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Click Change (or press Return) to perform the gain change.
Fade In/Out
Fade In
Functions > Fade In creates a fade in. You can set up the fade-in time period directly in
the currently selected audio. Volume is set to zero at the left start point of the selection,
and the fade-in occurs over the length of the selection.
Fade Out
Functions > Fade Out works in the same way as fade in, except that the fade works in
the opposite direction. This lets you fade passages out automatically. This function is
destructive.
If you use the Silence (see “Silence” on page 401) function to remove unwanted
background noise from silent passages, small jumps in volume can sometimes appear
at the start and end points of selections, as well as on the edges of the audio signal. In
this situation, zoom in, and select a small area surrounding (just before and after) the
startpoint of the signal, then use the fade-in function.
Fade Settings
The Functions > Settings panel allows you to adjust fade curves. Positive or negative
values determine the shape of the curve. The checkbox on the left allows you to create
s-shaped curves.
These settings are automatically stored in the Preferences when quitting Logic, and
therefore apply to all songs.
Non-destructive alternatives
Common fades (such as the typical fade-out at the end of a track) can also be achieved
with the mixers, automation, or HyperDraw. The Arrange window crossfade tool also
offers a very flexible, non-destructive fade option.