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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)

Summary

In this chapter, you were introduced to Logic Pro's amazing Drummer and the drummers and drum kits in the Library.

You have learned how to customize the drum kit and now know why I recommend you use the Producer Kits. Yes, you have percussionists to play with your drummer. When you want to add Hip Hop and EDM drum machine sounds, Machine Drum Designer is just the ticket, while the playable Drum Synth option allows you to play in your own parts. Also, as you learned, in the Loop Browser, there are drummer loops for drag-and-drop drum part creation.

In the next chapter, we will become familiar with 10.6's brand-new Step Sequencer and how to creatively use it. Also, you will learn how to integrate it with Drum Machine Designer. Pattern Browser gives you a place to alter existing patterns, or create your own, and save them. The latest additions to the Apple Loop Browser are Pattern Loops, which, like all Apple Loops, you can drag and drop from the Browser for part...