Apple's Logic Pro 7.1 is a deep, feature-packed software package that has been embraced by music professionals of all stripes. Logic's powerful and customizable interface, and its unparalled assortment of software instruments and effects processors can be daunting. In Inside Logic Pro 7.1, Jonathan Perl provides a comprehensive overview and detailed orientation to the software, suitable for both new users and professionals alike.

He will take you through the techniques used to create a music project, and edit and optimize MIDI and audio tracks, while teaching you to understand and effectively utilize Logic's Instruments, Mixer and effects. A final lesson takes you through a variety of common techniques used when providing underscore and effects for video projects.

"It opened doors for me that would never have been opened otherwise.
Jonathan Perl is the man when it comes to teaching Logic!”

1. Introduction and Overview
1. Introduction and Lesson Overview
2. Arrange Window Overview
3. Working with Regions
4. Windows and Screensets
5. Key Commands and Markers
6. Channels and The Environment Window


2. Getting Started
1. Importing Audio
2. Midi Basics
3. Channel Strips


3. Using Loops
1. Apple Loops
2. Elastic Audio
3. Recycle Files


4. Basic MIDI Editing
1. MIDI Event Editing
1. Arrange Window
2. Matrix Editor Window
2. HyperDraw and Time Compression
3. Track Automation


5. MIDI Performance Editing
1. Aliases and Soloing
2. Quantizing


6. Software Instruments
1. Synthesis Overview *watch free video lesson
2. Internal Software Synthesizers
1. The ES1
2. The EVP88
3. The EVB3
4. The EXS24
5. The Ultrabeat
   
   
7. Audio Recording and Editing
1. Preparing for Live Recording
2. Recording Basics
3. Compositing and Editing Audio
   
   
8. Mixing Effects and Techniques
1. Mix Down Settings
2. Insert Effects
1. Channel EQ
2. Compressor
3. Space Designer
4. Delay Based Plug-ins
5. Helper Plug-ins
3. Live Track Automation
   
   
9. Mixing - Signal Flow and Outputs
1. Signal Flow
2. Send Effects
3. Mix Groups
4. Export Options
   
   
10. Audio For Video
1. Movies and Markers
2. Timecode and Tempo
3. Tempo Operations and Spotting
   

Jonathan Perl
Apple Certified Logic Pro Instructor

He is the founder of the New York City Logic Pro Users Group, and is the co-founder of Mac Audio Trainers, which offers Logic certification courses, customized classroom training, and private instruction.  He is the Associate Director of the Sonic Arts Center at The City College of New York, where he has shaped the growth and direction of a unique 4-year BFA training program in Music and Technology, offered to a select group of talented young producers from around the world. Jonathan has assisted a diverse range of artists, composers and producers, including: Pat Metheny, Shep Pettibone (Madonna), John Cale (Velvet Underground), Angelo Montrone (Anita Baker), Richard Einhorn, Earl Rose, Graham Haynes, and Stuart Matthewman (Sade).   In addition to his active teaching and training schedule, Jonathan provides underscore and sound effects for video projects, and consults with composers on film and video.

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