Course Description
This three-day course takes you through Logic's powerful advanced features, covering everything from production, editing, and mixing, to notation and scoring to picture. Throughout the class professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You'll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic's audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express. The course is best suited for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to explore the full functionality of Logic Pro.
What You Will Learn
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Customizing the Interface and using Key Commands
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Managing I/O Setups and creating and Managing Takes
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Working with Software Instruments
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Creating and Using Markers
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Scoring to Picture
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Working with Notation
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
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Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
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Level One Logic Pro End User certification is required.
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Ideally, students will have attended a Logic 101
course.
Course Outline
Day 1
| Topic |
Description |
| Speeding up Workflow |
Using Project Templates, Creating Your Own Template, Customizing the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Tool Menu, Saving a Project Template, Opening and Creating Projects Automatically, and Backing Up and Transporting Your |
| Managing Projects and Takes |
Using Project Folders, Working with Assets, Quickly Accessing Additional Tracks, Recording Multiple Tracks Simultaneously, and Deleting Unused Tracks |
| Matching Tempo and Pitch |
Working with Apple Loops, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Performing Time Stretching and Compression in the Arrange Area, and Working with Rubato Passages |
| Working with Software Instruments |
Getting Familiar with the Instruments, Understanding the User Interface, Using Ultrabeat, Using the EXS24 mkII Software Sampler, Using the EVP88 Vintage Electric Piano, Using the EVD6 Vintage Clavinet, Using the EFM 1 FM Synthesizer, Using the ES1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, Using the ES2 Synthesizer, Using Global Tracks to Create a Quick Arrangement, Sound Design with Sculpture, and Treating Your MIDI Hardware as Software |
Day 2
| Topic |
Description |
| Working with the Arrangement |
Creating and Using Markers, Navigating the Arrangement, Navigating with Markers, Isolating Material with Cycle Mode, Using Zooming, and Editing the Arrangement |
| Advanced Audio Editing |
Using Edits to Create Parts, Comping Tracks, and Fixing Problems Using the Sample Editor |
| Advanced MIDI Editing |
Using Loops, Copies, and Aliases, Demixing MIDI Regions, Working with Region Parameters, Working with MIDI Note Events, and Using Transform Functions |
| Working with MIxer Channels |
Using the Mixer, Using Insert Effects, Using Send Effects, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-inLocations, and Using Channel Strip Settings |
| Controlling Signal Flow |
Using Aux Channels as Submixes, Applying Send Effects to Submixes, Using Mixer Groups, and Incorporating External Effects Processors |
Day 3
| Topic |
Description |
| Automating the Mix |
Automating the Mix Working with Offline Automation and Performing Real-Time Automation |
| MIDI PRocessing in the Environment |
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 |
| Certification Exam |
The end user exam is administered online |
| Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up |
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