![]() ![]() The important setting is assigning the Input and Output Port for DAW control to “MX49/MX61 Port 2”. ![]() In the Inspector window you will see a list for the controls for Mackie Control. Select “Show/Hide Inspector” or press the letter “I” on your keyboard to open the Inspector: Right-click on the icon and you will see the dialog box below. The Mackie Control icon will now appear as one of your control surfaces. Select “Install”, then select “Mackie Designs/Mackie Control/Logic Control” and select “Add”: In the upper left corner of the Control Surface Setup window you will see the “New” pull down menu. To set up DAW functionality go to the Logic Pro X menu and select “Control Surfaces/Setup….”: This setup gives you basic start/stop of the transport and allows you to select tracks using the up/down/left/right arrows on the MX. Selecting the Mackie Control setup in Logic Pro X is the easiest way to get basic DAW remote functionality. Move the Data Wheel or use the button to select “LogicPro” and press the button to register the setting. This opens the “DAW Select” screen and the default is set to Cubase. On the MX, press, select “04: Remote” and press. The next step is configuring basic DAW Remote functionality. I selected just one track for this article that I will use for mix down. ![]() I always leave the Output to “Output 1+2” to monitor in stereo. ![]() For most applications I use the “Input 1+2” setting under Input to record a stereo track. Select “Audio” to open the audio settings: In this article I will be using four MIDI tracks. This shows the MX as the MIDI device and it is here that you can select the number of tracks. The wizard will open with a few selections. After launching Logic Pro X, go to the File menu and select “New” to create a new Project. With the MX still connected to the Mac, close Audio MIDI Setup and open Logic Pro X. Only Port 1 and Port 2 are used with this setup (more on that below). The computer sees the MX as a five port MIDI interface. I have connected an MX49 but if you have an MX61 or MX88 it will appear similarly: Double clicking on the icon will open the Yamaha MX properties (on the right hand side below). The MX will appear as a five-port MIDI interface. Any device that has been previously connected will appear as a greyed out icon but connected devices show an active icon. Under the “Window” menu on the Audio MIDI Setup application select “Show MIDI Studio”. Audio settings should look like this:īoth the input and output settings reflect the 2 channel output and 2 channel audio connection at 44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Open the Apple “Audio MIDI Setup“ application (easily found by doing a Spotlight search or looking in the Utility folder on your Mac) and check to see that the MX is connected. After installing the YSUSB driver, connect the MX to the computer using the USB TO HOST port on the MX and an open USB port on your Mac. LOGIC PRO X DRIVERThe Yamaha Steinberg USB driver (YSUSB) handles both audio and MIDI connectivity for the MX Music Synthesizer. Make sure that the MIDI setting reads “IN/OUT= USB” and press the button to store the setting. Use the cursor arrow to select “02: MIDI” and press. There are 4 selections in the Utility menu: LOGIC PRO X INSTALLBefore setting up the MX with Logic Pro X be sure to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB driver on your system and all software is up-to-date.įor this article I am using an MX49, but the procedure is exactly the same on all MX models including the first versions of the MX49 and 61, the new MX49/61 (BK/BU/WH) and the MX88. Updates for the Yamaha Steinberg USB driver and any firmware updates are here. LOGIC PRO X FOR MAC OSYou can find updates for Mac OS and Logic Pro X in the App Store. Stay current with these firmware updates. Yamaha releases firmware updates for Synthesizers that often add new features and capabilities (This is a very important part of the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer). Note: It is important to have the most up-to-date versions of Mac OS, Logic Pro X and any related drivers. Read more to see how you can set up your MX with Logic Pro. With MOTIF-based sounds, MX and on-board audio, and MIDI connectivity, you have a simple yet powerful system connected with a single USB cable. The MX49/61/88 and Logic Pro make a great, affordable production studio. ![]()
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