Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 141)

Chapter 4 Audio in the Arrange Window 141
Only Audio Regions have the flexible reference point provided by the Anchor.
The fundamental functions (such as a freely determinable position and length, the
ability to create complex arrangements with the aid of folders, and the ability to name,
mute, and solo) are generally available to all types of Regions (MIDI Regions, Audio
Regions, Folders, and Aliases).
Audio Recording
For details on preparations for audio recording, please refer to the relevant sections in
the Audio Driver section (see “Audio Drivers” on page 271).
Creating Audio Tracks
To create an audio track, you must first assign an Audio Object as a track instrument.
Click on a track name in the Arrange window, while holding down the mouse button.
This opens the hierarchical Instrument list pull-down menu, where you may select an
Audio Object via Audio > Audio Track > Audio X. To help things along, Audio Objects
“Audio 1” to “Audio X” are preset for your hardware by the Logic Setup Assistant.
If you want to make adjustments to Audio Objects, you can do it directly from the
Arrange window. The Object Parameter box is located below the Toolbox.
Arming Tracks
First Method:
• Click the button marked with an R, on the desired track in the track list. To show/hide
these switches, select View > Track Record Button.
If you have checked View > Track Record Button but the switch is still not visible, you
should switch on the driver for the relevant audio hardware in the Audio > Audio
Hardware & Drivers window.
Second Method:
• Open the Environment Layer containing your Audio Objects (by selecting Audio >
Audio Mixer).
• Click on the REC button of all Audio Objects that you wish to record to. Click the
Audio Object REC button a second time to disarm the track. You can also arm the
current track by clicking the Record Enable button on the Arrange channel strip.
You can only make audio recordings on armed tracks, no matter what track is
highlighted in the Arrange window.