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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)

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Logic Pro Interface

Part of learning to effectively use any software is to have a clear understanding of its interface and its terminology, and this is especially true with powerful software such as Logic Pro. Also, Logic Pro comes with a ton of content that you will find in both the Library and the Loop Browser. Once you have gained a solid understanding of it, you will be on your way to a great time creating music with Logic Pro.

This chapter consists of the following main topics:

  • Logic Pro windows, menus, and terminology
  • The Logic Pro Library
  • The Browser
  • Apple Loops and the Loop Browser