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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 patches

You can easily create very interesting sounds with Software Instruments and even save them in the Library. Summing Stacks is the key.

Creating a layered patch with Summing Stacks

Summing Stacks give us the power to create complex patches with multiple Software Instruments and save them in the Library to be used with any project.

I want to create a classic grand piano with a Rhodes Electric Piano patch. It's easier than you might think:

  1. Create two empty Software Instrument tracks with Open Library checked.
  2. In the first one, load a piano of your choice.
  3. In the second one, load an electric piano of your choice.
  4. Arm the two and play and listen to the sound. Cool, I know that sound!
  5. Shift-select the two Track Headers.
  6. Under the Track menu, go to Create Track Stack, or press Shift + Command + D.

It will ask you whether you want to create a Folder Stack or Summing Stack. If you click the Details disclosure triangle, you will...