Index
• (bullet point) indicator, key commands and, 31
/ (Go to Position key command), 436, 512
.(period), followed by number when copying regions, 94
; (semicolon), Pickup Clock command, 519
7.1 surround sound, 460
A
AC3 (Dolby Digital)
Compressor for encoding, 484–486
encoding surround projects, 482
adaptive mixer, Arrange view as, 288
Add Selected Files to Arrange dialog, 56
Adjust Region Length to Locators command, 97
Adjustment pop-up, for Beat, 269
Advanced Logic Template, 113–117
AIFF audio format, 500
alerts, 29
algorithms, Time and Pitch Machine using, 92
aliases
layering MIDI instruments with, 71
overview of, 249–252
All Instruments, score set, 447
All Objects layer, in Environment, 370
All view, Mixer display mode, 292–294
Alternate tool, switching between Tool menus, 33–34
Always button, in Sculpture, 163
amplitude, transients using, 85
Analyzer
setting EQ curve, 299
viewing vocal signal, 296
anchor
defined, 525
setting, 150
angle setting, Surround Panner, 467, 469
animation, disabling string animation in Sculpture, 158
Apple Bonjour. seeBonjour (Apple)
Apple Cinema Display, outputting video to, 493
Apple Loops, 80–89
creating, 89
defined, 525
Prelisten audio channel strip, 90
tagging files, 83–85
Time and Pitch Machine vs., 89–91
touch tracks and, 400–403
transients and, 85–89
using Apple Loops Utility, 82–83
working with, 80–82
Apple Pro Certification Program, 4–5
Apple Pro Training Series, 3–4
Apple Pro Training Series: Compressor 3 Quick-Reference Guide (Gary), 486
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 (Nahmani), 2
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics, Getting Started Apple Pro Certification Program, 4–5
Apple Pro Training Series, 3–4
lesson files, 4
methodology and book sections, 2
overview of, 1
resources, 5
system requirements, 3
arpeggiator objects
creating rhythmic patterns with, 375–379
signal chaining and, 389–390
Arrange area
accessing Time and Pitch Machine, 95–97
Arrange view and, 288
automation tools, 350
defined, 525
displaying track automation data in, 340–341
importing XML into, 498–499
moving tracks and observing changes in Mixer, 290–291
Sample Editor vs., 232
separating parts (demixing), 253–254
Tool menu, 32–33
Arrange view, Mixer display modes, 288–291
Arrange window
alternate tool in, 33–34
creating screensets, 20–21
defined, 526
quickly accessing Tool menu, 34–35
Score Editor displayed in, 409
working with project templates, 11
arrangements, 175–209
adding markers, 176–179
Cycle mode for isolating materials, 190–195
editing arrangements, 205–207
editing markers, 182–184
global tracks for creating quick, 153–156
magnifying waveform without zooming region, 204–205
marker text added to, 180–182
markers created from regions, 179
navigating arrangements, 185–188
navigating with markers, 188–190
review, 208
saving and recalling zoom settings, 197–200
viewing markers in the Bar ruler, 184–185
zoom positioning, 196–197
zooming on regions or events, 200–203
assets
importing audio files, 54–57
importing EXS instruments and samples, 57–59
importing Space Designer impulse responses, 59–61
Assignment section, Ultrabeat, 119–125
Asymmetry control, drum sounds, 121
attributes, groups sharing, 329
audio
assigning interface outputs, 460–462
audio-video synchronization. see synchronization
beat mapping audio regions, 106–108
Beat Mapping track, 99–101
creating tracks automatically while recording, 62–65
editing. seeediting audio
importing into project, 54–57
importing Space Designer impulse responses, 60–61
indicating Apple Loops in audio regions, 81
MIDI recorded simultaneous with, 69–70
project settings, 462
recording multiple tracks. see tracks, recording multiple
sample rate settings, 498
saving newly recorded audio files, 502
setting up distributed processing, 312
Audio button, New Tracks dialog, 15
audition sounds, selection techniques, 273
Auto mode, Compressor plug-in, 305
automating mix, 339–365
automation curves, 346–350
Automation mode interface, 340–341
Automation Quick Access, 360–362
copying automation data, 345–346
copying automation data between tracks, 350–351
creating automation nodes, 342–345
effect bypass, automating, 352
group automation, 362–364
offline automation, 340
overview of, 339
real-time automation, 356–360
review, 365
scaling automated values, 351–352
automation
defined, 526
groups sharing, 329
interface, 340–341
keyboard shortcuts, 519
Latch mode, 358
linking/unlinking via group settings, 363
nodes. seenodes, automation
options, 356–357
Touch mode, 357–358
Write mode, 356–357
Automation Curve tool, 350
Automation Event List, 351
Automation Parameter menu, 341, 361
Automation Quick Access, 360–362, 526
Automation Select tool, 350
aux channels
adding channels to track list for automation, 353–356
applying send effects to submixes, 327–328
differentiating external from internal, 333–334
Insert slots, 326
reverb effect as send effect, 307–309
soloing, 326
soloing track assigned to, 312
as submixes, 324–327
B
backup
automatically backing up project files, 53
.Mac account for, 42–43
network sharing using, 43–46
overview of, 39–40
Balance control
changing to Surround Panner, 463
for stereo channels, 313
bandwidth (Q), Gain-Q coupling, 299
Bar ruler
defined, 527
inserting marker on, 178
navigating arrangements using, 185–188
SMPTE time code in, 492
turning off Cycle mode in, 192
viewing markers in, 184–185
bass notes, Voice Separation tool and, 428
beat
Adjustment pop-up, 269
beat mapping in spotting process, 504–508
Beat Mapping track, 99–101, 506, 527
Bin, Audio, 90
Body EQ, in Sculpture, 166
Bonjour (Apple)
exchanging data over networks, 41–42
sharing network settings, 43–45
Bounce command
encoding DVD-Audio, 482–484
encoding DVD-Video, 484–486
Broadcast WAVE files, importing, 500–502
Browser
Prelisten audio channel strip, 90
viewing project files in, 52–53
bullet point (•) indicator, key commands and, 31
buttons
adding to Transport, 19
dragging icon to location between two existing, 18
C
cabling
cable output for connecting objects in Environment layers, 443
cable switcher objects, 391–396
MIDI signals in Environment, 372–373
shortcut for destination selection, 520
center levels, adjusting with Surround Panner, 466–467
chains, MIDI signal chains, 384–386, 389–390
Channel EQ
equalizer plug-in, 295–300
multi-mono insert effects, 475
channel strip settings
accessing over networks, 41–42
backing up using .Mac account, 42–43, 45–46
defined, 527
instruments, 152–153
managing in Environment, 62
presets, 13
Channel Strip Settings menu, 153, 320
channel strips
defined, 527
filters for defining types of channels displayed, 291–292
groups sharing channel strip parameters, 329
saving channel strip filters, 294
selecting by dragging over, 324
selecting tracks from, 289–290
settings, 320
Show Channel Strip pop-up menu, 316–318
channels. see alsoMixer
adding to track list for automation, 353–356
assigning to groups, 328–331
automating channel controls, 356
creating for double-tracking, 65–66
defined, 527
removing object channel settings, 443
working with project templates, 12–13
