Logic 101 - Introduction to Logic Express 9 and Logic Pro 9 April 4, 2012

Have you ever listened to the radio and thought you could make a better song? Are you tired of using ripped audio as the background for your videos? Do you need a sound design tool that integrates perfectly with software synthesizers and samplers? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need Logic Pro 101 to help you get those beats out of your head and into your computer.

Course Description
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.

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

What You Will Learn
Working with Plug-ins
Using audio instruments
Understanding workflow techniques
Editing audio regions
Using the Sample Editor
Working with Apple Loops

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended

Course Outline
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Day 1
Lesson 1. Make 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 and 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

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 and 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

Day 3
Lesson 10. Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces
Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers
Lesson 11. Scoring Movies
Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack
Lesson 12. Troubleshooting and Optimization
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

Contact: Cari Jones, Corporate Account Manager
Email: CariJ@fmctraining.com
Phone: 407-354-4866

Official Website: http://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?v=Apple&g=Logic+Pro+and+Logic+Express&i=330