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Chapter 2 GarageBand at a Glance 17
For Software Instruments—Graphic View
When you select a Software Instrument track, the editor shows a graphic display of the
track or selected region. You can edit individual notes in Software Instrument regions,
fix the timing of notes, and transpose and rename regions. You can also show and edit
controller data for pitch bend, a modulation wheel, or a sustain pedal, recorded when
you play your music keyboard.
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Region Name field: Type a new name for the selected region in the field.
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Region Pitch slider and field: Drag the slider to transpose the selected Software Instrument
region up or down by up to 36 semitones. You can also type the number of semitones in the
field.
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Velocity slider and field: Drag the slider to change the velocity of selected notes. You can also
type the velocity value in the field. A note’s velocity reflects how hard the key is pressed when
you play the note.
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Zoom slider: Drag to zoom in for a closer view or to zoom out to see more of the track.
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Graphic/Notation View buttons: Click to change the editor to graphic view or notation view.
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Display pop-up menu: Choose whether to show notes or controller data in the editor.
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Fix Timing button: Click to fix the timing of notes in the selected region, or notes selected in the
editor, so that notes move to the nearest grid position.
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Beat ruler: Shows beats and measures for the area visible in the editor.
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Playhead: Shows the point in the project currently playing.
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Notes/controller data display: Shows the individual notes of Software Instrument regions in a
graphic format. You can move and resize notes to adjust their pitch, where they start playing,
and how long they play. Shows controller data when chosen in the Display pop-up menu.
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Scroll bar: Drag the scroller to move to a different part of a track.
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