Apple Logic Pro 9 User manual

Logic Pro 9

User Manual

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Welcome to Logic Pro17Preface

About Logic Pro17

About the Logic Pro Documentation18

Additional Resources19

Introducing Logic Pro21Chapter 1

Creating Music in Logic Pro21

Understanding the Basics of Projects and Regions23

Setting Up Your System27Chapter 2

Designing Your Music Production System27

Connecting Your Audio and MIDI Devices34

Using External MIDI Devices42

Using External Audio Effects43

Configuring Your Audio Hardware43

Using Distributed Audio Processing45

Overview of the Logic Pro Interface51Chapter 3

Opening Logic Pro52

Introducing the Arrange Window52

Working in the Arrange Area54

Using the Toolbar55

Using the Transport Bar55

Using the Inspector56

Working in the Media Area58

Working in the Notes Area66

Working in the Lists Area68

Working in the Editing Area72

Understanding Common Elements of Logic Pro Windows76

Understanding How Arrange Window Areas Interact80

Using Logic Pro Interface Elements83

Using the Computer Keyboard85

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Customizing Your Window Setup87Chapter 4

Understanding the Window Types88

Opening and Closing Windows90

Moving and Resizing Windows93

Working at Different Hierarchy Levels97

Selecting the Working Area98

Zooming the Working Area100

Understanding Relationships Between Windows105

Hiding or Showing the Transport Bar108

Customizing the Arrange Toolbar108

Hiding or Revealing the Inspector109

Adjusting the Bar Ruler Display110

Displaying Global Tracks111

Using Screensets114

Navigating Your Project119Chapter 5

Setting the Playhead Position120

Using the Transport Buttons123

Using Transport Key Commands124

Using Transport Shortcut Menus125

Using Apple Remote126

Using Cycle Mode127

Using the Chase Events Function133

Customizing the Transport Bar135

Working with Markers143Chapter 6

Opening Marker Areas and Windows144

Creating Markers146

Copying Markers149

Selecting Markers149

Deleting Markers149

Naming Markers150

Changing the Appearance of Marker Text153

Editing Markers154

Navigating with Markers156

Switching Between Marker Alternatives158

Customizing the Marker Display in the Marker List158

Importing, Removing, and Exporting Marker Information158

Working with Projects159Chapter 7

Learning About Projects159

Creating Projects160

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Opening Projects163

Opening and Creating Projects Automatically166

Previewing Projects with Quick Look166

Importing Data and Settings from Other Projects167

Checking and Repairing Projects174

Setting Project Properties175

Managing Projects183

Saving Projects186

Closing and Quitting189

Basic Operations191Chapter 8

Using the Mouse191

Entering Numerical Values192

Entering Text193

Working with Key Commands194

Working with Tools202

Working with Help Tags209

Using the Shortcut Menu210

Using Selection Techniques211

Working with the Clipboard216

Undoing and Redoing Edit Operations217

Working with Tracks221Chapter 9

Understanding Tracks and Channel Strips222

Configuring the Track Header224

Reclaiming Workspace Used by the Track Header226

Creating Tracks and Channel Strips227

Creating Tracks Only232

Deleting Tracks in the Arrange Area234

Selecting Tracks in the Arrange Area235

Rearranging Tracks in the Arrange Area235

Naming Tracks in the Arrange Area236

Assigning Tracks in the Arrange Area239

Zooming Tracks in the Arrange Area240

Assigning Track Icons in the Track Parameter Box242

Muting Tracks in the Arrange Area243

Soloing Tracks in the Arrange Area245

Record-Enabling Tracks in the Arrange Area246

Freezing Tracks in the Arrange Area246

Hiding Tracks in the Arrange Area250

Protecting Tracks in the Arrange Area251

Using Track Button Slide Activation252

Drum Replacement or Doubling in the Arrange Area252

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Bouncing Regions and Tracks in Place255

