Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 81)

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Mode Buttons
The mode buttons do not immediately trigger an action. Rather, they switch operating
states. The relevant button will illuminate to indicate that the mode is activated.
Cycle, Autodrop, and Replace
More information about the Cycle switch can be found in the Cycle Mode section (see
“Cycle Mode” on page 84). For more details about Autodrop (see “Autodrop” on
page 88), and the Replace switch (see “Options” on page 87).
Solo and Solo Lock
In Solo mode, only the selected Regions are played. The data output from all other
Regions is muted. This is known as: “soloing the Regions”. You can of course, change
the Solo mode of Regions by changing your selection (default key command: S).
If you want to carry out specific functions on individual Regions, regardless of the solo
status of other Regions, you need to be able to select these Regions without affecting
the Solo status of others.
This is what the Solo Lock function is for. After soloing the desired Regions, double-click
on the solo button, and a padlock symbol will appear on it to indicate “solo lock” status.
You can now alter the selection without affecting the solo status of other Regions.
Sync
This button allows you to synchronize Logic with an external source (make Logic the
synchronization “slave” to another device). If Logic is running by itself, or acting as the
synchronization source (it is the synchronization “master”), this button should not be
activated. When you first boot Logic, manual Sync mode is automatically switched off.
Click-holding the Sync button opens a pull-down menu, where you can define the
following:
• the type of external synchronization.
Cycle Replace
Autodrop