Logic Pro X 11.2.2: Audio Waveform not showing

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Level 1

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Logic Pro X 11.2.2: Audio Waveform not showing

Hello,

I am trying to get my audio waveform to look like screenshot #1 so it will be easier for me to edit. But, as of right not it is screeshot #2. I have zoomed in all the way with the Waveform zoom and i have tried turning my gain all the way up as well. I have also refreshed overview. I am usng a MacBook pro 2019 version Sonoma 14.6.1. It was orginally showing a straight line as my waveform and has been doing that for a while now but i eventually got it to screenshot #2. I also added a screenshot of my current audio settings in Logic. I am new to using logic so please explain it to me like im a young child who knows nothing. Also I used m-audio air 192|8 as my interface and a microphone in input 1.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 1:54 PM

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Answer 1

yoyoBen

Level 4

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Oct 28, 2025 1:20 AM in response to StevieLc

Some notes:

You have recorded a mono signal (channel 1) onto a stereo track.
your recorded signal is very low. You need to learn how to set the levels prior the recording
Click and hold the waveform zoom button to increase the waveform.

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Answer 2

yoyoBen

Level 4

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Oct 28, 2025 12:34 PM in response to StevieLc

You can also increase the Gain of Audio Regions in the Region Inspector. For the recording part, there are many tutorials available. And try to understand your sound card.

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Answer 3

StevieLc Author

Level 1

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Oct 28, 2025 11:00 AM in response to yoyoBen

Thank you for the response. I already increased the waveform and that’s actually what helped it get to the size that it is. I think you’re right and it has everything to do with my pre recording settings because my recording did come out VERY low. If you have any advice for the pre recording part I would greatly appreciate that.

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