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263Logic Pro Instruments
Create random ES2 sound variations
Use Logic Pro ES2 randomization parameters
ES2 offers a powerful feature that enables you to randomly vary sound parameters. You
can define the amount of random variation and can restrict variations to specific sonic
elements. The random sound variation feature can inspire and aid you when creating new
sounds.
Set the amount of random parameter alteration with the Random Intensity slider.
The random sound variation feature always alters parameters as they are currently set, not
based on the original setting file. Therefore, clicking RND repeatedly results in a sound that
increasingly differs from the original setting.
Randomly alter a sound in ES2
• In Logic Pro, click the Randomize button.
The randomize process is triggered by a single click and can be repeated as often as
you like.
Increase the amount of random variation in ES2
• In Logic Pro, move the Random Intensity slider farther to the right.
Create several slight variations of the current setting in ES2
• In Logic Pro, reload the original setting after each random alteration, saving each with a
new name.
Restrict Logic Pro ES2 randomization
You can restrict randomization to particular groups of parameters with the Randomize
Section pop-up menu.
Some aspects of your sound may already be ideal for the sound you had in mind. For
example, your sound setting has a nice percussiveness, and you’d like to try a few sonic
color variations while retaining this percussive feel. To avoid the random variation of any
attack times, you can restrict the variation to oscillator or filter parameters. You do this by
setting the RND Destination to Waves or Filters, thus excluding the envelope parameters
from the variation process.
Note: The Master Level, Filter Bypass, and oscillator on/off parameters are never
randomized. Also, randomizations of the Vector Envelope turn the Solo Point parameter off.
You can restrict random sound variations to the parameter groups outlined below: