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Contents
Preface 7New Features in Logic Express 7.2
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Logic Express 7.2 Features Overview
Chapter 1 11 G eneral Improvements
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Plug and Play of Audio Interfaces
11
Interface Changes
13
Hidden Menu and Scroll Bars in Screensets
14
New Auto Hide Dock Preference
Chapter 2 15 E diting Enhancements
15
Key Command Enhancements
19
Loop Length Editing
19
Creating Multiple Tracks
20
Marker Functionality
21
Automation Tool
22
Removing Movies
22
Arrange Region Handling
Chapter 3 23 Working With Audio
23
Direct Playback of Compressed Audio Files
24
Working With the Follow Tempo Function
26
Faster Overview Creation
26
Renaming Split Stereo Files
Chapter 4 27 Working in the Mixer Windows
27
Using Channel Strip Performances
29
Multiple Selection of Channel Strips
30
Automating the Bypass Status
30
Support of Stereo ReWire Objects
32
Hand Tool in Track Mixer and Arrange Channel Strip
33
Bouncing Enhancements
Chapter 5 35 Importing Files
35
Importing MIDI Files
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Chapter 6 37 Control Surface Support
37
Additional Control Surface Support
38
Working With the Track Control Bar
39
New Key Repeat Function
39
Intermediate Stop at Default Value
39
Modal Dialogs Display
40
Mackie Control Mode Support
40
Controller Assignments Editor Enhancements
Chapter 7 41 U sing Apple Loops
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Green and Blue Apple Loops
43
Adding Apple Loops
44
Working With the Loop Browser
48
Creating Apple Loops
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Global Tracks and Apple Loops
62
Converting Apple Loops to Audio Files
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Apple Loops and Sample Rates
63
Fading Apple Loops
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Apple Loop File Paths
Chapter 8 65 Updated File Paths
65
Preferences
65
Song Templates
66
Plug-in Settings
66
GarageBand Instruments
67
Channel Strip Settings
67
EXSP Instruments
67
EXSP Sample Conversion
68
User Icons
68
Control Surface Plug-ins
68
Tuning Tables
68
Default Directories
Chapter 9 69 Plug-in Enhancements
69
Working With the AU Manager
71
Working With Plug-in Delay Compensation
74
Adjusting Plug-in Parameters With the Mouse Wheel
74
Support of Generator Audio Units Plug-ins
75
EXSP24 mkII
76
GarageBand Instruments
77
Bass Amp
78
New Ducker Plug-in
80
New Speech Enhancer Plug-in
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Contents
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Enhance Timing Effect
81
Vocal Transformer Effect
82
Enhance Pitch Effect
82
Mix Slider of Platinum Verb and Tape Delay
83
Audio Units Multi-Channel Instrument Support
83
Conversion of EVP73, EXSP24, and ET1 Audio Units Plug-ins
Appendix 85 Corrections to Logic Express 7 Documentation
Contents
5
New Features in Logic Express 7.2
This document describes features not covered in the Logic
Express 7 manuals.
It contains detailed information about the improvements and changes found in the
Logic Express Updates that have been released since Logic Express 7.
Preface
Important:
Logic Express 7 manuals!
For late-breaking information about Logic Express 7.2, please refer to the Late-Breaking
News document. This document is published online and may be updated as additional
information becomes available. You can access the Late-Breaking News document by
choosing Help > Late-Breaking News in Logic.
For the latest information about product updates, tips and techniques, visit the Logic
Express website at http://www.apple.com/logicexpress.
This document combines the Logic Express 7.1 and Logic Express 7.2 new features
descriptions and the Logic Express 7.0 and Logic Express 7.1 Late Breaking News
document. This is to provide a single, unified reference that contains all new feature
descriptions and changes that would otherwise have been spread across four separate
manuals. If you are only interested in changes made since Logic Express 7.1, please refer
to the following section. It provides a high-level feature list for Logic Express 7.2. For
detailed information about these features and changes, follow the links to the
respective sections.
