Group 2. etc, like this: Have the Key Commands 'Toggle Hide Group' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 1 through value 9 for each group (B0 01 01 through B0 01 09), like this: Have the Key Command 'Unhide All Tracks' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 32 (B0 01 20) Have the Key Command 'Hide All Empty Tracks' respond to CC1, channel 1, value 33 (B0 01 21) I really like this, but I'd like to be able to use key commands instead of a MIDI controller. How do I go about doing this? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalex905 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Those ARE key commands. Just open the key commands window and search “Hide Group” and you’ll see them. You just assign a key to each command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Those ARE key commands. Just open the key commands window and search “Hide Group” and you’ll see them. You just assign a key to each command. Yup, I saw them in the Key Commands window, but I want it to work the way it does in the video. I want to hit one command and just show a single Group. Let's say I have 3 different groups: Drums (1), Bass (2) and Keys (3), and all groups are visible in the Main Window. The way it works as key commands, if I want to see just the Drums Group 1, I have to hit the Toggle Group 2 and then Toggle Group 3 in order to hide them so that I see just the Drums Group 1. I want to eliminate the need to hit those two key commands in order to see Group 1, and just hit a single key command to see Group 1. I hope this makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalex905 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 The video used the Lemur system. With Logic's Remote App, you can only toggle Hide. However, at the time the video was made, Logic only allowed this for 9 Groups. Now it allows it for 32, so lots of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 The video used the Lemur system. With Logic's Remote App, you can only toggle Hide. That's what I was saying. I was asking how to do this using only key commands. However, at the time the video was made, Logic only allowed this for 9 Groups. Now it allows it for 32, so lots of options. Ah, just noticed that too, now the wheels in my head are turning, thanks! EDIT: Hmmm, the 32 groups thing doesn't change a thing in terms of functionality. It just means that you have a maximum of 32 groups instead of 9 now, which is still really cool and useful if you need a lot of groups. I rewatched the video and I'm guessing that the Lemur uses some sort of "macros" system, meaning that it still has to toggle all the other groups sequentially in order for you to end up with the group you want to see. In that case, I can use Better Touch Tool to do the same thing with its macros feature, and I can do it with key commands too. Thanks anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalex905 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 yes - there are a few apps -- even Mac's native Automator that'll let you program a Macro out of multiple key commands. Personally, I usually just put each family (Wood, Brass, Perc, String) into its own track stack. I also have stacks within stacks to sub group (Pic, Flute, Oboe, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anp27 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 yes - there are a few apps -- even Mac's native Automator that'll let you program a Macro out of multiple key commands. Yeah I never got on with the Automator. I just use Better Touch Tool because it's very simple to use and I use it with my Trackpad for custom gesture assignments anyway. Personally, I usually just put each family (Wood, Brass, Perc, String) into its own track stack. I also have stacks within stacks to sub group (Pic, Flute, Oboe, etc) I use Track Stacks too extensively. I just wanted to be able to view each Instrument Stack the way it's shown on the video. Kinda nice to just view a single Instrument Stack on it's own and zoomed in a little especially if you have a number of instruments in the stack itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalex905 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Does anyone knows a way to rename the Key Command on the Logic Remote App. It'd be great if it could say "Toggle Hide Woodwinds" instead of "Toggle Hide Group 1" (And no, naming the group doesn't do it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorisHoogsteder Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Hey guys! Yo Rinus, I like what you did here, interface looks really clean. Here's what I don't understand, and what prevented me from using this mapping (maybe I'm doing something wrong lol!): Why would you route this to CC1, Channel 1 AKA the most important midi CC ever, the Modwheel? I know you would never change window sets when recording something, but I do think it's inconvenient when it interferes with the mod wheel data when I'm playing around. Is there an easy way to change this? pretty new to Lemur but I wasn't able to dive in to your script and find the corresponding midi channels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakerfood Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Hi Joris, Using CC1 is not a problem, as everything that is assigned to a control in Logic gets ignored, as long as it's coming from Lemur. CC1 from other controllers can still be used. BTW, I'm updating the template, with much more groups and sub-groups to control. Keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakerfood Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Working on a new template, this picture is obviously work in progress. But we got quantise buttons working The group view selection part let's you store and recall up to 4 combinations of groups to view. And you can show/hide all the instruments of a section (for instance Brass) or just one instrument type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimhan Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Any ideas on how to jump to specific tracks? I have some macros on Keyboard Maestro that need specific tracks selected first on Logic. Tried voice commander, apparently it can retrieve track names from logic and also select specific tracks without adding a control surface. That's exactly what I want to do with KM but without the voice part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakerfood Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Any ideas on how to jump to specific tracks? I have some macros on Keyboard Maestro that need specific tracks selected first on Logic. Tried voice commander, apparently it can retrieve track names from logic and also select specific tracks without adding a control surface. That's exactly what I want to do with KM but without the voice part. I