Lesson1.Exploring the Workspace

Lesson 1. Exploring the Workspace

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This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Launch Logic and open a song

Learn to use the Arrange window

Examine Logic's editing tools

Use the Transport panel and the numeric keypad to control song playback

Move the Song Position Line

Adjust the tempo

Insert and adjust DSP plug-ins

Insert and play Logic's internal Audio Instruments

Assign Channel Strip settings

Bounce your song

This lesson serves as a primer to get you into the swing of using Logic's workspace. The exercises in this lesson lay the groundwork by covering common concepts used throughout the book. For example, you'll explore Logic's main editing window, the Arrange window, and also learn valuable techniques for setting the tempo and controlling the song playback as you edit. But it's not all theorythere's some time for fun, too! In the second half of the lesson you'll learn how to add DSP effects to change the sound of your song, and you'll explore playing and inserting Logic's internal Audio Instrument synthesizers to create new sounds for your songs. There's a lot to cover, so let's jump straight in.