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Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro X 10.1: Professional Music Production

Name: Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro X 10.1: Professional Music Production
Author: David Nahmani
ISBN: 9780134185804

by David Nahmani

June 2015

Intermediate to advanced

576 pages

12h 16m

English

Peachpit Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Getting Started
The MethodologyLessons 1–3: Exploring the Interface and Working with Real InstrumentsLessons 4–6: Working with Virtual InstrumentsLessons 7–8: Building a SongLessons 9–10: Mixing and Automating a SongSystem RequirementsPreparing Your Logic WorkstationDownloading and Using the Logic Lesson FilesUsing Default Preferences and Selecting the Advanced ToolsUsing the U.S. Key Command PresetScreen ResolutionAbout the Apple Pro Training SeriesApple Pro Certification ProgramResources
Exploring the Interface and Working with Real Instruments
Lesson 1. Make Music with Logic Now!
Creating a Logic Pro X ProjectExploring the InterfaceAdding Apple LoopsBrowsing and Previewing LoopsNavigating the ProjectUsing Transport Buttons and Key CommandsContinuously Repeating a SectionBuilding Up the Rhythm SectionZooming In to Edit the IntroBuild Up the ArrangementAdding Lead SynthsCreating a BreakMixing the SongChoosing Names and Icons for Tracks and Channel StripsAdjusting Volume and Stereo PositionProcessing Instruments with Plug-InsMixing Down to a Stereo FileLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 2. Recording Audio
Setting Up Digital Audio RecordingSetting the Sample RateChoosing the Bit DepthRecording a Single TrackPreparing a Track for RecordingMonitoring Effects During RecordingAdjusting the Recording LevelTuning the InstrumentChecking the BalanceRecording AudioRecording Additional TakesRecording Takes in Cycle ModeRecording Multiple TracksPunching In and OutAssigning Key CommandsPunching on the FlyPunching AutomaticallyChanging Recording SettingsSetting the Count-InSetting the MetronomeChoosing the I/O Buffer SizeChoosing the Recording File TypeDeleting Unused Audio FilesLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 3. Editing Audio
Assigning Mouse ToolsPreviewing and Naming RegionsEditing Regions in the WorkspaceComping TakesPreviewing the TakesComping the TakesAdding Fades and CrossfadesAdding a Fade-OutAdding Fades to Remove ClicksEditing Regions in the Audio Track EditorImporting Audio Files Using the All Files BrowserUsing the Audio Track EditorEditing Files in the Audio File EditorPlaying an Audio Region BackwardAligning AudioUsing the AnchorUsing the Flex ToolLesson ReviewAnswers

