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Record software instruments in Logic Pro for Mac
Before you start recording, make sure you connect a music keyboard to your computer and create a software instrument track to record to. You should also familiarize yourself with how to use musical typing and the onscreen keyboard.
Record a software instrument
In Logic Pro, select the software instrument track you want to record to.
Move the playhead to the point in the ruler where you want to start recording.
Set the metronome for recording, if desired.
Click the Record button
in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.Use your MIDI keyboard, Musical Typing window, or onscreen keyboard to play some notes.
The recording appears as a new MIDI region on the track as you record.
Click the Stop button
in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.