Logic Pro X Overdub software instrument recordings
Overdubbing is the process of recording a performance on top of an existing performance, merging them into a single region. You can use this process to add a supplementary recorded sound to a previously recorded performance, for example. You can also use spot erase to remove any unwanted notes from a recorded performance.
Overdub a software instrument recording
Select a MIDI region.
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Click the Set Locators button in the toolbar.
Cycle mode is turned on and the left and right locators match the start and end points of the selected MIDI region.
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Click the Record button
in the control bar (or press R) to start recording.
Recording begins after the predefined count-in.
Use your MIDI keyboard, Musical Typing window, or onscreen music keyboard to record a part. Record as many cycle passes as you wish.
Click the Stop button
in the control bar (or press the Space bar) to stop recording.
The end result is a single MIDI region that contains the merged performances from each cycle pass. However, you can also overdub a MIDI recording when not in Cycle mode.