Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

> 1. upgrade the OS using "Software Update". Many times they 
> are shipped with slightly older OS's. Repair Disk permissions

Ah. Good point!

> 2. Install any audio or midi interfaces. Run the AudioMidi 
> utiity to set those up.

That makes sense too.

> 3. install Logic, and get updates via software update, run 
> through the setup wizard, repair permisions.

I also just ordered the 7.1 update, so I guess I'll just go ahead and
install that first and then to the software updates.

> 5. Copy logic preferences folder ...to desktop to use for 
> importing key commands

Why to the desktop?

> 6. If you have made any custom patches for virtual synths or 
> plugins, you'll need to think about that. Its a bit of a 
> headache since they are stored in so many places. For example
>     Library > Application Support > (plug name)
>     Library > Audio > Plug Ins > Settings
>     Applications Folder > (plug name)
>     and other places, including the user version of all of the above.
>   ( I think Apple needs to remember KISS (keep it simple 
> stupid) in this regard)

This sounds like a potential nightmare. Fortunately I haven't got a terrific
number of custom patches. At least I don't think I do. <grin>

> 7. Set up Autoload files.  Library > Application Support > 
> Logic > Templates
>     and user version of that ~/YourName/Application 
> Support/Logic/Templates

I would have forgotten this one for sure.

> 8. You might need to change your screensets if the monitor 
> size is different.

I'm not happy with my screen sets. I'll probably start over.

Thanks for the tips!

Kamm