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Some simple control surfaces only provide (non-motorized) faders and knobs. More
sophisticated units include motorized faders, rotary encoders, LED rings, and
programmable displays. The additional feedback these control surfaces provide makes
them easier to use—without having to refer to your computer screen to know what mode
the device is in, or what current parameter values are.
Note: When you use a supported control surface with Logic Pro, some controls are
premapped to common functions. You can map unassigned controls to other Logic Pro
commands and functions (see Assigning Controllers to Logic Pro Parameters).
About the Logic Pro Documentation
Logic Studio comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as
provide detailed information about the included applications.
• Logic Pro User Manual: The onscreen user manual is a comprehensive document that
describes the Logic Pro interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step
instructions for creating Logic Pro projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is
written for users of all levels of experience. The user manual is available in Logic Pro
Help (in Logic Pro, choose Help > Logic Pro).
• Exploring Logic Pro: This booklet presents the basics of Logic Pro in an easy, approachable
way. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying things out. A PDF
version of the printed manual is available in Logic Pro Help. You can also open the PDF
directly in Logic Pro by choosing Help > Exploring Logic Pro.
• Logic Pro Control Surfaces Support: This onscreen manual describes the configuration
and use of control surfaces with Logic Pro.
• Logic Pro TDM Guide: This onscreen manual describes the essential aspects of using
TDM in Logic Pro.
• Logic Studio Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions
for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Pro and MainStage.
• Logic Studio Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for
using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Pro, MainStage, and
WaveBurner.
• Logic Studio Working with Apogee Hardware: This onscreen manual describes the use
of Apogee hardware with Logic Pro.
Additional Resources
Along with the documentation that comes with Logic Pro, there are a variety of other
resources you can use to find out more.
8 Preface An Introduction to Control Surfaces