Anyone Logic users here? (An SO7 question)

[TheBassBagwhan]

I'm collaborating with a band that uses Logic 11.0.1 and they have little or no IT/DAW deep knowledge - they just record stuff. Every attempt to talk them through Exporting as AAF or raw stems just results in chaos. So I'm thinking of telling them to just give me everything on an SSD and (this is the rude bit) installing Logic on an older Mac I have and using the 90 days' trial period to convert everything into my Windows 11 PC SO7 DAW.

But I have a late-2015 27-inch screen Mac (iMac?) with 16Gb of RAM. If I install the latest Logic, will it even work?

Thanks for any advice or ideas.

 

[Ken Morgan]

From Logic's help page on Apple:

1. In Logic Pro, choose File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files.
2. Choose a file format for the exported audio files from the Save Format pop-up menu.
3. Choose the bit depth for the exported audio file from the Bit Depth pop-up menu.
4. Set the following parameters, as necessary:
   
   • Multi-Output Software Instruments: For software instrument tracks with multi-output software instruments, choose one of the following options:
     
     • One File per Track: Mixes the multi-output signals with the main output into one file, for each multi-output software instrument track. In situations where multiple tracks use the same multi-output software instrument channel strip, one file is created for each track.
     • One File per Channel Strip: Creates additional files for each aux channel strip that has a multi-output of the selected track’s multi-output software instrument as Input source.
   • Bypass Effect Plug-ins: Select to disable all plug-ins on the source track.
   • Include Audio Tail: Select to extend the length of the created file to include any instrument release and potential effect tail (reverb, delay, and so on).
   • Include Volume/Pan Automation: Select to have volume and pan automation performed on export, with their result influencing the created file. Otherwise, the volume and pan automation is simply copied, but not performed.
     
     Note: If you plan to use the exported regions with an external app for processing, mixing, or editing, exporting them with no volume and pan automation is generally desirable.
   • Include Tempo Information: By default, this checkbox is selected so that global tempo information is included in the exported audio files. To export without including tempo information, deselect the checkbox.
   • Normalize: Choose one of the following options:
     
     • Off: The exported file is not normalized.
     • Overload Protection Only: Allows downward normalization in case of overloads—levels above 0 dB, which would lead to clipping—but no normalization in case of lower levels.
     • On: The exported file is normalized both for overloads and for lower levels.
5. Select the Add resulting files to Project Audio Browser checkbox to add the exported file to the Project Audio Browser.
6. To specify the filename pattern: Drag one or more elements to the Pattern field in the order you want them to have in the filenames.
   
   To add a custom name, drag the Custom element to the Pattern field, then type in the Custom field.
   
   An example filename appears below the elements.
7. Browse to a location to save the exported file or files.
8. Click Save.

 

[lokeyfly]

....But I have a late-2015 27-inch screen Mac (iMac?) with 16Gb of RAM. If I install the latest Logic, will it even work?

Thanks for any advice or ideas.

Best you check with Logic suggested minimum requirements. If I had to guess, it will. Verify your Mac OS, and related specs.

 

[tpittman]

I'm collaborating with a band that uses Logic 11.0.1 and they have little or no IT/DAW deep knowledge - they just record stuff. Every attempt to talk them through Exporting as AAF or raw stems just results in chaos. So I'm thinking of telling them to just give me everything on an SSD and (this is the rude bit) installing Logic on an older Mac I have and using the 90 days' trial period to convert everything into my Windows 11 PC SO7 DAW.

But I have a late-2015 27-inch screen Mac (iMac?) with 16Gb of RAM. If I install the latest Logic, will it even work?

Thanks for any advice or ideas.

here's what a quick Internet search came up with

Key Compatibility Details:

• Current Version (Logic Pro 11+): Requires macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later, with 14.4+ recommended for the latest features.
• Older Versions: Older versions of Logic Pro X can run on older macOS versions, such as 10.15 (Catalina) for Logic 10.6, or 11.0 (Big Sur) for Logic 10.7.
• Hardware: A 2018 or newer Mac is generally needed for the latest software.
• Requirements: A minimum of 6GB of storage is required, but 72GB is recommended for the full sound library.

Key Considerations:

• Apple Silicon vs. Intel: While Logic Pro runs on both, some AI-based features in Logic Pro 11 are not available on Intel-based Macs.
• Upgrading: If you have an older Mac, you may be able to download the last compatible version of Logic from the App Store if you have previously purchased it.
• RAM: 8GB is a minimum, but 16GB or more is recommended for professional projects.

 

[Ken Morgan]

The technique I posted works on Logic 10, if that matters. The Apple help site gives one the option to select which version they are looking to get help with - pretty handy