Open/Close Audio Insert 2 Plug-in Window of focused Track — Logic Pro keyboard command of the day

  Open/Close Audio Insert 2 Plug-in Window of focused Track

Toggles the visibility of the second audio insert of the focused track.

The key point here is “focused track”. When you select multiple tracks the first track that you select will have focus. You can tell which track has focus by looking at the track number at the left. The focused track number is highlighted. You can use change the focused track by clicking on the track number that you want focused.

NB if track numbers are not being displayed, or you have to remember that the first track that you select will have focus.

You cannot change track focus by clicking on track numbers displayed in the mixer windows.

Select tracks in Logic Pro — Apple Support

In Logic Pro, with multiple tracks selected, click the track number (to the left of the track header) for the track you want to have focus.

Octave 3 — Logic Pro keyboard command of the day

  Octave 3

Sets the octave indicator on the Step Input Keyboard to start at C3. I can’t see any other thing that it affects. I’m not sure if it is simply a guide for the eyes, or if I’m missing the point.

Use step input recording in Logic Pro — Apple Support

Step input allows you to insert MIDI notes when you’re not recording in real time. You can use step input to create note runs that may be too fast for you to play or to replicate sheet music that’s too difficult for you to play.

Set Pattern Playback Mode to Forward ⌃⌥] — Logic Pro keyboard command of the day

  Set Pattern Playback Mode to Forward    ⌃⌥]

Change the pattern playback mode.

Modify Step Sequencer pattern playback in Logic Pro — Apple Support

By default, steps in a pattern sound from left to right, similar to how the playhead moves from left to right in the Tracks area. You can change the playback mode for the overall pattern, and choose a different playback mode for individual rows.

Logic Pro Step Sequencer overview — Apple Support

Step Sequencer is inspired by classic hardware step sequencers that have rows of configurable switches or knobs used to generate repeating musical patterns. In Step Sequencer, you create patterns by editing multifunctional steps in the step grid. Each row controls either a sound (which can be a drum kit piece, a note on an instrument, or a range of notes) or an automation parameter (letting you create automation changes over time in the pattern). Each step represents a definable length of musical time–by default, steps are of equal length, but you can change the length for individual rows or steps. You can adjust a wide range of parameters for individual steps, including velocity, pitch, gate time, and more; and edit pattern and row settings including pattern length, row loop start and end points, playback position, and rotation.