TS3171: Logic Pro 9.1.x, Logic Express 9.1.x: Some features may not be available in 64-bit mode

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GuitarCoach
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Q: No input monitoring

I can not hear any sound when recording a guitar into Logic.  When I play back the audio file, I can hear it over the computer speakers with all plug ins applied to the audio signal.   I use a Microbook II going in via USB.  I have even turned the "I" on during recording and nothing. 

 

My goal is to hear the end, processed signal as I play into the computer via the computer speakers or a headset plugged into the computer.

Logic Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 11, 2013 8:47 PM

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Q: No input monitoring

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  • by alexanderlindo,

    alexanderlindo alexanderlindo Apr 11, 2013 9:10 PM in response to GuitarCoach
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    Apr 11, 2013 9:10 PM in response to GuitarCoach

    In order to hear your processed signal as its being recorded you need to enable "Software Monitoring".

    Go to Preferences > Audio > Devices and under the Core Audio tab enable "Software Monitoring".

  • by Eriksimon,

    Eriksimon Eriksimon Apr 12, 2013 3:03 AM in response to alexanderlindo
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    Apr 12, 2013 3:03 AM in response to alexanderlindo

    ...or/and you can  enable a switch in the transport bar: ctrl- or rightclick the transport bar, choose "Customize..." and select Software Monitoring (top of third row of options).

     

    http://documentation.apple.com/en/logicpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter=5%26sec tion=8%26tasks=true

  • by GuitarCoach,

    GuitarCoach GuitarCoach Apr 12, 2013 5:24 AM in response to Eriksimon
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    Apr 12, 2013 5:24 AM in response to Eriksimon

    Thanks for information guys.  But I still have no sound as I am recording in.  I have turned on Sofware Monitoring and have tried it with the "I" selected and de-selected.  I have input and the signal records to the audio track, but there is no sound coming from the computer speakers.  I check preferences in both OSX and Logic.

     

    Any other thoughs out there....

  • by Eriksimon,

    Eriksimon Eriksimon Apr 12, 2013 5:59 AM in response to GuitarCoach
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    Apr 12, 2013 5:59 AM in response to GuitarCoach

    The I button should be engaged, otherwise it won't work.

    Just to recap: So you see the signal arriving at the track, and you can record it, and it can be heard on playback? But even with Software Monitoring engaged and the I button active there's no sound? And the fader is at a reasonable level, roughly between -12 and 0 dBfs?

    Where is the audio track routed to? Do you see the signal (=meters moving) arrive there, too? And those speakers do produce sound when Logic plays back, right?

    It would help if you could put up a screenshot of your mixer & transport, so I can see your routings, and plugins.

  • by GuitarCoach,

    GuitarCoach GuitarCoach Apr 12, 2013 6:30 AM in response to Eriksimon
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    Apr 12, 2013 6:30 AM in response to Eriksimon

    Thanks to all for your help.  I did learn a couple of things.  I called Apple support and it turns out the OUTPUT volume level was turned down too low.  Simple fix but I will take it.