Opening the Sample Editor

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

To open the Sample Editor as a pane in the Arrange window
Do one of the following:
  • Select an audio region in the Arrange area, then click the Sample Editor button at the bottom of the Arrange window (or use the Toggle Sample Editor key command, default assignment:  W).

    Figure. Sample Editor button.
  • Double-click an audio region in the Arrange area.

To open the Sample Editor as a separate window
Do one of the following:
  • Select an audio region in the Arrange area, then choose Window > Sample Editor (or use the Open Sample Editor key command).

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

    Figure. Sample Editor button being dragged to create a separate Sample Editor window.

Note: For the Sample Editor to always display the contents of the region selected in the Arrange area, Content Link mode needs to be enabled. This is done by turning on the Link button in the upper-left corner of the Sample Editor area or window.