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division value Adjustable value (shown in notes) for the grid used in displays and
operations. Third number displayed in the Transport bar’s Position display. The division
value is set in the Transport bar, below the time signature.
Drag menu A pop-up menu found in the local menu of linear editing windows. It
determines the behavior of regions or events when dragged to an overlapping
position.
drag & drop Grabbing objects with the mouse, moving them, and releasing the mouse
button.
driver Drivers are software programs that enable various pieces of hardware and
software to be recognized by computer applications. If the proper driver is not
correctly installed for your audio hardware, your computer may not recognize or work
properly with it.
editor Window for editing MIDI or audio data. Logic offers the Hyper, Piano Roll, Event
List, and Score editors for MIDI event data, and the Sample Editor for audio data. The
Event List can also be used for region editing and positioning tasks.
effect A type of software algorithm that alters the sound of an audio signal in a variety
of ways. Logic includes a set of EQ, dynamics, time-based, modulation, and distortion
effects in the Logic native and Audio Unit plug-in formats.
EQ Shortened form of equalizer. Equalizers are used to boost or cut frequencies in an
audio signal. There are several types of EQ available in Logic.
Eraser A tool used for deleting items. Click a selected item to delete it. All other
currently selected items are also deleted.
event Individual MIDI command, such as a note on command. Continuous controller
movements (modulation wheel, for example) produce a quick succession of individual
events—each with an absolute value.
Event List A list that shows all events or regions in a project. It allows you to directly
manipulate events and regions in a precise, numerical way. It also allows you to add
different types of events.
export To create a version of a file, such as a Logic project, in a different format that
can be distributed and used by other applications.
filter buttons Buttons in the Event List and Mixer, that allow you to hide or show
specific event types or channel strip types.
Find field In many Logic windows you find a field with rounded corners and a
magnifying glass to the left. This field allows you to perform text searches. As examples,
the Find fields in the Key Commands window or Loop Browser.