We are lucky to live during one of the most exciting periods in the music production industry. Just a few short years ago, you would need a studio filled with synthesizers, hardware effects processors, mixing consoles, and expensive multitrack tape machines to accomplish what you can now do in a small project-based environment with a computer, an audio interface, and the right software. It’s a good time to be a musician.
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics is intended to show experienced composers, arrangers, and producers how to enhance their skills by working with real projects in real-world scenarios. You’ll learn how to increase the efficiency of your production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, and create and manage multiple takes. You’ll work on refining your mixing techniques, manipulating tempo and pitch, creating notated parts and scores, mixing for surround sound, and scoring for video and film. You’ll discover powerful techniques for multitrack recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic’s audio instruments.
Whether you’re tweaking a song structure, applying effects processing, or editing audio and MIDI tracks, this book will give you the insider tips that will make your time with Logic Pro 8 more productive and more creative.
This book is written for those who already have a working knowledge of Logic Pro. (Beginning or less-experienced Logic users should read Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 by David Nahmani.) Composers, audio engineers, and music producers currently working with Logic Pro will have the most to gain from reading this book.
The book is divided into five sections:
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics is part of the official training series for Apple Pro applications developed by experts in the field. The lessons are designed to let you learn at your own pace. You’ll find that this book explores many advanced features and offers tips and techniques for using the latest version of Logic.
Although each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for creating a specific project, there’s room for exploration and experimentation. It is recommended that you follow the book from start to finish or at least complete the lessons in each part of the book in order. Each lesson concludes with a review section summarizing what you’ve covered.
Before beginning to use Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics, you should have a working knowledge of your computer and its operating system. Make sure that you know how to use the mouse, navigate standard menus and commands, and also open, save, and close files. If you need to review these techniques, see the printed or online documentation included with your system.
These are the basic system requirements for Logic Pro 8:
• Macintosh computer with a 1.25 GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor (PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Xeon processors are highly recommended)
• Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
• 1 GB of RAM (2 GB or more is highly recommended)
• QuickTime 7.2 or later
• DVD drive for software installation
• PCI Express, ExpressCard/34, USB, or FireWire-based multi-channel audio interface recommended
• Video display with 1024 × 768 pixel resolution (1280 × 800 or higher resolution is recommended)
• MIDI keyboard
• 5400 rpm hard drive (7200 rpm recommended) with at least 7 GB of available hard-disk space
If your display resolution is less than 1440 × 900, the included lesson files will display differently than shown in the book. Even so, you will be able to follow the lessons as described.
The DVD-ROM provided with this book includes folders that contain the lesson files used in this course. Each lesson has its own folder. You must have a standard installation of Logic Pro 8 on your hard disk to perform the exercises in this book.
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Pro Training and Certification Program. Developed by experts in the field and certified by Apple, the series is used by Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide and offers complete training in all Apple Pro products. The lessons are designed to let you learn at your own pace. Although each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for creating specific projects, there’s room for exploration and experimentation. Each lesson concludes with review questions and answers summarizing what you’ve learned, which can be used to help you prepare for the Apple Pro Certification Exam.
For a complete list of Apple Pro Training Series books, visit www.peachpit.com/applebooklet.
The Apple Pro Training and Certification Program is designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple’s digital media technology while giving you a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing job market. Whether you’re an editor, graphic designer, sound designer, special-effects artist, or teacher, these training tools are meant to help you expand your skills.
Upon completing the course material in this book, you can become a certified Apple Pro by taking the certification exam at an Apple Authorized Training Center. Successful certification as an Apple Pro gives you official recognition of your knowledge of Apple’s professional applications while allowing you to market yourself to employers and clients as a skilled, pro-level user of Apple products.
For those who prefer to learn in an instructor-led setting, Apple offers training courses at Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide. These courses, which use the Apple Pro Training Series books as their curriculum, are taught by Apple Certified Trainers who balance concepts and lectures with hands-on labs and exercises. Apple Authorized Training Centers have been carefully selected and have met Apple’s highest standards in all areas, including facilities, instructors, course delivery, and infrastructure. The goal of the program is to offer Apple customers, from beginners to the most seasoned professionals, the highest-quality training experience.
To obtain more information or to find an Authorized Training Center near you, go to www.apple.com/software/pro/training.
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics is not intended as a comprehensive reference manual, nor does it replace the documentation that comes with the application. For more information about Apple Logic Pro 8, refer to these sources:
• Logic Pro 8 User Manual. Accessed through the Logic Pro 8 Help menu, the User Manual contains a complete description of all the features.
• Apple’s website: www.apple.com
• Peachpit’s website: As Logic Pro 8 is updated, Peachpit may choose to update lessons or post additional exercises as necessary on this book’s companion webpage. Please check www.peachpit.com/apts.logic.btb for revised lessons.
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