The Methodology

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 7 and Express 7.) 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:

1. Lessons 1 and 2 lay the foundation by helping you customize your Logic workflow and I/O setup. You'll create an environment that will increase your efficiency when going through the exercises in the book, as well as on your own projects.

2. Lessons 3 through 5 are designed to teach you how make the most of your production time. You'll start by creating and organizing audio and MIDI tracks for a multitrack song project. Then you'll use Logic's pitch and tempo correction to fix problems in the recordings, and you'll create Apple Loops for integration into your arrangement. Finally, you'll discover how audio instruments bring a wealth of musical resources to your sessions.

3. In Lessons 6 through 8 you'll learn how to shape your tracks into an arrangement. With Logic's MIDI and audio editing tools you can refine the sound and structure of your composition, correcting production problems and making the most of your best takes.

4. A composition is only as good as it sounds, which makes mixing and mastering your arrangement an essential part of the creative process. Lessons 9 through 11 guide you in taking your composition to the final level, using Logic Pro's mixer, automation, and effects processing to bring the highest degree of production quality to your creative output.

5. For many projects, Logic Pro will be an all-inclusive working environment that takes a composer and producer from musical idea to final recording. But there are times when you need to get your ideas on paper or when you're using your musical skills to serve a visual image. Lesson 12 shows you how to use Logic Pro's extensive notation capabilities to create musical parts and scores. In Lesson 13 you'll delve into Logic Pro's power as a scoring tool for film and video.