The updated documentation also includes a comprehensive Apple Loops chapter. This
provides a one-stop-shop for all topics relating to audio in this format.
The descriptions in this document supersede the relevant sections of the
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Logic Express 7.2 Features Overview
This section provides a summary of the Logic Express 7.2 features. For more information
on these features and their use, see the corresponding chapters in this document.
Playback of compressed file formats
Logic Express 7.2 allows the direct playback of compressed file formats, such as AAC.
These files no longer need to be automatically converted when imported. For detailed
information, see “Direct Playback of Compressed Audio Files” on page 23.
Channel Strip Performances
Logic Express 7.2 allows you to switch Channel Strip settings via MIDI program change
messages. For more information, see “Using Channel Strip Performances” on page 27.
Toggling the Insert slot bypass status
Logic Express 7.2 allows you to toggle the bypass status of Audio Object Insert slots
using MIDI controller value 64. For more information, see “Automating the Bypass
Status” on page 30.
Support of stereo ReWire Objects
Logic Express 7.2 now offers support for stereo ReWire Objects, providing additional
flexibility and simplifying use of ReWired applications such as Reason. For more
information, see “Support of Stereo ReWire Objects” on page 30.
Auto Hide Dock preference
Logic Express 7.2 offers a new Auto Hide Dock preference, allowing you to hide the
Dock while running Logic, making more screen space available. For more information,
see the “New Auto Hide Dock Preference” on page 14.
Enhanced Control Surfaces support
Logic Express 7.2 now supports the iControl GarageBand control surface distributed by
M-Audio. For information about individual control surface assignments, or how to
change the default assignments, please refer to the
document—found in the Documentation folder of the Logic Express 7 Installation DVD.
Furthermore, Logic Express 7.2 offers the Track Control Bar: This is a colored bar that
indicates Arrange window tracks that are actively being accessed by a control surface.
For detailed information, refer to “Working With the Track Control Bar” on page 38.
Logic Express 7.2 provides updated control surface plug-ins that support the Key
Repeat function (if useful and/or applicable to the device). When active, the key
command function being triggered via a controller assignment is continuously
executed for as long as the button or switch is held down. For details on working with
the Key Repeat function, see the “New Key Repeat Function” on page 39.
Control Surfaces Support
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New Features in Logic Express 7.2
Key command changes
The Logic Express 7.2 Update features the following key command changes:
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Go to Song Start—New
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Remove Movie—New
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Save as Performance—New
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Go to Selection End—New. This Sample Editor key command sets the SPL to the end
of the selected audio file section.
The Goto Selection key command has been renamed as Go to Selection Start.
For a complete list of all key command changes since the Logic Express 7.0 release,
please read about the “Key Command Enhancements” on page 15.
New Ducker plug-in
This plug-in automatically reduces the level of a music mix while an announcement (a
voice-over) is being made. Once the announcement has finished, the music mix
volume will return to its previous level. Details on working with the Ducker plug-in can
be found in the section entitled “New Ducker Plug-in” on page 78.
New Speech Enhancer plug-in
This plug-in enhances the intelligibility and sound of speech recordings made with
built-in Macintosh microphones, such as those found in iBooks and PowerBooks. For
details on working with the Speech Enhancer plug-in, read about the “New Speech
Enhancer Plug-in” on page 80.
Loop Browser offers new sound effects categories
Logic Express 7.2 ships with a number of additional Apple Loops designed for use as
sound effects. These loops can be found in the Loop Browser’s new Sound Effects
view—which displays new Loop Browser buttons, with special tags for effects and
jingles. You can activate this Loop Browser view by clicking the View button that
features the Bell icon. Clicking the Note icon switches to the Button view of previous
Logic versions. For further information, see “The Loop Browser Interface” on page 44.
