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Logic Pro 9 Pitch Problem

Hello,


I am getting increasingly more frustrated with this problem and I cant seem to find a solution. There doesn't seem to be much about this anywhere on here and I've tried to glean information from similar posts, to no avail.


The problem lies in whenever I try to import an audio file into Logic in which the audio appears to pitch down a semitone or two; the sample is the correct length in comparison to the tempo (which I have manually set to the original tempo of the file), the sample rate of the audio is the same as the project settings, I have turned follow tempo in the Inspector off, I've tried to use the time and pitch machine but it wont process and paste (it says that the audio is either follow tempo enabled or is an apple loop, I know that the file is a .wav), further more I have tried to use all of Logics inbuilt pitch adjustment tools but the outcome produces unwanted artifacts when played back (even with fine tuning and formant adjustment).


This is really annoying me it is not an isolated incident and it really gets in the way of productivity. I've looked for a way to contact a Logic Pro pro but it seems to be a dead end. So I was wondering if maybe someone else has shared this experience and hopefully if someone has found the solution?


Specs:


  • iMac 21.5"
  • OS X Lion 10.7.4
  • 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor
  • 8GB 1333 MHz DDR3 RAM
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512 MB Graphics
  • Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP Audio Interface
  • Lacie P9230 1TB External HD


Many Thanks,


Creedah

Logic Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Aug 2, 2012 5:32 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2012 6:29 PM

Sound like a broadcast wav (BWF) file with meta data. This type of file use the same .wav tag. Use a program such as Audiofinder to veiw the file, it will show if its BWF and if that is the case, use the conversion section of the program to strip the meta data ( which turns it back to basic wav file ) this may help.


Also, Did you create the audio files your trying to import or are these files from sample libraries or from another project.

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Aug 2, 2012 6:29 PM in response to Creedah

Sound like a broadcast wav (BWF) file with meta data. This type of file use the same .wav tag. Use a program such as Audiofinder to veiw the file, it will show if its BWF and if that is the case, use the conversion section of the program to strip the meta data ( which turns it back to basic wav file ) this may help.


Also, Did you create the audio files your trying to import or are these files from sample libraries or from another project.

Aug 3, 2012 2:34 AM in response to Christopher Wright

Hi,


Thanks for the rapid response. I downloaded the application which I have to say is very good. I dont think the file is a BWF but i've copied the 'Meta Data' bellow.


The only thing I see that is out of place is that they are Acid Wave would conversion solve the problem? They are stems I have bought.


— File Properties


Time: 00:00:10.848

Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz

Bits: 24

Channels: Stereo

Size: 2.75 MB


Created: 17/05/2010 14:20:46

Modified: 17/05/2010 14:20:46


— Acid Wave


BPM: 120.000

Number of Beats: 32

Loop Mode: Looping

Root Key: C#

Time Signature: 4/4


Thanks again,


Creedah


Dec 12, 2012 3:31 AM in response to Creedah

The sample rate of the file MUST match the sample rate setting of the project. This sounds like a 44.1 vs 48 kHz mismatch.

Either 1. set the project to match the sample rates of the audiofiles, or 2. convert the audiofiles to match the projects sample rate.


1.

http://documentation.apple.com/en/logicpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter=43%26se ction=7%26tasks=true


2.

http://documentation.apple.com/en/logicpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter=20%26se ction=3%26tasks=true

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