Turn off MIDI auto enable record Logic Pro 11

Question

Turn off MIDI auto enable record Logic Pro 11

Hi, I just upgraded to Logic 11 and *really* need to turn off MIDI auto enable record. I often highlight tracks to look at their MIDI in order to play along on another track and match chord changes, etc. Now, doing this overwrites my previously perfect tracks! In settings, the only options are to enable this for ALL tracks or to the highlighted one. Apple, please, please please tell me I can disable this awful feature. Thanks so much!

Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Dec 2, 2025 11:45 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

D.I. Johnson

Level 7

32,153 points

Dec 2, 2025 12:08 PM in response to anniehartforsure

While you may not be able to disable auto record enable, you can work around it by enabling Track Protect for the MIDI tracks - any tracks - that you don't want to inadvertently overwrite.

Add the Lock feature and icon to your track header using the Track menu > Configure Track Header... or Option+T (⌥T)

Also, Apple don't actively participate in the Community so your pleas don't reach them.

You can, however, voice your dissatisfaction with the state of the app here: Product Feedback - Apple

Reply

Answer 2

yoyoBen

Level 4

3,403 points

Dec 4, 2025 1:48 PM in response to D.I. Johnson

Usually "enabling Track Protect" shouldn't be necessary. I rarely use this option, and I've never overwritten midi.

Go to Logic Pro > Settings > Recording > Overlapping Track Recordings. Select settings that works the best for you, however, don't select "Merge" in any of the options!
Go to Logic Pro > Settings > Automation > Write mode changes to

Don't select "Write" here!

Reply

Answer 3

Dec 3, 2025 1:19 PM in response to D.I. Johnson

Thanks so much!

Reply

Answer 4

Dec 3, 2025 1:27 PM in response to anniehartforsure

You're welcome.

Happy producing!

Reply