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1194Logic Pro User Guide
Vibrato tool A tool in the Audio Track Editor used to adjust the amount of vibrato on notes
in Flex Pitch mode.
Voice Separation tool A tool in the Score Editor used to separate polyphonic voices onto
different staffs by drawing a dividing line (if you’re using a polyphonic staff style).
Volume tool A tool in the Audio Track Editor used to adjust the amount of gain applied to
notes in Flex Pitch mode.
VU meter Abbreviation for Volume Unit meter. An analog meter used to monitor audio
levels, typically with a circular face and a moving needle.
WAV, WAVE The primary audio file format used by Windows-compatible computers.
In Logic Pro, all recorded and bounced WAV files are in Broadcast Wave format, which
includes high-resolution timestamp information that stores positional information. This
makes it easy to align these files in other audio and video apps.
waveform A visual representation of an audio signal. Waveform graphics run from left to
right, and are centered on a horizontal line. Louder portions of the waveform (amplitude
peaks) are indicated as taller peaks or curves in the waveform.
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 A type of noise in which all frequencies in a given frequency band sound
simultaneously, at the same intensity. 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, typically makes use of white noise.
Word Clock The clock signal required by digital audio interfaces to ensure that
the sampling rates of connected devices run synchronously. When two devices are
connected via a standard digital audio interface (such as S/P-DIF or ADAT optical),
Word Clock is transmitted via the audio circuit. If you want more than two digital audio
devices to communicate with each other, you need to use separate Word Clock ports for
synchronization, in most cases.
Wrapped view A view in the Score Editor that displays the selected track or tracks in a
line-wrapped, lead sheet–style view.
zero crossing A point in an audio file where the waveform crosses the zero amplitude axis.
If you cut an audio file at a zero crossing, there will be no click at the cut point.
zoom control The control that appears at the bottom-right corner the Tracks area and
some other windows. The zoom control slider allows you to navigate through the entire
length of the currently displayed project. The lines on the left and right of the slider can be
clicked to zoom in and out by a fixed percentage.
Zoom tool A tool used to zoom in on any part of the active area. The Zoom tool can also
be accessed using Control-Option. Click the background with the tool to revert to the
normal zoom level.