Mastering Logic Pro

Course Description

This three-day hands-on course takes you through Logic’s powerful advanced features, covering everything from production, editing, and mixing, to notation and scoring to picture. Throughout the class professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You’ll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic’s audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture. This course uses the Apple Pro Training Series book “ Logic Pro 8 Beyond the Basics,” by David Dvorin.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express.

How to Register

This course is available for registration at many of our Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide. Please visit the course schedule for current classes, or view the Apple Authorized Training Centers page to find a center near you.

Certification

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

To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

Logic Pro Level Two 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 training.apple.com/certification/proapps.

Prerequisites

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

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
• Logic Level One End User certification

Course Outline - Day 1
Topic	Description
Lesson 1 Speeding up Workflow	Using Project Templates, Customizing the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Toolbox, and Saving a Project Template
Lesson 2 Creating and Managing Takes	Using Project Folders, Working with Assets, Quickly Accessing Additional Tracks, Recording Multiple Tracks Simultaneously, and What to Do if You Run Out of Tracks
Lesson 3 Tempo and Pitch Matching	Working with Apple Loops, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Working with Rubato Passages
Lesson 4 Working with Software Instruments	Getting Familiar with the Instruments, Understanding the User Interface, Using Ultrabeat, Using the EXS24 Software Sampler, Using the EVP88 Vintage Electric Piano, Using the EVD6 Vintage Clarinet, Using the EFM 1 FM Synthesizer, Using the ES2 Synthesizer, Using the ES1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, Using Global Tracks to Create a Quick Arrangement, Sound Design with Sculpture, and Treating Your MIDI Hardware as Software
Course Outline - Day 2
Topic	Description
Lesson 5 Working with the Arrangement	Creating and Using Markers, Navigating the Arrangement, and Zooming Effectively
Lesson 6 Advanced Audio Editing	Using Edits to Create Parts, Comping Tracks, and Fixing Problems Using the Sample Editor
Lesson 7 Advanced MIDI Editing	Using Loops, Copies, and Aliases, Demixing MIDI Regions, Working with Region Parameters, Working with MIDI Note Events, and Using Transform Functions
Lesson 8 Working with Mixer Channels	Using the Track Mixer, Using Insert Effects, Using Aux Effects, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-in Locations, and Using Channel Strip Settings
Lesson 9 Controlling Signal Flow	Creating Submixes, Using Aux Channels for Multi-Output Software Instruments, Using Mixer Groups and Incorporating External Effects Processors
Course Outline - Day 3
Topic	Description
Lesson 10 Automating the Mix	Working with Offline Automation, Performing Real-Time Automation
Lesson 11 Working with Notation	Creating Notation, Using Score Styles, Working with Text, Transcribing a Performance, Working with Drum Notation, and Creating Scores and Parts
Lesson 12 Scoring to Picture	Importing Media, Setting Up Synchronization, Spotting the Movie, and Positioning Events on the Timeline
Lesson 13 Mixing in Surround	Using Surround Software Instruments, Using Surround Effects, Producing a DVD-A, Downmixing Your Project, and Using Compressor for Video Projects

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What you will learn

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