Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 5)

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A Word on Folder Structures
To avoid compromising Logic’s functionality, please ensure that you do not change the
folder structure created during installation. Of note, the
Plug-In Settings folder inside
the /Computer/Volume/Users/Username/Library/Applications Support/Logic folder
should
never be moved, or renamed.
Please use aliases if you wish to work with a folder, such as the Sampler Instruments
folder, stored in a different location.
MIDI and Audio Connections
You will need to set up your audio and MIDI hardware prior to launching Logic for the
first time. You should install the drivers of any optional audio interface(s) and your MIDI
interface(s) before starting Logic. This will allow Logic to find and use these devices at
startup. Audio interfaces should support Core Audio and MIDI interfaces should
support Core MIDI, for use in Mac OS X. Further information on connecting MIDI and
audio devices to your computer can be found in the Getting Started Guide.
Setting Up Logic Express 7
When you launch Logic Express 7 for the first time, the Logic Setup Assistant
automatically starts. The Logic Setup Assistant will guide you through the process of
setting up Logic Express 7 for use with your installed audio and MIDI hardware. You can
change these settings later—either manually, in the corresponding Logic Preferences
(see the Logic Reference manual for more information), or by running the Logic Setup
Assistant again.
Note: As a tip, we recommend that you write down the MIDI input and output
connections of all MIDI devices in your system before launching Logic Express 7 (or the
Logic Setup Assistant) for the first time.
There is little point in describing each page of the Logic Setup Assistant, as it is
extremely easy to use. Simply follow the onscreen prompts, and select the desired
options via the sliders, checkboxes and pull-down menus.
You will be asked to…
• select the audio interface that you want to use with Logic.
• determine the default number of channels (tracks, busses, instruments, inputs and
outputs) you’d like to have in your Logic mixer.
• define the inputs that you will usually use for audio track recordings.
• choose the initial Key Command Set for your computer keyboard.
• select the monitors you wish to use with Logic.
• add all connected MIDI devices.
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