Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 1201)

Note: Up to eight strings are shown directly within the pane. If more than eight are
selected, you can move the visible section by clicking the arrows, or dragging the
scroller.
• Assign pop-up menu: Select the method for automatically assigning notes to strings
(see Determining the Assign Method ).
• 1 to 16 fields: Double-click to type, or drag vertically to select, the pitch that the open
strings are tuned to.
Common Parameters
• Head Style button group: Allows you to choose between the following four head styles:
• Numbers Only
• Numbers in Circle
• Circle 1/1, 1/2 Notes Only
• Black and White (1/1, 1/2 Notes) Circles
• Bass String buttons: Click to determine the display of the lowest string. It may be the
same as other strings, or slightly thicker.
• Up- and Down Strum buttons: Click to change the style of the Up- and Down Strum
objects displayed in the Chord Grid and Tablature Markings part box.
TAB Marking Parameters
• Palm Mute field: Customize the name, font, and size of the Palm Mute object in the
Chord Grid and Tablature Markings Part box.
• Let Ring field: Customize the name, font, and size of the Let Ring object in the Chord
Grid and Tablature Markings Part box.
• Slap field: Customize the name, font, and size of the Slap object in the Chord Grid and
Tablature Markings Part box.
• Line pop-up menu: Adjust the line: solid, dashed, or dotted.
Determining the Assign Method
As most notes can be played at different positions (frets) on different strings, the Assign
parameter performs an essential role. In most cases, the MIDI channels of the individual
notes determine the string assignment.
Note: The MIDI channel parameter of an individual note has no impact on MIDI playback.
The playback channel is determined in the track instrument’s Parameter box in the Arrange
window.
Click in the Assign column (for the corresponding Tuning Set), and choose from the
following string assignment options:
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