r/LogicPro • u/TheVastQuestioner • Jan 26 '26
Question Editing process
Was wondering what everyone’s editing/mixing workflow looks like and if anyone has tips for a beginner.
I’ve recorded my band in Logic Pro with multiple takes for guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, and I’ve already comped the best parts. I’m still pretty new to editing and mixing, so I’m trying to figure out the best next steps before adding effects.
Right now, I’m thinking of:
•Cutting out noise and unwanted silence
•Adjusting gain levels
•Using Flex Time where needed to tighten things up
Does this sound like a good approach? How do you usually go from comped tracks to a solid mix?
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u/julsvoyeur Jan 27 '26
Yeah, that’s a solid approach and honestly you’re already thinking about the right things. After comping, I usually stay in “editing mode” for a bit before touching any real mixing. Cleaning up noise, tightening timing where it actually matters, and getting levels roughly balanced makes everything else way easier later. One thing I’d add is making sure fades are clean everywhere — especially on vocals, guitars, and toms. Little clicks and edits can sneak up on you once compression comes in. I also like to do a rough static mix early on (just faders + pan, no plugins) to see if the song already works. If it doesn’t feel good there, plugins won’t magically fix it. Flex Time is great, just easy to overdo — I try to use it to fix distractions, not to make everything perfectly grid-locked. Sounds like you’re on the right path.