Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 332)

As you can see from this example, the use of multiple category buttons makes it easy to
restrict the number of Apple Loops that are shown in the file list. This, in turn, makes the
task of finding an Apple Loops file that has a particular vibe or flavor much simpler.
To clear all category selections
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Click the Reset button to clear all selected category buttons.
You can replace a displayed category via the shortcut menu that opens when you
Control-click (or right-click) any category button.
To customize Music view or Sound Effects view
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Control-click (or right click) any category button, then choose from:
• Genre: This submenu offers musical categories, such as Rock/Blues and Electronic.
• Instruments: Bass, FX, Vocals, and the Textures and Jingles settings are available, among
others.
• Descriptors: The items in this submenu cover the mood of Apple Loops, and include
Dark, Relaxed, Grooving, and others.
Auditioning Apple Loops
Regardless of the browsing (or searching) method used to find Apple Loops, you can
preview the results in the Loop Browser.
To audition Apple Loops
1 Click any filename in the Search Results list.
It starts playing automatically in a continuous loop.
2 Click another filename, and it starts playback.
The Apple Loops file that was playing stops. Only one Apple Loops file can be auditioned
at a time.
To adjust the playback level
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Drag the level fader at the bottom of the file view area.
To adjust the playback key
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Open the “Play in” pop-up menu to the right of the level fader at the bottom of the file
view area, and choose a key.
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