Apple Logic Pro 8 - Manual (Page 989)

Glossary 989
MP3 Abbreviation for MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3. A compressed audio file format,
frequently used to distribute audio files over the Internet.
MTC See MIDI Time Code.
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 rolled into a single package. Each of these,
called sub-instrument, has a fixed MIDI channel. All sub-channels share the same MIDI
port. All other parameters can be set individually. The purpose of the multi instrument
object is to address multi-channel MIDI devices, which can receive MIDI data (and play
different sounds) on separate MIDI channels.
multi-timbral This term describes an instrument or other device that can play several
different sounds at the same time, using multiple MIDI channels. See MIDI multi mode.
mute Switch off the audio output of a channel or track. You can mute a track or
channel by clicking the Mute button in the track list or at the bottom of the channel
strip).
Mute tool This tool allows you to stop a region or events from playing, by clicking on it
or them.
native Native refers to host-based processing of effects and software instruments in
Logic Pro. The computer CPU natively calculates the effects and instruments. Native
also refers to the internal Logic Pro plug-in format, which differs from the Audio Unit
format. Logic Pro native plug-ins only work in Logic Pro.
nodes Positions in Hyper Draw and automation tracks that mark the beginning or end
of data manipulation. Occasionally referred to as (automation) points.
Nodes Refers to additional Macintosh computers that are used as external processing
nodes, effectively increasing the CPU resources of your main Logic Pro computer.
normalize This function applies the current Parameter box settings to the selected
MIDI events (by altering the actual events themselves), and clears existing parameter
settings. When it comes to audio, a different Normalize function raises the volume of a
recorded audio file to the maximum digital level, without altering the dynamic content.
note attributes Describes functions found in the Attributes menu of the Score Editor.
These determine aspects such as the stem direction, color, enharmonic position, and
further options for the display (and printing) of note events.
note number Pitch of a MIDI note, controlled by the first data byte of a MIDI note
event.