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1014 Glossary
MIDI Time Code (MTC) Translation of a SMPTE time code signal into a MIDI standard
time code signal. MTC is used to synchronize Logic Express with MIDI devices, other
sequencers, video and audio tape or hard disk machines that support MIDI Time Code.
MTC determines absolute time positions and supports start, stop, and continue
messages.
mixdown A term commonly used to describe either bouncing (see bounce) or
merging of tracks (see merge).
Mixer The Mixer window displays all (or the desired) track, instrument, and MIDI
channel strips. These channels allow you to control all aspects of track output and
processing, including level, panning, effect and instrument processing, routing, and
more.
Mixer layer An Environment layer that shows all channel strips in a project (except
MIDI channel strips). In general, you will not need to access this Environment layer as all
mixing duties can be performed in the Mixer window.
mixing The process of shaping the overall sound of a project by adjusting the volume
levels, pan positions, adding EQ and other effects, and using automation to
dynamically alter these and other aspects.
M-LAN A Yamaha designed variant of the FireWire interface. It enables Yamaha digital
mixers and other devices to be directly connected to a Macintosh FireWire port (see
FireWire).
modifier key Computer keyboard keys used in conjunction with alphabetical keys to
change functionality. Modifier keys include Control, Shift, Option, and Command.
modulation wheel A MIDI controller found on most MIDI keyboards.
mono Short for monophonic sound reproduction. The process of mixing audio
channels into a single track, using equal amounts of the left and right audio channel
signals. Compare with stereo.
movie See video.
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.