Working with Instruments and Effects261Chapter 10

Getting to Know the Arrange Channel Strips261

Working with Plug-ins266

Working with Channel Strip Configurations272

Opening, Closing, and Resizing Plug-in Windows277

Adjusting Plug-in Parameters279

Using Common Plug-in Window Functions281

Using the Library to Choose Plug-in Settings288

Understanding the Library Folder and Menu Structure289

Learning About Effect Routings290

Working with Instruments295

Working with ReWire Applications309

Working with External Audio Effects311

Using Plug-ins from Other Manufacturers313

Adding Prerecorded Media317Chapter 11

Learning About File Formats Supported by Logic Pro317

Accessing Media Files in the Browser319

Finding Apple Loops in the Loop Browser325

Adding and Removing Audio Files335

Adding MIDI and Project Files343

Getting to Know Regions345Chapter 12

What Are Regions?345

MIDI and Audio Regions Compared348

Handling Regions in the Audio Bin and Sample Editor350

Creating Your Arrangement361Chapter 13

Getting to Know the Arrange Area362

Snapping Region Edits to Time Positions364

Using Drag Modes367

Scrubbing Your Arrangement369

Using Shortcut Menus370

Muting Regions370

Soloing Regions371

Naming Regions372

Assigning Colors to Regions375

Selecting Regions376

Adding, Recording, and Removing Regions380

Restoring Removed Regions381

Moving Regions382

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Resizing Regions387

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Regions393

Adding or Removing Arrangement Passages394

Creating Region Aliases398

Creating Region Clones401

Converting Regions to a New Sampler Track402

Creating Multiple Copies of Regions404

Creating Region Loops404

Dividing Regions408

Demixing MIDI Regions411

Merging Regions (General Tools and Commands)412

Merging MIDI Regions413

Merging Audio Regions413

Working with Folders415

Creating Crossfades and Fades on Audio Regions419

Setting Region Parameters424

Recording in Logic Pro429Chapter 14

Checking Hardware Connections and Settings for Recording430

Setting the Project Sample Rate430

Setting the Project Bit Depth431

Setting Up the Metronome for Recording433

Enabling Software Monitoring for Recording435

Setting the Monitoring Level for Recording437

Defining the Recording Folder437

Naming Audio Recordings438

Choosing the Recording File Type438

Setting the Recording Format440

Record-Enabling Tracks441

Getting to Know Audio Recording442

Audio Take Recording443

Audio Multitrack Recording449

Audio Punch Recording449

Audio Replace Recording452

Deleting Audio Recordings453

Getting to Know MIDI Recording453

MIDI Take Recording454

MIDI Multitrack Recording459

MIDI Merge Recording463

MIDI Replace Recording464

Retrospective Recording of MIDI Regions465

Switching Instruments to Software Instrument Live Mode466

Filtering MIDI Events When Recording466

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Turning MIDI Thru Off When Recording467

Using Advanced Recording Commands468

Coloring Takes While Recording468

Marking a Good Take While Recording470

MIDI Step Input Recording471

Editing Audio Take Recordings479Chapter 15

Getting to Know Take Folders480

Previewing Take Folder Recordings480

Toggling Take Folder Editing Mode482

Creating Comps484

Editing Comps485

Resizing Take Regions490

Cutting Take Folders and Take Regions491

Moving Take Folders and Take Regions494

Duplicating Comps or Creating New Comps496

Renaming Takes or Comps498

Deleting Takes or Comps501

Exporting Takes or Comps to New Tracks505

Moving Takes or Comps to New Tracks509

Flattening and Merging Take Folders513

Unpacking Take Folders516

Packing Regions into a Take Folder520

Opening Take Folders in the Sample Editor521

Flex Time Editing523Chapter 16

Turning on Flex View524

Choosing Flex Modes524

Getting to Know the Flex Modes527

Getting to Know Transient, Flex, and Tempo Markers529

Working with Flex Markers530

Time Stretching Using Marquee Selections536

Time Stretching Using Region Borders537

Snapping Flex Markers to Transient Markers538

Splitting Audio Regions at Transient Marker Positions539

Using the Flex Tool539

Using Varispeed to Alter Playback Speed and Pitch543

Editing Audio in the Sample Editor545Chapter 17

Opening the Sample Editor546

Getting to Know the Sample Editor547

Playing Audio Files in the Sample Editor548

Navigating Audio Files in the Sample Editor551

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Making Selections in the Sample Editor552

