Import compressed audio files into Logic Pro for Mac

You can use the Finder to import compressed audio files of the following file types into a Logic Pro for Mac project:

  • AIFF

  • WAV

  • AAC

  • MP3

  • Apple Lossless

The compressed audio file is added to the Tracks area, and a region that encompasses the complete audio file is created. Audio regions that point to compressed audio files are denoted by the following symbol:

Figure. Audio region showing compressed audio file symbol to the right of the region name.

You can edit this region in the same way as a normal audio region in the Tracks area.

Import a compressed audio file

  • In Logic Pro, drag the audio file you want to import from the Finder into the empty workspace area below the existing tracks.

A new audio track containing the audio region is created.

Convert a compressed audio file

In Logic Pro, do one of the following:

  • Select the audio region pointing to the audio file in the Tracks area, then choose Edit > Convert > Audio Region to New Audio File from the Tracks area menu bar.

    The part of the audio file spanned by the audio region is converted to a new audio file.

  • Select the audio file in the Project Audio Browser, then choose Audio File > Copy/Convert File(s) from the Project Audio Browser menu bar.

Download the guides:

Logic Pro User Guide: PDF

Logic Pro Instruments: PDF

Logic Pro Effects: PDF

Control Surfaces Support Guide: PDF

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