How to reverse audio in Logic Pro (and a faster way)

Cartoon person in headphones at a control surface with a reversed waveform on a monitor, art for reversing audio in Logic Pro.

Logic Pro can play an audio region backwards, which is handy for risers, reverse cymbals and transition effects. Here are the two ways to do it in Logic, plus a faster route when you just want a reversed clip without opening a desktop session.

Reverse an audio region in Logic Pro

The clean, non-destructive way uses the Audio File Editor:

1. Double-click the audio region to open the Audio File Editor.
2. Select the part you want (press Command-A for the whole file).
3. Choose Functions > Reverse. Logic writes a reversed copy.
4. Close the editor; the region now plays backwards in your project.

For a quick reverse riser, you can also bounce the region to a new audio file first, then reverse that copy so your original stays intact.

The faster way: reverse it on your phone

If you do not need a full Logic session, it is quicker to reverse the clip on your phone and drop the file back into your project. Reverse Audio reverses a recording or an imported file in one tap, exports it, and you carry on in Logic. See the general guide to reversing audio on your phone.

Reverse a clip in one tap

Import or record, reverse, and export for your project. On iOS and Android.

FAQ

How do I reverse audio in Logic Pro?

Double-click the audio region to open the Audio File Editor, select the audio (Command-A for all), and choose Functions then Reverse. The region then plays backwards.

Is reversing in the Audio File Editor destructive?

It rewrites the audio file, so bounce or duplicate the region first if you want to keep the original forward version.

Can I reverse audio without Logic?

Yes. Reverse Audio reverses a clip in one tap on your phone, then you import the exported file into Logic. Faster when you do not need the full session.