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1180Logic Pro User Guide
locators Left and right indicators that define the cycle area, which is used for cycle or skip
playback and cycle recording operations. The locators are also used to define the editing
area for certain functions. When the LCD is set to Custom, the locators are displayed to
the right of the position indicators in the LCD. The number on top is the left locator; the
number below is the right locator.
Logic Pro main window The primary working window of the app. The Tracks area appears
in the central area of the window, and it can incorporate all other working areas and
editors. Also referred to simply as the main window. In earlier versions of Logic Pro, the
main window was called the Arrange window.
loop An audio or MIDI file that contains recurring rhythmic musical elements or elements
suitable for repetition. Logic Pro supports AppleLoops as well as other file formats.
Loop Browser An area shown to the right of the Tracks area when you click the Loop
Browser button in the control bar. The Loop Browser is used to access and manage
AppleLoops and untagged loops.
Loop function The Loop region parameter that creates loop repeats for an audio or MIDI
region. You can loop a region using the Loop pointer or by selecting the Loop checkbox in
the Region inspector. The loop repetitions continue until the project end point is reached,
or until another region or folder is encountered on the same track.
low cut filter A type of filter that is essentially a highpass filter with no slope or resonance
controls. It attenuates all frequencies below the cutoff frequency.
lowpass filter A filter that allows frequencies below the cutoff frequency to pass
unaltered, while frequencies above the cutoff are attenuated. A lowpass filter with no slope
or resonance controls is known as a high cut filter.
main menu bar The menu bar at the top of the screen, offering global functions such as
opening, saving, exporting, and importing projects. The Edit menu in the main menu bar
includes commands that apply to the window with key focus. See also local menu bar.
marker An indicator that is tied to a specific time position in a project. For example, a
marker can contain text to provide notes for different versions of a project. Markers can
also be used for a number of selection and navigation tasks.
Marker List A window (or tab) in the Lists area that shows a list of all marker events. The
Marker List also includes a Marker Text area where you can add text information (notes) to
particular marker events.
marker text Text attached to a particular marker event, for notes or other information. You
add marker text in the Marker Text window or the Marker Text area of the Marker List.
Marker track One of the global tracks, used for the creating, editing, and viewing marker
events.
Marquee tool A crosshair-shaped tool used to select and edit region parts.
master channel strip A channel strip in the Mixer that acts as a separate (final) attenuator
stage, changing the overall gain of all output channel strips while maintaining the level
relationships between them.
merge To mix or combine two or more MIDI events or regions into a single event or region.