Audio Production Basics with Logic Pro X
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Overview
- Basic Digital Audio Workstation operations and audio hardware options
- Principles of sound production and microphone use
- Essential Logic concepts and operations
- MIDI fundamentals for playing and performing with virtual instruments
- Multi-track recording and signal processing techniques
- Mixing your project and using automation
- Outputting your final mixdown
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781538137239 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 04/30/2020 |
| Pages: | 304 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.57(w) x 9.51(h) x 0.73(d) |
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction. Welcome to the World of Audio xv
Getting Started in Audio Production xv
Who Should Read This Book xv
About This Book xvi
Requirements and Prerequisites xvi
Media Files xvi
Course Organization and Sequence xvii
Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book xvii
Keyboard Shortcuts and Modifiers xvii
Icons xviii
Chapter 1 Computer Concepts 1
Selecting a Computer 3
Mac Versus Windows Considerations 3
The Importance of RAM 3
Processing Power 6
Storage Space 7
Storage Options 9
Onboard Sound Options (Audio in and Out) 10
Other Options to Consider 10
Working with Your Computer 12
File Management 12
Launching Applications 17
Saving Files 18
Working with an Application 19
Menus 20
Keyboard Shortcuts 22
Review/Discussion Questions 23
Exercise 1 Exploring Audio on the Computer 25
Chapter 2 Daw Concepts 31
Functions of a DAW 32
What Can a DAW Do? 32
Common DAWs 32
Plug-In Formats 38
What Is a Plug-In? 38
Common Plug-In Formats 39
Logic Pro X System 40
Logic Pro X Software Capabilities 40
Logic Pro X Software Options 41
Logic Pro X Hardware Options 41
Downloading and Installing Logic Pro X 41
System Requirements for Logic Pro X 42
Installation Steps 42
Launching Logic Pro X for the First Time 44
Downloadable Content 45
Important Preference Settings 45
Project Settings 47
Important Concepts in Logic Pro X 48
Project Files Versus Audio Files 48
Audio Versus MIDI 49
Review/Discussion Questions 50
Exercise 2 Setting Up a Multi-Track Project 51
Chapter 3 Audio Recording Concepts 57
The Basics of Audio 58
Frequency 58
Amplitude 59
Microphones 59
Traditional Microphones 59
Usb Microphones 60
Other Considerations 61
Basic Miking Techniques 62
Multi-Tracking and Signal Flow 64
What Is Multi-Track Recording? 65
Recording Signal Flow 66
Moving Audio from Analog to Digital 66
Analog Versus Digital Audio 66
The Analog-to-Digital Conversion Process 67
The Audio Interface 68
Audio Interface Considerations 68
Working Without an Audio Interface 70
Review/Discussion Questions 71
Exercise 3 Selecting Your Audio Production Gear 73
Chapter 4 MIDI Recording Concepts 77
A Brief History of MIDI 78
Digital Control 78
The Birth of MIDI 79
The MIDI Protocol 80
MIDI Notes 80
Program Changes 81
Controller Messages 82
MIDI Controllers 83
Tone-Generating Keyboards 83
Keyboard Controllers 85
Drumpad Controllers 86
Grid Controllers 86
Alternate Controllers 87
What to Look for in a MIDI Controller 87
Purchasing a Keyboard Controller 88
Setup and Signal Flow 89
Plug-and-Play Setup 89
MIDI Cables and Jacks 89
Using a MIDI Interface 90
Considerations for Using Multiple MIDI Devices 91
MIDI Versus Audio 91
What Is MIDI? 91
Monitoring with Onboard Sound Versus Virtual Instruments 92
Tracking with Virtual Instruments 93
Creating Tracks for Virtual Instruments 93
Summary 95
Review/Discussion Questions 96
Exercise 4 Selecting Your MIDI Production Gear 98
Chapter 5 Logic Pro Concepts, Part 1 101
Creating a Project 102
Selecting a Track Type 103
Enabling Advanced Tools 105
Main Window 105
The Control Bar 106
Tracks Area Menu Bar 114
