Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

From Sweetwater's tips of the day :
http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/techtip/11/25/2008


Copying Tracks in Logic Pro 8
11/25/2008
It's easy to copy tracks in Apple's latest version of Logic Pro. Simply hold 
down the [Alt] key while dragging any existing track to another slot in the 
mix. All settings and edits you made to the original track will remain intact. 
This is a quick and easy way to create doubled parts - just set a delay time of 
+25 in the region parameter box for one track, with a -25 delay time for the 
second track.


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WOW! There's so much wrong with this "Tech Tip of the day" I'm not sure weather to Laugh or Cry .... Humm, I guess  just ask some simple questions, like: What is a track and where is it located? Can you hold down the Option (alt) key in the Track mixer and duplicate a track? Can you hold down the Option (alt) key in the Arrange Areas "Track list" and duplicate a track? Do either of these functions/options duplicate the information in the Arrange area? What exactly does he/she mean by "slot", I thought I was creating a new "slot"?  What the heck is the "Stuff" in the Arrange Area called anyway that we're trying to duplicate? How do I duplicate the "Stuff" (aka  Audio or MIDI information), which raises another question, whats the difference between a copy, a clone and an alias?  What the heck are these things called when I select them anyway? Does the helpful "Tip" person at Sweetwater know? Just where is the Region Parameter Box and how can I find it
 if I dont see it? Furthermore why cant I hear the adjustment of +-25 (is that Millisecons or what? I get a choice of 1/192 at 182 bpm so.....) in the copied track, but I hear it in every new track I create???? Hummm...

Is it just me or has this person caused more problems with their  helpful "Tech Tip" of the day?

Happy Holidays everyone.

John Tomlinson

Adobe Certified Instructor-After Effects CS3

Apple Certified Trainer-Final Cut Pro 6

Logic Studio Master Trainer


      

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