Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training Series Professional Music Production

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.

You'll trigger Live Loops in real time, record audio and software instruments, create and edit sequences, and build arrangements. You'll create both acoustic and electronic virtual drum performances. You'll use Quick Sampler to create stutter effects and vocal chop, and explore ear candy production techniques, such as parallel processing and turntable start and stop effects. You'll use Smart Controls to map knobs, buttons, and drum pads on a MIDI controller or an iPad. You'll harness the power of Smart Tempo to sync up all your audio and MIDI. You'll use Flex Time to stretch audio and correct the timing of recordings, and you'll tune vocals with Flex Pitch. You'll mix, automate, and master the song with EQ, compression, delay, reverb, limiters, and other plug-ins to achieve a professional sound. Finally, you'll create a 3D spatial audio mix with Logic Pro's new Dolby Atmos plug-ins, using binaural rendering to experience that immersive sonic experience on your headphones.

• Downloadable real-world, professional Logic projects
• 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 and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at peachpit.com/apple. For more on certification, visit training.apple.com.

Also in the Apple Pro Training Series:

• Final Cut Pro
• macOS Support Essentials

David Nahmani is the founder of LogicProHelp.com, the largest online community of Logic users. An expert Logic Pro consultant and teacher, he has worked for V.I.P. clients like Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson), Toby Gad (Beyoncé, John Legend, Fergie), Coco Morier (Britney Spears, Selena Gomez), Joseph Hahn (Linkin Park), James Valentine (Maroon 5), Mark Pontius (Foster the People), the Record Plant in Los Angeles, the Winter Music Conference in Miami, the Grammy foundation, ASCAP, Apple, and many more. David wrote and produced songs published by Cleopatra records, Metropolis records, MTV, and Decca/BMG.

Getting Started

Lesson 1  Producing Music with Logic Now!

Lesson 2  Producing a Virtual Drum Track

Lesson 3  Using Effect and Instrument Plug-ins

Lesson 4  Recording Audio and MIDI

Lesson 5  Sampling Audio

Lesson 6  Performing with MIDI Controllers and Logic Remote

Lesson 7  Creating Content

Lesson 8  Integrating Your Workflow

Lesson 9  Editing Pitch and Time

Lesson 10  Mixing

Lesson 11  Mixing in Dolby Atmos

Appendix A  Skills Review

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

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