Apple Logic Express 8 - Manual (Page 407)

Chapter 14 Recording in Logic Express 407
It is recommended that you keep the Step Input Keyboard window open when first
using these functions, to make the learning process easier. Once familiar, you can leave
the Step Input Keyboard window closed as it is an aid, not a requirement, for MIDI step
input.
It is also recommended that you make use of the Input key commands (see “ Step Input
With Key Commands ” on page 404) to quickly switch values such as the note length, or
to determine the insert position.
Using the Caps Lock Keyboard
The Caps Lock Keyboard enables you to use the computer keyboard as a real time
virtual MIDI keyboard. It can also be used for MIDI Step Input. This makes it ideal for
situations where no external MIDI or USB keyboard is available, such as when travelling
with your portable Macintosh computer.
The Caps Lock Keyboard spans more than ten octaves, and even includes support for
sustain and velocity information.
To enable the Caps Lock Keyboard:
m Press the Caps Lock key on your computer keyboard.
An illuminated Caps Lock LED indicates that it is active.
It goes without saying that many keys will have different functions, overriding their
usual key command assignments, while in this mode.
This is the English version of the Caps Lock Keyboard—other language versions will
appear, dependent on your Mac OS X Keyboard setting.
The Escape key sends an All Notes Off command, should you encounter hanging notes.
The numeric keys (above the QWERTY keyboard) are used to define the octave for the
MIDI keyboard.
The two rows below the numeric keys function as counterparts for MIDI keyboard keys,
starting with the note C, assigned to the alphabetical A key (or Q, as would be the case
if using a French keyboard, for example).
See the black and white keys in the image above for details.