Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 1 Basics 17
Load Setting
This function can be used to load a setting. The file selector box only shows settings for
compatible plug-in types. Each plug-in has its own set of parameters, and therefore its
own file format.
Note: Proprietary plug-in-settings created in Logic for Windows can be read by Logic
for Mac OS, and vice versa. Plug-in settings files created on the Mac must be saved with
a .pst file extension in order for them to work in Logic for Windows.
Note: Some plug-ins allow you to load Settings files by dragging and dropping them
from the Finder. This poses a problem as float windows will disappear once Logic is “in
the background”, and the Finder becomes the active application. To circumvent this
issue, you can hold Option when inserting a plug-in, making it a non-floating window.
Next/Previous Setting
These functions allow you to load the next/previous setting in the folder. You can also
make use of the
Next/Previous Plug-In Setting (or the Next/Previous Plug-In Setting or EXS
Instrument) key commands. These are not set by default, so you will need to assign
them. Once assigned, you can simply press the appropriate key command to step
forwards/backwards through your plug-in settings.
Settings of Other Manufacturers
Logic can read the most common settings files used by Audio Unit plug-ins.
Loading and Saving Multiple Plug-ins
Logic’s Mixer windows allow you to save and load multiple plug-ins (inclusive of their
Settings files) via the arrow pull-down menu alongside the word Inserts on channel
strips. The entire channel strip can be stored and recalled for use on any suitable Audio
Object, allowing common chains of effects such as Reverb, Chorus, and Delay to be
loaded far more quickly than individually inserting each plug-in. Further details can be
found in the Logic reference.
Plug-in Automation
Almost all Logic plug-ins can be fully automated, which means that you can record,
edit, and play back almost any movement of any knob, switch or fader in any plug-in.
For more information, please read the Automation chapter in the Logic reference.
Plug-ins From Other Manufacturers
Audio Unit Support
Correctly installed third-party Audio Unit plug-ins (Effects and Instruments) can be
used in Logic. Clicking on an Audio object insert/instrument slot will launch the
hierarchical Plug-In menu. A separate Audio Units submenu displays all installed Audio
Unit plug-ins.