Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro 8 (Logic 301)
Everything you need to create, record and perform your music
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
- Customizing the Interface and using Key Commands
- Managing I/O Setups and creating and Managing Takes
- Working with Software Instruments
- Creating and Using Markers
- Scoring to Picture
- Working with Notation
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
- Level One Logic Pro End User certification is required.
- Ideally, students will have attended a Logic 101 course.
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 Loop 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 Busses, 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 user 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 Two in Logic. Level Two certification is granted upon successful completion of the Logic, Level Two 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: Beyond the Basics, by David Dvorin.