Control Live Loops in Logic Pro for Mac with other devices You can assign a MIDI control surface to Live Loops functions and key commands . For example, you can use controller assignments to start and stop cells and scenes , record to a cell , enable performance recording , and toggle activation of track regions . You can assign cells and scenes to the pads on a matrix controller, helping to enhance your creative flow and help you achieve greater flexibility and precision.
Logic Pro for Mac provides a dedicated support profile for Novation Launchpad controllers, automatically mapping Live Loops to the pads and controls when a Launchpad device is attached. For more information, see Logic Pro Control Surfaces Support .
You can also control Live Loops remotely using Logic Remote with your iPad or iPhone.
Assign a controller to Live Loops cells and scenes Click a cell or Scene trigger
Choose Logic Pro > Control Surfaces > Learn Assignment for [Live Loops cell or scene name], or press Command-L.
The Controller Assignments window opens in Learn mode, waiting for a MIDI message from your control surface.
On your control surface, press the button or other controller you want to assign to the cell or scene.
The controller is assigned to the cell or scene.
To make another assignment, select another cell or scene, then move the desired controller on the control surface.
Click the Learn Mode button, close the Controller Assignment window, or press Command-L to complete the Learn process.
For more information, see Overview of controller assignments .
Assign a controller to Live Loops key commands You can use Live Loops key commands and assign them to controllers on a MIDI control surface to optimize your workflow.
Choose Logic Pro > Key Commands to open the Key Commands window, or press Option-K.
Scroll down to the key commands grouped under Live Loops Grid. You can also search for the key command in the Search field.
Select the key command you want to assign to your control surface.
Click the Learn New Assignment button under the Assignments field.
Press the control surface button that you want to assign to the key command. This sends a MIDI message to Logic Pro.
The name of the controller appears in the Assignments field.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make additional assignments.
Close the Key Commands window when you are finished.
For more information, see Assign controller buttons to key commands .
Download the guides:
Logic Pro User Guide: PDF
Logic Pro Instruments: PDF
Logic Pro Effects: PDF
Control Surfaces Support Guide: PDF
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