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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.

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