From simple audio production to multi-take recording, professional composer and musician Joe Godfrey shows how to record, mix, and remix professional audio in Logic Pro 8 Essential Training. Starting with basic customization and recording techniques, Joe goes on to explain Logic’s library of sound loops, methods for recording analog and digital instruments and MIDI synths, how to add a soundtrack to a movie, and the process of mixing tracks for fuller sound.

Table of contents
Introduction
Welcome
Understanding Logic Pro
Using this title
Using the software’s Keyboard
An important note for laptop users
Using the exercise files
Troubleshooting the exercise files
1. Setting Up Logic
Installing the program
Launching Logic for the first time
Setting up audio interfaces
Understanding WordClock
Setting up MIDI interfaces
Verifying MIDI input
Connecting outboard MIDI gear
Importing an existing environment
Selecting an outboard synth
2. Exploring Your Workspace
Understanding types of projects and which to use
Completely customizable keystrokes
Understanding Logic’s window structure
Creating and customizing screensets
Understanding the importance of saving iterations
Customizing the Transport window
Customizing the Arrange window
Exploring Meter options
Exploring Key Signature options
Exploring Tempo options
Using the Metronome feature
Using Channel Strips
Using Tracks
Using Regions
Merging Regions
Demixing
Naming Regions
Coloring Regions
3. Working with Loops
Using the Window Media Browser
Sorting Loops
Auditioning Loops
Favoriting Loops
Using loops to build a groove
Editing MIDI Loops
4. Tracking and Mixing a Live Performance
Creating a live tracking session
Building your groove
Tracking a virtual bass
Setting up a cue
Recording the vocal
Comping the vocal
Tracking a live instrument
Arranging the song
Understanding the Mix window
Mixing the song
Recording vocal automation
Bouncing the song
5. Tracking and Mixing Virtual Instruments
Understanding virtual instruments
Sequencing with Ultrabeat
Using the EXS24 MkII
Sound sculpting in Sculpture
Using the EVP88 Vintage Piano Synth
Using the EVB3 Vintage Organ Synth
Using the EVD6 Vintage Clavinet Synth
Exploring other virtual synths
6. Creating Audio for Video
Using Logic with video
Importing a movie into Logic
Creating timeline markers
Understanding bars, beats, and timecode
Adjusting tempo and song structure
Scoring a movie
Adding sound effects to your movie
Exporting OMF and XML files from Final Cut Pro into Logic
Exporting XML files from Logic back into Final Cut Pro
7. Remixing
Beginning the remixing process from a vocal track
Building the rhythm track using Logic’s library
Editing the parts of the rhythm
Adding guitar strums using Delay Designer
Adding the instrumental solos
Editing and adding vocal effects
Final touch-ups
Bouncing the mix
8. Mixing
The mixer interface
Learning the sounds using EQ Sweep
Mixing using MIDI velocity
Writing and editing volume automation
Setting up busses for reverb and delay
Using the Space Designer
Using the Delay Designer
Freezing your tracks
Naming your Input and Output labels
Learning how to “Surroundify” your mix
Bouncing stems
9. Prepping and Printing Scores
Introducing Printing
Editing in Score layout
Working with key signatures and transposition
Printing an orchestral score
Printing individual parts
Using the Camera tool for snapshots
Logic’s Chord Analysis tool
Understanding what the parts tell you
10. Using Project Manager
Saving custom settings and templates
Archiving your project
Backing up custom settings to a network
11. Using Waveburner
Burning discs with Waveburner
Timing your tracks
Adding track markers and index points
Processing the audio
Normalizing the audio
Deciding whether to burn, bounce, or save

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