Logic 9 Review – Expanded Take Folder

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comping vocals logic 9Again referring to it’s original Logic 8 introduction, the Take Folder/Comping feature was a useful and significant improvement for recordists. It certainly increased my workflow rate and made recording and auditioning takes with subsequent comping tasks a pleasure. Logic 9 now allows ‘expanded take folder’ operations..

Using the Flex Time architecture for one of these functions, we can now enjoy Flex Tool transient repositioning and also whole phrase [region] movement right within (and not exiting) the ‘take folder’ area. To enable these 2 new assets, navigate to the top right of the take folder’s disclosure triangle, flip that and un-tick ‘quick swipe comping’ (QSC). The alternative is to click the handy new (QSC on/off) toggle switch next to the triangle.

From here, hit ‘Flex’ in main top menu bar, then select the mode as ‘monophonic’ – necessary for the vocal test I was working on. (I should mention that the QSC feature is unavailable in this mode and remains so until exiting Flex Mode). Repositioning of transients of the audio file with the flex tool is simple and works in the same way as previously described in my earlier blog post detailing Flex Time.

With Flex mode off and QSC available but not engaged, the use of the marquee tool to select a region allows its drag and repositioning, still remaining within the confines of the take folder area. Re-engage QSC and you’re comfortably back to normal take folder operation. So as before, the ability to make new comps remains but with this added ‘Expanded’ feature, Logic 9 adds some simple ‘n swift editing/auditioning solutions.

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Paul Dakeyne is a DJ/Producer who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to dance music production and DJ'ing. For six years, he toured globally for the world famous Ministry of Sound and has played DJ sets for the likes of U2 and for the legendary, Kraftwerk, Although remixing around 250 records in his career, as an artist in his own right, Paul landed one of dance music's seminal crossover moments with his "18 Strings' monster hit by Tinman - scoring a UK top ten in 1994. He also co-wrote and produced the music for BBC's Watchdog and Crimewatch when they were both revamped in 2001 and '06 respectively. His other career highlights have included an A&R stint for Mercury Records, lecturing in 'DJ culture and music technology' and creating mash-up mixes for Radio 1's, Chris Moyles. Paul joined the DV group in 2003 leading to his role as blog and feature author here at the DV Mag.

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  1. Kevin M says:
    August 18, 2009 at 08:52

    Another great post Paul – Keep up the good work.

    :)

      

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