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Ultrabeat Step Mode Shortcut [Logic Studio Minute]

Graham English — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:02:19 +0000

Step mode allows you to automate Ultrabeat’s parameters. Learn a shortcut to toggle between Ultrabeat’s step mode and voice mode so you can make changes to your drum sounds once automation has been engaged.

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Top-Secret Analog Tape Saturation Effect [Premium]

Graham English — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:26:03 +0000

We need to keep this tip on the down low. There’s an undocumented feature that will bring the warmth of analog tape saturation to your mixes in Logic Pro 8.

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Time Saving Channel Strip Tips [Premium]

Graham English — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:55:46 +0000

Learn how to save valuable creative time by mastering these channel strip and audio unit preset tips.

Logic Pro 8 Tips & Tricks: Piano Roll Editor [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:50:15 +0000

Quickly open Event List or Score editors from MIDI notes in the Piano Roll. Mute and copy notes on-the-fly without using tools or menu commands. Correct note overlap problems and merge notes instantly. Select only top or bottom notes or polyphonic music for editing or force all notes in a monophonic line to play legato. Lock MIDI note events to SMPTE timecode, which is incredibly useful for working with hits in film projects. These tips will make you a MIDI editing pro in no time.

Logic Pro 8 Tips & Tricks: Hyper Draw [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:59:52 +0000

Learn advanced functions of the velocity line tool, such as scaling. Lock automation nodes to a specific axis when moving continuous controller data. Quickly draw in automation curves using keyboard shortcuts. Learn advanced automation selection techniques that eliminate the need for accessing tool menus. Assign Hyper Draw controller numbers to custom keyswitches for immediate access. For anyone involved in serious MIDI controller tweaking, this is a must see tutorial! Required: ES2 synthesizer, included with Logic Pro 8.

Logic Pro 8 Tips & Tricks: Screensets [Premium]

David Nunez — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:38:35 +0000

Learn how to store, recall, and lock screensets and more.