Specifications

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Descriptors
The Loop Browser in Logic Pro allows you to search for files using descriptors.
Descriptors are complementary pairs of keywords that describe the musical mood or
character of the file. Each pair of keywords offers a row of radio buttons, allowing you
to choose either one keyword from the pair, or neither keyword.
Tagging Files
To tag a file, select it in the Assets drawer, then edit the file’s tags in the Tags tab. You
can change the tags of multiple files at the same time. To do so, simply select the
desired files in the Assets drawer, activate the appropriate tag checkboxes, make your
edits, and save.
Note: If you do not assign tags to a loop, it will be difficult to find in the Loop Browser.
The Loop Browser only displays loops in its file list if a category is chosen, or if a name
is typed into the Search field. As such, if a loop does not belong to a category, you can
only search for it by typing its name into the Search field.
Transients Pane
Logic Pro uses transient markers, along with the Number of Beats, Key and Time
Signature tags, to process a loop during playback. You can add and edit transient
markers in the Transients pane of the Apple Loops Utility.