Choose button, Template dialog, 39
chord memorizer objects
in Environment, 379–381
MIDI signal chains and, 385
Chord Symbol dialog, 432
Chord track, 154–155
Chord Type menu, 155
chords
dragging chord objects to score, 431
global track, 154
parameters, 417
symbols, 430–433
circular arrow, for loop-length editing, 245
clef, staff styles, 422
Collapse All, key command, 28
collections, premade project template, 10–11
color indicators, for parts of frequency spectrum, 297
color palette
assigning object colors, 376
editing markers using, 184
selecting colors, 325–326
Command key, switching between Tool menus, 33
Command-C (copy), 351
Command-click
accessing alternate tool, 34
toggling between Pointer and Text tools, 375
Command-Control-drag puck in Surround Panner, 521
Command-drag, scaling automation values, 351–352, 519
Command-drag puck in Surround Panner, 521
Command-F1, save setting as Zoom 1, 198–200, 524
Command-F2, save setting as Zoom 2, 198–200, 524
Command-F3, save setting as Zoom 3, 198, 200, 524
Command-G, toggling group clutch on/off, 331–332, 521
Command-Option with Ultrabeat, 520
Command-R, repeat regions/events, 268, 519
Command-Return, name marker, 180, 520
commands
assigning keys to, 28–30
keyboard shortcuts for, 519–524
Tool menu hard-wired, 35–36
Command-V (paste), 351
Command-Z (undo), 92
comping tracks, 223–232
assembling composite track, 224
comparing performances, 226
creating alternative comps, 229–231
defined, 222
flattening, 231–232
isolating unwanted material, 227–228
overview of, 223
viewing tracks for comping, 224–225
Compose folder, Templates dialog, 10
compression
compressing/expanding region dynamics, 259–261
DeEsser compressor, 300–303
by dragging, 97–98
multi-mono insert effects, 474
Compressor plug-in
encoding Dolby Digital (AC3), 482–484
extended parameters of, 306–307
overview of, 303–306
comps. seecomping tracks
concave curves, automation curves, 349
condition splitter mode, Mode menu, 387
Configure Global Tracks, 506
configuring surround sound, 460
Connect to .Mac dialog, 45–46
Control-’(apostrophe), set locators by regions/events (MacBook), 193, 215, 277, 522
Control key, 35
Control Surfaces, 362
Control-= (equal sign), set locators by regions/events (standard), 193, 215, 277, 522
Control–any tool, 523
Control-Command-Delete, delete
Control-Command-E, copying/pasting automation data, 351
Control–Command–Left Arrow, go to previous marker, 190–191, 205–206, 258, 522
Control–Command–Right Arrow, go to next marker, 190–191, 205–206, 258, 522
Control-Command-X, for editing arrangements, 207
Control–Down Arrow, zoom in vertically, 523
Control-Enter, play from left window edge, 18, 521
Control-K, create marker, 178–179, 520
Control–Left Arrow, zoom out horizontally, 198, 524
controllers, MIDI
cabling MIDI signals in Environment, 372
inserting notes with, 420–421
Out channel setting, 427
real-time automation, 360
Control-Option, accessing Zoom tool, 35, 202, 523
Control-Option-drag, adjusting automation curves, 349–350, 519
Control-Option-Z, zooming to fit
selection vertically and horizontally, 201–203, 364, 524
Control–Right Arrow, zoom in horizontally, 198, 233, 524
controls, returning to default setting, 161
Control-Shift, 35
Control-Shift-drag (with Fade tool), adjusting crossfade curve, 523
Control-Shift-Z, zoom to fit locators, 342
Control–Up Arrow, zoom out vertically, 22, 523
convex curves, automation curves, 349
copies
creating multiple, 248–249
overview of, 247–249
count-in, recording settings, 63
CPU-saving setting, 256
Create button, adding markers in Marker track, 178
Create By Regions command, 179
Create Without Rounding command, markers, 179, 505
crossfades
automatically created, 229
defined, 528
defining curve and length of, 229
smoothing transitions with, 215–217
curves, automation, 346–350
Customize Toolbar dialog, 17–18
Customize Transport Bar, 19
Cut Section button, editing arrangements with, 207
cycle areas
assigning keys to commands, 32
markers for creating, 191–192
selecting regions within, 346
skipping, 194–195
Cycle mode, 190–195
creating tracks automatically while recording, 63–65
markers for creating cycle areas, 191–192
overview of, 190–191
setting locators by regions or events, 192–194
skip cycle areas, 194–195
turning on, 267
cymbals
looping Cymbals track, 244–246
working with crash cymbals, 123–124
D
DeEsser, 300–303
default tool, switching between Tool menus, 33
Define Chord window, 155
delay line objects, MIDI processors, 382–386
Delay parameter, for adjusting feel, 262–263
Delete
automation data, 360
transients, 88
unused tracks, 75–76
Delete Unused function, 76
demixing
defined, 528
MIDI regions, 253–256
Detect Cuts, for placing music cues near scene cuts, 503–504
Detector tool
locating problem frequencies with, 300–301
Sensitivity control for, 302
Diatonic Insert feature, 413–414
Digital Cinema Desktop, for outputting video, 493
Direction Mixer plug-in, 313–315
Display Middle C As preferences, MIDI keyboards, 118, 408
display modes, Mixer
All view, 292–294
Arrange view, 288–291
overview of, 288
Single view, 294
Display Parameter box
notation settings, 436–439
rhythmic interpretation and display of MIDI data, 436–439
staff styles, 421
text styles, 434
disturbers, Sculpture, 162
diversity settings, Surround Panner, 467, 469
division values, for projects, 418
Dobro Guitar, 166–167
Dolby Digital (AC3)
Compressor for encoding, 484–486
encoding surround projects, 482
double-tracking, channels for, 65–66
down mixing, surround sound, 481–482
dragging
existing material to fix problems, 221
notes into score, 415–416
time stretching and compression by, 97–98
drum sounds
consolidating drum track, 439–440
GM (General MIDI) Drum Kit, 442
identifying active, 121
recording with Ultrabeat, 135–136
snare drums, 126–127
swing applied to drum pattern, 128
Ultrabeat and, 119–125
DVD audio, encoding, 482–484
DVD video, encoding, 484–486
Dynamics parameter, regions, 259–261
E
Edit Decision List (EDL), 509
Edit menu
Select Equal Subpositions, 272
Toggle Selection command, 271
editing
arrangements, 205–207
controlling Tool menu with two-button mouse, 36–37
editors displaying selected regions, 256
keyboard shortcuts for, 519
markers, 182–184
MIDI. seeMIDI editing
step sequences and, 130
editing audio, 211–239
comping tracks. seecomping tracks
creating parts, 212–215
fading to smooth transitions, 215–217
review, 238–239
Sample Editor for, 232–238
working with existing material, 218–222
EDL (Edit Decision List), 509
effects
automating effect bypass, 352
insert. seeinsert effects
effects, surround sound
multi-channel, 471–474
multi-mono insert, 474–477
overview of, 471
effects processors
effect placement and, 318–319
external, 333–336
EFM1 synthesizer
description/applications of, 112
working with, 148–149
Empty Project button, Template dialog, 14
encoding surround projects
DVD audio discs, 482–484
DVD video discs, 484–486
overview of, 482
Environment
All view and, 292
arpeggiator objects, 375–379
cable switcher objects, 391–396
channel strip management in, 62
chord memorizer objects, 379–381
creating Environment objects, 373
