Opening the Score Editor

There are several ways to open the Score Editor in Logic Pro.

To open the Score Editor as a pane in the Arrange window
Do one of the following:
  • Click the Score button at the bottom of the Arrange window (or use the Toggle Score Editor key command, default assignment:  N).

    Figure. Score button in Arrange window.
  • Double-click a MIDI region.

    Note: In order for this option to work, you need to choose the setting “Double-clicking a MIDI region opens:  Score” in the Logic Pro > Preferences > General > Editing pane.

To open the Score Editor as a separate window
Do one of the following:
  • Choose Window > Score (or use the Open Score Editor key command, default assignment:  Command-3).

  • Drag the Score button, which changes to the Score Editor window as you drag it.

    Figure. Dragging the Score button.
  • Hold down the Option key and double-click any event in the Piano Roll Editor.