Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9 (Logic 101)

All things to all musicians

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 customised 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.

A special troubleshooting section helps students to set up and optimise a Logic system effectively.

Included

Manual and Training Media
Individual Apple Workstation & Midi System

Who should attend?

This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.

Prerequisites

Students should ideally meet the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

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

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

Certification

This Logic Pro training course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Logic Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. This certification also counts towards the new Logic Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.

Logic Studio Master certification recognises a Certified Pro's skills with the entire Logic Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Logic Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification.

This Course has an Apple Certified Pro Exam available with it. The exam is normally taken on the last day of the course, however you can arrange to take the exam at a later date.

Course duration

Three days

Course price

£500 for all three days, including content and exam for the professional accreditation (reduced from £700)

Course outline


Lesson 1	Making Music with Logic Opening Logic, Exploring the Interface, Starting a Project with Apple Loops, Navigating the Project, Building an Arrangement, Mixing the Song, and Exporting the Mix.
Lesson 2	Recording Audio Setting Up Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Track, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Multiple Tracks, Punching In and Out (On the Fly and Automatic), Changing Recording and Metronome Settings
Lesson 3	Editing Audio Comping Takes, Assigning Mouse Tools, Editing Audio Regions in the Arrange Area, Deleting Unused Audio Files, Manipulating the Waveform with the Flex Tool and Editing Audio Destructively in the Sample Editor
Lesson 4	Recording MIDI Recording MIDI, Quantizing MIDI Recordings, Merging Recordings into a MIDI Region, Recording MIDI Takes, Using Punch Recording, Using Step Input Recording and Filtering Incoming MIDI Events
Lesson 5	Editing and Programming MIDI Programming in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing a MIDI Recording, Using the Score Editor, Editing Notes with a MIDI Keyboard, Editing Note Velocity Using Hyper Draw, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events and Editing in the Event List
Lesson 6	Programming Drums Programming a Drum Pattern in Ultrabeat, Changing the Groove in the MIDI Editors, Creating a Snare Roll Using the Hyper Editor, Converting a MIDI Sequence into an Audio Region and Converting an Audio Region into a Sampler Instrument Track
Lesson 7	Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching Matching the Project Tempo to an Audio Region’s Tempo, Inserting Tempo Changes and Curves, Creating Apple Loops, Changing the Playback Pitch and Speed with Varispeed, Time Stretching and Tempo Matching with Flex Time Editing and Creating a Turntable or Tape Slowdown Effect
Lesson 8	Arranging and Preparing for the Mix Previewing the Song, Using Existing Material to Fill in Parts, Adding and Deleting Sections, Muting Elements and Cleaning Up Noisy Recordings
Lesson 9	Mixing Previewing the Final Mix, Using the Amp Designer, Using the Pedalboard, Adjusting Levels, Choosing Pan Positions, Choosing EQ Settings, Using Delay and Reverberation, Using Dynamic Processing Plug-ins and Tips and Tricks
Lesson 10	Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces Region vs. Track-Based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation and Using External Controllers
Lesson 11	Troubleshooting and Optimization Making Backups, Solving Audio and MIDI Routing Problems, Optimizing Hardware Performance and Addressing Unexpected Behaviors
Lesson 12	Certification Exam Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Logic Pro 9 Level One status