Controller assignments overview

You can assign any controller capable of generating a MIDI message to a parameter in Logic Pro. Assigning controllers to Logic Pro parameters lets you use faders, knobs, switches, and other controllers to remotely control Logic Pro functions. These can be used directly or in conjunction with modifier keys.

Most supported control surfaces include preset controller assignments that become active when you add the device to your system. You can change existing assignments for supported control surfaces and create new assignments for both supported and unsupported devices. For example, the default assignments of the F1 to F7 buttons on the Mackie Control open screensets 1 to 7 in Logic Pro. You can reassign these control surface buttons to other Logic commands—either alone or in conjunction with the Command, Shift, Option, and Control modifier buttons on the control surface—in any combination.

You can assign controllers to parameters in the Logic Pro Controller Assignments window, using the Learn process. The Controller Assignments window has two views: a compact Easy view, where you can assign channel strip and plug-in parameters, and the more extensive Expert view, where you can create and edit any type of controller assignment, including global, automation, and control surface group assignments. See Use Controller Assignments Easy view and Use Expert view.

Important: Easy view is available only when you select the Show Advanced Tools checkbox in the Advanced Logic Pro preferences. Expert view is available only when you select the Show Advanced Tools checkbox and the Control Surfaces checkbox in the Advanced Logic Pro preferences.
 

The current controller assignments and all Control Surfaces preferences are stored in the ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.logic10/Data/Library/Preferences/com.apple.logic.pro.cs file.
 

You do not need to explicitly save controller assignments or related preferences and settings. These are automatically stored when you quit Logic Pro.