Working with Virtual Instruments
Lesson 4. Produce a Virtual Drum Track
Creating a Drummer TrackChoosing a Drummer and a StyleEditing the Drum PerformanceArranging the Drum TrackUsing Markers in the Arrangement TrackEditing the Intro Drum PerformanceEditing the Bridge Drum PerformanceEditing the Chorus and Outro SectionsCustomizing the Drum KitAdjusting the Drum Levels Using Smart ControlsCustomizing the Kit with Drum Kit DesignerWorking with an Electronic DrummerCreating Hip Hop BeatsCreating an Electro-House TrackCustomizing the Drum Machine SoundsLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 5. Recording MIDI and Using Controllers
Using a Patch from the LibraryRecording MIDICorrecting the Timing of a MIDI RecordingQuantizing MIDI RegionsChoosing Default Quantization SettingsMerging Recordings into a MIDI RegionRecording into a Selected MIDI RegionMerging Recordings in Cycle ModeRecording MIDI TakesRepeating and Erasing Notes on the FlyCreating a Layered Sound PatchCreating a Split Keyboard PatchMapping Smart Controls to Patch ParametersOpening the Plug-Ins for MappingMapping Screen Controls to ParametersAssigning MIDI Controller Knobs to Screen ControlsUsing Step Input RecordingProcessing MIDI Notes with MIDI Plug-InsControlling Logic with an iPad Using Logic RemoteLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 6. Creating and Editing MIDI
Creating MIDI Notes in the Piano Roll EditorCreating and Resizing NotesDefining Note Length with Existing NotesEditing Note Pitch Using Key CommandsEditing Note VelocityCreating and Drawing Note PatternsDefining and Painting Custom Note PatternsImporting a MIDI FileEditing MIDI Data in the Event ListQuantizing Pitches, Scales, and Timings of MIDI NotesCreating a Crescendo Using Note VelocityCreating and Editing MIDI Continuous ControllersAutomating Pitch Bend Data in MIDI DrawCopying MIDI Control Data in MIDI DrawAutomating Modulation Data in MIDI DrawLesson ReviewAnswers
Building a Song
Lesson 7. Editing Pitch and Time
Setting a Project Tempo by Detecting the Tempo of a RecordingUsing and Creating Apple LoopsUsing the Loop BrowserSetting a Project’s Key SignatureCreating Apple LoopsCreating Tempo Changes and Tempo CurvesCreating and Naming Tempo SetsCreating Tempo Changes and Tempo CurvesAdding a Turntable or Tape Slow-Down EffectMaking One Track Follow the Groove of Another TrackChange the Playback Pitch and Speed with VarispeedEditing the Timing of an Audio RegionTime Stretching the Waveform Between Transient MarkersMoving Waveform Sections Without Time-StretchingTime Stretching a Single NoteTuning Vocal RecordingsEditing Note Pitches in the WorkspaceEditing Note Pitches in the Audio Track EditorLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 8. Editing an Arrangement
Previewing the SongCopying Material to Fill In PartsLooping Regions with the Loop ToolUsing Folders to Control the Length of a LoopCloning Audio RegionsAdding Batch FadesRendering Multiple RegionsAdding and Deleting SectionsSaving an Alternative ArrangementAdding a SectionCutting a SectionCutting Regions to Remove Silence or NoiseMuting or Deleting Marquee SelectionsDividing Regions by Removing SilenceArranging the Resulting RegionsLesson ReviewAnswers
Mixing and Automating a Song
Lesson 9. Mixing
Organizing Windows and TracksUsing Track Stacks to Streamline the WorkspaceUsing Screensets to Switch Between the Tracks Area and the MixerCustomizing a Locked ScreensetUsing the Amp DesignerInserting a Plug-in at a Specific Point in the Signal FlowCustomizing an Amp ModelAdjusting Levels and PanSubmixing Tracks and Processing the SubmixSubmixing with a Summing StackProcessing the Guitars with a Tremolo Plug-inUsing an EQ Plug-inUsing Delay and ReverberationAdding Delay to the VocalsAdding Reverb Using Aux SendsUsing Dynamic Processing Plug-insUsing the CompressorCompressing and Limiting the MixUsing a Few Tips and TricksTake a BreakListen to Your Mix Outside the StudioCompare Your Mix with Commercial MixesLesson ReviewAnswers
Lesson 10. Automating the Mix
Creating and Editing Offline AutomationCreating Track Volume AutomationCreating Region Pan AutomationCreating and Snapping Mute AutomationRecording Live AutomationRecording Automation in Touch ModeRecording Automation in Latch ModeRecording Plug-in Bypass AutomationUsing MIDI ControllersUsing Automation Quick AccessBouncing the MixLesson ReviewAnswers
Appendices
Appendix A. Using External MIDI Devices
Configuring MIDI HardwareUsing the External Instrument Plug-inRouting External MIDI TracksChoosing a Program Remotely
Appendix B. Keyboard Shortcuts (Default for U.S. Keyboard)
Panes and WindowsNavigation and PlaybackZoomingChannel Strip, Track, and Region OperationsProject Audio BrowserPiano Roll EditorFinder
Glossary
Index
Where are the Lesson Files?

Overview

Please note: Updates for Logic Pro v10.2 can be found at www.peachpit.com/apts.logicprox101 on the Updates tab.

Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro v10.2, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and make music files that stand out with the Apple professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani’s step-by-step instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to professional production techniques using Logic’s software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. You’ll learn about all of the key features in Logic Pro v10.2 and use the book’s online files to begin making music from the very first lesson. Whether you’re looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book will show you how.

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