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Chapter 39 Project Settings and Preferences 973
Audio Settings
The Audio project settings determine audio-specific project parameters.
Automatic Management of Channel Strip Objects
This option (active by default) makes setting up, and using, tracks and channel strips a
transparent experience. It automatically creates and manages channel strips when new
tracks are created. You should only deactivate this setting when you need to make
manual changes to channel strips in the Environment window.
Playback Pre-Roll
When this option is enabled, all start commands force Logic Express to start playback a
little earlier (shifted to the left). The exact pre-roll value is dependent on the current
delay compensation value for plug-ins. This option ensures that transients which fall
exactly on the start position are played back correctly. If this option is disabled,
transients that fall precisely on the start position can be missed, or seem to fade in.
Sample Rate
Choose the desired sample rate for the project in this pop-up menu.
Pan Law
The Pan Law value determines the amount of volume reduction on signals that are
panned to the center position. You can choose from the following settings:
 0 dB: Signals will seem louder when panned to the center position, in comparison
with extreme left or right pan positions.
 –3 dB: A full scale signal (0 dBfs) will have a level of –3 dB when panned to the
center position.
 –3 dB compensated: A full scale signal (0 dBfs) will have a level of 0 dB when panned
to the center position (or +3 dB when panned to extreme left or right positions).