Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 1290)

synthesizer A device (hardware or software) that is used to generate sounds. The word
is derived from early attempts with mechanical and electronic machines to emulate (or
synthesize) the sounds of musical instruments, voices, birdsong, and so on. Logic Express
features several software synthesizers, including the ES1, ES2, EFM 1, ES E, ES P, and ES
M.
SysEx Abbreviation for System Exclusive data. SysEx data forms the top tier in the hierarchy
of MIDI commands. These messages are tagged with an identification number for each
manufacturer (the SysEx manufacturer ID number). The actual contents of these MIDI
commands is left to the manufacturer. SysEx data is often used to transfer individual (or
banks of ) sound programs or system settings, or to address individual sound generation
or signal processing parameters.
take folder A container for multiple take recordings.
takes A take, put simply, is a recording. Logic Express allows you to create several takes,
one after the other, without leaving record mode. These takes can then be compiled into
a super take (see comping).
template A project that contains settings and preferences that you have defined.
Templates serve as a starting point for new projects (scoring tasks, audio only projects,
MIDI only projects, and so on, as your personal needs require). Any project can be used
as a template, and you can create and save multiple templates.
tempo The playback speed of a piece of music, measured in beats per minute.
Logic Express allows you to create and edit tempo changes in the Tempo track.
tempo change An event inserted into the Tempo track (as a node) that indicates a change
in tempo at a particular bar/beat position.
Tempo track One of the global tracks that displays tempo changes as nodes.
tick The smallest unit of timing resolution in a MIDI sequencer. In Logic Express, this is
1/3840th of a note. Logic Express can go down to single sample accuracy (at sufficient
zoom levels) for edits and positioning, but the MIDI protocol is not fast enough to support
this.
time code A format (and signal) for assigning a unique, sequential time unit to each
frame of video or project position. The SMPTE time code format, for example, is measured
in hours : minutes : seconds : frames and subframes.
timing Measure of the ability to play notes at the right time. Timing can also refer to
synchronization between events, regions, and devices.
toggle To switch between two states such as on or off (applies to windows, parameter
values, and so on).
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