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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)

Step entering in the Piano Roll Editor

Logic comes with a dazzling array of software instruments. Yes, there are lots of great third-party software instruments as well, but I suggest you become conversant with the Logic content before you reach for your wallet.

I will use a Harp for this task:

  1. Open a new project with an empty Software Instrument with Open Library checked, and then go to Orchestral | Harp and click on it to load it.
  2. Press P to open the Piano Roll editor and, not surprisingly, it's blank because there is no MIDI region with content yet.
  3. If you drag the mouse over the keyboard you see on the side, you will hear the notes.

Let's begin with a simple arpeggiated phrase. Notice that the Command Tool defaults to the Pencil Tool, which is what we want.

With the Command key held down, click on the grid to the right of C2, and a note is created. If you hold the mouse down on it, the help tag tells you that it is 0 0 1 0, a sixteenth note...