Training & Certification: Logic 101

Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9

Short Description

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'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.

What You Will Learn

Working with DSP Plug-ins
Using Audio Instruments
Understanding Workflow Techniques
Editing Audio Regions
Using the Sample Editor
Working with Apple Loops

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites

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

Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended

Course Outline

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.

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.

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.