Moving audio files – Apple Logic Express 9 User Manual
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• If the file is half of a split stereo pair, Logic Express automatically assigns the new name
to the other half of the stereo pair.
• Logic Express also renames any backup files on the same disk drive.
If you rename a stereo file, Logic Express automatically assigns the new name to up to
five files (the mono files used in Logic Express, their backups, and the stereo file). In this
situation, it’s a good idea to store all files in the same location.
Note: You can freely rename regions whenever you like, but you should note that regions
named after their parent audio files automatically adopt the new name of renamed audio
files. This does not occur when regions have been given a new name.
Moving Audio Files
The Audio Bin’s Audio File > Move File(s) command (default key command
assignment: Control-M) allows you to move selected audio files to another location on
your system.
If the source disk drive or partition is the same as the target drive or partition, the files
are simply moved to the other folder. This is a very quick and convenient way of organizing
the drive and the project.
This function is useful when you want to move all audio files used in a project to a new
folder, for example.
Tip: It may be useful to choose the Audio File > Show File(s) in Finder command (also
available by Control-clicking the Audio Bin or using the corresponding key command)
before moving any audio files. This command opens a Finder window that displays the
path and location of the selected files. The folder name or notes, or other files in the
folder, may provide clues as to whether or not it’s safe to move the files. If you’re not
sure, it’s better to use the Copy/Convert command (see
To move all used audio files to a new folder
1
Choose Edit > Select Used from the Edit menu.
This selects all audio files (in the Audio Bin) that are being used in the Arrange area.
2
Choose Audio File > Move File(s) in the Audio Bin menu.
An alert indicates the number of files to be moved.
3
Click the Move button.
4
In the dialog that appears, select a folder (or create a new one), then click Save. All audio
files used in the Arrange area are saved in the selected folder.
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Chapter 20
Managing Audio Files