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input monitoring This function allows you to hear incoming audio, when audio tracks are playing, record-enabled, or recording. Simply click the Input Monitoring button on Arrange audio tracks to enable or disable input monitoring.

Insert slot A panel on Logic channel strips where you can patch in (insert) an effect plug-in.

Inspector Area at the left edge of the Arrange and editors, containing the Parameter boxes and channel strips (Arrange) of the selected track. Also see Parameter boxes. The Inspector area updates to reflect the parameters relevant to the window with key focus.

instrument channel Logic supports the use of software based instruments. Software instrument plug-ins are inserted into the Instrument slot of instrument channels. Software instrument recording takes place on instrument tracks in the Arrange. Playback of these tracks is routed via the instrument channel shown in the Mixer (or to the left of the Arrange window).

interface 1) A hardware component such as a MIDI or audio device that allows Logic to interface (connect) with the outside world. You need an audio or MIDI interface to get sound or MIDI into and out of your computer. Also see audio interface. 2) A term that is used to describe graphical elements within Logic that you can interact with. An example would be the Arrange, where graphical interface elements such as regions are interacted with to create a project, within the overall Logic interface.

key The scale used in a piece of music, centered around a specific pitch. The specified pitch is called the root of the key. Can also refer to a black or white key on a musical (MIDI) keyboard.

key command Function which can be executed by pressing a specific key (or key combination) on your computer keyboard or MIDI controller.

Key Commands window The Key Commands window is used for the assignment of key commands to computer keys or to MIDI messages.

key focus The selected, active window, is said to have key focus in Logic. Many key commands will only function when a window has key focus. The Inspector also updates to reflect the parameters of a window with key focus.

latency You may notice a delay between playing your keyboard and hearing the sound. This is a form of latency. A variety of factors contribute to latency, including the audio interface in use, audio and MIDI drivers. One factor under your control, however, is the I/O buffer size, which is set in the Devices preferences.

level meter A meter that monitors audio input or output levels to or from your computer. You use the level meters in Logic when recording, arranging, and editing audio files, and when creating a mix.

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