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 Guide T o Logic Logic version Pro 9  How To Open and Save a Logic Project  First step is to click on the Logic application. Once it has loaded, a menu like this will appear on your screen. Then select “Empty Project” to begin using Logic.  When a blank Project is loaded, select whether you want to create a Audio, Software Instrument (MIDI) or a External MIDI track. For the purpose of this part of the guide, let’s focus on Software instrument first.

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  • Guide To Logic Logic version Pro 9How To Open and Save a Logic Project

    First step is to click on the Logic application. Once it has loaded, a menu like this will appear on your screen. Then select Empty Project to begin using Logic.When a blank Project is loaded, select whether you want to create a Audio, Software Instrument (MIDI) or a External MIDI track. For the purpose of this part of the guide, lets focus on Software instrument first.

  • How To Create a Instrument TrackTo Create a new track select Track and then New. This will then, by default, select the EVP88 Electric piano. Instruments can be changed by select Media and then Library. As you can see from the image below, there are a range of types of instruments to choose from. Within each type of instrument, there are a wide variety of timbres and more types of instruments to choose from. These are all in the form of MIDI.

    MIDIMIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a mixture of software and hardware that allows a wide variety of instruments to be used. The Language of MIDI is presented in binary. It is a form of 1 and 0, which is also On and Off. The binary code can be sent from a MIDI Keyboard. It allows access to the sounds that you select on Logic, whether it may be a Piano or a Drum Kit. On a MIDI Keyboard, a composer is able to change the octave of the keys on the Keyboard, also the modulation effect and pitch bend notes. Along with many other features depending on the range of the MIDI Keyboard. Also, by pressing the caps lock key, allows a user to use their qwerty Keyboard as a MIDI Keyboard. As shown in the Image to the right.A composer may use MIDI to create a full track, ranging from Electro Funk to Dubstep. However, some composer may use it for double tracking/over dubbing audio instruments to add depth. It is common to find the audio of a Snare drum over dubbed if the Snare drum isnt the correct sound for the song.

  • Instruments, Editing and RecordingTo view the various instruments Logic has to offer, if not selected by default, click Media and then Library to access the variety of instruments. The section should look like the image shown to the right.Once you have a input method, whether it be caps lock Keyboard or a MIDI Keyboard, Simply press the R othe track. Or as a quick shortcut, press the R key on your Keyboard (Shown below).

    There a few ways to edit the recorded instrument for MIDI. One of the main editorial features of MIDI is the use of Quantize. This is the movement of notes inputed, moved into place in the correct timing. The image to the left shows you a variety of the timing notes can be moved to.

    There is also a manual way to move the notes. This is called Piano roll. You can either press P on the keyboard or select Piano Roll at the bottom of the Logic Project. This will then bring up the inputed notes which then can be manipulated in anyway. This is an example of further editing MIDI. The image below shows the various ways of editing. Whether it be the velocity of the note (how hard the note is hit). The sustain of a note (how long a note lasts for) and even bending the pitch of a note.

  • There also Plug Ins that can be used. Which delve deeper into the editing side of Logic. These Plug Ins can be used on MIDI Projects. But These will be explained in the audio section of the guide.Quick and Useful Things For Your Logic Project Changing TempoYou can change the BPM (Beats Per Minute) also known as tempo, by double clicking at the bottom of the project and then entering any tempo that is desired. It is set at 120 as the default setting (Shown in the above image).LoopingLooping is the repetition of one particular part of the composition. Composers loop to hear any mistakes or to refine that certain part. To loop, hold down the mouse button at the number of bars section and drag left. It will appear light Green once the loop has been set. Take the loop of by simply clicking the Green area (Shown below).

  • Useful ToolsMarqueeAt the top right of the Logic Project, their is a cursor sign next to a cross. This cross sign is the Marquee tool. This tool (with the Command button held), cuts certain areas of the track and can be used to make markers and even reduce huge chunks of automation at once time. ScissorsThe scissors tool simply splits/cuts up any part of the track selected.Eraser ToolThis tool quickly erases any part of the track that is not wanted.Glue Tool Any tracks that have been cut up or recorded in different places can all be put into one track with the glue toolThere are many other tools that can be used just by holding the Command button. The rest of the tools are displayed just below.

  • Recording Audio: Plug Ins and Problems

    Plug Ins can be found under the EQ setting on the channel strip, to the left of the audio track. Here are some of the problems and most important Plug Ins to combat the problems.

