Smart Controls Explained

If you use Apple Logic Pro X, then using Smart Controls is a must learn. Join Apple Certified Trainer Doug Zangar as he explores Logic's newest innovative tweaking tools, allowing you to control Logic Pro X in ways you've never thought possible!

Overviews
Overview (06:41) - Learn the ways to access Smart Controls and what they do.
Inspector Overview (03:30) - Lots of features in the inspector, here's the introduction to them.
Working with Smart Controls
Mapping Parameters (04:44) - Mapping your screen control to various channel strip parameters is explained here.
Range & Scaling Parameters (07:33) - Tame your sounds! Restrict range and create scaling for more musical actions. Lots of info on the scaling window.
Menu Items (05:10) - Copy, Copy All, Paste, Add, and Delete are covered here.
Map to External Controller (03:38) - Learn how to create and delete mappings to your external controller.
Saving Settings & 3rd Party Plug-Ins (06:53) - Tips on how to save your Smart Controls settings and with both native and 3rd party plug-ins.
Advanced Skills
Track Stacks (04:51) - Get a quick overview on Folder and Summing Stacks and see how Smart Controls work with these. The Main Track Smart Control is covered.
Articulation ID (09:11) - Learn to use and map Smart Controls with it, edit in the event list and see where the information is kept in Logic's EXS 24.
Automation (05:08) - All Smart Controls screen controls in a layout can be automated in the Tracks Area. Get a quick overview of Automation and learn how to automate Smart Controls off-line and in real time.
Putting it all together
Guitar Rig (04:41) - Use an expression pedal to control Wah and Delay. Record and edit automation. Can work on keyboards as well.
Working with a Summing Stack (07:20) - Learn how to map smart controls in the Master Track to parameters in the subtrack channel strip. Automation is explored and how to instantiate and edit an Arpeggiator is explained.
Monster Fader (09:31) - Featuring special guest Eli Krantzberg. Watch as a single Smart Control knob, controlled by an external fader, is mapped to control various synth, MIDI FX, plug-in, and send parameters simultaneously; each with unique scalings and min/max ranges.