Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 277)

Chapter 11 Sample Editor 277
Display
Waveform Overview
Between the Sample Edit window’s title strip and Bar Ruler, you’ll see the overview. This
display always shows the full length of the currently selected audio file, regardless of
the zoom resolution. Please note that the overview is not scaled; a kick drum sample
lasting 0.3 seconds could take up the same space as a choral passage lasting 15
minutes.
During playback, the current position is indicated by a vertical line that moves in real
time. This is visible in both the overview and the detailed waveform display.
The current selection is also displayed in the overview.
The section visible in the detailed waveform display is shown as a dotted rectangle in
the overview.
Functions in the Overview
• A short mouse click on the overview displays the clicked area in the detailed
waveform display.
• A long click resumes playback from this position. Releasing the mouse button stops
playback.
• Double-clicking lets you listen to the sample from the clicked position.
Window Functions
The Catch and Link functions work in pretty much the same way as in the other edit
windows.
Catch Mode
Catch mode ensures that the Sample Edit window always displays the area around the
current playback position (whether you are playing the song, or monitoring the
sample). Catch is turned on and off by either clicking the “walking man” button, or with
a key command.