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Jumpstart Logic Pro 10.6

By : Jay Asher
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Jumpstart Logic Pro 10.6

By: Jay Asher

Overview of this book

Logic Pro is Apple’s flagship application for music creation, found in many professional music studios across the globe. It is a powerful digital audio workstation that comes with all the software tools that you need to create music that sounds great. In the previous version, Logic Pro 10.5, Apple had added impressive features to what was already a full package of tools, loops, FX plug-ins, and software instruments. Providing a comprehensive introduction if you’re new to Mac computer music creation, this practical guide will show you how to use Logic Pro and have you up to speed in no time. You’ll not only understand what Apple’s Logic Pro software can do but also get hands-on with using it to accomplish various musical tasks. The book starts by getting you up and running with the basic terminologies. As you progress, you’ll explore how to create audio and MIDI musical parts. To build on your knowledge further, the book will guide you through developing an automated mix. In addition to this, you’ll learn how to bounce mixes and audio files for distribution. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with Logic Pro and have the skills you need to create professional-quality music.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)

Recording into cells

I decide, crazy guy that I am, that I want to record hand claps into a cell through Amp Designer:

  1. Create an audio track in the track list.
  2. At the desired location, create a cell by Ctrl + clicking the empty cell space.
  3. Again, Ctrl + click the cell and choose Record Into Cell, then clap your hands repeatedly for as long as you like.

Yes, it is that easy. I now decide I want to add a Vintage Electric Piano cell. It's the same process:

  1. Create a Software Instrument track in the track list with Vintage Electric Piano.
  2. At the desired location, create a MIDI cell by Ctrl + clicking the empty cell space.
  3. Again, Ctrl + click the cell and choose Record Into Cell, then play your electric piano part for as long as you like.

Now that I have all my cells and scenes to my satisfaction, I want to record a performance to the Tracks area. As you will see, it isn't difficult, and you can even do this by triggering cells or...