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358 Chapter 13 Creating Your Arrangement
Creating an Alias Folder
You can create a copy of a folder that contains aliases and clones of the regions in the
original folder. The advantage is that, within this folder, you can (for example) mute
regions, and alter program, instrument, or playback parameters, as desired. This
provides you with an alternate mix folder—don’t forget that folders can be muted and
soloed, like other regions—allowing you to quickly switch between different
arrangement versions.
To create an alias folder:
1 Select a folder.
2 Choose MIDI > Alias > Make but Copy Folder.
Creating Crossfades and Fades on Audio Regions
You will often create fade ins or fade outs on audio regions, or use crossfades to
smoothly segue between two adjacent (or overlapping) audio regions on a track.
The latter type of fade, the crossfade, can be performed automatically on overlapping
audio regions by Logic Express.
To enable automatic crossfades:
m Simply choose the X-Fade setting in the Drag menu (see “Using Drag Modes” on
page 311).
The other fade types—fade ins and fade outs—as well as crossfades can be manually
created with the Crossfade tool, or the Fade parameters in the Region Parameter box of
the Inspector.
∏ Tip: You should make use of both methods, as each has advantages. When combined,
the process of creating and editing fades is quicker and easier.
You can simultaneously adjust the fade parameters for all selected audio regions.
Note: These fade parameters are non-destructive (they don’t change the original audio
file), as opposed to the fade functions available in the Sample Editor.