How to stop Controller Assignments duplicating

[kg2304]

Hi there,

I'm trying to work out why my midi keyboard keeps duplicating in the controller assignments on logic?

I assume i'm using it like everyone else, it's plugged in via usb and then i play when needed.

Also If i don't check the assignments window then it can build up to a huge list of the same keyboard, very frustrating as it slows logic down.

 

Thanks,

Kit

 

[des99]

Maybe it's MIDI port ID is changing, so it's detected as a new device in Logic, and a new set of assignments is created for it. I don't know what a "Q25" is, but maybe it's worth seeing if this is a common problem with that controller or driver?

As a workaround you could always set up your assignments as you need without the Q25 installed, and lock the CS preference file so it can't be saved/changed. That way, every time you start Logic, it will see a Q25 and add it, but not save those assignments - that way you don't end up with dupes.

Edited July 19, 2022 by des99

[kg2304]

Thanks for your reply.

Locking CS seems like a good idea, how do I do that? I've had a look and can't see anywhere.

Edited July 19, 2022 by kg2304

[des99]

1 hour ago, kg2304 said:

Locking CS seems like a good idea, how do I do that?

This is a Mac Finder operation - do a "Get Info" on the file, tick "Locked", and also remove the write permissions for your user account in the same dialog.

[kg2304]

Thanks, So i do this on the project file? It's not something you can lock in Logic itself?

[des99]

2 hours ago, kg2304 said:

So i do this on the project file? It's not something you can lock in Logic itself?

 

19 hours ago, des99 said:

and lock the CS preference file so it can't be saved/changed

 

[David Nahmani]

3 hours ago, kg2304 said:

So i do this on the project file? It's not something you can lock in Logic itself?

You do this in the Finder: 

1. Hold down Option while you click the Go menu. 
2. Choose Library. 
3. Inside the Library folder, go in the Preferences folder and select com.apple.logic.pro.cs.
4. Press Command-I. 
5. Change the Sharing & Permissions settings as desired. 

[kg2304]

Thanks! @David Nahmani

I'l give this a go

[David Nahmani]

You're welcome!