Meta events in Logic Pro for Mac
Meta events are control messages that are specific to Logic Pro for Mac. They are used to automate certain functions, and to organize and arrange Score Editor elements (particularly notation symbols and formatting) that can’t be represented by standard MIDI events. You can create meta events and other types of MIDI events in the Event List. For more information, see Create events in the Logic Pro Event List.
The value in the Number column determines the meta event function, and the value in the Value column determines the value that is sent. The name of the meta event function that corresponds to the value in the Number column appears in the Length/Info column.
You should only ever insert and edit the following column values in the Event List:
Ch(annel): MIDI channel of an event from 1 to 16.
Num = 47 (Send Byte to MIDI): This sends the track instrument any byte value (Val) between 0 and 255 ($00-$FF). For example, if you send 246 as the byte, this is equivalent to a MIDI tuning request message. The display shows Send Byte $F6. Use this meta event only if you know what you’re doing—if you don’t, your sound modules and synths may start to behave very oddly.
Num = 48 (Switch Fader): This sends MIDI events to a particular output number (Val) on a cable switcher. You first need to connect a cable between a track instrument and the cable switcher in question. For details about cable switchers, see Cable switchers in the Logic Pro Environment.
Num = 49 (Go to screenset): This event selects a screenset. Val determines the screenset number. For details about screensets, see Create and recall screensets in Logic Pro.
Num = 50 (Project Select): This event switches projects on a MIDI data filer or player. Val determines the stored project number.
Num = 51 (Go to Marker): When this event is sent, playback jumps to another marker. Val determines the marker number. For details about markers, see Logic Pro markers overview.
Num = 52: This meta event stops playback.
Meta events can also be generated by fader objects in the Environment. See Overview of the Environment in Logic Pro.