Emagic Logic fun, User Manual

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Transport Functions
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User Guide
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Loops
Loops are automatic repetitions of a sequence. The loop func-
tion enables you to repeat a passage as many times as you wish,
without having to copy it.
Let’s add a cabasa to the tutorial song. This cabasa is only in the
chorus and in section C, but is no longer in the grove section. A
sequence by the name of cabasa is already on track 10; however,
it is still muted.
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Click on the sequence with the mute tool. The sequence is
unmuted, and selected.
Now turn the loop in the Sequence Parameter box to ON. You
should now see the following screen:
This sequence will now be repeated until the end of the song.
Of course, we want to stop it before then.
This is how it works: a loop is repeated until it comes across
another sequence on this track. To “turn off” the cabasa at the
desired place, place an empty sequence at the beginning of
section C.
Select the pencil tool, click in the cabasa track at position 25 1
1 1. Logic fun inserts a new, empty sequence. The screen
should now look like this:
The cabasa will stop playing at measure 25.
Finally, we will copy the new cabasa part to the groove section.
While pressing the
S
key, click on the cabasa sequence, and
the “stop” sequence. They have now both been selected.
In the Windows version, press the
ç
key. In the Mac version
press the
O
key. Click on the cabasa sequence, and drag the