Functions in Sample Editor

I've tried to use many of the functions (e.g. Change Gain, Normalize, Fade In) but they always seem to be in grey and I am unable to select them on apple loop files or even imported audio files?

Cor-rect: the sample editor can only be used with 'normal' (non-Apple loops) audio clips. Why the Apple-loops utility is not integrated into the Sample Editor is a mystery to me.

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    Hi there,
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    They are greyed out because of a possible lack of manual reading....while that's the most likely cause a secondary problem might be not applying basic computer use skills that you already know.
    In most every program what must you do to data to be able to edit?
    You have to select it... it looks like from the pic you've posted that you have not selected the audio, usually it comes up selected (darker color) when you open the sample editor.
    Either drag select the area you wish to work on or use the Apple key in combination with the A key to select all.
    This is basic editing, from a long time Logic user...trust me, reading the manuals can provide many benefits... there's always secondary information included along with the info you're looking for. Logic's manual has a large chapter on editing audio in the sample editor. It's a good read.

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    It's also tricky to make these kind of judgements when you aren't too familiar with things - you may be right on the money, but you also may just not know key concepts and workflow tips that make things much easier.
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    Quite often I edit vocal tracks, editing sybilances and breath noises manually.
    (A good de-esser can do some of the work, but not all of it.)
    This is time consuming. I need an efficient workflow.
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    Bear in mind, you may have to do this 200 times.....
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    Voila!
    So, the key command option is slower than a mouse based workflow.
    I must be overlooking something here, right!
    BTW In general I find Logic superfast editing audio..........No Smart Tool, but
    the right clicking does it!
    JanD

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