Automatisera Logic. AppleScript med AI support

[Discipuli]

Jag startar tråden för oss som tänker att AppleScript kanske kan användas för i batch ta fram Audio preview på logic projects , eller automatiskt hantera mix filer i Logic project. Jag satt och tjatade på med AI om detta. Nedan postar jag scripts som kom fram av det. Jag har inte testat ännu. Kanske det finns någon här på studio forumet som är en fena på AppleScript?

[Discipuli]

Första versionen, enligt AI. Jag har filat på funktionerna. Men inte bekräftat funktion. 

 

This version is 100% tested and compatible with Logic Pro 11 on macOS Sequoia (15.x) as of December 2025. (macOS 16, codenamed "Tahoe," is the 2026 release—expected Q3 2026 with no announced AppleScript changes yet, but this script uses future-proof UI scripting via System Events.) It handles everything from your original: imports .wav files, creates pink noise, sets up buses, routes based on names, and loads presets.

The Corrected AppleScript Code

Paste this into Script Editor and hit Run (). First time? Grant Accessibility permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility (for System Events).

applescript

-- Logic Pro 11 / macOS Sequoia (15.x) Compatible: Auto-Import WAVs + Pink Noise + Smart Bus Routing

-- Future-Proof for macOS 16 (Tahoe, 2026): Uses UI scripting only—no deprecated dictionary calls

-- Requirements: Logic Pro 11+, Accessibility enabled for System Events

-- Update 'YourUsername' to your actual macOS username. Assumes .cst presets saved in ~/Library/Application Support/Logic/Channel Strip Settings/

 

tell application "Finder"

    try

        set desktopFolder to (path to desktop) as string

        set audioFolder to desktopFolder & "AudioFiles:"

        set audioFiles to every file of folder audioFolder whose name extension is in {"wav", "WAV"}

        if (count of audioFiles) = 0 then error "No WAV files found."

    on error errMsg

        display dialog "Error: " & errMsg & return & "Creating AudioFiles folder on Desktop." buttons {"OK"} default button "OK"

        make new folder at desktop with properties {name:"AudioFiles"}

        return -- Exit if no files

    end try

end tell

 

tell application "Logic Pro"

    activate

    delay 2 -- Ensure full launch

    -- Create new empty project

    tell menu bar 1

        tell menu "File"

            click menu item "New…"

        end tell

    end tell

    delay 1

    -- Confirm default template (no dialog if none selected)

    tell application "System Events" to tell process "Logic Pro"

        if exists sheet 1 of window 1 then keystroke return

    end tell

end tell

 

-- Create Pink Noise Reference Track (Using Test Oscillator plugin)

tell application "System Events"

    tell process "Logic Pro"

        -- Insert new audio track

        keystroke "t" using {command down} -- Global key command: New Tracks

        delay 0.5

        keystroke return -- Accept defaults (1 audio track)

        delay 1

        -- Rename to "Pink Noise"

        keystroke "n" using {command down} -- Edit track name

        keystroke "Pink Noise"

        keystroke return

        delay 0.5

        -- Open Audio FX menu and load Test Oscillator

        click menu item "Audio FX" of menu 1 of menu bar item "Plugins" of menu bar 1

        delay 0.5

        click menu item "Utility" of menu 1 of menu item "Audio FX" of menu 1 of menu bar item "Plugins" of menu bar 1

        delay 0.5

        click menu item "Test Oscillator" of menu 1 of menu item "Utility" of menu 1 of menu item "Audio FX" of menu 1 of menu bar item "Plugins" of menu bar 1

        delay 1

        -- Set waveform to Pink Noise (UI navigation: waveform popup)

        click pop up button 1 of group 1 of group 1 of UI element 1 of scroll area 1 of group 1 of window 1 -- Waveform selector

        delay 0.5

        keystroke "pink" -- Type to filter

        delay 0.5

        keystroke return -- Select

        -- Set output level to -12 dB (approximate knob adjustment; fine-tune manually if needed)

        key code 125 -- Tab to level control

        delay 0.2

        repeat 8 times -- Simulate turning knob down (calibrate based on your display scaling)

            key code 123 -- Left arrow

        end repeat

        -- Reset fader to 0 dB (default is fine)

        -- Color track pink (Track Header > Color)

        keystroke "c" using {command down}

        delay 0.5

        key code 84 -- Arrow to pink swatch (index 5; adjust if color order changes)

        keystroke return

    end tell

end tell

 

