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Logic Pro Setup

This guide covers setting up Logic Pro to trigger video and lighting clips on the MVP via MIDI, and optionally sending MTC for timecode synchronization.

Prerequisites

  • MVP connected via USB-C (HOST port) to your Mac

  • Video and/or lighting clips assigned in the MVP's Video Configuration or Lighting Configuration pages

  • Know your configured MIDI channels (check the Video and Lighting pages -- defaults are Channel 1 for video, Channel 3 for lighting)

1. Create an External MIDI Track

  1. Go to Track > New Track (or click the + button in the track header area).

  2. Choose External MIDI as the track type.

  3. Click Create.

2. Select MVP as MIDI Output

  1. In the Track Inspector (left panel), find the MIDI Output dropdown.

  2. Select MVP from the list.

If MVP doesn't appear, check your USB connection. You may need to go to Logic Pro > Settings > MIDI > Inputs and verify MVP is visible.

3. Set MIDI Channel

In the Track Inspector, set the MIDI Channel:

  • For video triggers: Set to your video MIDI channel (default: Channel 1)

  • For lighting triggers: Set to your lighting MIDI channel (default: Channel 3)

Tip: Set the MIDI Input to OFF on your MVP trigger tracks to prevent feedback loops.

4. Program MIDI Triggers

  1. Open the Piano Roll editor (double-click the MIDI region, or press P).

  2. Use the Pencil tool to draw MIDI notes:

    • Note 1-99: Triggers the clip assigned to that note number

    • Note 0: Triggers blackout (video goes black / DMX all channels to 0)

    • Note length doesn't matter -- only the Note On event triggers the clip

[SCREENSHOT: Logic Pro Piano Roll with notes drawn, showing note names/numbers in the sidebar]

MIDI Note Numbering in Logic Pro

Logic Pro's default note numbering convention uses C3 = MIDI note 60. MVP note numbers map as follows:

MVP Note
Logic Note Name

0 (Blackout)

C-2

1

C#-2

12

C-1

24

C0

36

C1

48

C2

60

C3

Note: Logic Pro allows changing note display format in Settings > Display > General. If your note names look different, check this setting. The MVP Dashboard always shows the actual MIDI note number -- use it to verify.

5. Separate Tracks for Video and Lighting

To trigger both video and lighting from the same Logic session:

  1. Create two External MIDI tracks.

  2. Set both to output to MVP.

  3. Set the video track to your video MIDI channel (default: Channel 1).

  4. Set the lighting track to your lighting MIDI channel (default: Channel 3).

  5. Arrange your video cues on one track and lighting cues on the other.

[SCREENSHOT: Logic Pro with two MIDI tracks -- one labeled "MVP Video" on Ch.1, one labeled "MVP Lighting" on Ch.3]

6. Stopping Playback (Blackout)

Stopping Logic Pro does not stop the MVP. The last triggered clip continues playing.

To explicitly stop output:

  • Draw a Note 0 at the end of your arrangement or wherever you need blackout

  • For both video and lighting blackout, place Note 0 on both tracks

7. (Optional) Send MTC for Timecode Sync

If you're using the MVP's Timeline Editor for timecode-synced shows:

  1. Go to File > Project Settings > Synchronization.

  2. Under the MIDI tab:

    • Enable Transmit MTC (MIDI Timecode)

    • Optionally enable Transmit MMC (MIDI Machine Control) for transport commands

  3. Set the output to MVP.

  4. Set the frame rate to match the rate configured in the MVP's Timeline Editor.

For details: MTC (MIDI Timecode) Setup

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