Follow Tempo option for Apple Loops
The Region Parameter box of looped (not-one-shot) Apple Loops now offers the Follow
Tempo option. If this option is disabled, the Apple Loop will not follow the song tempo
and key. For information on Follow Tempo, please read “Working With the Follow
Tempo Function” on page 24. For information about Apple Loops, please refer to “Using
Apple Loops” on page 41.
State of “Faster overview calculation” option is saved
Logic now remembers the state of the Faster overview calculation option in the
Overview creation dialog. For further information, see “Faster Overview Creation” on
page 26.
Preface
New Features in Logic Express 7.2
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Enhanced AAC Sound Settings Window
Logic Express 7.2 features an improved, unified AAC Sound Settings window that
simplifies the creation of this compressed file type. For more information, see
“Streamlined AAC Sound Settings Window” on page 33.
Support for up to 32 mono outputs for Audio Units instruments
Logic now supports up to 32 mono outputs for multi-channel Audio Units instruments.
For further information, read about “Audio Units Multi-Channel Instrument Support” on
page 83.
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New Features in Logic Express 7.2
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General Improvements
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This chapter describes all general enhancements that have
been made since Logic Express 7.
These changes streamline and simplify the use and setup of Logic. They include:
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Plug and play of audio interfaces
 Interface enhancements
 Preference and song setting enhancements
Plug and Play of Audio Interfaces
Logic Express supports plug and play for audio interfaces, making it possible to
connect and switch on a new/additional audio interface while Logic is running. An alert
appears when you connect a new device, and will prompt you to select and confirm
the audio interface/driver that you would like to use.
Interface Changes
The Logic interface has been enhanced in the following areas since the release of
Logic Express 7:
 Many dialogs provide additional audio file handling options.
 Menus have been cleaned up, some menu items have clearer names.
 Parameter boxes: Parameters that only have two states are displayed as checkboxes.
Read the following sections for details.
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Dialog Enhancements
A number of changes have been made to the following Logic dialogs:
 Sample Editor: Audio File > Save Selection As, Audio File > Save a Copy As. Both
dialogs allow you to set the desired sample rate, stereo conversion and dither type
for the destination file. The dialogs also feature an “Add resulting files to Audio
window” option.
Some file dialogs feature
additional file conversion
settings.
 Audio window: Audio File > Save Region As, Audio File > Copy/Convert File As: Both
dialogs offer the file conversion menus outlined above for the Sample Editor,
enabling one or multiple selected Regions/files to be converted or copied. The Copy/
Convert File As dialog also provides an “Add resulting files to Audio window” option.
 Arrange window: The Audio > Convert Regions to New Audio Files dialog offers the
file conversion menus outlined above for the Sample Editor.
 The global File > Export > Region as Audio File dialog offers the “Add resulting files to
Audio window” option.
Menu Changes
The Audio > Audio Settings menu item was removed, as it duplicated the Logic >
Preferences > Audio functionality.
The Logic > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Scan and Logic > Preferences > Control
Surfaces > Install menu items have been moved into the local New menu of the Setup
window (Logic > Preferences > Control Surfaces > Setup).
The local Matrix Editor View > White Background menu item was renamed to View >
Bright Background.
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Parameter Boxes
All parameters that only have two states (on/off, for example) are enabled/disabled
with checkboxes.
Simply click on the box to activate (checked) or deactivate (unchecked) the parameter.
Parameters that have been updated to operate in this fashion include:
 Region: Loop
 Arpeggio Object: Repea t
 Display parameter in Score Editor: Interpretation, Syncopation, No Overlap, Lyric
Hidden Menu and Scroll Bars in Screensets
Logic Express allows you to save the state of hidden menu bars and scroll bars in
Screensets. Hidden menu bars and scroll bars are also saved when you close a window.
As an example: Hide the menu bar and scroll bars of the Arrange window and close it.
When you reopen the Arrange window, the menu and scroll bars remain hidden.
To hide a window’s local menu and scroll bars:
m Option-Command click the window’s title bar.
This function is handy in situations where you would like to configure small floating
Environment windows containing Fader Objects—used as switches, for example.