    Noise Gate There are certain things you need to be aware of during the recording of audio. The biggest problem with recording audio is hiss. This is most often down to the quality of mic that is used. It can be very intrusive but, to an extent, can be taken care of by using a plug in called Noise Gate. A Noise Gate sets a decibel threshold in which sounds below a certain decibel are cut out of the audio track.

  • EQRoom modes are another issue to take into consideration. This is the reflection of sound bouncing off of walls which create a certain frequency in the recording of a track. For example the ring of a snare drum has a certain frequency which can be altered by creating a pin point in the Channel EQ setting, then dragging across the frequency spectrum to find that particular sound that is unwanted, and then dragged below 0 decibels. It can also be used to enhance certain frequencies. For example if a composer wanted to make a voice more crisp and clean, they would raise the higher end up. in the image to the right, the raised part of the EQ represents the example of a voice and the dip represents the snare drum ring.CompressionA common problem in recording a audio track is that some parts may be louder than others. Compressions helps smooth out the dynamic range of the track and produce a more comfortable listening experience. However, over compressing is a problem in itself as it leads to the flattening of the dynamic range.

  • Channel Strip: What You Need To Know

    This is the Channel Strip. It is where you will find all of the plug ins/inserts.Here is the volume for the overall track. If the track hasnt been automated at different points, then this is the control to set the volume on the overall track. As

    you can see from my own project that this particular track is set at 0 decibels. This is because it has been automated. However as it gets louder, this little dial will rise up.This Part of the Channel Strip is called Panning. At the moment, the current Track is set at hard left. This means that the content of the track will play only through the left speaker/earphone. The blue part of the dial would be the opposite way around if it was panned to the right. If the track was centre then there would be no blue outline.

  • EffectsHere are some of the most commonly used effects throughout Logic.Amps and PedalsAfter or during recording a guitar, it is often that guitarists would use this effect/plug in to produce a desired sound of their guitar.

    DelayDelay is another commonly used effect. It is the reputation and sustain of the recorded instrument. Various delays are available for personal preference. Various settings on the delay allows correct delay time, feedback of the delay and which is delayed more, right or left.

    Pitch Often used to correct pitch problems in vocal recordings. But can also be over used as a effect. It creates a synthetic sound to vocals if it is overused.

    Reverb Reverb is an effect which is used to recreate whatever is recorded, but in a room. Whether it be a hall or a small square bathroom. The different Reverbs on Logic simply allow for more in depth editing. Commonly used on vocals to add depth and atmosphere.

  • ModulationThere are different types of modulation used in Logic for different effects. For example Chorus creates a thick/warmer sound that has an almost wave feel to the sound. Tremolo tends to add a wobbly groove to the track it is on. Modulation is essentially a plug in that affects the signal of the audio.

    Bouncing A Logic ProjectBouncing a Logic project is fairly simply. If there has been no peaking throughout the track then you are safe to Bounce your track.

    Peaking - This is where the MIDI or audio reach a loud level of volume in which there is a distorted noise. To combat, use the plug ins Limiter or Adaptive Limiter. These help set a limit to which the overall track can go to, in terms of decibels.Bouncing - The conversion of the Logic project to various audio playback forms. Here are the types of audio forms that the project can be bounced to. The most common is mp3.

    To bounce, simply use the technique that would be used to create a loop, but highlight the whole of the track you want as a final piece. Once it is highlighted, press file and Bounce.

  • Logic Not Only For MusiciansLogic can be used by others apart from musicians. Film Composers canopy a piece of film into Logic and then watch the piece of footage whilst editing. To import a movie to Logic, select File and then Open Movie. A window will then pop up with the choice of Movie you want to pick to create music too. When pressing play on your Logic track, the movie will also play at the same time.

  • Set Up For Logic: DAWDAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. There are two types of DAWs. Software DAW and Integrated DAW.Software DAWA software DAW is a computer based audio interface. Essentially Logic. Logic is providing the processing power for the audio editing and the Mac itself is acting as a manipulation tool. A software DAW, just like Logic, has extensive MIDI capabilities like playback, recording and editing.

  • Integrated DAWA Integrated DAW also known as a mixing desk is a mixing console, separate from the Software DAW and Mac. A Mixing desk consists of Automation controls, Reverb and EQ controls. However the more money you pay for a Integrated DAW, the more features you will get.

    Integrated DAWs also come with inputs. So you can attach (from a studio) a input box from a recording room, straight into a mixing desk.Integrated DAWs also convert audio. They convert a Analogue signal (recorded sound) into a Digital signal (Binary). However, along with Software DAWs, the Digital signal can be played back in a Analogue signal.This is the end of this short guide to Logic. I hope this guide has been informative and a easy to understand.Logic Guide By Josh Wilkins