Logic Pro (X) Managing many tracks

[antkn33]

I am using Logic Pro 10.5. I am having trouble establishing a good workflow when composing in Logic. Especially when trying to orchestrate a motif and chord progression among multiple instruments. It quickly becomes a confusing mess when trying to keep track of the notes distributed among all the instruments.
how do you all handle this? Thanks.

 

[fuzzfilth]

Think about the function of the notes. They're not just a bunch of notes. They have a function.

Is it the melody ? Is it the counterpoint ? Is it call and response ? Is it bass fundament ? Is it accentuation ? Is it chordal background ? Is it long and evolving ? Is it short and poignant ? Etc.

Then, look at your orchestra sections and guess who is good doing what. Then assign what makes the most sense.

Long, soaring melody ? High strings ! Deep, ominous, growling bass ? Low strings or bass trombone(s) ! Counterpoint to string melody ? Woodwinds ! Accentuating a flowing flute line ? Glockenspiel ! Etc.

Once you sort this out, it will all make much more sense.