defined, 529
delay line objects, 382–384
importing Environment layers, 403
keyboard shortcuts, 520
layers of, 370
MIDI processors in, 369
monitor objects, 374–375
navigating, 370–373
resizing objects, 395
review, 404
signal chain creation, 384–386
Tool menu for, 33
touch tracks objects, 397–403
transformer objects, 386–391
EQ (equalizer)
Channel EQ, 295–300
drum sounds and, 121–122
EVP88 vintage electric piano, 146
LFE channel settings, 476
multi-mono insert effects, 474
Sculpture Body EQ, 166
Eraser tool
erasing beat allocations, 104
Tool menu access and, 34–35
ES E synthesizer, 112
ES M synthesizer, 112
ES P synthesizer, 112
ES1 synthesizer
description/applications of, 112
user interface, 116
working with, 149–151
ES2 synthesizer
description/applications of, 112
user interface, 114–115
working with, 151–153
Esc key, quickly accessing Tool menu, 34–35, 523
Esc-Esc, accessing Pointer tool, 523
EVB3 vintage keyboard, 113
EVD6 vintage clavinet
description/applications of, 113
using EVD6 vintage clavinet, 147–148
Event Float window, 513–514
Event List
displaying MIDI events, 260–261
Event Float compared with, 514
Tool menu for, 32–33
Event Parameter box
displaying for selected chord, 417–418
positioning text with, 430
events
defined, 529
dragging, 221
Event Float window for positioning, 513–514
locators for, 192–194
Pickup Clock command for positioning, 512–513
spotting the video and event positioning, 510–512
Timeline position of, 509–510
zooming in on, 200–203
EVOC 20 PS synthesizer, 112
EVP88 vintage electric piano
description/applications of, 113
working with, 145–146
exciter types, in Sculpture, 161
Expand All, key command, 27
Explore folder, Templates dialog, 10
exporting key commands, 40
EXS instruments, importing, 57–59
EXS24 mkII Instrument Editor, 140–144
EXS24 mkII sampler
description/applications of, 113
output capacity of, 139
processing, 144
user interface, 117
working with, 139–144
Extended Region parameters, 265–267
Extensible Markup Language (XML), 497–500, 530
external effects processors, 333–336
External Instrument plug-in, treating MIDI hardware as software, 172
External Sample Editor, 238
F
F1, recalling Zoom 1, 198–200, 524
F2, recalling Zoom 2, 198–200, 524
F3, recalling Zoom 3, 198–200, 524
fades/fading
Fade tool, 35–36
smoothing transitions with, 215–217
volume control with, 360
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), 295
FCP (Final Cut Pro), importing XML from, 497–500
FET (Field Effect Transistor) compressors, 304
FFT (Fast Fourier Transform), 295
Field Effect Transistor (FET) compressors, 304
file tags, Apple Loops, 83–85
files, project, 50
film. seescoring to picture
filters
Channel EQ, 297
low pass, 476–477
Final Cut Pro (FCP), importing XML from, 497–500
Finger tool, for navigating markers, 189–190
FireWire, 493
Flatten and Merge command, Take Folder menu, 232
flattening comps, 231–232
floating palette, positioning objects and, 415–416
FM (Intensity) knob, 149
folders, project
contents of, 50
creating, 50–53
defined, 530
Follow Tempo parameter, Apple Loops, 81–82
Font window, text formats, 429–430
fonts, 429
Format button, routing individual sounds for processing, 138–139
formats
audio files, 500
high-compression formats, 492
pitch transposition and, 93
text, 429–430
frame rates, for digital video, 494
freezing tracks
not available to external instruments, 171
to save processing power, 154, 156, 457, 530
frequency
locating/reducing problem frequencies, 300–301
low frequency effects. seeLFE (low frequency effects)
Frequency field, Channel EQ, 297
Fretless Electric Bass instrument, 140–144
Full View button, Ultrabeat
automating parameters in Step mode, 131
copying sequence part from one sound to another, 129
functions
applying transform sets, 282–283
creating transform functions, 276–281
Delete Unused, 76
Note Pitch function, 255
transform functions, 274–276
FX Order buttons, 148
G
Gain Reduction meter, in Compressor, 305
Gain-Q coupling, bandwidth adjustments and, 299
Gate settings, Sculpture, 163
Gate Time parameter, for altering articulation, 261–262
Global Commands list
navigating arrangements with, 186
working with, 28
global tracks. see also names of specific global tracks
adding markers and, 176–179
creating quick arrangements with, 153–156
GM (General MIDI) Drum Kit, 442
Go to Beginning button, Transport bar, 513
Go to Next/Previous marker commands
existing material used to fix problems, 218
isolating material with Cycle mode, 191
overview of, 258
Go To Position dialog, 178
Go to Position key command (/), 436, 512
graphic input, for entering notes, 409–415
group clutch, for disabling groups, 331–332, 531
Group Settings window, 329
Group view, EXS24 mkII Instrument Editor, 141
groups, 328–332
assigning channels to, 328–331
automating, 362–364
overview of Mixer groups, 328
temporarily disabling, 331–332
guitar, transcription value in guitar notation, 408
H
H.264, high-compression format, 492
Hand tool, placing plug-ins or regions, 318–319, 521, 531
hardware controllers. see alsoMIDI controllers
Logic support for, 362
real-time automation, 360
hard-wired commands, Tool menu, 35–36
Harmonic Correction, pitch
transposition with, 93–95
harmonic input, arpeggiator objects and, 375–379
Headphone channel, 13
high-cut filter, Channel EQ, 297
home theater systems, 459
Humanize, transform function, 275
I
importing
audio files, 54–57
Environment layers, 403
EXS instruments, 57–59
key commands, 40
screensets, 40–41
Space Designer impulse responses, 59–61
importing media
Broadcast WAVE files, 500–502
locking SMPTE position of sound effects after import, 502–503
overview of, 496–497
XML from Final Cut Pro, 497–500
Impulse Responses folder, 50
impulse responses (IRs), 310–311, 532
Include Assets section, Save As Window, 54
Inner Loss, Sculpture, 158
Input menu, audio interface inputs, 335
Input View object, as monitor object, 372
insert effects
Channel EQ, 295–300
Compressor, 303–306
DeEsser, 300–303
I/O plug-in as, 336
multi-mono insert effects, 474–477
overview of, 295
insertion points
for chords, 431
for staves and voices, 425
for text, 429
Inspector
defined, 532
Event Parameter box, 417–418
maximizing workspace and, 23
Part box, 409
Region Parameter box, 244
Instrument Plug-in menu
EFM1 FM synthesizer, 148–149
ES1 virtual analog synthesizer, 149–151
ES2 synthesizer, 151–153
EVD6 vintage clavinet, 147–148
EVP88 vintage electric piano, 145
opening EXS24 mkII Instrument Editor, 140
treating MIDI hardware as software, 172
user interface, 114
working in Sculpture, 157
instruments
drums. seedrum sounds
keyboard shortcuts, 520
keyboards. see keyboard instruments
score sets for controlling display of, 445–447
synthesizers. seesynthesizers
integration, of editing suites, 496–497
Intensity control, in Sculpture, 168
interface. seeuser interface
Interpretation checkbox, in Display Parameter box, 438
I/O plug-in
external effects processor, 333–334
as insert effect, 336
IRs (impulse responses), 310–311
J
J key, swap left and right locators, 195, 522
K
key commands, 26–32
accessing over networks, 41–42