Audio Editing and Processing in the Sample Editor556

Adjusting the Project Tempo in the Sample Editor567

Using Sample Editor Loop Functions567

Undoing Edit Steps in the Sample Editor568

Creating Manual Backups in the Sample Editor568

Customizing Waveform Amplitude Scale in the Sample Editor570

Customizing the Ruler in the Sample Editor570

Customizing Waveform Display in the Sample Editor572

Getting to Know the Sample Editor’s Digital Factory573

Using the Sample Editor’s “Time and Pitch Machine”574

Using the Sample Editor’s Groove Machine579

Using the Sample Editor’s Audio Energizer581

Using the Sample Editor’s Silencer584

Using the Sample Editor’s “Audio to Score”586

Using the Sample Editor’s Quantize Engine589

“Audio to MIDI Groove Template”591

Using an External Sample Editor591

Using AudioSuite Plug-ins593

Working with Tempo and Audio Regions595Chapter 18

Automatic Tempo Matching595

Setting the Project Tempo to Match an Audio Region597

Time Stretching Regions599

Using Beat Detection to Create Tempo Changes601

Importing, Removing, and Exporting Tempo Information603

Removing Silent Passages from Audio Regions605Chapter 19

Opening the Strip Silence Window605

Getting to Know the Strip Silence Window606

Removing Silent Passages from a Selected Region607

Automatic Anchor Creation608

Understanding How You Can Use Strip Silence608

Managing Audio Files611Chapter 20

Sorting, Grouping, and Renaming Files in the Audio Bin611

Moving Audio Files618

Copying or Converting Audio Files619

Deleting Audio Files621

Optimizing Audio Files621

Converting Regions into Independent Audio Files622

Exporting Tracks as Audio Files623

Exporting or Importing Region Information623

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Finding and Replacing Orphaned Audio Files623

Quantizing Audio and MIDI627Chapter 21

Understanding Region- and Event-based Quantization628

Understanding the Quantize Grid Options628

Fine-Tuning the Quantize Grid Options629

Quantizing Audio or MIDI Regions631

Quantizing Phase-Locked Audio Tracks633

Quantizing MIDI Regions Permanently635

Quantizing MIDI Events636

Working with Groove Templates638

Introduction to MIDI Editing645Chapter 22

Getting to Know the MIDI Editors645

Opening the MIDI Editors646

Hearing MIDI Events When Editing649

Editing MIDI Events in the Arrange Area649

Monitoring and Resetting MIDI Events651

Editing MIDI Events in the Piano Roll Editor653Chapter 23

Opening the Piano Roll Editor653

Getting to Know the Piano Roll Editor654

Creating and Editing Note Events in the Piano Roll Editor657

Splitting Chords in the Piano Roll Editor672

Using Hyper Draw in the Piano Roll Editor673

Customizing the Piano Roll Editor675

Using Piano Roll Editor Shortcuts675

Editing MIDI in the Hyper Editor677Chapter 24

Opening the Hyper Editor677

Getting to Know the Hyper Editor679

Creating and Editing Events in the Hyper Editor679

Working with Event Definitions689

Using the Event Definition Parameter Box694

Working with Hyper Sets697

Editing MIDI Events in the Event List703Chapter 25

Getting to Know the Event List704

Selecting and Creating Events709

Editing Events712

Deleting and Muting Events715

Soloing and Renaming Regions or Folders716

Learning About Event Types716

The Event Float Window722

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Editing MIDI Events in the Transform Window725Chapter 26

