Apple Logic Pro 7 (TDM Guide) - Manual (Page 43)

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Logic Setup Assistant A utility that guides you through the process of setting up your
Macintosh, audio and MIDI hardware to work with Logic. The Logic Setup Assistant can
be run at any time by choosing the Preferences > Start Logic Setup Assistant menu
item.
main menu bar The bar at the top of the computer screen, offering global functions
such as opening, saving, exporting or importing songs. It does not offer access to local
functions.
MIDI Abbreviation for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Standardized,
asynchronous, serial and event-oriented interface for electronic musical instruments.
MIDI is an industry standard that allows devices such as synthesizers and computers to
communicate with each other. It controls a musical note’s pitch, length, and volume,
among other characteristics.
MIDI Region Data container for MIDI events which is shown in the Arrange window as
a named horizontal beam. In earlier Logic versions MIDI Regions were called sequences.
mixing The process of shaping the overall sound of a song by adjusting the volume
levels, pan positions, adding EQ and other effects, and using automation to
dynamically alter aspects of the song.
modifier key Computer keyboard keys used in conjunction with alphabetical keys to
change functionality. Modifier keys include; Control, Shift, Option and Command.
mono Short for monophonic sound reproduction. The process of mixing audio
channels into a single track, using equal amounts of the left and right audio channel
signals. Compare with stereo.
MTC See MIDI Time Code.
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.
native Native refers to host-based processing of effects and software instruments in
Logic. The computer CPU “natively” calculates the effects and instruments. Native also
refers to Logic’s plug-in format, which is different to the Audio Unit format. Logic
“native” plug-ins only work in Logic.
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.