Define a channel strip’s stereo output

Define a channel strip’s stereo output

In Logic Pro, you can choose the physical output pair on which the stereo output is played. By default, it’s played on Stereo Output (Output 1-2). However, you can easily change the stereo output preference—if you’re exchanging projects with another studio that uses a different output pair, for example.

You can also define the output pair for individual channel strips in the Mixer.

Define the stereo output for a channel strip

  1. Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Audio.

  2. Click I/O Assignments, then click Output.

  3. Choose an output pair from the Output pop-up menu in the Stereo section.

    The Mirroring checkbox becomes available for all chosen output pairs, with the exception of Output 1-2.

    Figure. Output pane in the I/O Assignments pane in the Audio preferences.

  4. Do one of the following:

    • Deselect the Mirroring checkbox to have the output signal routed to the chosen output pair (Output 3-4, for example).

    • Select the Mirroring checkbox to have the output signal routed to the chosen output pair (Output 3-4, for example), as well as to the physical outputs (Output 1-2). This is useful when feeding the signal to a second pair of monitors, for example.

Define the output pair for a channel strip

  • Click-hold the channel strip’s Output slot, then choose an output pair from the pop-up menu.