Getting to Know the Transform Window725

Choosing and Using Transform Sets726

Learning About the Transform Presets727

Using the Transform Window Parameters738

Creating Your Own Transform Sets744

Importing Transform Sets From Other Projects745

Usage Examples745

Mixing751Chapter 27

Opening the Mixer752

Getting to Know the Mixer754

Understanding Channel Strip Types in the Mixer755

Understanding Channel Strip Controls in the Mixer756

Understanding the Basic Mixing Stages758

Working with Mixer Groups759

Muting Channel Strips763

Soloing Channel Strips764

Setting Channel Strip Levels765

Setting Pan, Balance, or Surround Position in the Mixer770

Adding and Routing Effects in the Mixer771

Controlling Signal Flow in the Mixer774

Using Surround Panning in the Mixer782

Using Binaural Panning in the Mixer783

Working with MIDI Channel Strips in the Mixer789

Customizing the Mixer793

Using the I/O Labels Window798

Adjusting Mixer Channel Strips in Record or Playback Mode799

Copying Entire Mixer Setups799

Adjusting Elements of Multiple Mixer Channel Strips800

Navigating Within the Mixer803

Assigning Colors to Channel Strips in the Mixer804

Renaming Tracks in the Mixer804

Linking Control Surfaces to the Mixer805

Working with Automation807Chapter 28

Displaying Track Automation808

Setting an Automation Mode812

Writing Track Automation Data815

Selecting Automation Nodes and Lines816

Creating Automation Nodes817

Deleting Track Automation Data818

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Copying and Moving Automation Data819

Editing Track Automation Data in the Track Header821

Snapping Automation to Grid Positions822

Offsetting Automation822

Editing Track Automation Data in the Event List824

Writing Track Automation with External Controllers824

Using Hyper Draw in the Arrange Area826

Conversion of Automation Data830

Bouncing Your Project831Chapter 29

Creating a Bounce831

Routing Channel Strips to an Output832

Defining the Bounce Range833

Defining Parameters in the Bounce Window834

Setting the Bounce Filename and Folder844

Bouncing and Dithering844

Creating Apple Loops847Chapter 30

Creating Apple Loops in Logic Pro848

Creating Apple Loops in the Apple Loops Utility851

Converting ReCycle Files into Apple Loops852

Adding Apple Loops to the Loop Browser854

Adding Acid Loops to the Loop Browser855

Using Global Tracks with Apple Loops855

Converting Apple Loops to Audio Files857

Converting the Sample Rate of Apple Loops858

Working with Notation859Chapter 31

Opening the Score Editor860

Getting to Know the Score Editor862

Understanding the Basic Scoring Stages862

Entering Notes and Symbols in the Score Editor866

Working with the Part Box872

Learning About Part Box Groups875

General Editing in the Score Editor887

Editing Notes in the Score Editor894

Creating and Inserting Rests in the Score Editor900

Editing Clefs in the Score Editor902

Editing Slurs and Crescendi in the Score Editor903

Editing Repeat Signs and Bar Lines in the Score Editor906

Working with Standard Text907

Working with Automatic Text914

Working with Lyrics915

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Working with Chords916

Working with Chord Grids919

Working with Tablature Markings941

Working with Time and Key Signatures942

Transcribing MIDI Recordings949

Default Settings for New MIDI Regions949

Selecting Multiple Regions in the Score Editor950

Display Parameters951

Hidden MIDI Regions956

Using Note Attributes to Change Individual Notes956

Working with Staff Styles962

Using Score Sets to Create Scores and Parts983

Preparing the Score Layout for Printing989

Exporting the Score as a Graphic File994

Customizing the Score Editor’s Appearance995

Project and File Interchange999Chapter 32

Sharing Logic Pro Data over a Network1000

Backing Up Audio Files1004

Backing Up and Sharing Projects1005

Working with Standard MIDI Files1006

Working with GarageBand Projects1009

Working with OMF Files1010

Working with OpenTL Files1011

Working with AAF Files1013

Working with Final Cut Pro XML Files1014

Working with Soundtrack Pro STAP Files1015

Exporting Individual Regions as Audio Files1016

Exporting Individual or Multiple Tracks as Audio Files1018

Advanced Tempo Operations1023Chapter 33

Using the Tempo Display in the Transport Bar1023

Using the Tempo Track1024

Recording Tempo Changes in Logic Pro1029

Adjusting the Tempo to Fit Audio Regions1029

Using the Tempo List1030

Using the Tempo Operations Window1033

Using the Tempo Interpreter Window1035

Using the Tempo Fader1038

Beat Mapping Regions1039Chapter 34

Understanding the Concept of Beat Mapping1039

Beat Mapping MIDI Regions1040

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Beat Mapping Audio Regions1042

