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1182Logic Pro User Guide
MIDI Time Code (MTC) Refers to the translation of a SMPTE timecode signal into a MIDI
standard timecode signal. MTC is used to synchronize Logic Pro with MIDI devices, other
sequencers, video and audio tape, or hard disk machines that support MIDI Time Code.
MTC determines absolute time positions and supports start, stop, and continue messages.
mixdown A term commonly used to describe either the bouncing or merging of tracks. See
also bounce and merge).
Mixer The area in Logic Pro that displays the audio, instrument, and MIDI channel strips
in a project. These channel strips allow you to control all aspects of track output and
processing, including level, panning, plug-in processing, routing, and more.
mix, mixing The process of shaping the overall sound of a project by adjusting the volume
levels, pan positions, adding EQ and other effects, and using automation to dynamically
alter these and other aspects.
M-LAN A Yamaha-designed variant of the FireWire interface. M-LAN enables Yamaha
digital mixers and other devices to be directly connected to a Macintosh FireWire port. See
also FireWire.
modulation A slight, continuously varying change. Many Logic Pro effects and
synthesizers contain modulators.
modulation amount The strength, or intensity, of modulation.
modulation matrix The Sampler instrument (and some other Logic Pro instruments)
contains a grid that allows you to vary a number of target parameters, such as pitch, with
a number of modulation sources (modulators). This grid is referred to as the modulation
matrix in the Sampler instrument.
modulation routing The path that determines which target parameter will be affected by a
specific modulator (modulation source).
modulation wheel A MIDI controller found on most MIDI keyboards.
mono Short for monophonic sound reproduction. The process of mixing audio channels
into a single track, using equal amounts of the left and right audio channel signals.
Compare stereo.
Move tool A tool in the Audio File Editor used for selection tasks.
Movie track A global track that allows you to view movie clips within a project.
MP3 Abbreviation for MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3. A compressed audio file format, frequently
used to distribute audio files over the Internet.
multi-instrument object An object in the Logic Pro Environment that represents a
multi-timbral hardware or software device that reacts to MIDI. The multi-instrument
object is essentially 16 instrument objects in a single package. Each instrument, called a
subchannel, has a fixed MIDI channel, while all share the same MIDI port. Other parameters
can be set individually. The multi-instrument object allows you to address multichannel
MIDI devices, which can receive MIDI data (and play different sounds) on separate MIDI
channels.
multi-timbralA term that describes an instrument or other device that can play several
different sounds at the same time, using multiple MIDI channels. See also MIDI Multi mode.