Who Should Attend ?
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro X and prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.What You Will Learn
- Understanding Workflow Techniques
- Recording and Editing Audio
- Recording and Editing MIDI
- Using Software Instruments
- Working with Audio Effects
- Mixing and Automation
- Manipulating Pitch and Time
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
LOGIC PRO X PROGRAM - $950.00
CERTIFICATION VOUCHER - $250.00
TEXT BOOK - $54.99
PROGRAM TOTAL: $1204.99
Lesson 1: Make Music with Logic Now!
• Finding Apple Loops and adding them to the workspace • Using Cycle mode • Moving, copying, deleting, and resizing regions
• Mixing down and using audio effect plug-ins • Bouncing an MP3
Lesson 2: Recording Audio
• Choosing digital audio settings • Recording single and multitrack audio • Recording additional takes • Recording in Cycle mode • Rerecording sections by punching in (manually and automatically) • Adjusting count-in, metronome, and other settings • Deleting unused audio files
Lesson 3: Editing Audio
• Assigning Left-click and Command-click tools • Editing audio regions nondestructively in the workspace • Adding fades and crossfades • Creating a composite take from multiple takes • Importing audio files • Editing audio regions nondestructively in the Audio Track Editor • Editing audio files destructively in the Audio File Editor • Aligning audio using the anchor and the Flex tool
Lesson 4: Produce a Virtual Drum Track
• Creating a new project with a Drummer track • Choosing a drummer and a drum kit
• Editing the drummer performance • Arranging the song structure with the Arrangement Markers • Making the drummer play behind or ahead of the beat
• Customizing the drum kit in Drum Kit Designer • Tuning and dampening individual kit pieces
Lesson 5: Recording MIDI and Using Controllers
• Recording MIDI performances • Quantizing MIDI recordings • Merging a MIDI recording with an existing MIDI region • Recording MIDI in take folders • Punch recording a MIDI recording • Creating Track Stacks • Saving Summing Track Stack patches • Mapping and assigning Smart Controls
• Controlling Logic Pro X from the iPad using Logic Remote • Using MIDI effect plug-ins • Recording MIDI in step input mode
Lesson 6: Creating and Editing MIDI
• Creating and editing MIDI notes in the Piano Roll Editor and Score
Editor • Quantizing MIDI regions • Quantizing individual notes • Using Scale Quantize pop-up menus • Importing MIDI files • Selecting and deleting continuous controller events in the Event List • Creating continuous controller automation in the MIDI Draw area
Lesson 7: Editing Pitch and Time
• Matching a project tempo to an audio file’s tempo • Creating Apple Loops • Adding tempo changes and tempo curves • Applying tape or turntable speed-up and slow-down effects • Making one track follow the groove of another track • Using varispeed effects • Editing the timing of an audio region with Flex Time
• Tuning a vocal recording with Flex Pitch
Lesson 8: Editing an Arrangement
• Looping regions and converting loops to individual regions • Repeating regions in the workspace • Packing regions into a folder • Saving alternative arrangements • Inserting silence to create a new section • Removing a section • Removing silence or background noise from a region
Lesson 9: Mixing
• Using folder and summing stacks
• Using screensets
• Using effect plug-ins • Adjusting volume levels and pan positions • Filtering frequencies with an equalizer plug-in
Lesson 10: Automating the Mix
• Creating track automation graphically • Recording live track automation • Using the Touch and Latch track automation modes • Assigning a MIDI controller knob or fader to remote control the desired parameter • Automating track mute and plug-in bypass • Exporting the mix as a PCM file
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Logic Pro X status
Logic Pro X
Call for Next Class Start Date:
June, 2017
September, 2017
Logic Pro X is offered as a three, eight hour per day course or an eight, three hour per day course.Our 10 lesson design covers a wide variety of topics designed to teach the student how to use Logic Pro X software effectively in preparation for the Logic Pro X certification exam delivered online by Apple.
This Logic Software Program 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 Pros 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. A special troubleshooting section helps students to set up and optimize a Logic system effectively.