Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 18)

• Mix your MIDI and audio tracks, including effects and software instrument settings, via
a sophisticated total recall mix automation system. Logic Pro includes high-quality
effects that you can use in your projects. You can also install and use third-party
Audio Units effects and instruments.
• Bounce (mix down) all audio data, including instruments, effects and mix automation
settings, to stereo or multiple Surround format files for mastering or further processing.
• Work in real time: You can work on Logic Pro projects in real time, adding to, and
editing audio and MIDI parts while the project is playing, and hearing the results of
your changes immediately.
• Use existing loop libraries: Logic Pro directly supports Apple Loops files, and is
compatible with a wide variety of existing audio file types, including those created in
ReCycle.
• Locate and preview files easily: The Media area, part of the Logic Pro interface, provides
powerful file browsing and search features, making it easy to locate audio files and
other supported file types.
About the Logic Pro Documentation
Logic Studio comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as
provide detailed information about the included applications.
• Logic Pro User Manual: The onscreen user manual is a comprehensive document that
describes the Logic Pro interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step
instructions for creating Logic Pro projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is
written for users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in Logic Pro
Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help > Logic Pro Help).
• Exploring Logic Pro: This booklet presents the basics of Logic Pro in an easy, approachable
way. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying things out. A PDF
version of the printed manual is available in Logic Pro Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help
> Exploring Logic Pro).
• Logic Pro Control Surfaces Support: This onscreen manual describes the configuration
and use of control surfaces with Logic Pro.
• Logic Pro TDM Guide: This onscreen manual describes the essential aspects of using
TDM in Logic Pro.
• Logic Studio Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions
for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Pro and MainStage.
• Logic Studio Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for
using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Pro, MainStage, and
WaveBurner.
18 Preface Welcome to Logic Pro