Book description
Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro X, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and polish music files with Apple’s professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani’s step-by-step, instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques using Logic’s software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. Learn about all of the key features in Logic Pro X including Flex Pitch, Drummer, Drum Kit Designer, Track Stacks, MIDI Effects, and more. Using the book’s online files and Logic Pro X, you’ll begin making music in the first lesson. Whether you’re looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book will show you how.
Lesson and media files available online
Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects
Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side
Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast
Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time
Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certifi ed Pro Exam
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgments
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Exploring the Interface and Working with Real Instruments
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Working with Virtual Instruments
- Lesson 4. Produce a Virtual Drum Track
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Lesson 5. Recording MIDI and Using Controllers
- Using a Patch from the Library
- Recording MIDI
- Correcting the Timing of a MIDI Recording
- Joining Recordings into a MIDI Region
- Recording MIDI Takes
- Punching In and Out
- Creating a Layered Sound Patch
- Creating a Split Keyboard Patch
- Mapping Smart Controls to Patch Parameters
- Controlling Logic from an iPad Using Logic Remote
- Using Step Input Recording
- Processing MIDI Notes with MIDI Plug-Ins
- Lesson Review
- Lesson 6. Creating and Editing MIDI
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Building a Song
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Lesson 7. Editing Pitch and Time
- Setting a Project Tempo by Detecting the Tempo of a Recording
- Using and Creating Apple Loops
- Creating Tempo Changes and Tempo Curves
- Adding a Turntable or Tape Slow-Down Effect
- Making One Track Follow the Groove of Another Track
- Change the Playback Pitch and Speed with Varispeed
- Editing the Timing of an Audio Region
- Tuning Vocal Recordings
- Lesson Review
- Lesson 8. Editing an Arrangement
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Lesson 7. Editing Pitch and Time
- Mixing and Automating a Song
- Appendix A. Using External MIDI Devices
- Appendix B. Keyboard Shortcuts (Default for U.S. Keyboard)
- Glossary
- Index
- Where are the Lesson Files?
Product information
- Title: Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro X: Professional Music Production
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2013
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780133756838
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