Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Leaping into Logic Pro 5
Chapter 1: Getting Logic Pro Up and Sprinting 7
Chapter 2: Examining Logic Pro Projects 21
Chapter 3: Exploring the Main Window and Tracks Area 37
Chapter 4: Embracing Tracks and Regions 65
Part 2: Digital Recording and Using Prerecorded Media 81
Chapter 5: Introducing Digital Audio and MIDI 83
Chapter 6: Recording Audio 97
Chapter 7: Recording MIDI 111
Chapter 8: Adding Media to Your Project 123
Part 3: Making Music with Virtual Instruments 135
Chapter 9: Making Beats with Drum and Percussion Software Instruments 137
Chapter 10: Playing Virtual Vintage Instruments 163
Chapter 11: Sound Design with Synths and Samplers 185
Chapter 12: Conducting a Virtual Orchestra 213
Part 4: Arranging and Editing Your Project 225
Chapter 13: Arranging Your Music 227
Chapter 14: Editing Audio Tracks 255
Chapter 15: Editing MIDI Tracks 277
Part 5: Mixing, Mastering, and Sharing Your Music 297
Chapter 16: Mixing Your Project 299
Chapter 17: Shaping Your Mix with Effects 321
Chapter 18: Automating Your Mix 341
Chapter 19: Mastering Your Final Track 347
Chapter 20: Bouncing and Sharing Your Music 355
Part 6: The Part of Tens 363
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Use an iPad with Logic Pro 365
Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Speed Your Workflow 377
Index 383