Logic 9 FAQ
Welcome to the Logic 9 FAQ. Here you will find a collection of questions and answers which are commonly asked with regard to using logic. If there is some piece of information you think belongs here, feel free to forward suggestions to a moderator or administrator, or post about it in the Logic forum.
Please also refer to the Logic 8 FAQ. Many of the tips listed there are still relevant for Logic 9:
http://www.logic-users-group.com/index.php?q=logic-8-faq.html
Please also refer to the Logic 8 FAQ. Many of the tips listed there are still relevant for Logic 9:
http://www.logic-users-group.com/index.php?q=logic-8-faq.html
1. Q: What are the minumum requirements to run Logic 9?
A: Logic 9 requires Mac OS 10.5.7 and Quick Time 7.6. While G5 users were able to install and run Logic 9.0 - 9.0.2, as and from Logic 9.1, an Intel Mac is required, this version no longer runs on PPC Macs.
Apple lists the minimum requirements here:
http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/specs/
Apple lists the minimum requirements here:
http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/specs/
2. Q: Is an XS Key required?
A: An XS Key is no longer necessary to run Logic, however, if you are upgrading from Logic 5, 6 or 7, you will be asked to insert your XSKey when installing Logic Studio. Keep the XS key in case you ever need to re-install!
3. Q: Is it OK to have Logic 9 and older Versions installedx on the same system?
A: Yes, with a few caveats: If you have Logic 9 already installed, do not attempt to install an older version. It is not possible to run two different versions of logic simultaneously.
4. Q: Where can I find documentation about Logic Studio online?
A:
5. Q: Where can I find more up to date information about Logic?
A: Apple has published, and continues to add Knowledge Base Documents about Logic 9 here
There is also "What's new" information here
There is also "What's new" information here
6. Q: Where can I find information about the latest update?
7. Q: How can I run Logic 9.1 as a 64 bit Application?
A: Right click on the application in Finder (or Command + i) to open the information window, in which there is a checkbox option to launch in 32 or 64-bit.It is set to 32 bit by default, uncheck to launch Logic 9.1 in 64 bit mode. Please note, some of the oldest Intel macs, such as the first core duo iMacs, Mac Minis, Mac Books and Mac Books Pro from 2006, cannot run 64 bit Apps, neither is this possible with the Core Solo Mac Mini. All Mac Pros and Core 2 Duo equipped Macs can run Logic 9.1 as a 64 bit Application.
8. Q: Flex seems very powerful, but at the same time quite complicated. Are there any good tutorials or tips available?
A: Apple have released some very helpful knowledge base articles dealing with Flex:
9: Q:Logic 9.1 and Mainstage 2.1 can run in 64 bit mode. What benefits does this bring?
A: Here is an Apple KB article dealing with 64 bit mode: