Logic Pro For Dummies (eBook)

Graham English is a performer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and jazz-trained keyboard player. Graham has shared the stage with legendary performers like Cheap Trick, Grover Washington Jr., and James Moody. He is the author of the previous editions of this book, a songwriting course at Speed Songwriting, and content at Logic Studio Training.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Leaping into Logic Pro 5

Chapter 1: Getting Logic Pro Up and Sprinting 7

Chapter 2: Examining Logic Pro Projects 21

Chapter 3: Exploring the Main Window and Tracks Area 37

Chapter 4: Embracing Tracks and Regions 65

Part 2: Digital Recording and Using Prerecorded Media 81

Chapter 5: Introducing Digital Audio and MIDI 83

Chapter 6: Recording Audio 97

Chapter 7: Recording MIDI 111

Chapter 8: Adding Media to Your Project 123

Part 3: Making Music with Virtual Instruments 135

Chapter 9: Making Beats with Drum and Percussion Software Instruments 137

Chapter 10: Playing Virtual Vintage Instruments 163

Chapter 11: Sound Design with Synths and Samplers 185

Chapter 12: Conducting a Virtual Orchestra 213

Part 4: Arranging and Editing Your Project 225

Chapter 13: Arranging Your Music 227

Chapter 14: Editing Audio Tracks 255

Chapter 15: Editing MIDI Tracks 277

Part 5: Mixing, Mastering, and Sharing Your Music 297

Chapter 16: Mixing Your Project 299

Chapter 17: Shaping Your Mix with Effects 321

Chapter 18: Automating Your Mix 341

Chapter 19: Mastering Your Final Track 347

Chapter 20: Bouncing and Sharing Your Music 355

Part 6: The Part of Tens 363

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Use an iPad with Logic Pro 365

Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Speed Your Workflow 377

Index 383