How to Fix Recording Latency in Logic Pro
Stop the annoying delay between playing a note and hearing it. Learn to adjust buffer settings and use Low Latency Mode effectively.
This guide helps you eliminate the delay (latency) you hear in your headphones while recording. These steps ensure your monitoring stays perfectly in sync with your performance.
Follow these steps
Access Audio Settings
Navigate to Logic Pro > Settings > Audio. Look for the 'I/O Buffer Size' menu.
Lower the Buffer Size
Lower the buffer size to 128 or 64 samples. A smaller number reduces delay but puts more strain on your computer's processor.
Enable Low Latency Mode
Go to the 'Record' or 'General' settings and enable 'Low Latency Mode'. This temporarily bypasses power-hungry plugins that cause delay.
Check Direct Monitoring
If the delay persists, check your audio interface software for a 'Direct Monitoring' knob and turn it toward 'Input'.
Common mistakes
- Setting the buffer size too low (like 32) on a slow computer, causing audio crackling.
- Leaving heavy 'Look-ahead' plugins on the Master output during recording.