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New Auto Hide Dock Preference
The General pane of the Display preferences in Logic Express 7.2 offers the Auto Hide
Dock option.
Auto Hide Dock
preference
Activation of this preference automatically hides the Dock while Logic is running,
maximizing onscreen space for Logic windows.
To activate the Dock Auto Hide preference:
1 Choose Logic > Preferences.
2 Click the Display button.
3 Activate the Auto Hide checkbox in the Dock section of the General pane.
Note: This option is also available in the Logic Setup Assistant.
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2 Editing Enhancements
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This chapter outlines the editing enhancements made since
Logic Express 7.
These changes encompass a number of new or altered key commands, new track
creation facilities and improved marker handling, among others.
Key Command Enhancements
The following section outlines all key command enhancements made since the release
of Logic Express 7. This includes several new key commands which may accelerate your
workflow and a new key command warning, which can help you to keep track of key
command assignments.
Additional Key Commands
The following tables list all key commands that have been added since the release of
Logic Express 7.
Global Menu Functions
The following global key commands have been added.
Key command Function/Explanation
Open Global Preferences
Open Audio Preferences
Open MIDI Preferences
Open Display Preferences
Open Score Preferences
Open Video Preferences
Open Automation Preferences
Open Control Surfaces Preferences
Open Surround Preferences
Open Synchronization Song Settings
Open Metronome Song Settings
Open Tuning Song Settings
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Opens the respective preferences.
Opens the respective song settings.
Key command Function/Explanation
Project Settings Opens the Project Settings window.
Clean Up Project Displays all unused audio files or EXS instruments in your
project folder, allowing you to delete them.
Consolidate Project Moves all files associated with a project into one folder.
Rename Project Opens a dialog that allows you to rename your project.
Save as Project Saves a song or project. If the open song isn’t already a
project, the song is assigned project status.
Save a Copy as Allows you to save a copy of a song or project under a
different name.
Save as Template Saves the song (inclusive of all mixer, track and
environment settings) as a template, which can be used
for future projects.
Import Audio File Adds an audio file to your project.
Loop Browser Launches the Loop Browser window.
Open Step Input Keyboard Displays the Step Input Keyboard window.
Toggle Plug-In Delay Compensation: All/
Tracks and Instruments
Switches the Plug-in Delay Compensation preference
between “All” and “Audio tracks and instruments”
Arrange menu
The following local Arrange menu functions (Arrange window) are also available as key
commands:
Key command Function/Explanation
Create Multiple Tracks Opens a dialog that enables you to sequentially create the
Delete Redundant Audio Tracks Removes unused audio tracks.
Open in Apple Loops Utility Opens the selected Audio Region in the Apple Loops
Copy ReCycle Loop Self-explanatory.
Paste ReCycle Loop Self-explanatory.
Search Zero Crossings Enables/disables automatic searches for zero crossing
Hyper Editor
The following local Hyper Editor functions are also available as key commands:
Key command Function/Explanation
Create Hyper Set Allows you to define a limited number of MIDI controllers
Create GM Drum Set Self-explanatory.
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defined number of tracks.
Utility.
points in audio files and Regions. Enabling this facility
makes the creation of smooth audio loops easier.
as a Hyper Set.
Key command Function/Explanation
Create Hyper Set For Current Events A Hyper Set is created, based on controller information
that exists in the selected Region(s).
Clear Hyper Set Removes all controller definitions from a Hyper Set.
Track Mixer
All Filter buttons can be switched on and off via key commands.
Key command Function/Explanation
Toggle MIDI Instruments Shows/Hides MIDI instrument channel strips.
Toggle Audio Tracks Shows/Hides audio track channel strips.
Toggle Audio Instruments Shows/Hides audio instrument channel strips.
Toggle Audio Aux Shows/Hides auxiliary channel strips.
Toggle Audio Busses Shows/Hides bus channel strips.
Toggle Audio Outputs Shows/Hides audio output channel strips.