Automatic Beat Mapping of Regions1043

Beat Mapping to Scene Markers1045

Beat Mapping to Markers1045

Editing Transposition with the Chord and Transposition Tracks1047Chapter 35

Opening the Chord and Transposition Tracks1048

Understanding How MIDI Events and Apple Loops Are Transposed1049

Creating and Editing Transposition and Chord Events1050

Using the Chord Track to Analyze MIDI Regions1052

Working in the Environment1055Chapter 36

Opening the Environment1055

Getting to Know the Environment1056

Working with Layers1057

Working with Objects1060

Creating Your MIDI Signal Path1064

Exchanging Environments1072

Customizing the Environment Display1075

Environment Objects Reference1079Chapter 37

Opening the Object Parameter Box1080

Getting to Know Common Object Parameters1080

Standard Instrument Objects1082

Multi-Instrument Objects1084

Mapped Instrument Objects1088

Touch Track Objects1093

Fader Objects1097

Alias Objects1114

Ornament Objects1116

GM Mixer Objects1116

MMC Record Buttons Objects1119

Keyboard Objects1120

Monitor Objects1120

Macro Objects1121

Arpeggiator Objects1123

Transformer Objects1125

Delay Line Objects1131

Voice Limiter Objects1132

Channel Splitter Objects1133

Chord Memorizer Objects1133

Physical Input Objects1136

Sequencer Input Objects1137

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MIDI Click Objects1138

Internal Objects1140

Channel Strip Objects1142

Working with Video1147Chapter 38

Opening a Movie1147

Using the Movie Window1149

Using the Video Track1150

Working with Movie Scene Markers1151

Handling QuickTime Movie Audio Tracks1153

Working with Surround1155Chapter 39

Knowing the Surround Formats Supported by Logic Pro1156

Understanding the Channels Used by Surround Formats1159

Configuring Logic Pro for Surround1160

Setting the Project Surround Format1166

Setting the Input Format of Channel Strips1167

Setting the Output Format of Channel Strips1168

Changing the Appearance of Surround Level Meters1170

Working with the Surround Panner1171

Inserting Surround Effect Plug-ins1175

Using the Down Mixer Plug-in1176

Working with Multi-Channel Effects1177

Working with the Surround Master1180

Bouncing Surround Audio Files1180

Positioning Your Speakers1182

Encoding Surround Bounce Files1185

Synchronizing Logic Pro1187Chapter 40

Understanding the Synchronization Protocols1187

The Synchronization Master and Slave Relationship1188

Using External Synchronization1188

Displaying and Using SMPTE Positions1190

MIDI Machine Control1192

Synchronization Problems and Solutions1194

Working with Plug-in Latencies1197Chapter 41

Understanding Plug-in Latency in Logic Pro1197

Working in Low Latency Mode1198

Working with Plug-in Latency Compensation1199

Working with Split Channel Audio File Formats1203Chapter 42

Importing Split Channel Files1204

Working with Split Stereo Files1204

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Exporting Split Channel Files1205

Project Settings in Logic Pro1207Chapter 43

Accessing Project Settings1207

Saving Project Settings1209

Synchronization Project Settings1209

Metronome Settings1220

Recording Settings1222

Tuning Settings1224

Audio Settings1230

MIDI Settings1232

Score Settings1236

Video Project Settings1259

Assets Project Settings1261

Preferences in Logic Pro1263Chapter 44

Accessing Preferences1263

Saving Preferences1264

General Preferences in Logic Pro1265

Audio Preferences in Logic Pro1273

MIDI Preferences in Logic Pro1288

Display Preferences in Logic Pro1293

Score Preferences in Logic Pro1298

Video Preferences in Logic Pro1300

Automation Preferences in Logic Pro1301

Control Surface Preferences in Logic Pro1303

Sharing Preferences in Logic Pro1305

1307Glossary

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Logic Pro is a sophisticated, fully featured audio and MIDI application that provides all

the tools you need to create professional-quality music productions.

