Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 419)

2 Enter the folder that you want to remove the region from in one of the two Arrange areas.
3 Drag the region from the folder into the other Arrange area.
You can also cut a region from a folder, using the Edit > Cut command. This transfers the
region to the Clipboard. You can then copy the region to the desired Arrange area position
using the Edit > Paste command.
Creating an Alias Folder
You can create a copy of a folder that contains aliases and clones of the regions in the
original folder. The advantage is that, within this folder, you can (for example) mute
regions, and alter program, instrument, or playback parameters. This provides you with
an alternate mix folder—don’t forget that folders can be muted and soloed, like other
regions—allowing you to quickly switch between different arrangement versions.
To create an alias folder
1 Select a folder.
2 Choose MIDI > Alias > Make but Copy Folder.
Creating Crossfades and Fades on Audio Regions
You will often create fade ins or fade outs on audio regions, including Apple Loops audio
files, or use crossfades to smoothly segue between two adjacent (or overlapping) audio
regions on a track.
The latter type of fade, the crossfade, can be performed automatically on overlapping
audio regions using Logic Pro.
To enable automatic crossfades
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Choose the X-Fade setting from the Drag pop-up menu. (See Using Drag Modes .)
You can also create crossfades manually—as well as fade ins and fade outs—using the
Crossfade tool, or the Fade parameters in the Region Parameter box of the Inspector.
Tip: You should make use of both methods, as each has advantages. When combined,
the process of creating and editing fades is quicker and easier.
You can simultaneously adjust the fade parameters for all selected audio regions.
Note: These fade parameters are nondestructive (they don’t change the original audio
file), as opposed to the fade functions available in the Sample Editor.
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