Crafting samples on Logic Pro

Question

Hello!
Just bought Logic 7.2 and made the transition from PC Cakewalk/Wavelab -environments into Mac/Logic. Everything is going smoothly, except I'm having big problems in crafting samples on Logic. I'd like to edit samples (.wav, .aiff, etc.) using the great mono/stereo audio effects available in Logic, but for someone used to Wavelab, Logic's Sample Editor seems to be extremely short on options.
If anyone has the time to answer the following questions, I'd be very grateful.
- What is the best way of editing samples (or short audio files) on Logic that allows the most versatile use of Logic's audio capabilities, such as audio plugins? Neither the default multitrack display or the Sample Editor seem to be very effective for this purpose.
- In the Logic environment, how can short audio files be easily lengtened from their original saved form, or silence be added to them? Haven't been able to find this feature yet.
- If someone wishes to work his own samples, is some other program needed in addition to Logic (or am I just missing some great feature)?
Thank you!
Macbook Pro 1.83
  Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Answer 1

- What is the best way of editing samples (or short audio files) on Logic that allows the most versatile use of Logic's audio capabilities, such as audio plugins? Neither the default multitrack display or the Sample Editor seem to be very effective for this purpose.
1)If u wanna use pllug ins u can edit the waht u wanna in "Real Time" And bounce...
2) U can double click a region and that will open your sampling editor - there u can make all kinds a altereations - check it out
3) You can do very limited editing in the arrange window -
- In the Logic environment, how can short audio files be easily lengtened from their original saved form, or silence be added to them? Haven't been able to find this feature yet.
Double click the region to get to the sample editor - there you can stretch the audio or make it shortet with the pitch and time tool - check it out - I would read about the sample editor in the logic manual as u go by and do it
- If someone wishes to work his own samples, is some other program needed in addition to Logic (or am I just missing some great feature)?
I use Bias PEAK - it has alot of great features for creating your own samples
www.bias-inc.com
Goog Luck
Steve