Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 164)

Chapter 7 Work with tracks 164
6 Do any of the following:
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To set the number of multi-timbral parts for software instrument tracks: Select the Multi-timbral
checkbox, then enter the number of multi-timbral or layer parts.
Multi-timbral refers to the number of different sounds a software instrument can
play simultaneously.
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To have the Library open automatically so you can choose a patch for the track: Select the Open
Library checkbox.
Tip: Deselect the Open Library checkbox if you want to add an empty track containing no
plug-ins.
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To turn on monitoring for audio tracks: Select the “I want to hear my instrument as I play and
record” checkbox.
When Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane, the checkbox is
titled Input Monitoring.
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To record-enable audio tracks: Select the “Prepare new audio tracks for immediate recording”
checkbox.
When Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane, the checkbox is
titled Record Enable.
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To create multiple tracks: Select the number in the “Number of tracks to create” field, and enter
a new number.
7 Click Create.
The new track appears in the Tracks area. If the Open Library checkbox is selected, the Library
opens so you can choose a patch for the track.
For information about choosing patches, see Choose a patch .