Apple Logic Express 8 - Manual (Page 937)

Chapter 38 Working in the Environment 937
Defining a Macro’s Input and Output
As a macro is a collection of objects, individual objects need to be specified as the
macro’s input and output. This can be done in two ways: by name or by default.
 If you name one object “Macro-In”, and another “Macro-Out”, these will automatically
become the macro’s input and output.
 If there is no object named “Macro-In”, the upper-leftmost object will become the
macro’s input.
 If there is no object named “Macro-Out” then the lower-rightmost object will become
the macro’s output.
Cables leading into the macro deliver events to the macro’s input object, and cables
leading from the macro’s outlets carry events leaving the macro’s output object.
Macro Parameters
Macros have the following parameters:
Auto Fader
If you select a group of faders, and create a macro from them, checking this box will
make them behave as if they were cabled serially.
Show All
This checkbox determines which objects remain visible when integrated into a macro.
When checked, all objects will be visible (assuming the macro is not resized to hide
some of them). When unchecked, only fader, monitors, ornament, and keyboard
objects will be visible. You can change this checkbox at any time.
No Reset
This checkbox, when active, prevents the macro from responding to reset messages
(set in Preferences > MIDI > Reset Messages).
Protected
Enable to protect a macro. Protected macros can not be unpacked, so ensure that
you’ve made a copy of the objects and cabling before creating a protected macro.