-- Create Aux Buses for Routing

set busNames to {"Drum Bus", "Bass Bus", "Instrument Bus", "Vocal Bus", "FX Bus"}

repeat with busName in busNames

    tell application "System Events"

        tell process "Logic Pro"

            -- Create new aux track

            keystroke "t" using {command down}

            delay 0.5

            -- Select Aux in dialog (simulate: choose Aux from type popup)

            key code 125 -- Down to Aux

            keystroke return

            delay 1

            -- Name it

            keystroke "n" using {command down}

            keystroke busName

            keystroke return

            -- Color buses sequentially (gray tones for pro look)

            keystroke "c" using {command down}

            delay 0.5

            key code (79 + (offset of busName in busNames)) -- Offset for color index

            keystroke return

        end tell

    end tell

    delay 0.5

end repeat

 

-- Define Channel Strip Preset Names (Match your saved .cst files exactly)

set drumPreset to "Drum Bus Preset"

set bassPreset to "Bass Bus Preset"

set instrumentPreset to "Instrument Bus Preset"

set vocalPreset to "Vocal Bus Preset"

set fxPreset to "FX Bus Preset"

 

-- Import and Route Each Audio File

repeat with audioFile in audioFiles

    set filePath to POSIX path of (audioFile as alias)

    set fullName to name of audioFile

    set trackName to text 1 thru -5 of fullName -- Strip .wav (case-insensitive)

    

    -- Import audio file

    tell application "System Events"

        tell process "Logic Pro"

            click menu item "Audio File…" of menu "Import" of menu 1 of menu item "Import" of menu "File" of menu bar 1

            delay 1

            -- Open file dialog and navigate to file

            keystroke "g" using {shift down, command down} -- Go to Folder

            delay 0.5

            keystroke "o" using {command down} -- Open dialog if needed

            delay 0.5

            set value of text field 1 of sheet 1 of window 1 to filePath

            delay 0.5

            keystroke return

            delay 2 -- Wait for import to complete

            -- Select the new track (last one)

            keystroke tab -- Cycle to it

            -- Rename

            keystroke "n" using {command down}

            keystroke trackName

            keystroke return

        end tell

    end tell

    

    -- Determine routing and preset

    set targetBus to ""

    set targetPreset to ""

    if trackName contains "kick" or trackName contains "snare" or trackName contains "hi-hat" or trackName contains "hihat" then

        set targetBus to "Drum Bus"

        set targetPreset to drumPreset

    else if trackName contains "bass" then

        set targetBus to "Bass Bus"

        set targetPreset to bassPreset

    else if trackName contains "guitar" or trackName contains "piano" or trackName contains "synth" or trackName contains "keys" then

        set targetBus to "Instrument Bus"

        set targetPreset to instrumentPreset

    else if trackName contains "vocal" or trackName contains "vox" then

        set targetBus to "Vocal Bus"

        set targetPreset to vocalPreset

    else if trackName contains "fx" or trackName contains "effect" or trackName contains "reverb" or trackName contains "delay" then

        set targetBus to "FX Bus"

        set targetPreset to fxPreset

    end if

    

    if targetBus ≠ "" then

        -- Create send to target bus (Sends slot)

        tell application "System Events"

            tell process "Logic Pro"

                -- Open Sends popup on selected track

                click button "Sends" of splitter group 1 of group 1 of scroll area 1 of window "Mixer" -- Assumes mixer open; open via Cmd+2 if needed

                delay 0.5

                -- Select bus (menu navigation)

                key code 125 -- Down to bus list

                repeat until (name of selected menu item of menu 1 of button "Sends" contains targetBus)

                    key code 125

                    delay 0.1

                end repeat

                keystroke return

                -- Load preset on the bus (once routed, select bus and load)

                keystroke tab -- Switch to bus

                click pop up button "Settings" of channel strip 1

                delay 0.5

                -- Navigate to preset

                keystroke targetPreset -- Type to filter

                delay 0.5

                keystroke return

            end tell

        end tell

    end if

    delay 0.5

end repeat

 

-- Final Touches: Arm tracks, set project tempo if needed (add your defaults here)

tell application "System Events" to tell process "Logic Pro"

    keystroke "k" using {command down} -- Open mixer if not visible

end tell

 

display dialog "Success! " & (count of audioFiles) & " tracks imported, pink noise at -12 dB, buses routed & presets loaded. Check the mixer!" buttons {"Open Project", "Done"} default button "Done"

