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.