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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)

Drum Machine Designer

Logic Pro long ago added their software instrument emulation of a classic drum machine called Ultrabeat. Ultrabeat in turn became the engine of Drum Machine Designer. Drum Machine Designer has received a significant upgrade in 10.6, with a lot more kits, some of which even include guitar, piano, and bass sounds, and now it uses Logic Pro 10.6's Quick Sampler as its basis rather than Ultrabeat, which is a significant improvement in capability, so you are getting on board at the right time:

  1. Press Shift + Command + N to open a new project, and again create a Drummer channel strip, this time with Hip Hop as the genre.
  2. Everything you learned with Drum Kit Designer in terms of the Library, Drummer region, and Smart Controls applies with DMD as well.
  3. Let's go with Anton and change Electronic Drum Kit to Hybrid Knock.
  4. Press Y to close the Library and X to open the mixer.
  5. In the Mixer, under the View menu, uncheck Follow Track Stacks....