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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)

Summary

We began by learning how to match a project's tempo to that of an imported audio file with Smart Tempo. You now know how to correct the timing of a performance with the Flex tool and Flex Time. You can tune a vocal with Flex Pitch and use it to alter its character by adjusting Pitch Drift, Vibrato, and Formants. You have read about the beginnings of Varispeed with tape recorders and the digital emulation of its functionality in Logic Pro.

In the next chapter, we will explore methods for getting an arrangement ready for mixing by employing project alternatives for different versions, inserting, copying or deleting sections, and removing problematic noise so that you have cleaner audio files to mix.