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596 Glossary
Track Mixer Adaptive Mixer which automatically configures itself to show every audio
and MIDI track, in the order that they appear in the Arrange window or in an open
Folder. If you move the controls on the Track Mixer while recording, automation data is
stored in the relevant tracks as MIDI controller information.
transient Position in an audio recording where the signal becomes a lot louder—over
a short time span (a signal “spike”, in other words). As this is typical for drum recordings,
transients can be used to indicate where beats occur in an audio signal.
Transport window Window used to control recording and playback functions. The
Transport window offers Record, Pause, Play, Stop and Rewind/Forward buttons plus
other functions. You can also configure a fixed Transport window in the Arrange and
Matrix windows by selecting View > Transport. This Transport window variation is
named Transport field. The term Transport bar refers to both the Transport window and
Transport field.
transpositon Transposition is changing the pitch of a Audio or MIDI Region or event
by a number of semitones.
Undo function Function which reverses the previous editing operation.
velocity Force at which a MIDI note is struck; controlled by the second data byte of a
note event.
virtual memory Area of the hard disk used as an extension of RAM memory by the
computer. The disadvantage is its very slow access time, in comparison to physical
RAM.
WAV, WAVE The primary audio file format used by Windows-compatible computers. In
Logic, all recorded and bounced WAV files are in Broadcast Wave format, which include
a high-resolution timestamp.
waveform A visual representation of an audio signal.
wet/dry mix Refers to the ratio of a signal that effects have been added to (wet), and
the original, unprocessed signal (dry).
white noise Noise type that consists of all frequencies (an infinite number) sounding
simultaneously, at the same intensity, in a given frequency band. Its name is analogous
to white light, which consists of a mixture of all optical wavelengths (all rainbow
colors). Sonically, white noise falls between the sound of the consonant F and breaking
waves (surf). Synthesis of wind and seashore noises, or electronic snare drum sounds,
requires the use of white noise.
window class Status of the window as a float window or a normal window. Float
windows always “float” in the foreground and can not be hidden by normal windows.
Also see float window.