Apple Logic Pro 8 - Manual (Page 416)

416 Chapter 16 Editing MIDI Events in the Piano Roll Editor
For more information see “ Using Hyper Draw ” on page 596.
Customizing the Piano Roll Editor
The View menu offers various options that allow you to customize the display of the
Piano Roll Editor.
 Bright Background: Switches between a bright and dark background.
 Piano Roll Colors: Opens the Display preferences, allowing you to adjust the colors of
the Piano Roll grid, background, lines, and so on for both the bright, and dark
background views. For further information see “
Other Preferences ” on page 968.
Piano Roll Editor Shortcuts
The Piano Roll Editor also provides a way to “quick-launch” the Event List and Score
Editor.
To quickly open the Event List:
m Double-click on any event.
The Event List will be shown in the Media area to the right of the Arrange window. If
already open, the contents of the parent region (of the note selected in the Piano Roll
Editor) will be displayed.
Note: If using an independent Piano Roll Editor window, double-clicking an event will
launch an independent Event List window.
To quickly open the Score Editor:
m Option–double-click on any event.
The Score Editor will open in a new window. The Piano Roll Editor will remain docked in
the Arrange window’s editing area.