With dynamic plug-in loading in Logic 10.4.5 and later, Logic only loads the plug-ins and software instruments needed to play the project, which helps projects open faster. Because Native Instruments Maschine is a generator-type of plug-in, it produces sound without any input from external MIDI or regions on its track. Normally Logic accounts for generator plug-ins, and keeps them active when loading a project. Maschine, however, reports itself to Logic as an instrument-type of plug-in, which means dynamic plug-in loading might not activate a track with Maschine inserted.
Turn off dynamic plug-in loading
- With the project open, choose File > Project Settings > General.
- Under Opening Project, deselect the "Only load plug-ins needed for project playback."
- Save the project.
If your project doesn’t contain a large number of unused tracks with large sample libraries, project load time might not be affected by turning off dynamic plug-in loading.
Force the track to activate with a region
If you want to keep dynamic plug-in loading turned on, you can force Logic to activate the Maschine track when opening the project by adding an empty region to the track.
- Choose the Pencil Tool from the Tools menu at the top of the main window.
- Click anywhere on the track to create a region.
- Save the project.