LOGIC 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 8

This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to generate a customized 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. This course uses the Apple Pro Training Series book “Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8” by David Nahmani.

Cost: €650 + €80 Exam Fee

Payment Method:
Deposit (payable 2 weeks prior to commencement): €150
Balance (payable on start date of course): €500
Exam fee: €80
Total Cost: €730
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Detailed information:

Course Outline - Day 1

Lesson 1: Making Music with Logic		Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix
Lesson 2: Recording Audio		Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings
Lesson 3: Editing Audio		Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor
Lesson 4: Recording MIDI		Using Software Instruments, Quantizing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two Instruments
Lesson 5: Editing & Programming MIDI		Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Cleaning a MIDI Recording

Course Outline - Day 2

Lesson 6: Programming Drums		Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll
Lesson 7: Manipulating Tempo & Time Stretching		Adjusting a Song’s Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop’s Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function
Lesson 8: Arranging The Song		Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement
Lesson 9: Mixing		Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks
Lesson 10: Automating the Mix & Using Control Surfaces		Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers

Course Outline - Day 3

Lesson 11: Scoring Movies		Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack
Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Logic		Getting Sound Out and In, Getting MIDI Out and In, Recovering Deleted Audio or MIDI Regions, Reading the System Performance Meter, Basic Computer Maintenance Steps, and Adding Third Party Plug-ins

Also included with class:

Apple Pro Training Series Book

Certification:

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Logic Pro 8.

Logic Pro Level One certification also counts towards the new Logic Studio Master Pro certification. Master certification recognizes a user’s skills with the entire Logic Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component, users need certification in at least two of the applications to earn Master Certification. For details, please visit http://training.apple.com/certification/proapps.

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. This will be arranged for you, by your instructor.

Exam Fee: €80
Resits: €130

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