Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 181)

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Faders
Faders—Overview
To create a new fader, select New > Fader > … A sub-menu appears, where you may
select the style of fader you want.
The style of a fader determines it’s onscreen appearance (slider, knob, menu, numerical)
and how it responds to the mouse (click and drag, double-click and type a number,
click, and select from a menu). The Auto style fader—the default style if you create a
fader with a key command—changes styles as you alter its shape and size.
The type of fader determines what events the fader sends out and responds to.
In general, a fader’s style is completely independent of its type. A cable switcher can
look like a button, a knob can send out MIDI events, and so on. Don’t worry about
selecting the wrong fader style or type from the New menu—you have complete
control of a fader’s style and type from its Parameter box.
Some of the styles have numerical displays. When there is a numerical display, you can
double-click it, and type in the desired values. When you drag on any of the sliders or
knobs, the series of values that are sent out depends on the fader size and scrolling
speed—not every consecutive value is sent out at smaller sizes. If you drag slowly on
the numerical field, however, you will send all consecutive values.