assigning keys to commands, 28–30, 249
backing up and transporting, 39–40
backing up using .Mac account, 42–43
key-command-only functions, 31–32
locating markers with, 190
overview of, 26
sharing setting over network, 43–46
viewing key assignments, 26–28
Key Commands window
opening, 186–188
saving and recalling zoom settings, 197–198
setting locators by regions or events, 193
skip cycle areas, 195
zooming in on regions or events, 202–203
key focus, defined, 23, 532Key pop-up menu, 87
key signatures
Diatonic Insert feature and, 413–414
inserting in notation, 410–411
keyboard instruments. see also synthesizers
description/applications of, 113
EVD6 vintage clavinet, 147–148
EVP88 vintage electric piano, 145–146
Middle C preferences, 118, 408
modulation wheel on MIDI keyboards, 361–362
Step Input keyboard, 419–421
keyboard objects, Input View object and, 372
keyboard shortcuts
automation, 519
editing, 519
environment, 520
instruments, 520
markers, 520
mixing, 520–521
playback and location, 521–522
Score Editor, 522
screensets, 522
tools, 523
views, 523
zoom, 523–524
key-command-only functions, 31–32
kick drum sound
copying sequence part from one sound to another, 129–130
routing individual sounds for processing, 137–139
L
labels, key, 28–29
Latch mode
group automation and, 363
real-time automation and, 356–359
Layers menu, 370–371
layout, score set preferences, 452–453
lead channel, reducing sibilance with DeEsser, 300
Learn by Key Label button, key commands, 28–30
Left Arrow/Right Arrow, marquee selection, 519
legato, Gate Time parameter for altering articulation, 261
Length parameter, Event Parameter box, 418
LFE (low frequency effects)
channel defined, 532
EQ settings, 476
low-pass filters and, 477
multi-mono insert effects and, 474
subwoofers and, 460
Surround Panner for adjusting, 466–467
Library
connecting to Bonjour via, 44
connecting to .Mac account via, 45
defined, 58
importing into projects and, 58–59
Open Library option, 17
Link button
displaying selected plug-ins using, 115–116
Ultrabeat interface and, 118
linking automation controls, 363
Link mode, defined, 533
List button, project files in Browser, 52–53
Load Sample command, 124
locators
setting by regions or events, 192–194
skip cycle areas with, 194–195
locked screensets
creating, 24
vs.unlocked, 24–25
Logic Pro 8. see Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics, getting started
loop-length editing, 245
loops
copies compared with, 247
overview of, 244–246
touch track objects triggering Apple Loops, 400–403
low-cut filter, Channel EQ, 297
low frequency effects. seeLFE (low frequency effects)
low-pass filters, 476–477
M
.Mac account
backing up settings with, 42–43
sharing settings on network with, 45–46
Macro controls, ES2, 152
magnification, Pencil tool and, 236. see alsozoom
Mapped Instrument window, 441–442
mapped instruments
creating, 440–445
defined, 533
notating drum parts, 439
Marker List
naming markers, 180–181
navigating markers, 189–190
Marker track
adding markers in, 176–179
alternative tracks in, 504
defined, 530
editing markers in, 182–183
key and menu commands for locating markers, 190
scene markers created in, 503–504
markers
adding, 176–179
for beat mapping in spotting process, 504–508
Create Without Rounding, 505
creating from regions, 179
for cycle areas, 191–192
defined, 533
editing, 182–184
keyboard shortcuts for, 520
navigating arrangements with, 188–190
Quick Edit Marker, 506
for scenes, 503–504
for text, 180–182
for transients, 85–89
viewing in Bar ruler, 184–185
marquee
selection shortcuts, 519
master channels
adding to Mixer, 293
Bnce button on, 482
channel strips and, 289
material, isolating unwanted, 227–228
Material pad, Sculpture, 158–159
media
import. seeimporting media
scoring to picture, 489
Media area, open/close by clicking Media button, 510, 514
Audio Bin, 54
Loops, 400
Media Loss control, Sculpture, 159
menu commands, for locating markers, 190
menus. see alsopop-up menus
Automation Parameter, 341, 361
Channel Strip Settings, 320
Chord Type, 155
Input, 335
instrument plug-ins. see Instrument Plug-in menu
Layers, 370–371
Mode, 387
for navigating plug-in windows, 315
Output, 335
Path, 61
Playback Mode, 134
Root Note, 155
Status, 279
Style, 423
Take Folder, 230–232
Tempo Alternative, 104–108
Tie, 426
tools. see Tool menu
Tuplet, 426
Window, 277
metronome
Click while playing option, 508
defined, 533
quantizing parts against, 264–265
Middle C, MIDI keyboard preferences, 118, 408
setting for Ultrabeat, 118
MIDI
audio recorded simultaneous with, 69–70
beat mapping results in Piano Roll Editor, 105–106
Beat Mapping track, 99–101
cabling MIDI signals in Environment, 372
Click & Ports layer, 371
defined, 533
layered tracks, recording, 70–72
mix automation and, 340
multiplayer tracks, recording, 72–75
notation and, 407
tracks created automatically while recording, 62–65
treating MIDI hardware as software, 171–172
triggering patterns using, 134
Ultrabeat patterns, editing, 136
MIDI Activity, Transport bar, 420
MIDI controllers
cabling MIDI signals in Environment, 372
inserting notes with, 420–421
Out channel setting, 427
real-time automation, 360
MIDI editing, 243–284
aliases, 249–252
applying transform sets, 282–283
compressing/expanding region dynamics, 259–261
copies, 247–249
creating transform functions, 276–281
Delay parameter for adjusting feel, 262–263
demixing MIDI regions, 253–256
Extended Region parameters, 265–267
Gate Time parameter, 261–262
list of MIDI editors, 256
loops, 244–246
note events, 267–268
overview of, 243
quantizing regions, 263–265
region parameters, 256–257
repeating note events, 268–269
review, 283–284
selecting note events for editing, 270–273
transform functions, 274–276
transposing regions, 257
velocities, changing, 257–259
MIDI Out button, Score Editor, 413
MIDI processors
arpeggiator objects, 375–379
cable switcher objects, 391–396
cabling MIDI signals in Environment, 372–373
chord memorizer objects, 379–381
creating environment objects for processing, 373
delay line object, 382–384
in Environment, 369
monitor objects, 374–375
signal chaining with complex single processors and parallel processors, 384–386
touch tracks objects, 397–400
triggering Apple Loops, 400–403
transformer objects, 386–391
MIDI regions
beat mapping, 101–105
as data containers, 256
defined, 534
demixing, 253–256
displaying selected, 256
parameters, 256–257
preparing for notation, 435–436
quantizing, 263–265
transposing, 257
MIDI Thru tool, 376–377, 443–444
Mixer, 287–321
All view, 292–294
Arrange view, 288–291
Channel EQ, 295–300
channel strip filters, 291–292
channel strip settings, 320
channels assigned to groups, 328–331
Compressor, 303–306
DeEsser, 300–303
defined, 534
display modes, 288
extended parameters of plug-ins, 306–307
insert effects, 295
overview of, 287–288
panning stereo tracks, 312–315
plug-in locations, 318–319
plug-in window, 315–318
project templates, 11–12
review, 320–321
routing individual sounds for processing, 137–139
screenset creation, 21
send effects, 307–312
signal flow control. seesignal flow control
Single view, 294
