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506 Glossary
Insert slot A point on Logic’s Mixers where you can patch in (insert) an effect plug-in.
All audio channel types in Logic’s Track and Audio Mixers offer effect insert slots.
interface 1) A hardware component such as a MIDI or audio device that allows Logic
to “interface” (connect) with the outside world. You need an audio or MIDI interface to
get sound/MIDI into and out of your computer. Also see audio interface. 2) A term that
is used to describe Logic’s graphical elements that can be interacted with. An example
would be the Arrange window, where graphical interface elements such as Regions are
interacted with to create an arrangement, within the overall Arrange interface.
key command Function which can be executed by pressing a specific key (or key
combination) on your computer keyboard or MIDI controller.
latency You may notice a delay between playing your keyboard and hearing the
sound. This is a form of latency. A variety of factors contribute to latency including
audio interface, audio, and MIDI drivers. One factor under you control, however, is the
I/O buffer size, which is set in the Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers preferences.
local menu Menu in a window that only contains functions that are relevant to that
particular window.
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.