Apple Logic (1.1) - Manual (Page 71)

Chapter 7 Mixer, Instruments, and Effects 71
• Double-clicking on the label opens a closed Plug-in window, allowing access to the
plug-in’s parameters.
Recording software instruments is just like recording MIDI instruments:
1 Simply select the desired Audio Instrument track in the Arrange window, and press
Record in the Transport Bar (or use the * key).
2 Start playing your MIDI keyboard.
3 Once you’re done, press the Stop button in the Transport Window, or use the 0 key
command.
Software instruments generally use more CPU resources than traditional effects, so you
need to be judicious about their use, particularly if your computer isn’t a cutting-edge
machine.
Note: Logic Pro includes a Freeze function—accessed via the “snowflake” buttons on
Audio and Audio Instrument tracks in the Arrange window’s Track List—which reduces
the amount of processing power required for software instrument and effect playback.
This is a more advanced function that is covered in the Logic reference, but should you
find that your CPU can’t cope with the demands being placed on it, consider the Freeze
or Bounce functions. More on Bouncing is found in the “Bounce—the Final Mix” section
on page 80.
Using the Channel Equalizer
Double-clicking on the EQ button at the top of each channel will automatically insert
the Channel EQ into the first available Insert slot, and will launch the Channel EQ Plug-
in window. It can also be inserted by click-holding on the top Insert slot (or others, if
you wish). Browse through the hierarchical menu that opens, and select the Stereo >
Logic > EQ > Channel EQ.
Note: Equalization (EQ) is the process of boosting or cutting certain frequencies in an
audio signal. EQ is used to make individual instruments or frequencies stand out (or the
reverse) in an overall mix.