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696 Glossary
Insertion mode Also known as Step Input mode. A mode where Logic is “listening” to
incoming MIDI input while not in record mode.
Instrument Object An Object in Logic’s Environment designed to communicate with a
single-channel MIDI device. An Instrument Object represents a physical or virtual
device which handles MIDI information. Also see Multi Instrument Object.
interface 1) A hardware component such as a MIDI or audio device that allows Logic
to “interface” (connect) with the outside world. You need an audio or MIDI interface to
get sound/MIDI into and out of your computer. Also see audio interface. 2) A term that
is used to describe Logic’s graphical elements that can be interacted with. An example
would be the Arrange window, where graphical interface elements such as Regions are
interacted with to create an arrangement, within the overall Arrange interface.
key The scale used in a piece of music, centered around a specific pitch. The specified
pitch is called the root of the key.
key command Function which can be executed by pressing a specific key (or key
combination) on your computer keyboard or MIDI controller.
Key Commands window The Key Commands window is used for the assignment of
key commands to computer keys or to MIDI messages. You can access the Key
Commands window by choosing Preferences > Key Commands.
latency You may notice a delay between playing your keyboard and hearing the
sound. This is a form of latency. A variety of factors contribute to latency including
audio interface, audio, and MIDI drivers. One factor under you control, however, is the
I/O buffer size, which is set in the Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers preferences.
legato Method of musical performance that smoothly connects one note to the next.
level meter A meter that lets you monitor audio output levels from your computer.
You use the level meters in Logic when recording, arranging, and editing audio files.
Link mode Link mode is activated by clicking the Link button. It determines the
relationships between windows. An editing window in Link mode shows the same
contents as the top window.
Link button Button featuring the chain link icon in the top left corner of most Logic
windows. It controls the linking between different windows.
local menu Menu in a window that only contains functions that are relevant to that
particular window.
Local Off mode Operating mode on a MIDI keyboard where the keyboard does not
directly play its own integrated sound generator. This is useful when using it as a
master keyboard in a MIDI setup with Logic.