User Guide

Preface New Features in Logic Express 7.2 9
Key command changes
The Logic Express 7.2 Update features the following key command changes:
 Go to Song Start—New
 Remove Movie—New
 Save as Performance—New
 Go to Selection End—New. This Sample Editor key command sets the SPL to the end
of the selected audio file section.
The Goto Selection key command has been renamed as Go to Selection Start.
For a complete list of all key command changes since the Logic Express 7.0 release,
please read about the “Key Command Enhancements” on page 15.
New Ducker plug-in
This plug-in automatically reduces the level of a music mix while an announcement (a
voice-over) is being made. Once the announcement has finished, the music mix
volume will return to its previous level. Details on working with the Ducker plug-in can
be found in the section entitled “New Ducker Plug-in” on page 78.
New Speech Enhancer plug-in
This plug-in enhances the intelligibility and sound of speech recordings made with
built-in Macintosh microphones, such as those found in iBooks and PowerBooks. For
details on working with the Speech Enhancer plug-in, read about the “New Speech
Enhancer Plug-in” on page 80.
Loop Browser offers new sound effects categories
Logic Express 7.2 ships with a number of additional Apple Loops designed for use as
sound effects. These loops can be found in the Loop Browser’s new Sound Effects
view—which displays new Loop Browser buttons, with special tags for effects and
jingles. You can activate this Loop Browser view by clicking the View button that
features the Bell icon. Clicking the Note icon switches to the Button view of previous
Logic versions. For further information, see “The Loop Browser Interface” on page 44.
Follow Tempo option for Apple Loops
The Region Parameter box of looped (not-one-shot) Apple Loops now offers the Follow
Tempo option. If this option is disabled, the Apple Loop will not follow the song tempo
and key. For information on Follow Tempo, please read “Working With the Follow
Tempo Function” on page 24. For information about Apple Loops, please refer to “Using
Apple Loops” on page 41.
State of “Faster overview calculation” option is saved
Logic now remembers the state of the Faster overview calculation option in the
Overview creation dialog. For further information, see “Faster Overview Creation” on
page 26.