surround mix, 462–463
workspace maximization, 23
Mixer groups. seegroups
Mixer/Arrange area. seesignal flow control
mixing
defined, 534
keyboard shortcuts, 520–521
surround sound, 462–463
Mode menu, condition splitter mode, 387
Model pop-up menu, Sculpture, 166
modulation
multi-mono insert effects, 474
using Sculpture, 167–168
modulation wheel, MIDI keyboards, 361–362
monitor objects
creating new, 389
displaying MIDI signals with, 374–375
Input View object as, 372
mono sound, Surround Panner and, 466–467
Morph pad, Sculpture, 167–168
mouse
controlling Tool menu with two-button, 36–37
suitability for setting controls, 340
Movie Files folder, 50
movies. see alsoscoring to picture
playback controlled by Transport bar, 493
proxy movies, 492
synchronization using SMPTE time code, 494
MPEG-4, high-compression format, 492
multi-channel effects, surround sound, 471–474
Multichannel Gain plug-in, 477–478
MultiMeter plug-in, 479–481
multi-mono insert effects, surround sound, 474–477
music. see alsoaudio
advances in music production industry, 1
notation. seenotation
placing music cues near scene cuts, 503–504
scoring to picture. seescoring to picture
synchronization with picture, 489
muting
multiple tracks, 331
Mute tool, 252
Mute/Solo preferences, 256
My Templates folder, Templates dialog, 10
N
N key (Toggle Score Editor), 431, 435–436, 522
naming conventions
comps, 229–230
regions, 94
templates, 11
tracks, 63
navigation techniques
for arrangements, 185
for layers in Environment window, 370–371
markers for navigating arrangements, 188–190
menus for navigating plug-in windows, 315
Output slots and, 324–325
playback commands for navigating arrangements, 185–188
Send slots and, 325
networks
accessing settings, 41–42
sharing settings, 43–46
New Tracks dialog
creating new tracks, 14–16
simultaneously recording multiple tracks, 67
No Output destination, 370–371
No Overlap option, Arrange area, 221
nodes, automation
copying automation data, 345–346
creating, 342–345
scaling automated values, 351–352
Normalize parameter, regions, 263
notation
adjusting note length, 416–418
chord symbols, 430–433
creating, 408–409
display settings, 436–439
dragging notes into the score, 415–416
drum tracks, consolidating, 439–440
graphic input for entering notes, 409–415
mapped instruments, creating, 440–445
MIDI regions, preparing for notation, 435–436
Notes Attributes dialog, 438–439
overview of, 407
parts, printing, 449–454
polyphonic staff style, 423–428
review, 454–455
score sets, 446–449
scores and parts, 445–446
staff styles, 421–423
Step Input keyboard for entering notes, 419–421
text entered into score, 429–430
text styles, 433–434
transcribing a performance, 434
note events
compressing/expanding region dynamics, 259–261
isolating when changing, 258
overview of, 267–268
repeating notes, 268–269
selecting for editing, 270–273
transposing, 257
velocities, 257
Note Pitch function, 255
Notes Attributes dialog, 438–439
NTSC display, 493
O
Object Parameter box
arpeggiator object, 377
defined, 535
Random parameter, 390
Range parameter, 393–394
objects
All Objects layer, in Environment, 370
arpeggiator objects, 375–379
cable switcher objects, 391–396
chord memorizer objects, 379–381
creating, moving, naming, 375
defined, 535
delay line objects, 382–384
floating palettes and object positioning, 415–416
Physical Input object, 371
removing port and channel settings, 443
in Sculpture, 160–164
text object, specialized, 430–433
touch tracks objects, 397–403
transformer objects, 386–391
octave transposition, 87
offline automation
adding channels to track list for automation, 353–356
automation curves, 346–350
Automation mode interface, 340–341
copying automation data, 345–346
copying automation data between tracks, 350–351
creating automation nodes, 342–345
effect bypass and, 352
overview of, 340
scaling automated values, 351–352
offsets, creating in Step mode, 132
online resources, accessing settings backed up to .Mac account, 43
onscreen keyboard, 273
Open Library option, for creating new tracks, 16–17
Open Movie button, on Video track, 492–493
opening projects
automatically, 38–39
premade project templates, 10–11
Opens Shortcut menu, 37
Operation on Selected Events, transform functions, 275
Operations on Byte 2, transform functions, 275
Option-click (with Fade tool), deleting crossfades, 36, 523
Option-click (with Pointer tool), time stretch/expand region when resizing, 35–36, 523
Option-click cable output of object, 520
Option-click channel strip filter button, 521
Option-click fader, knob, parameter, 520
Option-click Insert/Instrument/Send slot, 521
Option-click marker in Bar ruler, locate to marker start, 188–189, 522
Option-click marker in Marker track, locate to marker start, 522
Option-click Record Enable/Solo button, turning off record-enabling for all tracks, 520
Option-click staff, place playhead at clicked position, 522
Option-clicking
assigning groups to channels, 330
locating playhead in Score Editor, 419
returning controls to default settings, 161
Option-Command, toggling Ultrabeat into Voice mode, 133
Option–double-click marker in Bar ruler, play from marker start, 522
Option-drag (with Hand tool), copying plug-ins at dragged location, 319, 521
Option-drag (with Pointer tool), creating copy at dragged location, 345, 523
Option-K, opening Key Commands window, 31, 186, 193, 195, 523
Options Tool menu, 37
oscillators
software instruments interface, 114–116
Ultrabeat interface, 118
working with drum sounds, 121
output
No Output destination, 370–371
routing individual sounds for processing, 137–139
Video Output, 493
output channels
All view as dedicated output mixer, 292–294
audio interface outputs, assigning, 460–462
channel strip, 289
Output Distortion parameter, Compressor plug-in, 306–307
Output menu, 335
Output slots, 324–325
overdubs, 65–66
Overlapping recordings pop-up menu, 64
P
page view, Score Editor, 446
Pan control, changing to Surround Panner, 463
Pan settings, in Automation Parameter menu, 361
panning stereo tracks, in Mixer, 312–315
parallel processing, MIDI signal chains, 384
parallel routing, 328
parameters
object. seeby individual object types
region. seeregion parameters
Part box
dragging notes into score, 415–416
notational symbols in, 409
options for working with text, 429
rhythmic lengths of notes, 411–412
text group in, 431
parts
extended, 212–215
printing, 449–454
score sets changed to, 451
scores and, 445–446
Path menu, 61
Pattern Mode Off button, Ultrabeat, 134
pattern triggers
MIDI for, 134
Ultrabeat and, 135–136
PCM audio file formats, 500
PDF, save score as, 454
Pencil tool
alternate tool and, 34
Diatonic Insert feature and, 414
drawing out clicks with, 236–238
graphic input for entering notes, 413
Score Editor, 412
working with hard-wired commands, 35
performances
comping tracks, 226
transcribing, 434
Phase Osc setting, oscillator, 121, 123
Physical Input object
cabled to Sequencer Input, 373
MIDI input devices and, 371
Piano Roll Editor
beat mapping results in, 105–106
defined, 535
displaying selected regions, 256
locators set by regions or events, 193–194
