User guide

1012 Glossary
locators Lower two sets of numbers, displayed to the right of the position indicators in
the Transport bar. The number on top is the left locator; the number below is the right
locator. The left and right locators define the cycle time-range, useful for cycle or skip
playback operations and cycle recording. The locators are also used to define the
editing area for certain functions.
loop An audio file that contains recurring rhythmic musical elements, or elements
suitable for repetition. Logic Express supports Apple Loops, amongst other file formats.
Loop Browser Window (or tab in the Media area of the Arrange window) used to
access and manage Apple Loop and ReCycle files.
Loop function The Loop region parameter Logic Express creates loop repeats for an
audio or MIDI region. These repetitions will continue until the project end point is
reached, or another region or folder (whichever comes first) is encountered on the
same track in the Arrange area.
main menu bar The bar at the top of the screen, offering global functions such as
opening, saving, exporting, or importing projects. It does not offer access to local
window functions. It does, however, contain an Edit menu—with commands that apply
to the window with key focus.
marker A marker is an indicator, or bookmark, that is tied to a specific time position in
a project. It can contain text which act as notes for different versions of a project, for
example. Markers can also be used for a number of selection and navigation tasks.
Marker List Window (or tab in the Lists area of the Arrange window) that shows an
alphanumeric listing of all marker events. It also includes a Marker Text area that allows
you to add text information (notes) to particular marker events.
Marker track One of the global tracks, used for the creation, editing, and display of
marker events.
marker text Text information (notes) attached to particular marker events. Added in
the Marker Text window or Marker Text area of the Marker List.
Marquee tool Crosshair-shaped tool in the Arrange Toolbox, used to select and edit
parts of audio and MIDI regions.
master channel strip Channel strip in the Mixer that acts as a separate attenuator
stage, changing the gain of all output channel strips without affecting the level
relationships between them.
Media area Area shown at the right-hand side of the Arrange window when the Media
button is clicked in the Arrange Toolbar. Contains the Bin, Loops, Library, and Browser
tabs, providing access to all media types supported by Logic Express.