Start Export

Once your project is finished in Audio Design Desk, go to File > Export > AAF or XML.

Export Settings

In the Export dropdown, select Pro Tools. 

If you want ADD to automatically open your session inside of PT, check “Open after export”. 

Specify your other settings such as preserve handles, then click Export.

Open in Pro Tools

If you did not click “Open after export” select File > Open Session in Pro Tools.

For best results set Audio Media Options: Link to source media (where possible).

Click OK

Enable MTC in Audio Design Desk

In your Audio Design Desk Preferences, enable MTC Receive and Send. 

Click on the MTC icon in the Transport bar to enable MTC Sync.

Synchronization Window in Logic

In Logic, open File > Synchronization.

Change Settings

Enable Transmit MTC and set the input from ADD MTC IN.

Enable Auto Sync

If you want two way communication between ADD and Logic (meaning whichever program is in the foreground leads the other program) right click on the Sync icon, and select “Internal Sync” and “Auto Sync In” and then you’re done!

Start Export

Once your project is finished in Audio Design Desk, go to File > Export > Logic. If you want ADD to automatically open your session in Logic, click “Open after export”.

Export Settings

In the Export To dropdown, you can select Final Cut Pro XML or AAF. Specify your other settings such as Preserve Edits, then click Export.

Open Logic

If you did not select “Open after export” in ADD, open Logic, go the File menu, and select Import >  Final Cut Pro XML or Import > AAF. 

Import

Find your ADD Export file and click Import.

Done!

Your Audio Design Desk Project is now in Logic Pro and ready to mix/master.

Enable MTC in Audio Design Desk

In your Audio Design Desk Preferences, enable MTC Receive and Send. 

Click on the MTC Sync icon on the Transport bar to enable MTC Sync.

Set Up MTC Out in Live

Go to Preferences > Link > MIDI Ports, and set up the in: ADD MTC Out. By doing this, Live can receive MTC from Audio Design Desk.

Plugin Sends MTC from Live

To send MTC from Live, first download the plugin (requires Max Runtime). Then, open the app and drag the MTC.amxd file into any Live track.

Update MTC Receive in Audio Design Desk

Inside Audio Design Desk, change the MTC Receive to the Bridge that is currently used in Live MTC. (We recommend doing one-way MTC sync when working in real time.)

Customize LiveMTC

Now you’re all set and can configure things from the LiveMTC app interface!

Enable MTC in Audio Design Desk

In your Audio Design Desk Preferences, enable MTC Receive and Send. 

Click on the MTC Sync icon on the Transport bar to enable MTC Sync.

Generate MTC from Reaper

Create a track and insert a SMPTE LTC/MTC Timecode Generator (can be accessed from the top menu item: Insert > Insert SMPTE LTC/MTC Timecode Generator.)

Configure Generated MTC

Bring up the source properties of that inserted SMPTE LTC/MTC Timecode Generator, and set up Send MIDI (MTC) with your desired frame rate.

Enable Reaper to Receive MTC

Right-click on the play button to bring up the External Timecode Synchronization setting. Enable Synchronization to timecode, and use All Inputs.

Enable MTC in Audio Design Desk

In your Audio Design Desk Preferences, enable MTC Receive and Send. 

Click on the MTC Sync Receive icon on the Transport bar to enable MTC Sync.

Set Studio One External Device

Now go to the Studio One Menu bar and select “Preference > External Device” to add a new device. In the Receive From and Send dropdowns, select ADD MTC and click Send MIDI Timecode 

Sync the External Device

Go to “Advanced > Synchronization” and click Sync to External Device. Then select ADD MTC Out in the dropdowns.