Function button zone, Modifier buttons, Automation buttons – Apple Logic Pro 7.2 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Logic Control

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Function Button Zone

There are three areas in this zone—Modifiers, Automation, and Utilities.

Modifier Buttons

The four buttons in this area are similar to those found on your computer keyboard
(but are independent from the keyboard modifiers). Many Logic functions behave
differently when one or more “modifier” key(s) is pressed, in conjunction with another
key or mouse click. This also applies to the Logic Control. All “modified” Logic Control
commands are covered in each function’s description.

A generic description of each button follows:
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SHIFT—an alternate function/meaning for a button.

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OPTION—the function applies to all objects. For relative value changes: the value is
set to the minimum, default, or maximum value, depending on whether you
increase/decrease it.

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CONTROL—while held down, the Group Clutch is engaged—Track Groups are
temporarily disabled.

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/ALT—fine tuning/variation of the function.

Automation Buttons

The five buttons in this area activate/deactivate the various automation modes of
Logic. These work in conjunction with the channel SELECT buttons. Simply choose the
channel you wish to automate, select the Automation mode via one of these six
buttons, and move the corresponding fader. The modes are outlined below:

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READ/OFF—Pressing this button repeatedly switches between the Read and Off
automation modes.

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