10.6

Table Of Contents
394Logic Pro User Guide
Division: Edit operations snap to the nearest division (this is the time signature
shown in the LCD and ruler).
Ticks: Edit operations snap to the nearest clock tick (1/3840 of a beat).
Frames: Edit operations snap to the nearest SMPTE frame.
Note values: Choose a note value between 1/1 (whole note) and 1/64–triplet.
By default, the Snap functionality is relative, so that when you move notes or other items,
they retain their relative distance from their original position. You can override relative
positioning with the Snap Notes to Absolute Value option.
Snap to an absolute position
In Logic Pro, choose Snap Notes to Absolute Value from the Snap pop-up menu.
When Snap Notes to Absolute Value is active, moving an event moves it to the exact grid
position, not a relative position. For example, from position 1.2.1.16 to around bar 2 results
in it being snapped to the beginning of the bar (position 2.1.1.1), rather than its relative
position (2.2.1.16). Absolute positioning is useful when you want notes to fall exactly on the
beat, but it can result in a more mechanical rhythmic feel.
Override the snap grid
In Logic Pro, do one of the following:
Press and hold Control while performing the editing operation.
The division value chosen in the LCD (1/16, for example) determines the editing grid
scale.
Press and hold Control-Shift while performing the editing operation.
The editing grid switches to ticks.
For more information about snapping items to the grid, see Snap items to the grid in Logic
Pro.
Move notes in the Piano Roll Editor in Logic Pro
You can move selected notes in the Piano Roll Editor to change their time position. When
you move notes, they move according to the current Snap value for the Piano Roll Editor.
When you drag a note, a help tag shows its current time position and pitch. Its deviation
from the starting pitch is shown as a positive or negative value.
You can also move notes using an Event Float window. See Use the Event Float window.
Tip: The info display in the Piano Roll Editor menu bar shows the note name and time
position under the pointer. Watch the info display as you move notes to ensure that you
move them to the correct position.
Move notes
In Logic Pro, select one or more notes, then drag left or right.