Logic Composer 101

Code: Log101 Duration: 4 Weeks Start: Monthly Level: Beginner Learning Advisor: Juan Cruz Masotta

In this Logic Composer 101 course, you will learn the most important and basic features of Logic such as recording and editing midi and audio, mixing, applying FX, automating parameters, while using customs samples as well as apple and recycle loops. This course includes a detailed overview on Logic’s instruments and FX.

Course Prerequisites

None

Course Aims

• The techniques will be applied on a track/project in the style of your choice.
• You will learn to record, edit and mix his own material according to his/her stylistic needs.

Course Topics

• An overview of Logic: The arrange window. Preferences and shortcuts. Transport. File management. Audio and Instrument Tracks. Midi and audio clips. Recording Midi. Mixer and Piano Roll views. Midi functions and editing.
• Digital Audio in Logic: Importing and recording digital audio. Non-destructive audio editing: Cut, splice, paste, loop, fades. Region management. Using and creating Apple loops. Logic’s sampler editor: Destructive editing.
• An overview of Logic’s Synthesizers: ESM, ES1, ES2, ESP, EFM1, EVP88, EVB3, EVD6. How to load, tweak and create custom sounds.
• Logic’s advanced instruments: EXS24, Ultrabeat and Sculpture. How to load, tweak and create custom sounds. Pattern mode in Ultrabeat.
• Using Logic’s FX: Delays, Modulation FX, Compressors, EQ, Distortions and Filters. Presets and parameters. Sends and inserts.
• Automation and mixing in Logic: Automation data management. Latch, Write, Read and Touch modes. Automating volume, pan, sends and inserts FX. Use of submixes and buses. Using Logic mastering presets.
  

Course Outcomes

• On successful completion of the course, you will have the tools and criteria to compose in Logic professional-sounding music in the style of your choice.
• You will become familiar with the Logic environment and will be able to take advantage of the software’s most prominent features.

Required Resources

Software: Logic Pro

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