This preface covers the following:

• About Logic Pro (p. 17)

• About the Logic Pro Documentation (p. 18)

• Additional Resources (p. 19)

About Logic Pro

Logic Pro allows you to record and edit both audio and MIDI, add high-quality effects,

and mix your music in stereo or Surround. The final mix can be exported to one or more

standard audio files, or burned to an audio CD or DVD that can be played on any computer,

home stereo, or imported into other applications and devices.

Some of the things you can do with Logic Pro include:

• Record MIDI information via connected MIDI input devices, such as keyboards, and

play back this information via any connected MIDI device (such as a synthesizer keyboard

or module) or the integrated Logic Pro software instruments.

• Create, arrange, and edit MIDI projects, make use of the powerful Score Editor, then

print musical notation via a printer connected to your computer.

• Edit the timing of audio files—Flex time editing—by shortening or expanding the

distance between transients in the audio.

• Digitally record acoustic and electric instruments or vocal performances into your

projects, and process these audio recordings with a huge array of built-in real-time

effects.

• Make use of the integrated software instruments, including Sculpture, Ultrabeat, ES1,

ES2, EVP88, EVB3, EVD6, EXS24 mkII, over a dozen high-quality GarageBand instruments,

or third-party Audio Units instruments.

• Load projects or channel strips from GarageBand, and enhance them with the additional

processing and editing possibilities afforded by Logic Pro.

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• Mix your MIDI and audio tracks, including effects and software instrument settings, via

a sophisticated total recall mix automation system. Logic Pro includes high-quality

effects that you can use in your projects. You can also install and use third-party

Audio Units effects and instruments.

• Bounce (mix down) all audio data, including instruments, effects and mix automation

settings, to stereo or multiple Surround format files for mastering or further processing.

• Work in real time: You can work on Logic Pro projects in real time, adding to, and

editing audio and MIDI parts while the project is playing, and hearing the results of

your changes immediately.

• Use existing loop libraries: Logic Pro directly supports Apple Loops files, and is

compatible with a wide variety of existing audio file types, including those created in

ReCycle.

• Locate and preview files easily: The Media area, part of the Logic Pro interface, provides

powerful file browsing and search features, making it easy to locate audio files and

other supported file types.

About the Logic Pro Documentation

Logic Studio comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as

provide detailed information about the included applications.

• Logic Pro User Manual: The onscreen user manual is a comprehensive document that

describes the Logic Pro interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step

instructions for creating Logic Pro projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is

written for users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in Logic Pro

Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help > Logic Pro Help).

• Exploring Logic Pro: This booklet presents the basics of Logic Pro in an easy, approachable

way. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying things out. A PDF

version of the printed manual is available in Logic Pro Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help

> Exploring Logic Pro).

• Logic Pro Control Surfaces Support: This onscreen manual describes the configuration

and use of control surfaces with Logic Pro.

• Logic Pro TDM Guide: This onscreen manual describes the essential aspects of using

TDM in Logic Pro.

• Logic Studio Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions

for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Pro and MainStage.

• Logic Studio Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for

using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Pro, MainStage, and

WaveBurner.

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• Logic Studio Working with Apogee Hardware: This onscreen manual describes the use

of Apogee hardware with Logic Pro.

Additional Resources

Along with the documentation that comes with Logic Studio, there are a variety of other

resources you can use to find out more.

Release Notes and New Features Documents

Each application offers detailed documentation that covers new or changed features and

functions. This documentation can be accessed in the following location:

• Click the Release Notes and New Features links in the application Help menu.

Logic Pro Website

For general information and updates, as well as the latest news on Logic Pro, go to:

• http://www.apple.com/logicstudio/logicpro

Apple Service and Support Websites

For software updates and answers to the most frequently asked questions for all Apple

products, go to the general Apple Support webpage. You’ll also have access to product

specifications, reference documentation, and Apple and third-party product technical

articles.

• http://www.apple.com/support

For software updates, documentation, discussion forums, and answers to the most

frequently asked questions for Logic Pro, go to:

• http://www.apple.com/support/logicpro

For discussion forums for all Apple products from around the world, where you can search

for an answer, post your question, or answer other users’ questions, go to:

• http://discussions.apple.com

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