tried voice commander but I didn't see how it could select a specific track by name, and I'm definitely not sure if that's even possible. How would you access the array of track numbers and names? Logic does send a track name as OSC message, but only if you select it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjikyuzan Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Any ideas on how to jump to specific tracks? I have some macros on Keyboard Maestro that need specific tracks selected first on Logic. Tried voice commander, apparently it can retrieve track names from logic and also select specific tracks without adding a control surface. That's exactly what I want to do with KM but without the voice part. I tried voice commander but I didn't see how it could select a specific track by name, and I'm definitely not sure if that's even possible. How would you access the array of track numbers and names? Logic does send a track name as OSC message, but only if you select it. Hi, you say you have tried? And it did not work? Couple of things to consider: 1. With the demo version, you will only be able to select the top 5 tracks of your project. 2. Make sure the remote iOS app and your mac are connected to the same wifi network or personal hotspot 3. Make sure the Voice Commander controller is running on your mac and that Logic is selected in the Daw target dropdown menu (see attachement). 4. Make sure Voice Commander is listening (tap the big middle button on the remote, it will listen continuously for the commands listed in the controller), else you can also tap on a track row in the track view of the controller to check if the setup is working fine. Let me know if you have any questions, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Hi everyone! Sooo, 2022, anyone came up with a solid solution for the touchscreen workflow? Lemur is out of date I think, right? Anyone has a decent workflow with logic remote? I mean only the key command possibility? One problem I have is, that connecting remote to my huge orchestral template causes Logic to crash instantly. So, that is out of question for me too. Been trying to dive into TouchOsc, but it's pretty annoying I think. A lot is possible with key commands in Logic, although it always takes you three steps more to actually achieve what you intend to. Wondering if someone has found a good approach yet?! Thanks everyone, best Raffaele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonshu Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 If you like to build your own stuff you should look at TouchOSC which is much better maintained than Lemur ever was. I have several screen where I do specific tasks, but it is very very much tailored to my personal workflow and not for everyone. It does take a lot of time to setup everything and I've gotten Logics Scripter Plugin to convert Keyswitches for each instrument. Big time saver once it's setup, but for every instrument I have to create the conversions first... I switched from thinking to have to setup everything once and for all to doing it as I go along for the ones I'm actually using on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 4 hours ago, wonshu said: If you like to build your own stuff you should look at TouchOSC which is much better maintained than Lemur ever was. I have several screen where I do specific tasks, but it is very very much tailored to my personal workflow and not for everyone. It does take a lot of time to setup everything and I've gotten Logics Scripter Plugin to convert Keyswitches for each instrument. Big time saver once it's setup, but for every instrument I have to create the conversions first... I switched from thinking to have to setup everything once and for all to doing it as I go along for the ones I'm actually using on a regular basis. Hey Wonshu Thx for the reply! Well, I guess I have no other chance to dive into TouchOsc again. It just smells so complicated and looks like a huge timeconsumer, and I don't know if I'm capable of achieving what I want! haha. Logics Scripter Plugin always scared me! LoL! Is there a way you could show me your stuff and teach me the first couple of steps? That would be great! Have a good day, best Raffaele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonshu Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 This really grew out of what I found was actually practical for me while working. I have a spreadsheet to document everything, so I remember which MIDI message is already in use and where to continue for new controls. I have keyswitches setup this way: Mostly I control u-he instruments, but I also MIDI learn other instruments with those X / Y controllers This is the Scripter that transforms the incoming MIDI to the one that the instrument expects. function HandleMIDI(event) { if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 0) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 24; // legato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 1) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 31; // Tremolo } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 2) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Staccacto } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 3) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Spiccato UNUSED } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 8) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 32; // Trill } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 5) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 29; // Pizzicato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 12) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 30; // Col Legno } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 16) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 48; // Ostinatos } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 19) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 49; // Scales } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 20) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 34; // Aleatoric } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 21) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 50; // Ostinatos } event.send(); } This should get you a good way on your way. But really the central question is: what do you need your controllers for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 16 hours ago, wonshu said: This really grew out of what I found was actually practical for me while working. I have a spreadsheet to document everything, so I remember which MIDI message is already in use and where to continue for new controls. I have keyswitches setup this way: Mostly I control u-he instruments, but I also MIDI learn other instruments with those X / Y controllers This is the Scripter that transforms the incoming