> Although I appreciate the goal of your remarks, I have to disagree with > them. For me, that is what a backup is for. As for notes about the song, > there is a notes field in Sonar which I'm pretty sure I've come across in > Logic too. That's where I'd put those kinds of items. > > Don't get me wrong, I think it's great to write it down if that's the way > you want to do it, but for me, I'd rather let my computer take care of it. > As for what happens if Logic doesn't remember everything? Well, then I drop > Logic and use a different software Sequencer. Remembering these types of > things are absolutely basic to a sequencer. > > By-the-way, sleazyjoeblob's suggestion seems to have cured this problem for > me. I've tested it now on three songs and have closed and reopened them all > successfully without having to click on tracks to get the patch to "take". > Many thanks! Greetings Kamm Dont get me wrong with the paper & pen thing. Basically what im trying to say is that along with the basic functions that Logic provides to keep track of patches it isnt failsafe. Midi should mean Multiple Identity Digital Interface as many instruments tend to behave like this. Part of good business practice is to Log your work someway. Paper or digital format containing info about the creation of your song, instruments, influences, band members etc. to combine your patch list will always help at some stage. My studio runs many hardware devices and i have them integrated into Logic quite well but there is always 1 or 2 patches that wander. Due to no program i know being able to automatically integrate any synth fully it often requires many methods to keep track. Backup by the way could still backup a song project that hasnt latched on properly leaving you with same problem. Still backup just beware that it doesnt provide a solid link. Dropping your midi to audio is how i usually work also. If you get your settings right on the record noise is often not a problem. The track EQ can usualy reduce this. Lots to learn & lots of fun to be had, do enjoy! Regards Richard