Volume problem when I export Logic project to FCP xml

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Volume problem when I export Logic project to FCP xml

I am doing a high school band project where I use 17 videos, export the audio as a FCPxml file for editing in Logic Pro. All apps are the latest versions. When I'm done editing in Logic and export project to Final Cut Pro XML, the volume of the track is horribly loud. My guess is that it is normalizing each track in the export. I like the volume I have in Logic and can't seem to recreate it in FCP. Thanks for a tip to resolve this!

MacBook, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jan 17, 2021 6:48 PM

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yoyoBen

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Jan 17, 2021 11:53 PM in response to Greg Kolar

To get the same audible result,

1. it is important not to use Normalize. Normalization in general is mostly a bad idea.

2. it is appropriate to enable Include Volume/Pan Information. If enabled, the volume fader setting is taken into account. Keep in mind, all mono tracks will then be converted to stereo.

Note that plug-ins on the stereo out/master channel strip are ignored when exporting. If you like to hear the master plug-ins use bounce instead.

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yoyoBen

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Jan 18, 2021 2:04 PM in response to Greg Kolar

I see, I've never created a FinalCut Pro xml. I was talking about exporting (usual) audio files and not exporting as FinalCut Pro XML. The result may differ:

File > Export > x Tracks as Audio Files

or

File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files

Also Bounce In Place by CNTR+CLICK a region/ or many regions > Bounce and Join > Bounce In Place.

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Greg Kolar Author

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Jan 18, 2021 9:41 AM in response to yoyoBen

Thank you yoyoBen. I looked for an hour & 1/2 to try to find a way to disable any normalization in exporting to FCP XML and couldn't find a way to control it. I'm following instructions on a how-to youtube video for creating a virtual band video. I see where I can disable normalization when bouncing but not when exporting as an FCP XML. How do you enable Include Volume/Pan Information? I am new to Logic and while I knew FCP v1 very well, I have little experience with FCPX, as a high school band director.

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Volume problem when I export Logic project to FCP xml

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