MIDI to the one that the instrument expects. function HandleMIDI(event) { if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 0) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 24; // legato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 1) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 31; // Tremolo } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 2) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Staccacto } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 3) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Spiccato UNUSED } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 8) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 32; // Trill } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 5) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 29; // Pizzicato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 12) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 30; // Col Legno } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 16) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 48; // Ostinatos } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 19) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 49; // Scales } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 20) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 34; // Aleatoric } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 21) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 50; // Ostinatos } event.send(); } This should get you a good way on your way. But really the central question is: what do you need your controllers for. hey thanks for the details! I'm gonna use keycommands workflow mainly. I just want to press the one button and not all the ten thousand keycommands I got in my brain. 🙂 quicker and faster. So this is what I'm trying to achieve. Actually, like logic remote (key command tab), just more solid and stable. Did you had to do all those formulas or does this the scriptor for you? Cause I ain't a programming cat at all. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonshu Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Yes, I did those. But really it's about just replacing the MIDI note or CC to reflect what the instrument expects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 16 hours ago, wonshu said: This really grew out of what I found was actually practical for me while working. I have a spreadsheet to document everything, so I remember which MIDI message is already in use and where to continue for new controls. I have keyswitches setup this way: Mostly I control u-he instruments, but I also MIDI learn other instruments with those X / Y controllers This is the Scripter that transforms the incoming MIDI to the one that the instrument expects. function HandleMIDI(event) { if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 0) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 24; // legato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 1) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 31; // Tremolo } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 2) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Staccacto } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 3) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 28; // Spiccato UNUSED } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 8) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 32; // Trill } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 5) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 29; // Pizzicato } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 12) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 30; // Col Legno } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 16) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 48; // Ostinatos } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 19) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 49; // Scales } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 20) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 34; // Aleatoric } if (event instanceof Note && event.channel == 4 && event.pitch == 21) { event.channel = 1 event.pitch = 50; // Ostinatos } event.send(); } This should get you a good way on your way. But really the central question is: what do you need your controllers for. 2 minutes ago, wonshu said: Yes, I did those. But really it's about just replacing the MIDI note or CC to reflect what the instrument expects. Welp, 🙂 no clue what to do. haha. can you type an example for how to trigger a key command with scriptor? braincapacity is limited haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonshu Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 All scripter does in my case is transform the MIDI note from what my TouchOSC controller sends to what the instrument (for example Modern Scoring Strings) expects. So for example MIDI note 01 on channel 2 comes in from TouchOSC and gets transformed to MIDI note 17 on channel 1. Note 17 on channel 1 is JUST AN ARBITRARY EXAMPLE now. You'll have to determine what the instrument you're keyswitching expects. I'm sorry, but you will have to do some work yourself. I cannot set this up for you and if this is too complex, then maybe this is not the solution for you. As you said, you use Logic Remote. Just keep using what works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 thx a lot wonshu, I didn't mean to make you work for me 🙂 I will get there somehow, am reading some material about it now. Logic remote doesn't work. my orchestral templates are way to big for it to handle. makes logic crash when I try to use remote with my template. this is why I'm looking for an alternative, more solid and stable thing. all the best to you! thanks a lot for all the help!! much appreciated! best raffaele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffaele Bossard Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 On 12/3/2022 at 11:29 AM, wonshu said: All scripter does in my case is transform the MIDI note from what my TouchOSC controller sends to what the instrument (for example Modern Scoring Strings) expects. So for example MIDI note 01 on channel 2 comes in from TouchOSC and gets transformed to MIDI note 17 on channel 1. Note 17 on channel 1 is JUST AN ARBITRARY EXAMPLE now. You'll have to determine what the instrument you're keyswitching expects. I'm sorry, but you will have to do some work yourself. I cannot set this up for you and if this is too complex, then maybe this is not the solution for you. As you said, you use Logic Remote. Just keep using what works for you! Hey I figured it out! 🙂 working on a template now for all the keycommand triggers! works nicely! thx for all the inputs! best raffaele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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