Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 1280)

multi-instrument object An object in the Logic Express Environment that represents a
multi-timbral hardware or software device that reacts to MIDI. The multi-instrument object
is essentially 16 instrument objects rolled into a single package. Each of these, called
sub-channels, has a fixed MIDI channel. All sub-channels share the same MIDI port. All
other parameters can be set individually. The purpose of the multi-instrument object is
to address multi-channel MIDI devices, which can receive MIDI data (and play different
sounds) on separate MIDI channels.
multi-timbral This term describes an instrument or other device that can play several
different sounds at the same time, using multiple MIDI channels. See MIDI Multi mode.
Multi Trigger mode This term is associated with synthesizers such as the ES1. In this
mode, a synthesizer envelope is usually retriggered by each incoming note event.
mute Turn off the audio output of a channel or track. You can mute a track or channel
by clicking the Mute button in the track list or at the bottom of the channel strip.
Mute tool This tool allows you to stop a region or events from playing, by clicking it or
them.
native Native refers to host-based processing of effects and software instruments in
Logic Express. The computer processor natively calculates the effects and instruments.
Native also refers to the internal Logic Express plug-in format, which differs from the
Audio Units format. Logic Express native plug-ins only work in Logic Express.
nodes Positions in Hyper Draw and automation tracks that mark the beginning or end
of data manipulation. Occasionally referred to as (automation) points.
normalize This function applies the current Parameter box settings to the selected MIDI
events (by altering the actual events themselves), and clears existing 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, allowing all other frequencies to pass.
note attributes Describes functions found in the Attributes menu of the Score Editor.
These determine aspects such as the stem direction, color, enharmonic position, and
further options for the display (and printing) of note events.
note number Pitch of a MIDI note, controlled by the first data byte of a MIDI note event.
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