Rulers 114
Mixer Display and Window 115
Working with Tracks 117
Adding Tracks 117
Mono Versus Stereo Tracks 118
External MIDI Versus Software Instrument Tracks 118
Regions Versus Files 119
Selecting Tools 119
Basic Navigation 121
Using the Transport Controls 121
Zooming and Scrolling in the Main Window 122
Controlling Playback Behavior 124
Monitoring Your Playhead Location 125
Selections 126
Selection Scenarios 128
Review/Discussion Questions 129
Exercise 5 Configuring And Working on a Project 131
Chapter 6 Logic Pro X Concepts, Part 2 137
Setting Up for Recording 138
Recording Audio 139
Making a Record Selection 139
Record Enabling Audio Tracks 140
Monitoring Record Enabled Audio Tracks 140
Initiating a Record Take 141
Stopping a Record Take 141
Recording Additional Takes 142
Recording MIDI 143
Monitoring a MIDI Controller 143
Record Enabling Software Instrument Tracks 144
Overlap Recording On Software Instrument Tracks 145
Importing Audio and MIDI 146
Supported Audio Files 146
Importing from the Desktop 146
Importing from Media Browser and All Files Browser 146
Using the Import Command 147
Using Apple Loops 148
Working in the Tracks Area 149
Snap to Grid 149
Setting the Snap Value 149
Working with Regions and Selections 151
Selecting a Tool for Editing 151
Basic Editing Techniques 152
Advanced Editing Techniques 154
Review/Discussion Questions 158
Exercise 6 Importing and Editing Regions 160
Chapter 7 Mixing Concepts 167
Basic Mixing 168
Setting Levels 168
Panning 172
Staying Organized 175
Processing Options and Techniques 176
Gain-Based Processing 176
Time-Based Processing and Effects 177
Insert Effects Versus Send Effects 177
Mixing in the Box 178
Advantages of In-the-Box Mixing 178
Getting the Most Out of an In-the-Box Mix 179
Review/Discussion Questions 180
Exercise 7 Creating a Basic Mix 182
Chapter 8 Signal Processing 189
Plug-In Basics 190
Inserting Plug-Ins on Tracks 190
Moving and Duplicating Plug-Ins 192
Displaying Plug-In Windows 192
Common Plug-In Controls 192
Adjusting Plug-In Parameters 195
Adjusting Plug-In Parameters with the Mouse 195
Adjusting Plug-In Parameters with the Computer Keyboard 196
EQ Processing 196
Types of EQ 196
Basic EQ Parameters 197
EQ Plug-Ins in Logic Pro X 198
Strategies for Using EQ 198
Dynamics Processing 199
Types of Dynamics Processors 200
Basic Dynamics Parameters 201
Dynamics Plug-Ins in Logic Pro X 202
Strategies for Using Compression 202
Strategies for Using a De-Esser 203
Reverb and Delay Effects 204
What Is Reverb? 204
Reverb in Logic Pro X 205
Applications for Reverb Processors 205
What Is Delay? 206
Delay in Logic Pro X 206
Applications for Delay Processors 207
Wet Versus Dry Signals 208
Using Time-Based Effects as Plug-in Inserts 208
Using Send-and-Return Configurations 209
Review/Discussion Questions 210
Exercise 8 Optimizing Tracks with Signai Processing 212
Chapter 9 Finishing a Project 219
Recalling a Saved Mix 220
Using Automation 220
Selecting an Automation Mode 221
Writing Real-Time Automation 223
Viewing Automation Curves 224
Editing Automation Points 225
Creating a Mixdown 228
Adding Processing on the Stereo Output 228
Considerations for Bouncing Audio 232
Creating a Bounce of an Audio Mix 232
Review/Discussion Questions 236
Exercise 9 Preparing the Final Mix 238
Chapter 10 Beyond the Basics 243
Flex Time and Pitch 244
Enabling Flex 244
Flex Time 245
Flex Pitch 249
MIDI Editing Techniques 251
Viewing MIDI Regions and Data 251
Editing MIDI Data 254
Working with Velocity 258
Software Instrument Region Inspector 259
Quantization in the Piano Roll Editor 260
Submixing with Track Stacks 261
Simplifying a Mix 261
Using Track Stacks to Submix 261
Creating Stems 263
Keyboard Shortcuts 264
Review/Discussion Questions 268
Exercise 10 Finalizing a Project 270
Index 277
About the Authors 285