Digital Media Frequently Asked Questions

All FAQs

Audio

I’ve got just the thing to help you out.

Check it out!

There is also a hard copy in the Studio One handbook.

Categories: Audio, Mac, Studio One

A demo reel is a great way to quickly demonstrate your skills for potential employers, clients, or colleges. Here are some quick tips:

(you can also create one that demonstrates your musical work)

Categories: Audio, Mac, Projects, Video

This is typically a polarity issue — in other woeds, the pedal is sending the wrong MIDI data values (e.g., 0 when pressed, 127 when released when Logic is expecting the opposite).

Here’s a good video that covers it, or if you’d prefer to read below:

How do I fix sustain pedal polarity in Logic Pro?

Use the Environment window to reverse the MIDI data:

  1. Open Logic Pro and press Command + 0 to open the Environment.
  2. Create a Transformer object.
  3. Route it like this: Sum → Transformer → Input Notes → Sequencer Input
  4. Set the Transformer to filter or remap MIDI CC 64 values (sustain) to reverse the behavior.

Here’s some additional information

Q: What MIDI message is used for sustain?

MIDI Control Change CC64 is used for sustain pedal data.

Q: Are there other fixes?

  • Check your pedal or keyboard for a polarity switch.
  • Try software modifiers or consult community forums for device-specific tips.

Q: Any tips to avoid this in the future?

  • Test pedals in multiple apps.
  • Know your controller’s MIDI implementation.
  • Learn to use Logic’s Environment for advanced troubleshooting.

Categories: Audio, Mac
Tags: audio, Logic

Mac

You can access last semester’s Schoology by following these steps:

  • Click “Courses” in the upper-left hand corner of the Schoology home page.
  • Click “My courses” in the right-hand corner
  • Click the “Archived” button
Category: Mac
Tag: schoology

You should have the network drive icon on your dock, next to the Trash Can icon:

STA Network Drive in the Dock

If you don’t see that globe icon, you can still access the network drive.

From the Finder, select the Go drop-down menu, then “Connect to Server…“.

Copy/Paste “smb://R7FS/Collaborate/MacShare/STA” into the box and press enter. Use your login information to connect.

Category: Mac

Click this link to get started:

Make sure you follow this link to use LinkedIn Learning with your LSR7 library card info.

What is your LSR7 library card?

Your MCPL card number is LS+Student Number (LS1234567). The student number is your lunch number.

The password/PIN is your 8-digit birthday. Month day and year. So Jan 1st, 2022 would be: 01012022

If you’re not an LSR7 student, you probably don’t know your 7-digit lunch number.

How do I find my LSR7 Student Number?

Login to PowerSchool using your Mac login information (no @lsr7.net after your user name).

You can find your number by clicking on “Student Credentials” on the left-hand side of the page.

Categories: Mac, Projects

I’ve got a video that answers this question. Check it out and let me know if you have questions!

Categories: Mac, Video

First, make sure you’re using Chrome. Find your user account in the top right corner of the browser. Sign out and sign back in again. Make sure you choose to Link your account and Sync the data. Quit and reopen Chrome.

Go to YouTube and make sure you are signed into your LSR7 YouTube account. You’ll find the sign-in and account icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

You might have to go through our filter login (Securly is the name) — this is all required for smooth video operations, so that’s a good thing.

Go back to the Quest and refresh the page (Command-R).

 If none of that works, click your profile image in Chrome and select “Manage People.” On the following page, remove your profile (and any others that might appear) and start the process over again.

Category: Mac

I’ve got just the thing to help you out.

Check it out!

There is also a hard copy in the Studio One handbook.

Categories: Audio, Mac, Studio One

A demo reel is a great way to quickly demonstrate your skills for potential employers, clients, or colleges. Here are some quick tips:

(you can also create one that demonstrates your musical work)

Categories: Audio, Mac, Projects, Video

This is typically a polarity issue — in other woeds, the pedal is sending the wrong MIDI data values (e.g., 0 when pressed, 127 when released when Logic is expecting the opposite).

Here’s a good video that covers it, or if you’d prefer to read below:

How do I fix sustain pedal polarity in Logic Pro?

Use the Environment window to reverse the MIDI data:

  1. Open Logic Pro and press Command + 0 to open the Environment.
  2. Create a Transformer object.
  3. Route it like this: Sum → Transformer → Input Notes → Sequencer Input
  4. Set the Transformer to filter or remap MIDI CC 64 values (sustain) to reverse the behavior.

Here’s some additional information

Q: What MIDI message is used for sustain?

MIDI Control Change CC64 is used for sustain pedal data.

Q: Are there other fixes?

  • Check your pedal or keyboard for a polarity switch.
  • Try software modifiers or consult community forums for device-specific tips.

Q: Any tips to avoid this in the future?

  • Test pedals in multiple apps.
  • Know your controller’s MIDI implementation.
  • Learn to use Logic’s Environment for advanced troubleshooting.

Categories: Audio, Mac
Tags: audio, Logic

Projects

Click this link to get started:

Make sure you follow this link to use LinkedIn Learning with your LSR7 library card info.

What is your LSR7 library card?

Your MCPL card number is LS+Student Number (LS1234567). The student number is your lunch number.

The password/PIN is your 8-digit birthday. Month day and year. So Jan 1st, 2022 would be: 01012022

If you’re not an LSR7 student, you probably don’t know your 7-digit lunch number.

How do I find my LSR7 Student Number?

Login to PowerSchool using your Mac login information (no @lsr7.net after your user name).

You can find your number by clicking on “Student Credentials” on the left-hand side of the page.

Categories: Mac, Projects

A demo reel is a great way to quickly demonstrate your skills for potential employers, clients, or colleges. Here are some quick tips:

(you can also create one that demonstrates your musical work)

Categories: Audio, Mac, Projects, Video

Studio One

Video

I’ve got a video that answers this question. Check it out and let me know if you have questions!

Categories: Mac, Video

A demo reel is a great way to quickly demonstrate your skills for potential employers, clients, or colleges. Here are some quick tips:

(you can also create one that demonstrates your musical work)

Categories: Audio, Mac, Projects, Video