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How Do I Control A Software Instrument’s Bypass Button? [Subscriber Questions]

Graham English — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:32:39 +0000

Learn how to control the bypass of a software instrument using the environment. From there, you can choose a specific MIDI event to control it remotely.

Scoring Workshop – Part 2 [Premium]

Graham English — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:40:12 +0000

In part 2 of our Scoring Workshop, you’ll learn how to get more power out of your system and overcome Logic Pro’s 4 GB RAM limit by using external standalone instruments, you’ll learn advanced environment routing, and much more.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Generative Music With Logic Pro Part 3 [Premium]

Graham English — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:31:46 +0000

In this generative music tutorial, you’ll learn how to take the environment we created in part 1 and record it as MIDI for further editing.

1 | 2 | Part 3

Generative Music With Logic Pro Part 2 [Premium]

Graham English — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:46:15 +0000

In this generative music tutorial, you’ll learn how to randomize ES2 parameters to bring more interest into your sounds.

1 | Part 2 | 3

Generative Music With Logic Pro Part 1 [Premium]

Graham English — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:13:54 +0000

In these generative music tutorials, you’ll learn how to make music that’s always changing and completely composed in real time. You’ll be able to use these techniques to create unique, ambient soundscapes, add excitement and unpredictable elements to your arrangements, and generate new melodic and harmonic ideas for further composition.

Part 1 | 2 | 3

The Logical Drummer

Graham English — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:05:51 +0000

Now you can discover how to program realistic drums and put some life into your music!

This 5-part tutorial on drum programming will show you how to pull the perfect beat from Logic Studio. While centered around rock drumming and using Native Instrument’s Battery 3, this tutorial can be applied to programming realistic drums in other genres of music and software instruments.

Here’s what you’ll learn in The Logical Drummer:

Part 1: Overview, Setup, and Organization (15:06)

How to integrate third party software, like Native Instrument’s Battery 3
How to set up a multiple mic kit for flexibility in mixing
How to mix with a multi-output instrument
Arrange window and Mixer organization tips
How to mix in groups

Part 2: Setup, Organization, and Mixing (14:50)

How to set up NI Battery 3 so individual kit pieces can go into the logic arrange window
How to set up a drum kit with multiple outs and apply different effects on each of the drum elements

Part 3: Sequencing Drums with a Multi-Timbral Software Instrument (26:35)

Controlling battery with multi-timbral software instrument
Audio routing tips
How to improve quantize with extended parameters like quantize strength
How to use the Transform Humanize Function
Hyper draw tips

Part 4: Sequencing Drums with the Hyper Editor (36:31)

Sequencing tips when using single software instruments
How to set up a mapped instrument in the environment
How to sequence drums using the Hyper Editor
Environment tips, like the MIDI thru tool
More quantize tips

Part 5: Creating Realistic Drum Parts (27:07)

How to sequence rolls, flams, and roughs
More tips for the Transform Humanize Function
Recording techniques like auto-punch, creating take folders, and cycle mode
Hyper editor tips
Automation techniques

The Logical Drummer, designed by David Nunez, is sure to give you hard-hitting information and inspiration. We’ll even give you 7 days to try it out. If you’re not satisfied, just let us know before the 7 days are up and we’ll give your money back.

Buy it today for only $19.95!

This course is can be downloaded or streamed online. Watch it on your iPhone/iPod or computer anytime, anywhere!

Delay Time And The Delay Line Object [Logic Studio Minute]

Graham English — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:43:14 +0000

Learn how to set the delay time of a Delay Line Object in the Logic Pro Environment.

Watch on YouTube, Viddler, or Vimeo.

AppKats.com Free Bundle For Logic Pro

Graham English — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:45:56 +0000

AppKats.com is giving away 8 environment modules for Logic Pro. Included modules are:

Transformation Universal, Step Increase or Decrease, Random on Note on & off, Randomize 8 Times, Automove, Notes Fixer, Thru, Filter.

Thanks to Synthtopia for the link.

Logic Pro 8: External MIDI Instruments [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:35:57 +0000

Check out this video and learn how to set up Logic to play back your external MIDI instruments from the sequencer! Setup is easy and can be saved as a template for use in your future projects.

Logic Pro 8 Channel Strips: Basic [Premium]

David Nunez — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:36:14 +0000

During this tutorial you will learn the basic functions of channel strips in Logic Pro 8. This includes how to quickly view channel strips in the inspector of the Arrange window, in the Mixer or in the Environment. You will also learn how to insert software instruments and effects and how to change the input and output configurations for audio and software instrument tracks. These basic skills will enable you to up the production value on your projects by adding channel EQs and other effects and preparing channels for submixes. You will also learn how to adjust channel levels and panning (or stereo balance), another critical skill to have in the bag for completing a professional-sounding mix.

MIDI Thru Tool [Logic Studio Minute]

David Nunez — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:12:37 +0000

Explains basic use of the MIDI Thru Tool for placing Environment objects in the Arrange track list. A necessary skill for those seeking MIDI enlightenment.

Watch on Viddler, Vimeo, or YouTube.

New Logic Pro 8 Environment Tutorials

Graham English — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:08:13 +0000

If you’ve ever been mystified by Logic’s environment, we’ve released a batch of tutorials to help you. As a premium subscriber, you’ll have access to all of six videos. Want to find out what you’re missing, become a premium subscriber today!

Basic Environment: Mapped Instrument [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:14:19 +0000

This Logic Pro tutorial covers basic functions of the mapped instrument object in the Logic Pro environment. You will learn how to make MIDI connections with the mapped instrument object and how to label each key to match the pitch mapping of software instrument or hardware drum synthesizers.

Required: Ultrabeat drum synthesizer and environment mapped instrument object, both included with Logic Pro.

Basic Environment: Layers [Premium]

David Nunez — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:23:32 +0000

This tutorial will explore the basic layout of the environment window, namely its organization into layers. Each layer’s function will be explained separately.

Advanced Environment Chord Memorizer: Harp [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:34:44 +0000

More advanced application of the chord memorizer object. This tutorial demonstrates how to set up a chord memorizer to remap a C Major scale to any desired diatonic scale, as it relates to the realistic playback of harp scales.

Required: Environment chord memorizer object and orchestral harp instrument included in the Logic Pro library.

Advanced Environment Chord Memorizer: Brass [Premium]

David Nunez — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:13:35 +0000

More advanced application of the chord memorizer object. This tutorial demonstrates how to remap single pitches to produce a series of prearranged chords and how to route individual note outputs from the chord memorizer object to individual software instruments.

Required: Environment chord memorizer object, trumpet, trombone, alto and tenor sax instruments included in the Logic Pro library.

Basic Environment Chord Memorizer [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:02:54 +0000

This tutorial covers the basic functions of the chord memorizer object in Logic Pro’s Environment. It includes basic setup of the MIDI processing chain and explains basic parameters and usage of the chord memorizer object.

Required: Environment chord memorizer object and ES2 synthesizer, included with Logic Pro.

Basic Environment Arpeggiator [Premium]

David Nunez — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:22:14 +0000

This tutorial covers the basic functions of the arpeggiator object in Logic Pro’s Environment. It includes basic setup of the MIDI processing chain and explains basic parameters and usage of the arpeggiator object.

Required: Environment arpeggiator object and ES1 synthesizer, included with Logic Pro.

Logic + Nintendo NES

Graham English — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:21:33 +0000

Create Digital Music posted a clever tutorial on connecting Logic to your Nintendo NES game system. Useful? Or just geeky fun? Let us know what you think.