Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 76)

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Open the Mixer as a separate window
m Choose Window > Open Mixer (or press Command-2).
For more information about the Mixer, see Mixing overview on page 483. For information about
using channel strip controls, see Channel strip controls .
Smart Controls
Smart Controls let you quickly view and adjust the most important parameters of the selected
track, without opening the Mixer or individual plug-in windows. Each Smart Control features a
set of screen controls. Adjusting a single screen control can modify one or more channel strip or
plug-in parameters for the track.
Inspector button
Screen controls Smart Control inspector
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Smart Control inspector: Choose a different layout, view existing mappings, map screen controls
to parameters, and assign hardware controllers to screen controls.
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Screen controls: Visual controls that modify aspects of the sound of the track. Each Smart
Control has a set of screen controls optimized for the type of track or instrument. Screen
controls are labeled to make their functions easier to understand.
Open the Smart Controls pane
Do one of the following:
m Click the Smart Controls button in the control bar.
m Choose View > Show Smart Controls.
Open the Smart Controls as a separate window
m Choose Window > Open Smart Controls.
For information about working with Smart Controls, see Smart Controls overview .