opening, 251–252
Pointer tool for selecting events, 268
recording drum tracks, 135–136
Score Editor vs., 423–424
selecting/viewing region contents, 267
skip cycle areas and, 194–195
Tool menu for, 33
Velocity tool, 270
Pickup Clock command, 512–513
pickups, in Sculpture, 164–165
pitch, Diatonic Insert feature, 413–414
pitch, matching tempo and
Apple Loops. seeApple Loops
overview of, 78–79
review, 108
rubato passages. seerubato passages
Time and Pitch Machine. seeTime and Pitch Machine
pitch transposition, Harmonic Correction and, 93–95
pivot point, Channel EQ, 298
placeholders, in track list, 370
Play from Selection (Shift-Enter), 187
playback
disabling string animation and, 158
keyboard shortcuts, 521–522
locating playhead in Score Editor, 419
Marker List for navigating, 189–190
navigating arrangements using commands for, 185–188
of step-sequencer, 125
Touch Tracks window for quantizing, 402
Playback Mode menu, Ultrabeat, 134
playhead
adding markers on the fly in, 178–179
defined, 535
navigating arrangements using, 185–188
new marker created at, 505
plug-ins
accessing settings over networks, 41–42
backing up settings, 42–43
changing locations, 318–319
Channel EQ, 295–300
Compressor, 303–306
DeEsser, 300–303
defined, 535
Direction Mixer, 313–315
Down Mixer, 481
extended parameters of, 306–307
Multichannel Gain, 477–478
MultiMeter, 479–481
saving chains of multiple, 320
surround effects, 471
switching contents of plug-in window, 315–318
pointer, becoming circular arrow for loop-length editing, 245. see also mouse
Pointer tool
adjusting chord position, 432
automating editing, 350
copying and pasting note data, 414
creating, moving, naming objects, 375
defined, 535
inputting automation data offline, 342–345
key commands assigned to, 35
navigating markers with, 189–190
positioning text with, 430
selecting events with, 268
selection techniques and, 272
working with hard-wired commands, 35–36
pop-up menus
Adjustment, 269
Key, 87
Model, 166
Overlapping recordings, 64
Show Channel Strip, 316–318
ports, removing object port settings, 443
positioning events
by spotting the video, 510–512
on Timeline, 509–510
using Event Float window, 513–514
using Pickup Clock command, 512–513
positioning markers, in Marker track, 177
positioning music, spotting, 503
pre-fader sends, 13
preferences
accessing over networks, 41–42
audio, 460–461
automation, 360
backing up, 42–43
Mute/Solo, 256
project, opening and creating automatically, 38–39
Sample Editor for undoing, 92
score set layout, 452–453
sharing over networks, 43–46
Tool menu, 36–37
Prelisten audio channel strip, 90
presets, in Sculpture, 168–169
printing score, 449–454
Process and Paste button, 92, 95
processors
effect processors. seeeffects processors
MIDI processors. seeMIDI processors
surround processors, 471
Produce folder, Templates dialog, 10
Project button, 53
Project File Backups folder, 53
project folders
contents of, 50
creating, 50–53
project settings
audio, 462
metronome volume, 264
score set layout, 452–453
surround sound, 462
projects, 49–77
closing, 13
creating channels for double-tracking, 65–66
deleting unused tracks, 75–76
folders, 50–53
quickly accessing additional tracks, 62–65
recording multiple tracks simultaneously. seetracks, recording multiple
saving, 508
templates. seetemplates
working with assets, 54–61
properties tag, 83–85
Q
Q (bandwidth), Gain-Q coupling, 299
Q-strength parameter, quantization and, 266–267
quadraphonic
down mixing, 481
surround formats, 460
quantization
defined, 536
Q-strength parameter and, 266–267
of regions, 263–265
visual quantization of notes, 437
R
Random parameter, Object Parameter box, 390
Range parameter, Object Parameter box, 393–394
Read mode, automation modes, 344, 360, 364
real-time automation
Automation Quick Access, 360–362
group automation, 362–364
overview of, 356–360
record-enable
audio and MIDI at same time, 69–70
MIDI layered tracks, 71
multiple tracks simultaneously, 68–69
recording
creating tracks automatically while, 62–65
multiple tracks simultaneously. see
tracks, recording multiple with Ultrabeat, 135–136
Region Parameter box, in Inspector, 81, 244, 536
region parameters, 256–257
applying to incoming MIDI signals, 265
applying to multiple regions, 264
compressing/expanding region dynamics, 259–261
Delay, 262–263
Dynamics, 259–261
Extended Region, 265–267
Gate Time, 261–262
Normalize, 263
quantizing regions, 263–265
Transpose, 257
velocities, changing, 257–259
regions
creating markers from, 179
dragging, 221
magnifying waveforms without zooming, 204–205
MIDI. seeMIDI regions
setting locators by, 192–194
zooming in on, 200–203
rehearsal markings, 434
Rename Comp, 229–230
Repeat Regions command, 248–249
resolution
maximizing workspace and, 22
screen resolution, 510
Resolution control, Sculpture, 159
resources, Logic Pro 8, 5
Rest parameter
inserting rests manually, 426
staff styles and, 426
Restore Backup button, 42
Restore button, 43
reverb effects
applying send effects to submixes, 327–328
automating effect bypass, 352
external effects processor and, 333
as send effect, 307–309
Space Designer, 310–311
wet-dry ratio for external hardware reverb, 335
rhythm
creating rhythmic patterns with arpeggiator objects, 375–379
rhythmic interpretation and display of MIDI data, 436–439
rhythmic lengths of notes, 411–412
Right Arrow key, moving right marquee border, 220
Root Note menu, 155
routing
individual sounds for processing, 137–139
parallel routing, 328
rubato passages, 99–108
beat mapping audio regions, 106–108
beat mapping MIDI regions, 101–105
Beat Mapping track, 99–101
checking results in Piano Roll Editor, 105–106
S
S button. seeSolo (S) button
S curves, automation, 349
Sample Editor, 232–238
algorithms in, 92
Arrange area vs., 232
closing, 511
drawing out clicks with Pencil tool, 236–238
EXS24 mkII sampler in, 142–144
Harmonic Correction with pitch transposition in, 94–95
locating problem areas in, 234–236
opening external sample editor instead of, 238
opening/resizing, 510
Prelisten audio channel strip, 90
Tool menu, 33
undoing preferences in, 92
waveform, 232–233
sample rate settings, 498
Sampler Instruments folder, 50
samplers
EXS24 mkII sampler, 139–144
types of/applications of, 113
user interface, 117
samples, importing into project, 57–59
Samples folder, 50
Saturation control, drum sounds, 121
Save As window, 63
saving
new project folder, 52
presets in Sculpture, 168–169
project templates, 37
projects, 508
zoom settings, 197
Scale parameter, stave, 449
scaling automated values, 351–352
scene markers
creating, 503
locking to SMPTE positions, 504
Scissors tool, 35
score
dragging notes into the, 415–416
parts and, 445–446
printing, 449–454
text entered into, 429–430
Score Editor
chord symbols, 430–433
defined, 537
editing note length, 416–417
entering notes, 407–409
entering text, 429–430
graphic input for entering notes, 409–415
keyboard shortcuts, 522
locating playhead in, 419
MIDI Out button, 413
options for displaying, 409
page view, 446
Pencil tool, 412
Piano Roll Editor vs., 423–424
text styles, 433–434
Tool menu, 32–33
