Logic 301: Mastering Logic Pro 7

Course Overview

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. Starting with advanced setup, this course covers everything from production, editing, and mixing to scoring and composition.

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, a new addition to Logic Pro.

Audience

This class is designed for exsisting users of Logic Pro or those who have attended the Logic 101 course.

Skills Gained

Throughout the course 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, a new addition to Logic Pro.

Examinations

This course covers the partial requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 2 in Logic Pro.

You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Prerequisites

Exsisting users of Logic Pro or those who have attended the Logic 101 course.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Speeding Up Workflow
• Using Song Templates, Customising the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Toolbox, Saving a Song Template.

• Managing Your I/O Setup
• Labeling Inputs and Outputs, Creating a Headphone Mix, Using Input Objects, Backing Up and Transporting Your Setup.

Creating and Managing Takes

• Using Project Folders, Working with Dependent Files, Quickly Accessing Additional Tracks, Recording Multiple Tracks Simultaneously, What to Do If You Run Out of Tracks.

• Tempo and Pitch MatchingWorking with Apple Loops, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Working with Rubato Passages.

Day 2

Working with Software Instruments

• Getting Familiar with the Instruments, Understanding the User Interface, Using Ultrabeat, Using the EXS24 Software
• Sampler, Using the EVP88 Vintage Electric Piano, Using the EVD6 Vintage Clavinet, Using the EFM 1 FM Synthesizer, Using the ES2 Synthesizer, Using the ES1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, Using Global Tracks to Create a Quick Arrangement, Sound Design with Sculpture, Treating Your MIDI Hardware as Software.

Working with the Arrangement

• Creating and Using Markers, Navigating the Arrangement, Zooming Effectively.

Advanced Audio Editing

• Using Edits to Create Parts, Comping Tracks, 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, Using Transform Functions.

Working with Mixer Channels

• Using the Track Mixer, Using Insert Effects, Using Bus Effects, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-in Locations, Using Channel Strip Settings.

Day 3

Controlling Signal Flow

• Using Bus Channels as Submixes, Using Aux Channels for Bus Returns, Adding Tracks to the Track View, Using Mixer Groups, Incorporating External Effects Processors.

Automating the Mix

• Working with Offline Automation, Performing Real-Time Automation.

Working with Notation

• Creating Notation, Using Score Styles, Working with Text, Transcribing a Performance, Working with Drum Notation, Creating Scores and Parts.

Scoring to Picture

• Setting Up Synchronisation, Importing Media, Spotting the Movie, Positioning Events on the Timeline.