Apple Logic (1.1) - Manual (Page 72)

72 Chapter 7 Mixer, Instruments, and Effects
Each audio channel in Logic features a number of parametric (and other) EQ options.
You may also insert further EQ’s in other available Insert slots, if desired. All EQ
parameters can be automated.
If the Track Mixer or the Arrange channel strip is visible, you’ll notice a small thumbnail
graphic of the Channel EQ at the top of the strip. This provides an instant overview of
the Channel EQ settings.
Note: Please note that in cases where multiple instances are inserted, only the topmost
Channel EQ settings are displayed by the thumbnail graphic.
Setting EQ Parameters
The Band Type buttons, above the Channel EQ’s main display panel, turn individual EQ
bands on or off.
You can set/adjust the band parameters either directly in the central EQ display, or in
the parameter area below it. As you move the mouse horizontally over the display,
pivot marks for individual bands appear on the frequency axis, while the parameter
area of the same band is highlighted. You can change the parameters of any band by:
• Moving the mouse cursor horizontally over the display until the desired band is
highlighted. Now, click-hold on the display background (not directly on a pivot
point): vertical mouse movements change the Gain, horizontal movements change
the Frequency of this band.
• Click-holding directly on the (illuminated) pivot point of the desired band: vertical
movements (up/down) change the Q value. The direction required to increase or
decrease the Q value depends on whether you are above or below the zero line (this
ensures that “up” increases, and “down” decreases the volume in this band—you will
find this intuitively correct). Again, horizontal movements (left/right) change the
Frequency of the band.