Logic Pro X is a powerful digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Apple for macOS. It is used for music production, audio recording, editing, and mixing. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you navigate and use some key features in Logic Pro X:
General Navigation
- Zoom In/Out:
Command +(Zoom In) /Command -(Zoom Out)
- Toggle Zoom to Selection:
Z
- Cycle Through Tools:
T(Press multiple times to cycle through tools)
- Cycle Through Windows:
Command + <(Previous Window) /Command + >(Next Window)
Transport Controls
- Play/Pause:
Spacebar
- Stop:
Spacebar(while playing)
- Rewind/Fast Forward:
<(Rewind) />(Fast Forward)
Editing
- Cut/Copy/Paste:
Command + X(Cut) /Command + C(Copy) /Command + V(Paste)
- Undo/Redo:
Command + Z(Undo) /Command + Shift + Z(Redo)
- Split Regions:
Command + T
- Join Regions:
Command + J
Automation
- Toggle Automation:
A
- Draw Automation:
Command + Control(Hold while dragging)
MIDI Editing
- Open Piano Roll:
P
- Quantize MIDI:
Command + U
- Transpose MIDI:
Command + Option + Up/Down Arrow
Mixer
- Open Mixer:
X
- Solo/Mute/Record Enable:
S(Solo) /M(Mute) /R(Record Enable)
- Toggle Automation View:
A(while in Mixer)
Audio File Management
- Import Audio File:
Command + O
- Bounce Project or Section:
Command + B
- Export Project as Audio:
File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files
Quick Sampler
- Open Quick Sampler:
Command + E
- Trim Start/End Points:
Command + [ ]
- Normalize Audio:
Command + Shift + N
Smart Controls
- Open Smart Controls:
B
- Customize Smart Controls:
Control + Clickon a knob/slider
Markers and Arrangement
- Add Marker:
Control + Clickin the ruler
- Cycle Through Markers:
Option + Left/Right Arrow
- Set Locators to Selection:
Control + U
This cheat sheet covers some essential shortcuts and commands in Logic Pro X. Keep in mind that Logic Pro X is a feature-rich application, and there are many more functions and features available.