70 Essential Logic Pro Shortcuts and Key Commands

Overview

Master 70 essential keyboard shortcuts in this comprehensive 31-minute video tutorial for Logic Pro users. Learn time-saving key commands for track management, zoom controls, playback operations, recording functions, region editing, automation handling, window management, MIDI operations, and export procedures. Progress through systematically organized chapters covering everything from basic navigation shortcuts like creating new tracks and adjusting zoom levels to advanced techniques including automation parameters, track stacks, and channel strip settings. Discover efficient workflows for tasks like quick punch-in recording, cycle range manipulation, region editing, and plugin management. Perfect for both new and experienced Logic Pro users looking to speed up their production process and gain better control over their DAW workspace.

Syllabus

Introduction
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1. Create New Track Dialog
2. Track Height/Zoom
3. Zoom Horizontally/Vertically
4. Zoom Tool
5. Zoom to Fit Window
6. Playback Controls
7. Record
8. Quick Punch-In
9. Auto Punch
10. Move Playhead by 1 Bar
11. Move Playhead by 8 Bars
12. Toggle Cycle Range
13. Set Cycle Range to Regions
14. Set Cycle Range to Rounded Selection
15. Toggle Metronome On/Off
16. Toggle Count-In On/Off
17. Convert Loops to Regions
18. Repeat Regions
19. Duplicate Regions
20. Time Stretch/Compress Regions
21. Join Regions by Track
22. Mute Selected Regions
23. Bounce in Place Selected Regions
24. Edit Tools Menu
25. Select Secondary Tool from Menu
26. Paste Replace
27. Create Fades or Crossfades
28. Show or Hide Automation
29. Fine Adjustments for Automation
30. Cycle Through Automation Parameters
31. Show or Hide Flex
32. Create Track Stacks
33. Flatten Track Stack
34. Rename Tracks
35. Show or Hide Library
36. Show or Hide Inspector
37. Show or Hide Quick Help
38. Show or Hide Toolbar
39. Show or Hide Smart Controls
40. Open Mixer
41. Open Editor for Selected Region
42. Open Piano Roll Editor
43. Open List Editors
44. Open Note Pad
45. Open Loop Browser
46. Open Project Browser
47. Show Live Loops Grid
48. Show Tracks Area
49. Show Both Live Loops & Tracks Area
50. Controller Assignments Learn Mode
51. Mute Selected Tracks
52. Solo Selected Tracks
53. Duplicate Plugins
54. Copy Channel Strip Setting
55. Paste Channel Strip Setting
56. Reset Parameters to Default
57. Bypass Plugins
58. Create Aux Tracks in Tracks Area
59. Create New Aux Tracks
60. Previous/Next Channel Strip Setting
61. Quantize Selected Notes
62. Force Legato
63. Remove Note Overlaps
64. Transpose MIDI by Semitones
65. Transpose MIDI by Octaves
Duplicate Shortcuts in Piano Roll
66. Set Velocities to Same Value
67. Time Handles
68. Bounce Project or Selection
69. Export Selected Tracks
70. Export All Tracks as Audio Files
Wrap-Up