Tip: How to set up BlackHole to easily import reference tracks into Logic Pro from any audio app

Hi Gang, I had posted this tip about a year ago in the older community platform; thought I'd re-post here in the new one so it's not lost. (And as I clearly state in the doc, ** under no circumstances should this or any other app be used to bypass digital protection schemes for monetary purposes, or to avoid paying music creators and distributors their fair share! Besides being illegal, it’s bad karma. ** )

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As part of my MP 101 coursework, I was looking for reference tracks for "Panic". I found some good suggestions here in the community, but when I went to import them from Apple Music into Logic Pro, I ran into a stumbling block: the files are protected (m4p) and thus can't be easily imported. Long story short, I figured out how to use the free BlackHole "virtual wire" app to work around this limitation. Now I can easily find and import reference tracks without wasting nearly as much valuable time. :) I put together this cheat sheet which documents how to do it. I hope you find it useful!

Cheers, Steve

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