The problem is mainly solved, apparently just by reloading the same M-Audio driver, but I'm discovering a new issue with the Quantize features. When I create MIDI info, I don't seem to have any options with the various Q items except for the list of time parameters (1/8, 1/16 note, etc.). The list of other Q functions (strength, etc.) appear in the list, but not their parameters. Where before it had a drop down list of percentages to pick from, now there is no list at all. If you have no thoughts on this, I may try reloading Logic this weekend, and if that doesn't work, I'll start another thread related to this quirky item.

Hi folks. I discovered this quirk a month ago when I loaded Logic 8 again, this time on a new quad-core Mac tower, running OS 10.5.6. I use an M-Audio Firewire 410 interface, along with a Korg Triton Extreme keyboard. When I create and record on an instrument or midi track, all the regulars show up in the extended region parameters list (quantize, loop, transposition, etc.), but several are missing the drop-down menus that should be beside them. The ones affected are Velocity and all the "Q-" functions; no little double arrows for any of these (Quantize itself still works). Besides having a new tower, I'm also taking a Pro Tools class for the next few months, so I have an MBox Pro 2 with PT 7.4 LE on this system. Think that could be causing a conflict?

Continued.... Okay, now for the first time, a folder has appeared in my dock (Logic is currently running as described in the previous note). The folder is called CoreMIDIserver.framework, and nothing happens when I select it. Any thoughts?

1. Is this when you have MIDI thru selected on a SI track or a particular MIDI region selected? [i]Seems to happen in either instance.[/i] 2. Maybe it's a graphical error in Logic. What happens if you change to a different screenset & back again? [i]No change.[/i] 3. Does this behaviour happen in new projects too? [i]Yes, new or old.[/i] 4. Are you sure you have selected Extended region parameters? [i]Yes.[/i] 5. Have you tried selecting built-in audio as your interface? [i]In Audio MIDI Setup or System Prefs?[/i] 6. Is PT 7.4.2 LE officially compatible with OS X 10.5.6? [i]I'll have to unplug the MBox and see if that makes a difference. I'll try a Digi forum too.[/i]

Thanks for your ideas. I may wait until this PT course is over in two months, as it's a process to get the disk from school admin again (we're only meant to have it loaded on the provided loaner MacBooks, but I can't stand working on something so small). So far, this is the only glitch I've discovered, so hopefully I won't find any more problems. I can still do most things, but some of my MIDI work will have to be done manually for a while. And who knows, it may be something unrelated to PT, and perhaps I simply need to reload Logic...

Yeah, it's that version. This odd folder that appears in the dock has me scratching my head still... "coreMIDIserver.framework". I did a search and came up with nothing (my prefs are even set up to search the system). It now appears whenever Logic or PT are open, but never did before. My inner Sherlock Holmes suspects that it's a clue....

Good news! And in two parts... a. I discovered that by double clicking in the column immediately next to the Q- functions, an otherwise invisible window shows up, highlighted in blue. These windows have the numerical values of each function, and I can just drag up or down, or select the default number and type in a new one. As soon as a value is assigned, it becomes invisible again, but at least it's working. 2. I searched online and found references to the .framework thing I was seeing, and the advice was to go into Midi Drivers and delete all, then reload only the relevant ones, which I did. Got rid of that folder. However, on a minor note of defeat, I may be forced to use the laptop for Pro Tools, if I want each app to work properly... Oh well... Thanks for your help on this one.

No problem. Maybe it'll help someone else one day. A correction: I had said that the Q- functions went back to being invisible, but that is only the case if no change is made. If you adjust the parameters, then they stay put, so you can see what's up. thanks again

Hi folks. This may not really be a Logic-specific question... I've just been listening to a MIDI recording I began a while back, and in the quieter sections, when listening with volume over halfway up, I hear a distinct electronic buzz/hum. It's not audible while instruments are playing at a normal level; they seem to drown it out. It's only really bad if I have volume turned up full, which is almost never, but it makes me worry that someone listening on a better system (probably most pros) will pick this up. I'm using a combination of Logic instruments and patches from my Korg Triton Extreme, connected to an M-Audio Firewire 410 interface. My suspicion is the FW410 is the weak link here. I also have an MBox Pro2, which when I swap that for the FW410, it seems quieter, or at least the irritating stuff only exists in a higher, smaller range (9/10), whereas it becomes audible at around 5 or 6/10 on the FW410. It also doesn't appear on all my recordings, which makes me think I've been inconsistent with my levels, and just need to get those louder in the first place. Anyone have any ideas or experience with other interfaces that might be quieter? As well, in the recordings with this problem, are there ways to eliminate the noise after the fact? I have access to a bigger ProTools system right now, which may have noise reduction plug-ins.

Hey folks. I've been having problems with my M-Audio FW410, so I'm trying to use Logic with my MBox 2 Pro interface instead. Logic doesn't seem to recognize it so far. Here's what I'm using: MacPro quad-core tower, Logic 8.0.2, Korg Triton Extreme keyboard, ProTools LE 7.4 (which isn't really supported by my OS - 10.5.6, but it kinda works, for editing at least). I've seen some advice mentioning the Digi CoreAudio Manager, which doesn't list the MBox. The MBox does show up in my Audio-MIDI Setup and Mac preference panels. Any thoughts?