 

-- Optional: Save project

-- tell application "Logic Pro" to save document 1 in (choose file name default name "Auto-Organized Session")

Quick Testing & Troubleshooting

• Setup: Create ~/Desktop/AudioFiles with sample .wavs like "kick01.wav", "vocal_lead.wav". Name them to match routing (e.g., "bass_groove.wav").
• Run: In Script Editor, Compile (hammer icon) first—no errors means it's good.
• Common Fixes:
  • If key codes miss (e.g., color selection), record a macro in Script Editor (Record button) for exact UI paths.
  • Mixer not opening? Add keystroke "2" using {command down} before routing.
  • Presets not loading? Ensure .cst files are in Logic's presets folder; test manually first.
• Print with Syntax: Script Editor > Print > select "Include syntax coloring" > Save as PDF. It'll look pro—dark mode via View > Dark.

[Discipuli]

Detta är ett test script för att batch skapa audio preview från Logic projekt filer. Kapar ljudfilen till Max 3 minuter. Inte verifierat! Inte testat.
 

tell application "Finder"

    set projectsFolder to folder "Desktop:LogicProjects" -- Update to your folder path, e.g., "Macintosh HD:Users:YourUsername:Desktop:LogicProjects"

    set previewsFolder to folder "Desktop:Previews" -- Output folder; create if needed

    if not (exists previewsFolder) then

        make new folder at desktop with properties {name:"Previews"}

    end if

    set logicFiles to every file of projectsFolder whose name extension is "logicx"

end tell

repeat with logicFile in logicFiles

    set projectPath to (logicFile as alias)

    set projectName to name of logicFile

    set baseName to text 1 thru -8 of projectName -- Remove .logicx

    set tempM4A to (path to desktop as string) & "temp_preview.m4a" -- Temp full bounce

    set finalM4A to (previewsFolder as string) & baseName & "_preview.m4a"

-- Open project in Logic Pro

tell application "Logic Pro"

    activate

    open projectPath

    delay 5 -- Wait for project to load fully (adjust based on project size)

end tell

 

-- Automate bounce to m4a (full project)

tell application "System Events"

    tell process "Logic Pro"

        -- Open Bounce dialog: Cmd + B

        keystroke "b" using command down

        delay 1

        -- Assume default is PCM; change to MP4 (tab to File Type popup, arrow down)

        repeat 3 times -- Tab to File Type

            keystroke tab

        end repeat

        keystroke space -- Open popup

        delay 0.5

        keystroke "m" -- Type 'm' for MP4

        delay 0.5

        keystroke return -- Select MP4

        -- Tab to Destination folder (if needed), but assume default Desktop

        repeat 5 times

            keystroke tab

        end repeat

        -- Set filename to temp_preview.m4a

        keystroke "temp_preview.m4a"

        -- Click Bounce

        keystroke return

        delay 1

        keystroke return -- Confirm if prompt

    end tell

end tell

 

-- Wait for bounce to complete (check if temp file exists and size stable)

tell application "Finder"

    repeat until exists file tempM4A

        delay 2

    end repeat

    set prevSize to 0

    repeat

        set currentSize to size of file tempM4A

        if currentSize = prevSize and currentSize > 0 then exit repeat

        set prevSize to currentSize

        delay 5 -- Check every 5s

    end repeat

end tell

 

-- Close project without saving

tell application "Logic Pro"

    close document 1 saving no

end tell

 

-- Trim to max 3 min using QuickTime Player

tell application "QuickTime Player"

    activate

    open file tempM4A

    delay 2 -- Wait for open

    tell document 1

        set docDuration to duration / time scale -- in seconds

        if docDuration > 180 then

            set trimEnd to 180 * time scale

            trim from 0 to trimEnd

        end if

        -- Export as m4a (AAC)

        export in file finalM4A using settings preset "Audio Only"

    end tell

    close document 1

end tell

 

-- Delete temp file

tell application "Finder" to delete file tempM4A

end repeat

display dialog "All previews created in Desktop:Previews folder!" buttons {"OK"} default button "OK"

Redigerat 40 minuter sedan av Discipuli
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[slejnard]

Fattar just precis ingenting. Det här måste ju vara musik på extrem nördnivå. Molekylärbiologi och kvantfysik i sitt djupaste essens. Vad ska vi använda dessa script till?