Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 325)

Chapter 14 Matrix Editor 325
If you change the velocity of MIDI notes with the V tool, you will notice that the color of
selected notes changes in real time.
Chord Recognition
When selecting multiple overlapping notes in the Matrix editor, the information section
in the upper left corner displays the chord name.
Editing Notes
You can use the same intuitive editing functions available for Regions in the Arrange
window.
There are also some editing options (see “Edit Operations” on page 32) that are
available in all editor windows.
Selection Techniques
In addition to the usual selection options, you can select all notes of the same pitch in
the MIDI Region by clicking the corresponding onscreen keyboard key.
You can also rubber band select a pitch range of the onscreen keyboard, and select all
notes within it.
Quick Opening of Event or Score Editor
A double-click on any event (without any modifier) opens the Event editor. An Option–
double-click opens the Score editor.
Creating Notes
To create a note, click at the desired point on the background with the pencil tool.
Duplicating Notes
To copy an existing note to another position or pitch, first click the original note with
the pencil (near the middle).
Any notes now created by clicking the background will have exactly the same length
and velocity as the original note.
Deleting Notes
You can delete selected notes by pressing Backspace, or clicking on them with the
eraser.