Logic: Tools

Logic 9: Tools
Logic 9 has the same tools as logic 8 plus one additional tool. The "Flex tool" which is used to time compress and expand portions of audio regions.

Logic 9 tools palette is displayed below



Logic 8: Tools


To open the tools The default key command is the "Esc" key.


 * 1) Pointer: use as a pointer for click-and-drag style editing such as moving samples in the Arrange window, adjusting MIDI performance data in the Matrix window, and drawing automation and hyperdraw keyframes.
 * 2) Pencil: use for drawing MIDI data, such as in the Score and Matrix windows (hold down the Apple key while clicking to immediately invoke for quick editing).
 * 3) Eraser: use to erase regions, automation and other data
 * 4) Text: use to label samples and tracks in the Arrange window.
 * 5) Scissors: use to cut regions into smaller regions.
 * 6) Glue: use to 'paste' together separate samples on the same track (choose and click to merge separate samples).
 * 7) Solo: click to solo a track.
 * 8) Mute: click to mute a track.
 * 9) Zoom: click and drag to zoom in the Arrange window.
 * 10) Audio Crossfade: click and drag to draw crossfades between adjoining audio samples.
 * 11) Automation: use to adjust automation planes to more complex shapes.
 * 12) Marquee: drag to make marquee-style selections.