Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 153)

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multitimbral This term describes an instrument or other device that can play different
sounds at the same time, using several MIDI channels at the same time.
Multi Trigger mode This term is associated with synthesizers such as the ES 1. In this
mode, a synthesizer envelope usually is retriggered by every note played.
mute Switch off an Audio Object or track’s audio output. You can mute a track by
clicking the Track Mute button in the Track List. The output of an Audio Object is
disabled by clicking the Mute button at the bottom of the channel strip.
nodes Positions in Hyper Draw and automation tracks that mark the positions where
data manipulation begins or ends. Occasionally referred to as points.
normalize This function applies the current Parameter box settings to the selected
MIDI events (by altering the actual events themselves), and clears the Parameter
settings. When it comes to audio, a different “Normalize” function raises the volume of a
recorded audio file to the maximum digital level without altering the dynamic content.
notch filter This filter type cuts the frequency band directly surrounding the cutoff
frequency and allows all other frequencies to pass.
note number Pitch of a MIDI note, controlled by the first data byte of a MIDI note
event.
Object If capitalized, the term Object is used to refer to the graphical representation of
all elements in Logic’s Environment. These elements can be used to create and process
MIDI data in real-time, and can even be used to create processing “machines“, such as
virtual rhythm generators or step sequencers. Examples for Objects are Instruments,
Multi Instruments, Faders, Arpeggiators, and others. In the Environment’s Audio layer
you also find Objects used to process audio data. These Objects are correspondingly
named Audio Objects. Also see Audio Objects.
Object Parameter box The Object Parameter box displays the properties of any
selected Environment Object. In the Arrange window this Parameter box is located
below the Toolbox and displays the properties of the selected Track’s Object.
option 1) Alternative function, often in the form of a checkbox, sometimes also
available as a menu entry. 2) Modifier key, in Windows terminology this key is also
known as Alt key.
oscillator A synthesizer oscillator generates an alternating current, using a selection of
waveforms which contain different amounts of harmonics.
Output Object Audio Object in Logic’s Environment controlling the output level and
pan/balance for each output on your audio interface. They are assigned to a specific
hardware output in their Object Parameter box.