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330Logic Pro Instruments
Logic Pro Quick Sampler Slice mode
Use Quick Sampler Slice mode to divide the audio file into segments (slices). You can map
each segment to a keyboard key and play each slice independently. This mode is useful for
playing individual hits or portions of a sample. Slices can be played in any order, enabling
you to totally change the rhythm or pattern. For example, you may sequentially play every
second or third note to create pseudo gating effects.
Quick Sampler Slice mode parameters
• Slice markers: Drag any yellow slice marker to adjust the playback start position and
length of the sample segment. Playback of each segment starts when you strike the
corresponding key.
Tip: Move your pointer to the bottom of each slice marker to show a Play icon. Press
this to play the slice.
• Start and end markers: Drag the blue start and end markers to set the sample start and
end points for playback. Hold Option, then drag either the start or end marker to move
the entire audio section between these markers.
Tip: You can click on any marker handle to permanently display parameter values
below the waveform display. Click the “X” icon at the left of the parameter display bar to
revert to the default behavior and parameter view.
• Fade in and fade out fields: Drag vertically to set the length of the fade at the beginning
and end of the audio file segment between the start and end markers. The fade time
values you set are applied to all slices. Depending on the sliced audio material, a small
fade may help to avoid clicks that sometimes occur at the start or end of a slice.
Note: These fields are shown only in the parameter display bar below the waveform
display when you have clicked a slice marker in Slice mode.
• Mode pop-up menu: Choose the slicing mode. You can automatically set divisions at
transient or beat positions, or divide the audio file equally. You can also manually set
divisions by placing slice markers.
• Sensitivity slider: From the Mode pop-up menu, choose Transient. Set the number
of slice markers, based on detection of transients in the audio file. Higher values
display more slice markers.
• Division slider: From the Mode pop-up menu, choose Beat Divisions. Set the number
of slice markers in the audio file by beat values. Higher values display more slice
markers.
• Slices slider: From the Mode pop-up menu, choose Equal Divisions. Set the number
of slice markers shown between the start and end markers. Higher values display
more slice markers.