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Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8 E-mail

Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8

Logic Express Logic Pro

Unlock the features of Logic

Course Description

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic user interface of Logic Pro, and shows them how to create a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students will create their own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, 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. This class is designed for those who composite using Logic Pro.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.

Certification

This course covers the partial requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Logic Pro.

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

  • Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Course Outline - Day 1
Topic Description

Lesson 1

Exploring the Workspace		 Opening a Song File, Getting to Know the Arrange Window, Moving the Song Position Line, Setting a Tempo, About the Arrange Window Channel Strip, Using DSP Plug-Ins, Using Audio Instruments, Using Channel Strip Settings, Bouncing a Song.

Lesson 2

Exploring the Editing Windows		 Getting to Know the Editing Windows, Working With Windows, Linking Windows, Using Screensets.

Lesson 3

Understanding Workflow Techniques		 Creating a New Song, Importing Audio into the Arrange Window, Importing MIDI into the Arrange Window, Zooming and Magnifying, Selecting With The Arrow Tool, Rubber-Band Selecting, Using The Cycle Mode, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Dividing Regions, Moving and Copying Regions, Naming Regions, Hiding Tracks (Logic Pro Only), Using the Catch Function, Using Scroll In Play, Using Key Commands.

Lesson 4

Editing Audio Regions		 Exploring the Audio Window, Using the Sample Editor, Auditioning Audio, Adding Audio Files to the Arrangement, Editing Audio Regions, Setting a Region’s Anchor Point, Repeating Audio Regions, Working With Sample Rates, Working With Tempo and Audio Regions, Using Folders, Saving the Song as a Project.

Lesson 5

Working with Apple Loops		 Taking a First Loop at Apple Loops, Working With Tracks, Looping Objects in the Arrange Window, Using the Loop Browser, Using the Global Tempo Track, Finishing the Arrangement.
Course Outline - Day 2
Topic Description

Lesson 6

Editing MIDI in the Matrix Editor		 Getting Ready to Edit MIDI, Exploring the Matrix Editor, Using Hyperdraw.

Lesson 7

Editing MIDI in the Hyper Editor and Event List		 Exploring the Hyper Editor, Using Hyper Sets, Exploring the Event List Editor.

Lesson 8

Recording		 Setting up the Metronome, Setting a Count-In, Recording MIDI, Filtering MIDI Input, Using Capture Last Take (Logic Pro Only), Setting Audio Options, Getting Ready to Record, Recording, Punch-Recording, Merging Recordings, Cleaning up After Recording.

Lesson 9

Mixing		 Setting Volume Levels, Using the Track Mixer, Exploring the Fader Area, Creating Fades, Using Sends, Monitoring System Performance, Using the Freeze Function.

Lesson 10

Automating the Mix		 Using Track Automation, Using Live Animation.
Course Outline - Day 3
Topic Description

Lesson 11

Setting Up the MIDI Environment		 Getting Started in Logic’s Environment Window, Activating Logic’s Sequencer, Creating a Standard Instrument, Creating a Multi Instrument, Using Instruments.

Lesson 12

Setting Up the Audio Environment		 Configuring Audio Hardware and Drivers, Exploring the Audio Configuration Window (Logic Pro Only), Using Audio Objects, Exploring Audio Object Parameters, Looking at the Channel View, Finishing the Autoload Song.

Lesson 13

Working with Video in Logic Pro		 Understanding Video Files and Logic, Using the Global Video Track, Working with the Movie’s Audio, Working with SMPTE Timecode, Scoring to Video, Exporting Audio to Movies.

Lesson 14

Working with Surround Sound		 Configuring the Playback System, Configuring Logic, Using the Surround Control, Finishing a Surround Mix.
 
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