score sets, 446–449
controlling display instruments with, 445–446
creating, 446–449
printing, 449–454
scaling size of staves, 449
scoring to picture, 489–516
detecting cuts for spotting, 503–504
importing Broadcast WAVE files, 500–502
importing media, 496–497
importing XML from Final Cut Pro, 497–500
locking SMPTE position of sound effects, 502–503
markers for beat mapping in spotting, 504–508
Open Movie button on Video track, 492–493
overview of, 489
positioning events by spotting the video, 510–512
positioning events on Timeline, 509–510
positioning events using Event Float window, 513–514
positioning events using Pickup Clock command, 512–513
review, 515–516
SMPTE time code, 494–496
spotting (positioning music), 503
synchronization setup, 490–492
wrapping the project, 515
screen resolution, 510
screensets
adding Command-click tool to, 34
creating, 20–21
defined, 537
importing, 40–41
keyboard shortcuts, 522
scrolling
screen resolution, setting hiding scroll arrow, 289
with Up/Down arrows, 289
Sculpture, 156–169
adjusting pickups in, 165–167
description/applications of, 112
modulation in, 167–168
objects in, 160–164
processing sound, 165–167
saving and trying presets, 168–169
sound design with, 156–157
string element, 157–160
search field, Key Commands window, 31–32
Search Tags pane, 84
searching project files, in Browser, 52–53
Select Events by Conditions, transform functions, 275
selection techniques, 270–273
channel strips, 324
onscreen keyboard, 273
Pointer tool, 272
Shift with selection rectangle, 345
Shift-clicking, 272
Toggle Selection command, 271
send effects
applying to submixes, 327–328
external effects processors treated as, 333
IRs (impulse responses), 310–311
Mixer, 307–312
Send slots, navigation techniques, 325
Sensitivity settings
beat mapping audio regions using, 106–108
for Detector tool, 302
working with transients, 88
Sequencer Input, 373
sequencing sounds, Ultrabeat
copying sequence part from one sound to another, 128–130
working with, 126–127
Shift-click (with Pencil tool), importing audio file at clicked location, 35, 523
Shift-click (with Pointer tool), selecting nodes in automation track, 35, 272, 519
Shift-Control-Command-Delete, delete all automation data, 360
Shift-Control-K, create marker without rounding to nearest bar, 179, 520
Shift-Control-Z, zooming to fit locators, 203, 212, 238–239, 524
Shift-Enter, play from selection, 187, 521
Shift-L, lock/unlock screenset, 522
Shift–Left Arrow/Right Arrow, marquee selection, 220, 519
Shift-Option-drag (with Pointer tool), create alias at dragged location, 523
Shift-Spacebar, setting Rounded Locators and Cycle Play, 32, 522
shortcut menus, controlling Tool menu, 37
Show Channel Strip pop-up menu, 316–318
Shuttle Forward command, 30
Shuttle Rewind command, 28–29
sibilance, reducing with DeEsser, 300
signal flow control, 323–337
applying send effects to submixes, 327–328
assigning channels to groups, 328–331
aux channels as submixes, 324–327
cable switcher objects, 391–396
external effects processors, 333–336
mixer groups, 328
overview of, 323
parallel routing, 328
review, 336–337
temporarily disabling a group, 331–332
tracing signal flow in the Mixer, 353
Signature track, 99, 101, 154, 492, 530
Single view, Mixer display modes, 294
skip cycle areas, 194–195
Slope control, drum sounds and, 121
Smart snap, 246
SMPTE time code
audio-video synchronization and, 490
Create Without Rounding command and, 179
displaying in project Bar ruler or Transport bar, 492
locking scene markers to SMPTE positions, 504
locking SMPTE position of sound effects, 502–503
Pickup Clock command for aligning event to SMPTE position, 512
positioning events by spotting the video, 510
positioning events on Timeline and, 509
positioning events using Event Float window, 513–514
synchronization using, 494–496
syntax of, 504
Snap Automation, 346
Snap to Absolute Value option, 221
snapping, Smart snap, 246
snare drum sound, 126–127
software instruments, 110–172
choosing, 375
defined, 537
EFM 1 FM synthesizer, 148–149
ES1 virtual analog synthesizer, 149–151
ES2 synthesizer, 151–153
EVD6 vintage clavinet, 147–148
EVP88 vintage electric piano, 145–146
EXS24 mkII software sampler, 139–144
global tracks for creating quick arrangements, 153–156
review, 171–172
sampler, 113
sound design. seeSculpture
synthesizers, 112
treating MIDI hardware as software, 169–171
Ultrabeat. seeUltrabeat
user interface, 113–117
vintage keyboards, 113
Software Instruments button, New Tracks dialog, 16
Solo (S) button
creating parts with, 212–213
processing sampler instrument, 144
routing individual sounds for processing, 138
sequencing sounds in Ultrabeat, 127
soloing
aux channels, 326
multiple tracks, 331
Surround Panner controlling, 469–470
turning off, 259
Songwriter template, 10–13
sound effects
importing, 500
locking SMPTE position of, 502–503
Space Designer
importing impulse responses, 59–61
multi-channel effects, 471–474
reverb effect, 310–311
speakers
audio interface outputs and, 461
muting, 466
Surround Panner and, 464
Split/Demix, regions, 258
spotting (positioning music) the video
detecting cuts for, 503–504
markers for beat mapping, 504–508
overview of, 503
positioning events, 510–512
Spread parameter, Surround Panner, 468
staccato, Gate Time parameter and, 261
staff
adjusting display of, 445
insertion points for adding staves, 425
locating playhead by Option-clicking in, 419
polyphonic style, 423–428
scaling size of staves, 449
Status menu, choosing MIDI event type from, 279
Stem parameter, staff styles and, 426
step grid
automating parameters in Step mode, 131–132
copying sequence part from one sound to another, 129
sequencing sounds in Ultrabeat, 126–127
Step Input keyboard, 419–421
Step mode, 131–133
step sequencer, Ultrabeat
sequencing sounds, 126–127
working with, 125–126
stereo
balancing to surround signals, 468–470
changing to multi output from, 137–139
changing to surround, 462–463
down mixing, 481
panning stereo tracks, 312–315
Surround Panner positioning stereo signals, 468–470
Stiffness, Sculpture, 158
Strength knob, Sculpture, 161
stretching, time compression and, 247–248
string element, in Sculpture, 157–160
Style menu, 423
Style parameter, Display Parameter box, 421
styles
staff styles, 421–423
text styles, 433–434
submix channels
applying send effects to, 327–328
aux channels as, 324–327
output settings, 462
subwoofers, LFE settings and, 460, 467
SuitcaseMkI model, 146
SUM output, MIDI input devices and, 372
Suppressor tool, reducing problem frequencies, 300–301
Surround Panner
adjusting center and LFE levels, 466–467
balancing stereo to surround signals, 468–470
muting speaker output, 466
overview of, 464–466
Pan and Balance controls changing to, 463
Spread parameter, 468
surround sound, 459–487
audio interface outputs, assigning, 460–462
checking mix, 477–481
configuring Logic for, 460
defined, 538
down mixing, 481–482
DVD audio discs, encoding, 482–484
DVD video discs, encoding, 484–486
effects, 471
encoding, 482
multi-channel effects, 471–474
multi-mono insert effects, 474–477
overview of, 459
