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preset A set of plug-in parameter values that can be loaded, saved, copied, or pasted via
the Library or the Settings pop-up menu in the plug-in window header. See also setting and
Settings pop-up menu.
pressure See aftertouch.
project A Logic document. It contains all MIDI regions and references to the audio files
to be played back. A project file can be saved within a project folder, which can contain
the project’s audio files and other assets (such as movie, sample files, and so on). Saving
assets in the project simplifies archiving and exchanging projects, but increases the
project’s size.
Project Audio Browser One of the browsers in the Browsers area used for managing
project audio files and regions and conversion tasks. See also Browsers. In earlier versions
of Logic Pro, the Project Audio Browser was called the Audio bin.
project folder A folder that can contains a Logic Proproject as well as all media files used
by the project, which can include audio files, sampler instruments and samples, a movie,
and other files.
project settings A collection of program settings that are specific to the current project.
These are different from the global preferences that affect all Logic Pro projects. .
protected track A track that can’t have its contents moved or changed.
punch in, punch out Describes going into and out of record mode while a project is
playing, to replace a section of an existing recording. This process can be automated in
Logic Pro. See also Autopunch function.
PWM Abbreviation for Pulse Width Modulation. Synthesizers often feature this facility,
where a square waveform is deformed by adjusting its pulse width. A square waveform
usually sounds hollow and woody, whereas a pulse width modulated square wave sounds
more reedy and nasal.
Q factor A term associated with equalizers. Q factor is the quality factor of the
equalization, and is used to select a narrower or broader frequency range within the overall
sonic spectrum of the incoming signal.
quantization The process of time-correcting note start positions by moving them to the
nearest point on a time grid. When quantization is applied to any selected event or region,
Logic Pro moves all note events to align perfectly with the nearest grid position. Logic Pro
quantization is non-destructive, allowing you to try out different quantize values without
losing the original timing.
Quantize button The button (labeled with a Q) that you click to quantize selected events.
See also Quantize tool and quantization.
Quantize pop-up menu The Logic Promenu from which you choose the quantize value.
See also Quantize tool and quantization.
Quantize tool A tool used to quantize specific selected events, using the quantize value
specified in the Quantize pop-up menu.
Quick Help An area at the top of the inspector that shows a brief description of whatever
part of the Logic Pro interface you move the pointer over. Quick Help can also be opened
as a floating window. Some Quick Help descriptions contain links to more detailed
information.