Channel Strip settings
The following key commands have been added:
Key command Function/Explanation
Next Channel Strip Setting Loads the next Channel Strip setting in the list of settings.
Previous Channel Strip Setting As above for the preceding setting.
Next Channel Strip Setting or Plug-in
setting or EXS Instrument
Previous Channel Strip Setting or Plug-in
setting or EXS Instrument
Save Channel Strip Setting as Allows you to save a Channel Strip setting under a new
Copy Channel Strip Setting Copies the selected Channel Strip setting into the
Paste Channel Strip Setting Pastes the Channel Strip setting from the Clipboard into
Save as Performance Saves the Channel Strip setting as a numbered (and
Loads the next Channel Strip or Plug-In setting (or EXS
Instrument) in the list of settings.
As above for the preceding setting.
name.
Clipboard.
the selected channel strip.
named) Performance setting, allowing you to access it via
a program change message.
Drag menu
All Drag menu entries can be chosen via key commands. Simply search for Drag in the
Key Commands window to find them.
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Sample Editor
The Sample Editor offers the new Go to Selection End key command, which moves the
SPL to the end of the selection (within an audio file). The Goto Selection key command
has been renamed as Go to Selection Start.
New Key Command Warning
In circumstances where an existing local key command combination is used while
assigning a new global key command, the following warning message will appear:
You have three options: Cancel, Replace, or OK.
 Cancel does not alter existing assignments.
 Replace will substitute the existing shortcut (assigned to the chosen key command
combination) with the selected function.
 OK will assign the key command combination to the selected function, while
retaining the existing key command/function (in a different class).
Important: There is a hierarchy of key command classes, which are not merely
separated into global and local key commands. As an example, there is a key command
class that applies to all windows that display Regions. This class has higher priority than
global key commands, but a lower priority than local (Arrange, Score, Matrix, and so on)
window key commands.
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Loop Length Editing
The Loop feature of Logic has been enhanced with an easy to use Loop Length Editing
function.
To set the length of a looped Region:
1 Move the cursor to the end of the Region that you want to loop.
The cursor will change into a circular arrow (a loop) when positioned in the upper half
of the Region.
2 Click-hold and drag the end of the Region to the desired length.
Note: Whenever you move the cursor into the upper half of the looped area, it changes
to a circular arrow, allowing loop length changes. If you want to select the looped
Region (to move it, for example), click in the lower half of the looped area. You can also
Shift-click in the upper loop area to select the Region.
The cursor will only turn into the circular arrow (and offer the Loop Length Editing
functions) when the track is of sufficient height. If the track height is minimal, Optionclick on the end of the Region to access the Loop Length Editing function. This also
applies if automation data is visible on a track.
Important: Deactivation of the Region Loop parameter resets the loop length. The next
time the Loop parameter is used, the Region is repeated until it encounters another
Region on the same track or the Song End point is reached.
Creating Multiple Tracks
This facility, accessible via the Tracks > Create Multiple menu option in the Arrange
window (and corresponding key command), does exactly what it says. When selected, a
dialog box opens, allowing you to choose the:
 Driver: This pull-down menu allows you to select the audio hardware driver that you
wish to use for your newly-created tracks.
 Track Type: This pull-down menu allows you to choose between Audio, Audio
Instrument, and Auxiliary tracks.
 Number of Tracks: Type in the desired number of tracks. Eight (8) is the default.
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 Mode: Simply click on the desired Mono or Stereo radio button, to create multiple
mono or stereo tracks of the chosen type.
The Create Multiple Tracks function is intelligent in the way it handles tracks, and
underlying Audio Objects. To explain; imagine a song that contains four Audio tracks in
the Arrange, but there are actually eight Audio Objects set up on the Environment’s
Audio Layer. Use of the Create Multiple Tracks function to add another four tracks to
the Arrange will work as expected. The four existing tracks use Audio Objects 1 to 4,
and the newly-created tracks use Audio Objects 5 to 8.
