Click the dropdown to the right and select “Beats & Project (Large).” You can make this window bigger if you’d like. If you want to change the tempo, key, or time signature of the song, you can do that in this center section. In the middle of the main interface is the LCD. We’ll dig into key commands at the end of this section! I prefer to use key commands for all these functions. This is where you start and stop your song and even begin recording. To the right of Quick Help is the playback transport. Just hover your mouse over a button you don’t understand, and Quick Help will tell you exactly what it does. So if you’re new to Logic Pro, you’ll want to have it on. Quick Help gives you a brief description of what everything on your screen does. There’s a lot to look at here, but we’re just going to focus on the necessities.įirst things first, check out the “Quick Help” button on the left side of the screen. One example is changing the tempo of your song. This is where you’ll make changes that affect your entire project. Just below the navigation dropdowns is the main interface. Let’s break down the interface step by step so you know exactly what you’re looking at when you open a project. Where do you even start?īut don’t worry! It’s not as complex as it first seems. It’s easy to be intimidated when you open Logic Pro X for the first time. Part 1: Getting Comfortable with Logic’s Visual Interface