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Some simple control surfaces only provide (non-motorized) faders and knobs. More
sophisticated units include motorized faders, rotary encoders, LED rings, and
programmable displays. The additional feedback these control surfaces provide makes
them easier to use—without having to refer to your computer screen to know what mode
the device is in, or what current parameter values are.
Note: When you use a supported control surface with Logic Express, some controls are
premapped to common functions. You can map unassigned controls to other Logic Express
commands and functions (see Assigning Controllers to Logic Express Parameters).
About the Logic Express Documentation
Logic Express comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as
provide detailed information about the included applications.
• Logic Express User Manual: The onscreen user manual is a comprehensive document
that describes the Logic Express interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step
instructions for creating Logic Express projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It
is written for users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in
Logic Express Help (in Logic Express, choose Help > Logic Express).
• Exploring Logic Express: This booklet presents the basics of Logic Express in an easy,
approachable way. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying
things out. A PDF version of the printed manual is available in Logic Express Help. You
can also open the PDF directly in Logic Express by choosing Help >
Exploring Logic Express.
• Logic Express Control Surfaces Support: This onscreen manual describes the configuration
and use of control surfaces with Logic Express.
• Conditional Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions
for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Express.
• Conditional Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for
using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Express.
• Conditional Working with Apogee Hardware: This onscreen manual describes the use of
Apogee hardware with Logic Express.
Additional Resources
Along with the documentation that comes with Logic Express, there are a variety of other
resources you can use to find out more.
8 Preface An Introduction to Control Surfaces