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Glossary 1025
time code A format (and signal) for assigning a unique, sequential time unit to each
frame of video or project position. The SMPTE time code format, for example, is
measured in hours : minutes : seconds : frames and subframes.
timing Measure of the ability to play notes at the right time. Timing can also refer to
synchronization between events, regions, and devices.
toggle To switch between two states such as on or off (applies to windows, parameter
values, and so on).
Toolbar The top of the Arrange window features the Toobar, which is used to access or
hide certain onscreen areas, such as the Media or Lists area or Inspector. It also contains
a number of buttons for key functions, such as Locking/Unlocking SMPTE positions. You
may freely customize the Toolbar to meet your needs.
Tool menu Available in the local menu bar of a window, containing tools for editing,
zooming, cropping, and otherwise manipulating items in the window.
track A horizontal row in the Arrange that contains either audio or MIDI regions that
can be played back over time. Each track has a specified destination (a channel strip)
that data is routed to. Logic Express allows hundreds of tracks to be used in a project.
track arming See record enable.
track list Situated to the left of the Arrange. Displays the channel strips assigned to
various tracks as well as Track Solo, Mute, and other buttons.
Track Parameter box See Object Parameter box.
Track Protect button The button featuring the lock icon, shown in the Arrange track
list, protects tracks from further editing (or allows it). Also see protected track.
transform set A collection of transform operations (performed in the Transform
window) can be saved as a transform set. Saved transform sets can be quickly accessed
via the Presets menu at the top left of the Transform window. You may also import
transform sets from other projects. See entry below.
Transform window Logic Express editor that lets you define a set of conditions and
operations that are used to select and manipulate specific MIDI events.
transient Position in an audio recording where the signal becomes a lot louder—over
a short time span (a signal spike, in other words). As this is typical for drum recordings,
transients can be used to indicate where beats occur in an audio signal.
Transport bar A field shown at the bottom of the Arrange window, used to control
recording and playback functions. The Transport bar offers Record, Pause, Play, Stop,
and Rewind/Forward buttons plus other functions. You can also open independent
Transport bar windows by choosing Window > Transport (Command-7).