Logic 201

Course Information

Fees: € 375,- (approx: US$ 478,- or £ 300,-, other currencies)

Course Language: English English

Learning Advisor: Reuben Rowntree

Duration: 4 Weeks

Level: 201 Intermediate

Learning Advisor: Reuben Rowntree

Interested in sound at an early age, Reuben began his journey into audio engineering by cutting and splicing cassette tapes together. This later turned into recording with multiple tape decks until the purchase of a four-track recorder got him started in real multitrack recording. Reuben has consistently been interested in music, and as such at the age of 11 he took up the drums

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Course Description

Logic Pro is a sophisticated software package designed for music production. Get the most out of this software by developing your audio and MIDI skills to take advantage of the tremendous possibilities Logic Pro has to offer. The course introduces advanced producing concepts aimed to provide the student with the required knowledge to take their productions to the next level.

Advanced features of Logic you will learn in this course:

Audio and MIDI recording
MIDI editors
Software samplers
External controllers and samplers
Time stretching
Drum replacement
Mixing

In four weeks you will cover all the key aspects of working a complex session in Logic: session set up, audio recording, sampling, audio editing, MIDI recording, advanced sequencing techniques, and mixing.

Logic 201 course materials include downloadable session files for practicing new techniques, interactive content, video, instruction booklets and more. Areas such as arrangement, creative MIDI editing, mixing, routing and advanced production tricks will be covered in detail.

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This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express. To attend this course it is advised that you should already have a reasonable understanding of how Logic Pro operates.

This course will provide you with an increased skill set in the area of music production utilizing Logic Pro. The course aims to introduce you to the more intricate inner workings of Logic Pro so that you may take full advantage of everything this powerful sequencer has to offer. You will create exciting and innovative arrangements by using tools such as groove quantization, audio effect plugins and automation. You will also learn how to incorporate external hardware into the Logic environment.

Week 1 - Course Orientation, Essential MIDI Sequencing

Catch up - basic Logic skills
Using Software Instruments
Recording Audio and MIDI
Quantizing a Recording
MIDI Editors Piano, Hyper, Score, etc
Incorporating MIDI Controller Keyboards
Digital Audio Recording Settings

Week 2 – Audio Operations

Using Takes
EXS24 and Sampling
Using the Sample Editor
Working with Loops, Apple and regular audio files
Time-stretching Audio
Flextime
Working with Multi-track Drums

Week 3 – Advanced MIDI and Mixing

Intermediate MIDI lesson – understanding types of messages
Transform Editor
List Editor
Mapping CC values
Multi-Timbral Instruments
Drum replacement

Week 4 – Mixing and Session Management

Preparing for Mixing
Using Plug-ins
Using Buses
Exporting your Mix
Exporting Individual Tracks
Using a control surface (automation quick access)

On successful completion of the course you will gain a holistic view and understanding of Logic Pro and how to implement many of its creative resources. You will learn how to incorporate hardware to expand the possibilities for creativity. You will become familiar with a variety of arrangement and production skills such as sampling and audio editing that will ensure a more dynamic and exciting final result.

Logic Pro 8 or 9 software on a Mac computer.