Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 426)

Chapter 15 Advanced edit features 426
Create steps in the Step Editor
The Step Editor provides several unique methods for creating and editing MIDI events. In some
situations, manual entry of MIDI note and controller events is more efficient than performing and
recording them. One example would be the creation of 1/16 note hi-hats in a region when the
tempo is 180 bpm, which would be difficult to play.
You can also record events with a MIDI keyboard, and then refine your performances in the
Step Editor.
Add a step
1 Select the Pencil tool.
2 Command-click a time position on the appropriate lane.
3 Drag up or down to alter the event value before you release the mouse button.
Add multiple steps
m With the Pencil tool, Command-drag horizontally over the time position on the appropriate lane.
This action results in a freehand curve of new events that follows the (vertical and horizontal)
Pencil tool movements in the lane.