I just save versions on an external HD every time i make significant changes to a project. I prefer to control when saving happens.

hey, first post! I had an issue creating a custom icon as per the video in core logic 101. after having created the icon to the proper specs in PS, I went to save via the suggested pathway, but once I got into the Application Support>Logic Folder, I tried to create a new folder, but i got "this location is read only." What to do? Thanks!

Hi there. I set up an older midi controller to work with Logic and noticed that certain keys cause the Logic Arrange window to jump in and out. Is there a way to fix this using settings somewhere or is it a problem with my M-Audio Radium49 Midi Keyboard? Here's the video I made of what's happening. Watch for a good laugh. Haha. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JhFgyqEOJY

ok, fixed it. There was a midi cable coming from maschine controller into the midi keyboard. Unplugged that problem went away.

Hi all. So my 2008 MacBook Pro can no longer come anywhere close to being to handle my logic projects. Rather than install a new drive and load it up with RAM, I've decided to use it soley as a performance machine, which it can do just fine. But as far as a studio machine goes... In the midst of trying to figure out how and what to to buy in 2012, a friend offered to give me his used 2008 Mac Pro 2.8 8-Core in exchange for guitar lessons. Sweet deal, eh? Anyway, if I take this Mac Pro, I want to be sure it will meet my needs. One of my current goals as a producer is to really expand my sample based instruments. I'd like to incorporate Omnisphere as well as some Strings like Vienna or maybe the EastWest strings. I know the primary concern here is RAM, and I figure I will need at least 16GB (the machine has 8 now). But my question is, what other concerns should I have? Is the CPU fast enough? Should I put an SSD in there? I never want to freeze tracks or see an overload error message again, I'm so sick of it! Any tips you might have for what to do with this computer to make it fast enough so that I can ensure creativity instead of frustration! Thanks!

Thanks for the replies, Rounik and Gary. Actually the guitar lessons are a labor of love anyway since it's such a good friend. I would have done it for free. Cold hard cash is wayyyyy harder to come by, so this is, by all accounts, a screaming good deal for me. I will definitely be in 64 bit. I hope to put 24 G RAM in there too, to take full advantage. All my plugins are 64 bit except Soundtoys, which is a shame because those are some of my most used plugins. Apparently they've been working on the upgrade for awhile now. The 32 bit bridge server always crashes and is just annoying! There other question that I have is should I put apple or third party RAM? I figure why not third party, no warranty to void anyway since it's a 4-year old used product. What do you think? To Rounik- I'm moving from producing commercials and voiceovers to making dance music, at the moment. That looks like 25-40 tracks for most projects, and I use multiple instances of kontact strings, razor (very cpu hungry), several less hungry synths like sylenth1, and a lot of logic internal synths, including sculpture. For drums and most samples I use Maschine. Hopefully I'll be fine processor wise!

If you could select all the tracks in your project, and raise/lower the volume on all tracks simultaneously , [i]including the ones with volume automation![/i] Why can't logic do this! Or can it? Please tell me it can!

stereo bus idea is great, thanks!

I was merely asking if there was a way to raise the overall decibel level of a track with volume automation on it, so the whole track becomes equally louder relative to the other tracks, without having go in to the automation lane and adjust everything. maybe it's a dumb beginner question (is that a problem?) but i don't think it's THAT dumb. Thanks for the sarcasm

LOL ok, it's all good no worries. I was put off by your humor because it didn't seem to be a response to the actual question that I asked... I'm slightly touchy because I'm a mega noob and I'm not entirely confident about whether what I'm confused about is obvious to the rest of the world. Regarding stupid questions, to quote George Carlin "There are no stupid questions?? Then what kind of questions do stupid people ask?" :P