Machfive FX insert in Logic?

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Machfive FX insert in Logic?

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I just realised that Machfive 3 does not joke around when it comes to FX and Multi FX. It's not available in my list of inserts in Logic. But please tell me that I can re-wire it somehow so I can run my other samples and synths through the FX and Multi FX in Machfive!? :shock: :shock: :shock:

(I won't bounce tracks and load them in Machfive everytime I want to access the FX in Machfive. So please don't tell me that's the only way)
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AFAIK, you cannot access just the plugins included in M5 without actually using M5 itself. Which plugin (FX) did you find you desired? Perhaps a standalone program might provide that - such as... http://www.ircamlab.com
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Re: Machfive FX insert in Logic?

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Michael_swe wrote:I just realised that Machfive 3 does not joke around when it comes to FX and Multi FX. It's not available in my list of inserts in Logic. But please tell me that I can re-wire it somehow so I can run my other samples and synths through the FX and Multi FX in Machfive!? :shock: :shock: :shock:

(I won't bounce tracks and load them in Machfive everytime I want to access the FX in Machfive. So please don't tell me that's the only way)
In Logic you have to use a Software Instrument Track as MachFive is a VI. Once you have the correct track type, you'll find MachFive in the AU Instruments drop down insert menu when you click the Instrument button.
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Re: Machfive FX insert in Logic?

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Yes, you can definitely use MachFive in Logic Pro X. Click the dropdown menu for the Input on a Software Instrument track and slide down to AU Instruments > MOTU > MachFive and select the version you want.
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Re: Machfive FX insert in Logic?

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bkshepard wrote:Yes, you can definitely use MachFive in Logic Pro X. Click the dropdown menu for the Input on a Software Instrument track and slide down to AU Instruments > MOTU > MachFive and select the version you want.

Please read the question again. I want to use the FX only. This is apparently not possible. Which sucks balls.

I guess bouncing tracks and loading them as audio files in Machfive is the only way to do it. Kind of counter-productive when it comes to keeping a creative workflow.
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Yea, I recall this topic came up before. People were wishing there was a "through" mode like having a live input for MachFive. Seems like with some buffering it could be done.

I don't think Kontakt does this either. But I could see why folks would want to with M5
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