An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8 (Logic 101)
Everything you need to create, record and perform your music
Course 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.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.
What You Will Learn
- Working with Plug-ins
- Using Audio Instruments
- Understanding Workflow Techniques
- Editing Audio Regions
- Using the Sample Editor
- Working with Apple Loops
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
- Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Course Outline
Day 1
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| 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, Quantizing 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 |
Day 2
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Programming Drums | Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing 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 |
Day 3
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Certification Exam | The end exam is administered online |
| Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up | |
To Register
Check the course schedule for a list of courses available for registration at Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide.
Build Credibility. Get Certified.
This course covers the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Logic. Level One certification is granted upon successful completion of the Logic, Level One exam. Apple Authorized Training Centers offer this exam either as part of the course or separately.
This certification also counts towards Logic Studio Master Pro certification which recognizes competency with the entire Logic Studio product suite.
Apple Pro Training Series
The book for this course is Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8, by David Nahmani.