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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)

Customizing MIDI controllers for automation

If you go to Mix | Automation Preferences, the following window appears:

Figure 15.22 – Automation preferences

If I was writing this book a couple of years ago, I would have spent some time instructing you as to how to use Automation Quick Access to teach your MIDI controller to use its knobs or faders to control automation in real time. Nowadays though, there are a slew of affordable MIDI controllers that come with mapping for Logic Pro, so there is no need to do so. If you are a beginner, you should certainly consider buying one.

Alternatively, you can download the free Logic Remote app for an iPad or iPhone if you own one and use that for this purpose.