Sampled instruments that emulate real instruments often allow you to switch between the unique playing techniques that the real instrument is capable of. These playing techniques are called articulations in Logic Pro. Each articulation will be identified with a unique Articulation ID. For example, a sampled violin instrument might offer articulations to switch between tremolo, pizzicato, and sustained notes, while a sampled horn instrument might include articulations for sustained and staccato notes, trills, and falls.
Logic Pro offers various ways to choose which articulation to use for the notes that you play:
All the information regarding the available articulations is stored in Articulation Sets. Articulation Sets are saved both within saved patches and saved projects.
For instruments that load with pre-configured Articulation Sets, you can choose an articulation from the plug-in window header or a pop-up menu in the Editors.
When you record a performance, each note will be recorded with its respective articulation. For recorded (or manually created) notes you can change the articulation using the Articulation pop-up menu in the various Editors. For more information, see Manage articulations in the Editors.
You can choose an Articulation Set in the Track inspector. You can create, view and change parameters for existing Articulation Sets using the Articulation Set Editor.