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Topic: missing features when using in Logic Pro (metronome and recording)

When using Pianoteq as an instrument inside of Logic Pro, I haven't found a way to use Pianoteq's built-in metronome or its auto-record feature. I think these were disabled for a reason, as they're overridden by Logic Pro's own version of these things. However I prefer Pianoteq's due to the always-recording-in-the-background feature. As for Logic Pro's metronome, I don't seem to be able to use it unless I'm actively recording or playing a track, unlike Pianoteq's which (in standalone) can be turned on at any time.

Any help is appreciate, if anyone has found a workaround for either or both of these things.

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Re: missing features when using in Logic Pro (metronome and recording)

kawai_user3535 wrote:

When using Pianoteq as an instrument inside of Logic Pro, I haven't found a way to use Pianoteq's built-in metronome or its auto-record feature. I think these were disabled for a reason, as they're overridden by Logic Pro's own version of these things. However I prefer Pianoteq's due to the always-recording-in-the-background feature. As for Logic Pro's metronome, I don't seem to be able to use it unless I'm actively recording or playing a track, unlike Pianoteq's which (in standalone) can be turned on at any time.

Any help is appreciate, if anyone has found a workaround for either or both of these things.

One possibility in Logic is to use the built in sequencer called Ultabeat. To use it  do as follow :

1) create a software instrument track and select ultra beat
2)  You have many beats available, here is an example :
for instance select the Classic Dub Kit 01 ( in the Drum Kit section)  , Silent the Dub Pedal Hat and you have a tick per beat
3) hit play button in the ultrabeat window , ultra beat is going to tick , and the Logic cursor for tracks doesn't move

The sequencer has many possibilities and you can actually create quite sophisticated metronome, once you master the sequencer.

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Re: missing features when using in Logic Pro (metronome and recording)

Thanks, I'll give it a try but it may take a little time to figure out.

I don't see a "Classic Dub Kit 01" option by the way, in Logic Pro 11.1.1 ... there's a Classic UK Hip Hop and a Dub Smash ... but oh well, maybe something in there will do the job.

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Re: missing features when using in Logic Pro (metronome and recording)

kawai_user3535 wrote:

Thanks, I'll give it a try but it may take a little time to figure out.

I don't see a "Classic Dub Kit 01" option by the way, in Logic Pro 11.1.1 ... there's a Classic UK Hip Hop and a Dub Smash ... but oh well, maybe something in there will do the job.

you can select Classic UK Hip Hop , just Solo the Close hat ( yellow button) ,  Adjust the velocities in the sequencer every beat of the 32 sequences )  and play .
Here is the 3 steps in a picture, it should you less than 20 seconds to set it up.  Hope it helps.  Once you know how the sequencer works, you can create complex polyrhythms pattern rarely found in metronomes. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sg4cvz...sp=sharing