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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)

A brief history of automation

In the 1970s, the development of recording consoles and tape machines progressed to the point where we could now mix multiple 24-track machines synced together. This meant that the engineer might have many more adjustments to make in real time than he could realistically perform with just two hands, or even two engineers with four hands could.

Console makers such as AMS Neve and SSL rose to fill the void with console automation, allowing the console to memorize the engineer's moves. It is often claimed that Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody was one of the first records to employ this ability, and as complex as it is, it certainly had to be at least one of the first.

Initially, the faders and knobs would not be moving as you were hearing the changes, but Rupert Neve created a console in the 70s that introduced flying faders, and all of today's DAWs can emulate this, as do even inexpensive hardware controllers from companies such as Mackie and...