User Guide

Chapter 7 Using Apple Loops 61
2 Choose the Render to Apple Loop option in the Fix menu of the ensuing ReCycle File
Import dialog.
The ReCycle loop is converted to an Apple Loop (the slice points are converted to
transient positions) and copied to the ~/Library/Audio/Apple Loops/User Loops/Single
Files folder. The Apple Loop is added to your Logic song.
Global Tracks and Apple Loops
You can use the Global tracks to change global events such as tempo, time signature
and key during a song. The following section summarizes how these changes in the
Global tracks affect the playback of Apple Loops. For detailed information about Global
tracks, read the “Global Tracks” chapter in the Logic Express 7 Reference Manual.
Tempo Track
Apple Loops adjust automatically to the tempo of this track.
Signature Track
Apple Loops can contain information about their original key, and can be transposed
automatically. They will be played back at the song key by default, which is defined by
the first key signature event. No distinction is made between major and minor keys for
these global transposition functions; in fact, only the root of the initial key signature is
relevant for playback of Apple Loops and MIDI Regions.
The global playback key for Apple Loops is determined by the very first key signature in
the Signature track (default: C major).