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Chapter 3 Working with Instruments and Eects
Key Concepts
Channel strip:  A virtual representation of a mixing console channel strip. Can be used
to insert instruments and eects using the channel strip’s Instrument and Insert slots.
Instrument slot:  A panel on a channel strip where you insert an instrument plug-in.
Insert slot:  A panel on a channel strip where you insert an eect plug-in.
Eects:  Color or shape the tone of existing audio recordings, software instruments,
and external audio sources, in real time.
Instruments:  Used for real-time playback in Logic Pro.
Channel strip setting:  Represents the routing of a channel strip, including all inserted
eects or instruments (plus their settings).
Library tab:  Tab within the Media area that is used to handle all setting les for
channel strips, eects, and instruments.
EQ:  Shortened form of equalizer. Equalizers are used to boost or cut frequencies in an
audio signal.