Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express and Logic Pro
Course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Inhouse
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover.
About this course
A basic knowledge of Mac OS X and a basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
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Course programme
This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing.
Pre-requisites:
A basic knowledge of Mac OS X and a basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Course Includes:
A comprehensive set of reference notes covering course topics, follow-up telephone support and, for training on Transmedia premises, lunch and refreshments.
Course Outline
Making Music with Logic
Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix
Recording Audio
Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings
Editing Audio
Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor
Recording MIDI
Using Software Instruments, Quantzing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two
Instruments
Editing and Programming MIDI
Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Cleaning a MIDI Recording
Programming Drums
Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanising a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll
Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching
Adjusting a Song's Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop's Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function
Arranging the Song
Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement
Mixing
Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks
Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces
Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers
Scoring Movies
Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack
Troubleshooting Logic
Getting Sound Out and In, Getting MIDI Out and In, Recovering Deleted Audio or MIDI Regions, Reading the System Performance Meter, Basic Computer Maintenance Steps, and Adding Third Party Plug-ins
Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express and Logic Pro