Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Chapter 1 Basics
The Plug-in Window
Hands-on operation of plug-ins is performed in the Plug-in window. This window
allows access to all plug-in parameters. The Plug-in window can be opened by double-
clicking on the blue plug-in label on an Audio Object. Each instance of a plug-in has its
own Plug-in window, allowing each to have discrete settings.
Operation of Built-In Plug-ins
Adjusting Parameters
To toggle a Plug-in window’s buttons:
m Click on the button. It toggles to the next/previous option, or will be enabled/disabled.
To adjust a slider:
m Click-hold anywhere on the slider and drag up/down or left/right.
To adjust rotary knobs:
m Click-hold on the center of the rotary knob and drag the mouse up and down. You can
also move the mouse in a circular motion. Fine-tuning of values is easier when using a
larger radius for this circular motion.
To adjust numerical panels:
m Click-hold on the panel’s numerical value and drag up/down. If there are up/down
arrows alongside such panels, you can use them to increment/decrement the value by
one step.
Note: You can reset any parameter to its default value by Option-clicking on it.
Note: If you hold Shift before clicking and moving a control, its value can be fine-
tuned.
Common Plug-in Window Parameters
The gray area at the top of the Plug-in window is common to all Logic plug-ins. It offers
a number of important functions for plug-in use.
Link
The button to the extreme left (with a chain on it) is called the Link button. If the Link
button is switched on, a single Plug-in window will be used to display all opened plug-
ins. Each time you launch a new plug-in, the window will update to reflect the new
selection. By default, the Link button is switched off, allowing you to open several Plug-
in windows simultaneously. This is handy if you want to compare the settings of two
plug-ins or adjust several plug-ins at the same time.