Logic Pro X for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part I: Leaping into Logic Pro X 5

Chapter 1: Getting Logic Pro Up and Sprinting 7

Chapter 2: Examining Logic Pro Projects 19

Chapter 3: Exploring the Main Window and Tracks Area 33

Chapter 4: Embracing Tracks and Regions 61

Part II: Digital Recording and Using Prerecorded Media 77

Chapter 5: Introduction to Digital Audio and MIDI 79

Chapter 6: Recording Audio 93

Chapter 7: Recording MIDI 107

Chapter 8: Adding Media to Your Project 119

Part III: Making Music with Virtual Instruments 131

Chapter 9: Making Beats with Drummer and Ultrabeat 133

Chapter 10: Playing Virtual Vintage Instruments 153

Chapter 11: Sound Design with Synths and Samplers 173

Chapter 12: Conducting a Virtual Orchestra 193

Part IV: Arranging and Editing Your Project 203

Chapter 13: Arranging Your Music 205

Chapter 14: Editing Audio Tracks 233

Chapter 15: Editing MIDI Tracks 251

Part V: Mixing, Mastering, and Sharing Your Music 271

Chapter 16: Mixing Your Project 273

Chapter 17: Automating Your Mix 311

Chapter 18: Mastering Your Final Track 317

Chapter 19: Bouncing and Sharing Your Music 325

Part VI: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Use an iPad with Logic Pro X 335

Chapter 21: Ten Tips to Speed Your Workflow 345

Index 351