Marker Functionality
The Marker facilities of Logic Express 6 have been reinstated in Logic Express 7.1.
Markers are very useful for tagging particular time positions or sections in a song. They
appear as text strings in the Bar Rulers of all Logic windows that contain them.
To create a marker:
1 Position the mouse cursor over the lower third of the Bar Ruler at the desired song
location.
2 Press Option-Command and click.
3 Type the marker name into the Marker field.
The length of the marker is set automatically: the marker extends to the start point of
the next marker, or to the end of the song or folder, if no ensuing markers exist.
To delete a marker:
m Grab it with the mouse in the Bar Ruler, and drag it down, out of the Bar Ruler. Release
the mouse button when the cursor turns into a hand containing two arrows (see
screenshot below).
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Newly created markers are automatically named “Marker ##”. The “##” value indicates
their order of appearance in the timeline, which will be displayed in the Bar Ruler as
“Marker 1,” “Marker 2” and so on. The number always refers to the actual order of all
markers in the song, including renamed markers.
To edit a marker name:
1 Double-click on the marker while holding down Control-Command.
2 A text entry field opens, allowing you to edit the marker’s name.
To change a marker’s position in the Bar Ruler:
1 Press Command and click-hold the marker in the Bar Ruler.
2 Drag the marker to the left or right.
To set the SPL to a marker:
m Press Command and click the marker in the Bar Ruler. The SPL is set to the start point of
the clicked marker. Double-clicking starts playback at the marker start point.
Note: You can drag a marker up into the top third of the Bar Ruler. This will set a cycle
area that matches the position and length of the marker (and thus the locator
positions). If the sequencer is stopped when performing this action, the SPL will be
moved to the cycle area start point.
Automation Tool
The Arrange Toolbox in Logic Express features the Automation tool.
This tool performs a number of automation tasks. When track automation is activated
via the View > Track Automation menu option, a pull-down menu below the Toolbox
allows you to define the functionality of the tool
Curve
If you choose this option, you can use the Automation tool to bend the line between
two nodes or any selection (more than two nodes). There are four different curve types
available: convex, concave, and two different types of S-curves.
Note: This function is also available when using the standard Pointer tool, by pressing
Option-Control.
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Select
If you choose this option, you can use the Automation tool to rubber band any
selection (of nodes) in the automation data. A click on a Region selects all currently
visible automation events within the Region borders. Once an area of (or the entire)
Region is selected, you can freely move the selection to the left or right. With Option
pressed, you can copy the selection to a different location. Please note that both
operations will delete all nodes in the destination area.
Shift-clicking with the Automation tool selects other areas, in addition to an existing
selection. This enables you to simultaneously edit non-adjacent selections.
Shift-clicking on a node with the Automation tool—in front of, or following, a
selection—extends the current selection.
Removing Movies
The Options > Movies menu features a Remove Movie function, which allows you to
completely remove a movie from a song or project. All references to the movie in the
project or song are deleted. This function can also be initiated with the Remove Movie
key command.
Arrange Region Handling
The handling of Regions in the Arrange window has been improved: selected Regions
that overlap with unselected Regions are shown “on top”.
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3 Working With Audio
3
Many audio editing facilities have been enhanced since the
release of Logic Express 7.
Logic Express 7.2 introduces direct playback of compressed audio files and split stereo
file renaming enhancements, among others.
Direct Playback of Compressed Audio Files
Logic Express 7.2 allows you to directly play back the following compressed audio file
formats:
 AAC
 Apple Lossless files
These files are no longer automatically converted when imported into Logic. The
compressed audio file is added to the Arrange window and a Region that encompasses
the complete audio file is created. You can edit this Region in the same fashion as a
“normal” Audio Region in the Arrange window: You can cut it, loop it, rename it, and
so on.
Note: It is not possible to assign fades to compressed audio files, nor can you
destructively edit them.
