New and changed terms in Logic Pro X

Logic Pro X includes some new terms, while others have changed from earlier versions of Logic Pro.

Former term

Logic Pro X term

Details

Arrange window

Logic Pro main window

Encompasses the former Arrange area as well as the inspectors, Library, editors, Lists, Notes, Loop Browser, and other browsers.

Arrange area

Tracks area

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arrangement track

A global track where you can organize a project into sections, then move or copy sections to build an arrangement.

Transport bar

control bar

The Transport bar (and some toolbar controls) have been integrated into the control bar, now at the top of the main window.

Media area

Browsers

The Browsers area includes the Project Audio, Media, and All Files Browsers.

Audio Bin

Project Audio Browser

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Media Browser

Lets you quickly find audio and movie files and add them to a project.

File Browser

All Files Browser

project folder

project file or project folder

Project assets can now be saved in the project, or in a project folder. You can also reference assets stored in another location.

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project alternatives

Alternatives let you save “snapshots” of a project in different states.

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project backups

Backups let you recall earlier, automatically saved versions of a project.

Insert slot/menu

Effect slot/menu

Hyper Draw

MIDI Draw

Hyper Editor

Step Editor

Sample Editor

Audio File Editor

The Audio File Editor can be opened in the main window or as a separate window.

Caps Lock keyboard

Musical Typing keyboard

The Musical Typing window can also show the onscreen keyboard.

EVP88

Vintage Electric Piano

Includes new plug-in settings; can also open existing user-created settings.

EVB3

Vintage B3

Includes new plug-in settings; can also open existing user-created settings.

EVD6

Vintage Clav

Includes new plug-in settings; can also open existing user-created settings.