Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 1271)

• Smooth Cycle Algorithm checkbox: This option improves the timing of cycle jumps,
making it easier to set the length of sample loops while in Cycle mode—although this
is somewhat mitigated through the use of Apple Loops. If your computer has a very
slow processor, this setting reduces the processing requirements for graphics operations.
In general, you want to keep this on whenever possible, especially if you’re working in
a style that involves frequent cycling of musical sections. If you find that your cycled
sections are not as smooth as you’d like (assuming that your loops are actually perfect),
you might achieve better results by deselecting this parameter.
General Catch Preferences
The Catch pane contains the following preferences:
• “Catch when Logic starts” checkbox: Every time you start playback (including paused
playback), the Catch function is turned on automatically, in all windows.
• “Catch when moving playhead” checkbox: Selecting this option ensures that whenever
you move the playhead, the Catch function is turned on automatically. This makes it
easier to perform edits, as moving the playhead in the Arrange area is reflected in the
open editor window, and vice versa.
• “Catch content by position if Catch and Link are enabled” checkbox: If the Catch and Link
buttons are active (Content Catch mode), the contents of the region at the current
playhead position are shown. If this option is turned off, the window view still follows
the playhead position within the displayed region, but does not update to show the
contents of subsequent regions as the playhead passes them (in playback or record
mode).
1271 Chapter 44 Preferences in Logic Pro