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Library Window (or tab in the Media area of the Arrange window) used to handle all
settings files for channel strips, effects, and instruments.
Link button Button in the top left corner of most Logic windows that features the
chain link icon. It controls the linking between different windows.
Lists area Area in the Arrange window, providing four independent tabs that show a
listing of the following types of data: events, regions, markers, tempo changes, and
time/key signatures.
local menu bar Menu in a window that only contains functions that are relevant to
that particular window.
locators Lower two sets of numbers, displayed to the right of the position indicators in
the Transport bar. The number on top is the left locator; the number below is the right
locator. The left and right locators define the cycle time-range, useful for cycle or skip
playback operations and cycle recording. The locators are also used to define the
editing area for certain functions.
loop An audio file that contains recurring rhythmic musical elements, or elements
suitable for repetition. Logic supports Apple Loops, amongst other file formats.
Loop Browser Window (or tab in the Media area of the Arrange window) used to
access and manage Apple Loop and ReCycle files.
Loop function The Loop region parameter Logic creates loop repeats for an audio or
MIDI region. These repetitions will continue until the project end point is reached, or
another region or folder (whichever comes first) is encountered on the same track in
the Arrange area.
main menu bar The bar at the top of the screen, offering global functions such as
opening, saving, exporting, or importing projects. It does not offer access to local
window functions. It does, however, contain an Edit menu—with commands that apply
to the window with key focus.
marker A marker is an indicator, or bookmark, that is tied to a specific time position in
a project. It can contain text which act as notes for different versions of a project, for
example. Markers can also be used for a number of selection and navigation tasks.
master channel strip Channel strip in the Mixer that acts as a separate attenuator
stage, changing the gain of all output channel strips without affecting the level
relationships between them.
Media area Area shown at the right-hand side of the Arrange window when the Media
button is clicked in the Arrange Toolbar. Contains the Bin, Loops, Library, and Browser
tabs, providing access to all media types supported by Logic.