Using MIDI Control Surfaces to Control Functions in Logic Pro

MIDI Control Surfaces like the MFC1 or Blackstar Live Logic foot controller as shown in this example can be a great hardware companion for your Jamstik! This demo can be applied to any MIDI control surface in Logic Pro

Here's a quick demo showcasing how it can fit into your workflow, followed by a step-by-step tutorial below:

Step-By-Step Instructions:

MFC1 Specific Instructions

Logic Pro currently does not have a preset assignment for the Jamstik MFC1. The provided Logic Smart Ctl.mfc1 template can be used by normal MIDI mapping steps in logic or by setting up the MFC1 as an Oxygen 25 as shown in this guide.

MFC Profile Setup

MFC1 Logic Smart Ctrl Profile Download

With the MFC1 connected and turned on, navigate to MFC Profile Menu in the MFC Device Settings Menu and navigate to an empty profile or a profile you want to overwrite and click load profile.

Click Ok on the popup and navigate to where you have downloaded the Logic Smart Ctrl.mfc1 file and select it.

The selected profile slot should now be the Logic Smart Ctrl profile and you can move on to setting up in Logic Pro.

Logic Pro Setup

First navigate with the top bar to (Logic Pro - Control Surfaces - Setup…)

In the top left corner click new, and then Install…

In the window that pops up, select M-Audio Oxygen 25 and click the ADD button.

Highlight the Oxygen 25 in the Control Surface Setup menu and change the Input and Output ports on the right to the MFC's

Make sure the MFC is set to the Logic Smart Ctrl.mfc1 profile using the steps above. The MFC Should now control the active channel's Smart Control 1-3 with the encoders and control Play, Stop, and Record with the footswitches. The pedal input will be sent through unchanged.

Generic MIDI Controllers

Using a MIDI control surface or foot controller, allows you to keep your hands off the mouse and on the guitar. To teach the Live Studio Logic functions to control in Logic Pro, go to “Logic Pro > Control Surfaces > Controller Assignments”. 

Activate the “Learn” button, then, using your mouse, perform the function you would like to teach. For instance, you could engage “Learn” mode and then click the play button in Logic. After clicking the function you would like to teach, immediately hit the button you would like to assign the function to on the MIDI control surface. 

(Note: If you are unable to access “easy mode” for controller assignments you might need to go to “Logic Pro > Preferences > Advanced Tools” and deselect “Control Surfaces”)