Repeating events, Working with aliases in the score editor – Apple Logic Pro 8 User Manual
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Tip: You can use these commands in combination with the Select Similar function, to
quickly copy all dynamic symbols from one staff into other staffs/instruments, for
example.
Repeating Events
The Repeat Events command is especially useful for copying complete bars (or multiple
copies), without setting any bar positions.
As an example, to copy a bar that begins with a rest on one:
1
Select all notes and symbols.
2
Choose Edit > Repeat Events (or use the Repeat Regions/Events key command).
3
Insert the number of desired copies, set Adjustment to Bar, and press Enter.
For more information on the Repeat Events command, please refer to “
Working With Aliases in the Score Editor
Alias is a term used for dependent MIDI regions and folders in the Arrange area. Alias
regions mirror other MIDI regions and folders at different positions. Wherever an alias
exists, it acts as a playback marker that points to the parent (original) MIDI region or
folder. It is actually the parent region (or folder) that is played back.
Aliases are also displayed in the Score Editor, and can be printed. The display of aliases
can be switched on in the Global tab of the Score project settings (File > Project
Settings > Score > Global).
An alias can be assigned a different staff style (see “
page 741) to its parent region. As an example, imagine a melody that you would like
played in unison by several instruments:
 This can be done quickly by creating several aliases of a regular MIDI region (the
melody).
 Different staff styles can be used for each of the different instruments, including
transposing staff styles (as examples, Horn in Eb, Alto Sax, and so on).
 If you decide to change something in the melody, you don’t need to edit all copies
(aliases) of it. Just make the change in the parent MIDI region, which will
automatically be reflected in all aliases.