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324Logic Pro Instruments
The upper section contains all sample-related functions, including the sampler mode,
the waveform display, and analysis, playback, mapping and other options. See Choose a
Logic Pro Quick Sampler mode.
The lower section contains two LFOs and Pitch, Filter, and Amp panes that each have
an independent envelope. A dedicated Mod Matrix pane provides extensive modulation
options. See Logic Pro Quick Sampler Mod Matrix pane.
Add content to Logic Pro Quick Sampler
Quick Sampler provides two direct methods to add an audio file, Apple Loop, or region.
Once you’ve added the file, you can choose different modes to change playback behavior,
you can directly edit waveform markers, and you can alter the tonal color and performance
characteristics with the synthesis and modulation parameters. You also have the option to
record audio directly into Quick Sampler.
You can quickly replace the sound for Quick Sampler on a software instrument track by
dragging an audio file, audio or software instrument region, or Apple Loop to the track
header. When you drag content to one of the Quick Sampler zones to replace the existing
sound, you can choose whether Quick Sampler uses the original tuning, loudness, looping,
and length of the material, or analyzes the material and optimizes its tuning, searches for
loop points, and crops silence.
Add an audio file with the Sample name field
1. In Logic Pro, click the “Sample name” field at the top center, and choose Load Audio
File to open Finder.
2. In the Finder, browse to the file you want to import, then select one of the following
checkboxes.
Original: Adds the audio file to the waveform display, which uses the tuning,
loudness, looping, and length characteristics of the source file.
Optimized: Analyzes the source file, optimizing its tuning, loudness, and length,
then adds the audio file. If the contents are rhythmic and/or cyclical (looped), Quick
Sampler automatically adds loop and crossfade markers to the waveform display.
Silence at the beginning or end of the source audio is cropped (cut), shortening the
imported content.
Note: These checkboxes are visible only when the Options button at the bottom left
of the Finder window is turned on.
3. Click Open.