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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)

Creating a Project Alternative

Open the Chapter 12 project.

The process is very simple:

  1. Navigate to File | Project Alternatives | New Alternative:

    Figure 12.1: Creating a Project Alternative

  2. Name the alternative.
  3. Here you can see that I have created three Project Alternatives, and the third one is the active one:

Figure 12.2: Three Project Alternatives

To return to an earlier or later version, all I have to do is select it in the Project Alternatives list, and it will return to the state it was in at that point. If I choose Edit Alternatives, I can rename or remove any I choose.

This is a great way to create different arrangements, all within the same project.

NOTE

Personally, I like to name my alternatives by the date and time, so when I return to an earlier or later one, I know when I last worked on it.