Hi, I'm a Logic Express newbie and am trying to learn how to do a fade up/down. I read the instructions in the manual, but I couldn't get it to work. Could someone explain to me (in very simple duh-like language) how to do it? Thanks!

I use Logic Pro but I guess it works the same. Here we go. In the arrange window, press [A] to open automation. Press [ESC] and then press [2] to select the pen tool. Draw points for fade-in and fade-out action. Afterwards, make sure the track mode is set to "read". You can also do this live, by setting the track mode to "latch", then press play to play your project, and make a fade-in or fade-out with the volume slider. Put the track back in "read" mode afterwards. You can adjust your performance by pressing [A] and seeing what you've made.

Or if you prefer not to use automation and wish to apply fades to AUDIO regions then check out this Hub article: [url]http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/logic-pro/turntable-effects-logic-9s-speed-fades[/url] IMPORTANT: Follow every step of the article BUT don't switch the mode to Speed... keep it on default mode. :)

Thanks, I'll try this today!

Thanks, Rounik...I'm working with MIDI regions, but this is good info to have.

No problem jazzrascal! I'd go with rwol's suggestion of using track automation... but another option would be to use Region based automation (Hyper Draw). Open the MIDI region in the Piano Roll and open the Hyper Draw view (button in bottom left corner). Choose 'Volume' and go crazy drawing in volume automation! You can curve existing lines between two nodes by using the automation curve tool or holding down Shift-Control and dragging the line with the pointer tool. Benefit of Region-based automation / hyper draw is the data is locked to the region. So, move, copy, etc the MIDI region without any worry that the automation will be left behind :)

Thanks! I'll see if I can wrap my head around this!

Good luck. I'd definitely recommend the Logic 101 which'll take you through all the steps you need to understand about automation and fades too. Let me know if you need any more help. R

Thanks, Rounik...I have Logic 101 and am slowly working through it. Martin is good!