Logic Pro X · · 2 min read

How to Colour Markers in Logic Pro X

When creating an arrangement of a piece of music or a song it is really important to be able to quickly and easily navigate around the individual sections. That is where coloured markers can come in handy.

How to Colour Markers in Logic Pro X
Art by Deborah Pryn

In this article, I am going to show you how to colour-code your markers in Logic Pro X.

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Add Markers To Your Project

There are two ways to add markers to your Logic project.

The first is by using the shortcut "Option+'"

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A marker will be added wherever your playhead is within the timeline

The second is by opening the Global Tracks.

Add Markers To Your Project - open the global tracks view

Then click on the "+" symbol on the "Marker" channel.

Add Markers To Your Project - click on the plus symbol on the marker channel

This will then add a marker wherever your playhead is.

How Do I Apply Colour To My Marker Regions

Once you have created your markers you can now go ahead and colour-code them.

In the Global Tracks (shortcut "G"), select the marker region you want to colour.

How Do I Apply Colour To My Marker Regions - select the marker you want to change the colour of

Press "Alt+C" to open up the colour menu.

How Do I Apply Colour To My Marker Regions - press alt and C to open the colour menu

Select the colour you want the region to be.

How Do I Apply Colour To My Marker Regions - choose the colour you want the marker to be

Once you have done that to all your markers, you will see the beautifully colour-coded markers on the top of your project so you can easily navigate through your song structure.

How Do I Apply Colour To My Marker Regions

💁🏻‍♂️ Richard Pryn has been writing music professionally since 2005. Since then, it has been his mission to share his knowledge and experience to help make writing and producing high-quality music easy and approachable. Each year, he continues to help other composers and producers create music that lights them up 🔥
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