Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training: Professional Music Production (for Logic Pro 11), 2nd Edition

Description

The Apple-Certified Way to Learn

Record, arrange, produce, mix, and master music with this bestselling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro. Veteran producer and composer David Nahmani uses real-world professional Logic Pro projects to guide you through step-by-step instructions and straightforward explanations, ranging from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques.

Using a project-based approach, this book shows you how to record audio and software instruments, create musical content, and build arrangements. You;ll explore Session Players to create professional drum, bass, and keyboard performances, and use the Chord track to edit your song;s chord progressions. You;ll use Sample Alchemy, Beat Breaker, and Quick Sampler to create stutter effects and vocal chops, and learn ear-candy production techniques, such as parallel processing and turntable start and stop effects. You;ll use Flex Time to stretch audio and correct the timing of recordings, and you;ll tune vocals with Flex Pitch. You;ll add the warmth and coloration of analog audio equipment with the mix, and automate the song with ChromaGlow, mix a song using EQ, compression, delay, reverb, and other plug-ins to achieve a professional sound. Finally, you;ll automate the mix and prepare the song for distribution on streaming services with Mastering Assistant.

• Downloadable real-world, professional Logic Pro files to follow along with the projects
• AI-driven tools in Logic Pro 11
• Step-by-step hands-on exercises
• Accessible writing style that puts an expert mentor at your side
• Ample illustrations that help you quickly master techniques
• Lists of keyboard shortcuts used in each lesson
• Tips to improve your workflow
• Online personal support on the author's website

The Apple Pro Training Series is Apple's official self-paced learning resource. Books in this series offer downloadable lesson files available through the Peachpit website. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at www.peachpit.com/appleprotraining.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Lesson 1 Master Essential Navigation Skills

Lesson 2 Edit and Arrange Regions

Lesson 3 Use Effect and Instrument Plug-ins

Lesson 4 Record Audio and MIDI

Lesson 5 Create a Virtual Drum Track

Lesson 6 Create a Virtual Bass Track

Lesson 7 Create a Virtual Keyboard Track

Lesson 8 Work with Chords

Lesson 9 Create Content

Lesson 10 Sample Audio

Lesson 11 Edit the Timing and Pitch of Audio

Lesson 12 Mix a Song

Lesson 13 Automate, Master, and Export the Mix

Appendix A Skills Review (Online)

Appendix B Keyboard Shortcuts (Default for U.S. Keyboard) (Online)

Updates

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