Audio Regions that point to compressed audio files are denoted by the following
symbols:
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The Project Manager can organize these compressed audio file types. The Audio File
category in the Browse view now offers the Compressed subcategory. The Find mode
Audio File filter also includes a new Compressed checkbox: Activate it to search for all
compressed AAC and Apple Lossless audio files.
You can convert compressed AAC and Apple Lossless audio files by doing one of the
following:
m Select the Audio Regions pointing to the desired audio file in the Arrange window,
then choose Audio > Convert Regions to New Audio Files in the local Arrange window
menu (or use the Convert Regions to New Audio Files key command; the default
assignment is Control-F).
The part of the audio file spanned by the Audio Region is converted to a new audio file.
m Select the audio files in the Audio window, then choose Audio File > Copy/Convert
File(s) in the local Audio window menu (or use the Copy/Convert File(s) key command).
Important: Compressed audio files protected by the DRM (Digital Rights Management)
scheme can not be opend in Logic. Music bought in the iTunes Music Store is usually
protected by DRM.
Working With the Follow Tempo Function
Audio files created in Logic Express 7.1 or Logic Express 7.2 can follow the song tempo
(including tempo changes) and the first key signature set in the Global tracks.
As an example: If you record a bass solo at 100 bpm, you can change the song tempo
to 120 bpm and the bass solo will automatically be played back at the new tempo.
The function works for all audio files that were recorded in, or bounced/exported from,
Logic Express 7.1 and Logic Express 7.2. The function only works in the parent song (the
song the audio files were created in). If you drag a file recorded in a given song to
another song with the Finder, the file can not follow the song tempo. Bounced/
exported files can only follow the song tempo, if the “Add resulting files to Audio
window” option was enabled in the Export/Bounce window prior to the bounce/
export. Files copied between two songs retain the ability to follow the song tempo.
The song’s tempo information is used to tag the beats in the recording. The function
works best if your audio files match the song tempo as precisely as possible. The longer
your audio files are, the more RAM is required for this functionality to work properly.
To make an audio file follow the song tempo and first key signature:
1 Select one of the audio file’s Audio Regions in the Arrange window.
If your audio file was created with one of the methods outlined above, the Follow
Tempo option appears in the Region parameter box.
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2 Enable the Follow Tempo option in the Region Parameter box.
All audio files that follow the song tempo and first key signature are indicated by the
following symbols in Logic:
Note: Follow tempo is actually an audio file tempo operation, not a Region function,
but was included in the Region parameter box for convenience. It is synchronized for
all Regions that make use of the same audio file.
Follow Tempo and Apple Loops
The Follow Tempo option does not create an Apple Loop!
Remember: Apple Loops follow chord changes—should you record a solo over an
arrangement consisting of Apple Loops with transposition changes over time, you
might want to enable Follow Tempo for your solo, but you won’t be happy with the
double transpositions that will occur…
To create an Apple Loop, please use either of the following options:
 Choose Region > Add to Apple Loops Library in the Arrange window. This method
sets transients that are based on the song’s tempo information.
 Choose Audio > Open in Apple Loops Utility in the Arrange window. This
functionality allows you to set the transients manually—independent of the song
tempo.
Please see “Creating Apple Loops” on page 48 for more information on creating Apple
Loops.
The Region Parameter box of looped (not-one-shot) Apple Loops also offers the Follow
Tempo option. If this option is disabled, the Apple Loop will not follow the song tempo
and key. Disabling the Follow Tempo option for a looped (not-one-shot) Apple Loop
does not convert the Apple Loop to a “standard” audio file.
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Faster Overview Creation
The Overview Creation dialog features an additional option which accelerates overview
creation. This makes overview creation as fast as the “foreground” overview creation of
Logic 6 (at the cost of slowing down other operations, but not blocking user
interaction completely).
Logic remembers the state of the “Faster overview calculation” option.
Renaming Split Stereo Files
You can now independently rename disconnected stereo files.
Warning: If you rename only one file of a disconnected split stereo file pair, it will not
be possible to reconnect the disconnected split stereo file.
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