This London sited three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customised audio and MIDI configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro's comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing. A special troubleshooting section helps students to set up and optimise a Logic system effectively.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express and who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore its functionality.
What You Will Learn:
- Understanding Workflow Techniques
- Recording and Editing Audio
- Recording and Editing MIDI
- Using Software Instruments
- Working with Audio Effects
- Mixing and Automation
- Manipulating Pitch and Time
Prerequisites
Students should ideally meet the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of the Mac OS
- Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended
Certification
This Logic Pro training course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Logic Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application. This certification also counts towards the new Logic Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification.
Logic Studio Master certification recognises a Certified Pro's skills with the entire Logic Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Logic Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification.
Course Duration: 3 Days
Course Price: £645 plus VAT
Apple Certified Pro Exams
This Course has an Apple Certified Pro Exam available with it and you have the option to purchase this with your course for £100, the exam is normally taken on the last day of the course, however you can arrange to take the exam at a later date. An exam can be retaken after 7 days and all retakes cost £75.
Logic Pro Training Course Outline
Lesson 1
Making Music with Logic
Opening Logic, Exploring the Interface, Starting a Project with Apple Loops, Navigating the Project, Building an Arrangement, Mixing the Song, and Exporting the Mix.
Lesson 2
Recording Audio
Setting Up Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Track, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Multiple Tracks, Punching In and Out (On the Fly and Automatic), Changing Recording and Metronome Settings
Lesson 3
Editing Audio
Comping Takes, Assigning Mouse Tools, Editing Audio Regions in the Arrange Area, Deleting Unused Audio Files, Manipulating the Waveform with the Flex Tool and Editing Audio Destructively in the Sample Editor
Lesson 4
Recording MIDI
Recording MIDI, Quantizing MIDI Recordings, Merging Recordings into a MIDI Region, Recording MIDI Takes, Using Punch Recording, Using Step Input Recording and Filtering Incoming MIDI Events
Lesson 5
Editing and Programming MIDI
Programming in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing a MIDI Recording, Using the Score Editor, Editing Notes with a MIDI Keyboard, Editing Note Velocity Using Hyper Draw, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events and Editing in the Event List
Lesson 6
Programming Drums
Programming a Drum Pattern in Ultrabeat, Changing the Groove in the MIDI Editors, Creating a Snare Roll Using the Hyper Editor, Converting a MIDI Sequence into an Audio Region and Converting an Audio Region into a Sampler Instrument Track
Lesson 7
Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching
Matching the Project Tempo to an Audio Region's Tempo, Inserting Tempo Changes and Curves, Creating Apple Loops, Changing the Playback Pitch and Speed with Varispeed, Time Stretching and Tempo Matching with Flex Time Editing and Creating a Turntable or Tape Slowdown Effect
Lesson 8
Arranging and Preparing for the Mix
Previewing the Song, Using Existing Material to Fill in Parts, Adding and Deleting Sections, Muting Elements and Cleaning Up Noisy Recordings
Lesson 9
Mixing
Previewing the Final Mix, Using the Amp Designer, Using the Pedalboard, Adjusting Levels, Choosing Pan Positions, Choosing EQ Settings, Using Delay and Reverberation, Using Dynamic Processing Plug-ins and Tips and Tricks
Lesson 10
Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces
Region vs. Track-Based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation and Using External Controllers
Lesson 11
Troubleshooting and Optimization
Making Backups, Solving Audio and MIDI Routing Problems, Optimizing Hardware Performance and Addressing Unexpected Behaviors
Lesson 12
Certification Exam
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Logic Pro 9 Level One status
This Logic Pro training course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level One in Logic Pro 9.
This course runs throughout the year - please contact us for available dates.
