Mac in the studio---Hook ups?

[mus1k4u]

I have a MAC Powerbook G4, Running logic pro 7.1.....It shows audio recording however, I can't hear the playback.....what did I do wrong?

 

[Chris Shaeffer]

Check the getting started manual (or whatever its called for Logic.)

There are any number of things that might be the problem depending on how you have your stuff setup, so its hard to help unless you describe how you have your stuff setup!

Take care,
Chris

 

[dwillis45]

As Chris pointed out, it could be any number of issues either in Logic or your monitoring setup. I assume you are getting a wave form when you record and no sound on playback. Are you able to hear sound input when recording? When you playback, is your track still "record-enabled?" I'm a DP user, but the concept applies to most software--You can't hear playback if you've told the software to record on that track. I assume Logic has a mixer window with mute/solo buttons. Have you checked that to make sure the track has not been muted? How are the recorded tracks configured for output? Have you set the track in question to be routed to analog out 1-2 or however your soundcard is setup for monitoring? Have you posted at OSX audio? They have more Mac heads over there and a dedicated Logic forum:

http://www.bigbluelounge.com/forums/index.php

 

[Alexbt]

I think that Logic comes with Software Monitoring turned on by default. I've turned mine off because there is a small latency issue sometimes, though I'm 80% sure my Logic install got corrupt with an update or something becasue certain things don't function properly anymore.

I use my soundcard's monitor mixer to monitor instead of the software.

You'll need to give us more information about your setup, as in if you have a soundcard or just using the onboard sound, etc.

On the other hand, I'm not 100% convinced you paid the $1000 US that Logic Pro 7.1 costs to general consumers, otherwise you might have looked through the manual, contacted Apple support, etc.

 

[Chris Shaeffer]

I wasn't going to mention that, but the thought did cross my mind.

Still- beginners can buy good stuff, too. I don't assume. Logic is a COMPLEX program, too, so sometimes its easier to ask questions than it is to "flip" through endless, dense PDF files. And depending on where you are you can sometimes get it used and legally for half the price, or get a student discount, etc.

-Chris

 

[DuoToneBand]

you are going to need to have monitors hooked into your interface. The tracks cannot be recorded through an interface, and then played through the computer speakers or the speaker out on the computer. Plug in a pair of headphones of monitors into ur interface, and c if that works

 

[Alexbt]

I wasn't going to mention that, but the thought did cross my mind.

Still- beginners can buy good stuff, too. I don't assume. Logic is a COMPLEX program, too, so sometimes its easier to ask questions than it is to "flip" through endless, dense PDF files. And depending on where you are you can sometimes get it used and legally for half the price, or get a student discount, etc.

-Chris

You're absolutely correct. I still haven't figured out how to do crossfades yet (There seems to be a big learning curve from Cubase and before that from Deck)
However, I don't think I would have joined this board to ask about Logic, mainly because there is no forum for it. There are plenty of other places that focus soley on Logic. PDFs are searchable, and there are often troubleshooting sections. If there is no 3rd party soundcard involved, it should be a snap.
You are also very correct about the discounts. That is how I got logic.
I have the Express Academic Version which I purchased from Apple for $150, half price from $300. If that's the case I assume Pro Academic is $500, but that still seems a bit steep for someone who seems like a beginner.

 

[Alexbt]

you are going to need to have monitors hooked into your interface. The tracks cannot be recorded through an interface, and then played through the computer speakers or the speaker out on the computer. Plug in a pair of headphones of monitors into ur interface, and c if that works

Actually, you can. As I said in my earlier post, there is an option for software monitoring. Obviously hardware monitoring would be ideal, but if the user is using the onboard soundcard, this is one option.

 

[dwillis45]

otherwise you might have looked through the manual, contacted Apple support, etc.

Support! That's a good one! You might want to change that to "contact Apple support if you are within the 90 day complementary support period or live in a state where Apple Care plans are available." Otherwise, he/she will be charged on a pay per incident basis.

 

[Alexbt]

I was thinking of Apple's free support forums, but whatever.