Logic Pro 9 User Manual - Help Library - Apple

1338 Glossary
Surround Panner Replaces the standard Pan/Balance control of channel strips, set to
Surround in the Output slot. Allows you to control the relative positioning of the channel
signal between the speakers available (in the chosen project surround format).
sustain An envelope parameter that sets the steady amplitude level produced when a
key is held down. See envelope.
sustain pedal A momentary footswitch that is connected to MIDI keyboards. It transmits
MIDI controller number 64, which is recorded and played back by Logic Pro.
Swing parameter Alters the rigid timing of a quantization grid by delaying every other
note of a specified sub-division by a definable amount.
Sync button This button, found on the Transport bar, activates/deactivates external
synchronization mode.
synchronization Method of keeping several recording or playback devices time-locked
with one another. In virtually all synchronized setups, there will be one master device
and one or more slave devices that derive their synchronization clock from the master.
synchronizer Central unit used to control the synchronization of several devices. In most
situations, Logic Pro will act as the master synchronizer.
synthesizer A device (hardware or software) that is used to generate sounds. The word
is derived from early attempts with mechanical and electronic machines to emulate (or
synthesize) the sounds of musical instruments, voices, birdsong, and so on. Logic Pro
features several software synthesizers, including the ES1, ES2, EFM 1, ES E, ES P, and ES
M.
SysEx Abbreviation for System Exclusive data. SysEx data forms the top tier in the hierarchy
of MIDI commands. These messages are tagged with an identification number for each
manufacturer (the SysEx manufacturer ID number). The actual contents of these MIDI
commands is left to the manufacturer. SysEx data is often used to transfer individual (or
banks of) sound programs or system settings, or to address individual sound generation
or signal processing parameters.
take folder A container for multiple take recordings.
takes A take, put simply, is a recording. Logic Pro allows you to create several takes, one
after the other, without leaving record mode. These takes can then be compiled into a
super take (see comping).
template A project that contains settings and preferences that you have defined.
Templates serve as a starting point for new projects (scoring tasks, audio only projects,
MIDI only projects, and so on, as your personal needs require). Any project can be used
as a template, and you can create and save multiple templates.