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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)

Remix FX

In addition to its Phat and Step multi-FX, we now have Remix FX, which you will find in the Multi Effects folder. It is designed to be used on the stereo output, but you can use it on individual tracks or auxes as well.

Those of you who have used GarageBand for iOS will already be familiar with it. Unlike most of the Logic Pro FX plugins, these are designed to be used live, DJ style.

Overview

There are seven areas in the Remix FX plugin that you can utilize:

  • Filter
  • Gater
  • Reverse
  • Stop
  • Scratch
  • Downsampler
  • Repeater

They are controlled by two XY pads, buttons, some faders, and sliders. There are dedicated Smart Controls mapped to it. If you open the Smart Controls, though, I notice that they look quite different if Remix FX is on the stereo output or on a track, but more on that in a while.

To the left side and the right side are the two XY pads, assigned to Filter and Repeater, but if you click on the words Filter and Repeater...