Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 419)

Changing the Fade Type
You can choose between four different fade types, in the Inspector’s Region Parameter
box or in the Arrange area:
• Out (Fade Out): Creates a standard fade out whenever the Crossfade tool or Fade
parameter is used.
• X (Crossfade): Crossfades the selected region with the following region when you use
the Crossfade tool or Fade parameter.
• EqP (Equal Power): Results in an Equal Power crossfade. This minimizes volume dips
between audio regions, resulting in a more even crossfade between regions that may
be slightly different in level.
• X S (S Fade): Delivers an S-curve crossfade. The fade curve, as the name suggests, is S
shaped.
To change the fade type
Do one of the following:
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Open the Fade Type pop-up menu in the Region Parameter box, then choose a fade type.
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Control-click (or right-click) the fade or crossfade, then choose a fade type from the
shortcut menu.
Note: The latter three options can only be applied to two consecutive regions. Also note
that the Fade In (and corresponding Curve) parameters are made redundant when any
of the X, EqP, or X S options is chosen.
Changing the Fade Playback Speed
Logic Express offers Speed Up and Slow Down parameters in the Inspector’s Region
Parameter box, allowing you to speed up or slow down the playback speed of fades.
These parameters share pop-up menus with the Fade In and Fade parameters.
To change the playback speed
Do one of the following:
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Choose the Speed Up parameter, and modify the value accordingly.
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