If you don’t want Logic to automatically manage your unused tracks, uncheck the box you see there.Īs a side note to this, “ Freezing” a track will now unload its plug-ins in order to free up processing power. You’ll see a new section with the “ Only load plug-ins needed for project playback” checkbox. This new setting can be found here: File > Project Settings > General…

This one-click, auto re-engage also appears to load much faster than say, pulling that particular plug-in up on a new track. If, for whatever reason, you want to re-introduce the disabled track back to the mix, you simply just click on it and Logic loads it back up. It’s also one less thing for content creators and engineers to think about when working – Logic disables the track automatically while leaving it completely recallable at a moment’s notice. This significantly increases overall performance, allows users to open projects faster (and close them), and generally keeps your system as responsive as possible. – when Logic loads your session it will automatically take them out of the mix (appearing “greyed out”). In other words, if there are some tracks in your session that aren’t being used – maybe you have muted them or bypassed/turned off the instrument, etc. Easily among the best of the new Logic Pro X features in 10.4.5, it will intelligently bypass or disable channel strips in your session that are not needed for playback.

However, the new “ Only load plug-ins needed for project playback” is here for the rest of us. That’s cool and all, but if you’re not a professional film composer or an indecisive rock star with 200+ track demos, it’s not particularly applicable. When it comes to optimization, everyone is talking about the new 1,000 track limit. Best New Logic Pro X Features: Optimization Now that we’ve had a chance to put these new features to work in some recording sessions over the last few weeks, it’s time for an in-depth look at some of the best. On top of some heavy-lifting upgrades for power users and brand new plug-ins, 10.4.5 is also hiding a number of incredibly helpful features to maximize workflow efficiency and decrease headaches in the studio. While it might not have been a full numbered jump up to 10.5 – which usually indicates a collection of boring but welcomed bug exterminations and performance enhancements – 10.4.5 is significantly more exciting than that. Apple recently dished out a new update for its flagship music production software and we thought it would be fitting to take a closer look at some of the best new Logic Pro X features in 10.4.5.

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