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Record button is missing from Logic Pro X project file

My friend created a project in Logic Pro and sent it to me. It is an insturmental remix of a song. I am however not able to record anything as the record button is missing. It is apparent that he did not tick the "Record Enable" box when the project was created, thus I am not seeing a record button (unlike the other projects I create, where as the button is clearly there) in this project file.

I can't for the life of mine figure out how to get the record button visible in the project. I've read that one should go to "Preferences" and choose the right microphone input device, but it is already the correct input. I am even seeing that the dB parameter is moving up and down, due to noise from the microphone. How do I get the "Record" button?

Help, anyone...

Logic Pro X, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on May 22, 2014 2:45 PM

35 replies

blop90 Author

Level 1

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May 24, 2014 3:37 AM in response to Eriksimon

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Eriksimon

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May 24, 2014 4:03 AM in response to blop90

OK, yes, you have the record button enabled, yes, and now I dare officially say: weird.

Because as said, the only way to make that button not show up is to deselect it in the config dialog - even if I select "No Input" in my audio prefs and turn off all advanced tools, the record button still appears.

So the way it was created has nothing to do with it, it seems, and there's no need to "record enable" a project.

The thing to try next is to trash your Logic Pro X preferences:

First quit Logic. In Finder, drop down the Go menu while holding the Alt key, choose Library. This will bring you to your (otherwise hidden) User Library. Go to the Preferences folder and delete all files with Logic10 in them. Now start Logic (new prefs files will be created). Open the recordbuttonless project to see if it has helped. If not, well, then... then... let's just not think about that...

May 24, 2014 4:52 AM in response to Eriksimon

+1 Erik..... weird indeed....

Blop,

Just to confirm.. when you start a new project then the record button shows up in the transport bar yes? Its only when you load your friend's project does it not show up?

If so, then it becomes even weirder....... because like Erik, loading in your no button project dopesnt affect anything here.. the record button is in place as normal for me too....

blop90 Author

Level 1

8 points

May 24, 2014 5:18 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

I was not able to get the Record button visible by deleting the Logic10 files. I HOWEVER discovered that if I stretched the Logic window to be more wider, the Record button, along with several other buttons started popping up. I am assuming they were being hidden due to the compressed sizing of the program's active window.

May 24, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Eriksimon

*chuckles*

As the old saying goes....

"80% of all computer issues are caused by a loose screw situated halfway betwen the chair and the screen...."

Seriously though....

Glad the cause of this issue has been found..... Now things make much more sense...

Cheers..

Nigel

Eriksimon

Level 6

15,458 points

May 23, 2014 7:26 AM in response to blop90

rightclick any empty area in the control bar and choose:

and enable:

Eriksimon

Level 6

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May 24, 2014 2:33 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

I've downloaded it too... most minimal music ever! 😁

Eriksimon

Level 6

15,458 points

May 24, 2014 6:04 AM in response to blop90

You do realize that this is a major...

moment, right?

blop90 Author

Level 1

8 points

May 23, 2014 4:36 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

I wrote in the original post that I already did just that. 😕

May 23, 2014 9:53 AM in response to blop90

Maybe your track does not show the record-enable button because its a Software Instrument, External MIDI or Drummer track.

May 23, 2014 10:03 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

Yep. I soon realised that while running the suggested test. I have also discovered ( I think ) that you cannot delete post after reply. Sorry everyone. False start.

Pancenter

Level 6

14,814 points

May 23, 2014 11:25 AM in response to blop90

Are you opening the project while it is still on removeable media (CD or DVD)?

If so, copy the entire project to your hard drive, eject the CD/DVD and try opening the project from your hard drive.

blop90 Author

Level 1

8 points

May 23, 2014 11:27 AM in response to Pancenter

No, no removable media is being used.

May 23, 2014 11:30 AM in response to blop90

I dont use Skype Blop..

How about putting it on Dropbox (remember to zip it first otherwise the project will get corrupted)?

blop90 Author

Level 1

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May 23, 2014 11:54 AM in response to The Art Of Sound

here you go! 🙂

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntd46glz7q7x7fb/no%20record%20button.zip

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