How can I record audio from an output?

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How can I record audio from an output?

Hi everyone,

I am using an AU instrument with crazy lfos that are cycling around and changing the effect of the instrument. I want to record this so it's guaranteed to sound a certain way (and not be constantly changing with each play), I've been trying to bounce it soloed, but that's not really working as well as I would like it to.

I am wondering, is there any way that I can output this AU instrument to something other than 1-2 and then set an audio track to input that output-- so I can play the song, and record on that audio track and it will capture only that instrument?

-patrick

powermac g5

Posted on Nov 27, 2006 11:47 AM

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Answer 1

radlid

Level 1

20 points

Nov 27, 2006 1:05 PM in response to Patrick Collins

Hey!

If you have a digital in s and outs like S/PDIF or ADAT on your interface, I would do this! I have my S/PDIF output routed to its input. My S/PDIF output is 11-12 so output the audio Inst to 11-12 and create a input object my S/PDIF inputs land on 17-18.
It might just end up doing the same thing for you but try it, at least it's another option.

Let me know!

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Answer 2

Fred B

Level 3

575 points

Nov 27, 2006 2:22 PM in response to Patrick Collins

You could use some audio routing software like eg. Soundflower.
But anyway, it's in the top 10 of 'Feature Suggestions for Logic Pro'. See

http://www.logicprohelp.com/newfeatures.php

(I believe you have to register for reading)

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Answer 3

tbirdparis

Level 5

5,518 points

Nov 27, 2006 4:47 PM in response to Fred B

soundflower is a really easy way to do what you want to do. free download (from cycling 74), install it then create an aggregate device with it. you can easily route an output from logic back into a track in logic and record away. works perfectly.

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Answer 4

Nov 27, 2006 4:56 PM in response to Patrick Collins

You can also use a workaround in Logic, using the Noisegate's sidechain.

This article explains how to: http://logicprohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=5028

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