project format for, 462
review, 487
surround mix, 462–463
Surround Panner. seeSurround Panner
Swing knob, applying swing to drum pattern, 128
synchronization
Open Movie button on Video track, 492–493
overview of, 490–492
SMPTE time code, 494–496
synthesizers. see alsokeyboard instruments
EFM1 synthesizer, 148–149
ES1 synthesizer, 149–151
ES2 synthesizer, 151–153
types of/applications of, 112
user interface, 114–116
system requirements, Logic Pro 8, 3
T
Tab key, maximizing workspace, 23
Take Folder menu, 230–232
takes, 49–77
channels for double-tracking, 65–66
creating tracks automatically while recording, 62–65
deleting unused tracks, 75–76
quickly accessing additional tracks, 62–65
recording multiple tracks simultaneously. seetracks, recording multiple
working with assets, 54–61
Tape Delay plug-in, ES1 virtual analog synthesizer and, 150–151
templates
backing up and transporting, 39–40
creating, 13–17
creating new projects automatically using, 38–39
saving, 37
software instruments user interface, 113–117
stock project for audio-video synchronization, 490
working with, 10–13
tempo, beat mapping and, 504–508
tempo, matching pitch and
Apple Loops. seeApple Loops
overview of, 78–79
review, 108
rubato passages. seerubato passages
Time and Pitch Machine. seeTime and Pitch Machine
Tempo Alternative menu, 104–108
Tempo Change parameter, Time and Pitch Machine, 91, 94–95
Tempo slider, working with transients, 86–87
Tempo track, 99, 102–108, 492, 504, 531
Tension Mod control, Sculpture, 160
text
adding to markers, 180–182
cable switcher objects and, 394–395
chord symbols as specialized text object, 430–433
entered into score, 429–430
options for working with, 429
styles, 433–434
Text tool
adding marker text, 180
creating, moving, naming objects, 375
entering text into Score Editor, 429–430
options for working with text, 429
Tie menu, staff styles and, 426
Timbre control, 163–164
Time and Pitch Machine
accessing in Arrange area, 95–97
Apple Loops vs., 89–91
Harmonic Correction with pitch transposition, 93–95
time stretching and compression by dragging, 97–98
working with, 90–93
time compression, 247–248
time stretching, 97–98
timeline, positioning events on, 509–510
timing, Ultrabeat, 119
Toggle Score Editor (N), 431, 435–436, 522
Toggle Selection command, 271
Tool menu, 32–37
accessing quickly, 34–35
controlling with two-button mouse, 36–37
defined, 539
hard-wired commands of, 35–36
overview of, 32–33
using alternate tool, 33–34
Toolbar
customizing, 17–18
defined, 539
maximizing workspace, 22
tools
alternate, 33–34
default tool, 33
keyboard shortcuts, 523
Touch mode, real-time automation, 356–358
touch tracks objects
Apple loops and, 400–403
overview of, 397–400
Track Automation. see also automating mix
in Arrange area, 340–341
creating nodes at region border, 344
defined, 539
importing XML into Arrange area and, 499
turning off, 500
Track Freeze button, 154, 156. see also freezing
Track Mute/Solo, 330
tracks. see also names of specific tracks
adding channels to track list for automation, 353–356
channels for double-tracking, 65–66
comping. seecomping tracks
Configure Global Tracks, 506
copying automation data between, 350–351
creating, 15–17
Cymbals, 244–246
defined, 539
deleting unused, 75–76
drum tracks, consolidating, 439–440
placeholders in track list, 370
quickly accessing additional, 62–65
tracks, recording multiple, 66–75
layered MIDI tracks, 70–72
MIDI and audio at same time, 69–70
multiplayer MIDI tracks, 72–75
overview of, 66–68
transcription
display settings, 436–439
guitar notation and, 408
overview of, 434
preparing MIDI regions for notation, 435–436
transform functions
applying new transform sets, 282–283
creating, 276–281
overview of, 274–276
presets, 278
transformer objects, MIDI, 386–391
Transient Division setting, 87–89
transients
beat mapping audio regions using, 106–108
defined, 539
working with, 85–89
transitions, fades for smooth, 215–217
Transport bar
customizing, 18–19
defined, 540
displaying SMPTE time code in, 492
Go to Beginning button, 513
MIDI Activity, 420
movie playback controlled by, 493
moving and inserting notes and, 415
Transpose parameter, regions, 257
transposition, staff styles, 422
Transposition track, 154–155
Treble staff style, 424–425
triggers
step width and, 127
velocity and gate time and, 129–130
Tuplet menu, staff styles and, 426
U
Ultrabeat
applying swing to pattern, 128
copying sequence parts, 128–130
description/applications of, 112
drum sounds, 119–125
overview of, 117–119
recording with, 135–136
routing individual sounds for processing, 137–139
sequencing sounds, 126–127
Step mode, 131–133
step sequencer, 125–126
triggering patterns using MIDI, 134
Ultrabeat Samples folder, 50
Undo parameter, Sample Editor, 92
unlocked screensets, 24–25
Up/Down arrows, scrolling with, 289
USB, transporting setup using, 39–40
user interface, 17–26
creating screensets, 20–21
locked vs.unlocked screensets, 24–26
overview of, 113–117
Toolbar, 17–18
Transport bar, 18–19
Ultrabeat, 118–121
V
Variation control, Sculpture, 162
Velocity parameter, 257–259
Velocity tool, 270
video
scoring music to. seescoring to picture
synchronization with audio. see synchronization
Video Output, 493
Video track, 492–493, 503, 531
views, keyboard shortcuts, 523
vintage keyboards, 113
Voice Auto Select On/Off button, 121
Voice Separation tool, 428
voices
assigning individual notes to polyphonic voices, 426–427
insertion points for adding, 425
polyphonic style and, 425–426
Voice Separation tool, 428
volume
adjusting metronome volume, 264
automating increase in, 348–349
W
Waveform Zoom button, 213, 218
waveforms
drawing out clicks with Pencil tool, 236–238
locating problem areas with, 234–236
magnifying without zooming region, 204–205
Sample Editor for working with, 232–233
transients for working with, 85–89
Waveshaper, in Sculpture, 165–166
wet signal, ES1 virtual analog synthesizer, 151
Window menu, 277
workflow
accessing settings over network, 41–42
accessing Tool menu, 32–37
backing up and transporting setup, 39–40
backing up user settings, 42–43
creating templates, 13–17
customizing interface. seeinterface
importing screensets, 40–41
key commands and. seekey commands
opening and creating projects automatically, 38–39
project templates and, 10–13, 37
review, 46
sharing settings on network, 43–46
workspace, maximizing, 21–23
wrapping the project, 515
Write mode, real-time automation, 356–357
X
XML (Extensible Markup Language), 497–500
Z
Zones view, EXS24 mkII Instrument Editor, 141
zoom, 195–205
changing zoom level, 238
Control-Option-Z (Zoom to fit), 364
Control-Shift-Z (Zoom to fit Locators), 342
defined, 195
keyboard shortcuts, 523–524
locating problem areas in Sample Editor, 235–236
magnifying waveform without, 204–205
navigating arrangements using, 187
positioning and, 196–197
regions or events, 200–203
replacing problem segments and, 218, 220
saving and recalling settings, 197–200
Zoom Horizontal In/Out command, 214, 233, 235
Zoom to fit Locators command, 203, 212, 238–239, 524
Zoom to fit Selection vertically & horizontally command, 201–203, 364, 524