Learn Logic from the author of the Apple Pro Training Series Logic book! Dates: Fri, Sat & Sun, January 22, 23 & 24th 2010 Time: 10am to 5pm Location: Los Angeles, CA 1727 N Vermont Ave, suite 209, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Vermont District, just east of Hollywood (Hollywood Blvd & Vermont Ave) Map: Google :: Yahoo! :: Mapquest Hotels: Ramada (recommended) :: More hotels Class size: 10 students maximum Textbook: Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 (Apple Pro Training Series) by David Nahmani, Peachpit Press - will be provided in class Trainer: David Nahmani Price: $999 (Apple Certification Test & Textbook included) $999 We are sorry, this workshop is now sold-out! Please email us to be added to our waiting list. Or call (818) 205 3222 to Register by Phone! If you have any questions regarding this workshop, contact us by email or call us at (818) 205 3222. Thank you! Each student will be provided a station with a 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo and Logic Pro 9, a MIDI Controller Keyboard, and the official Apple Certification textbook Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 (Apple Pro Training Series) by David Nahmani. Although not required, it is recommended to bring your own set of headphones. Course Description This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro. Students learn how to Produce Music in Logic, from recording and editing Audio and MIDI, matching tempos, using Flex Time editing, programming drums, arranging, mixing and automation. Who Should Attend This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express. What You Will Learn Produce Music in Logic Pro Record, Punch on the Fly and Autopunch, and Edit Audio Record, Step Input Record, Edit and Program MIDI Sequences and Drum Grooves Manipulate Time, Match Tempos, use Flex Time Editing Clean up Noisy Tracks in Logic and in Soundtrack Pro Arrange, Mix and Automate Prerequisites Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Basic knowledge of Mac OS X Basic knowledge of audio terminology is recommended Course Outline Day 1 Making Music with Logic Launching Logic, Exploring the interface, Navigating the Song, Zooming, Previewing and using Loops, Building an arrangement, Mixing, and Exporting the mix Recording Audio Digital Audio Recording Settings, Recording a Single Instrument, Recording Additional Takes, Recording Takes in Cycle Mode, Recording Multiple Tracks, Recording Additional Takes on Multiple Tracks, Punching in and out (Auto and On the Fly), Adjusting Recording settings and Adjusting Metronome Settings Editing Audio Deleting Unused Audio Files, Importing Audio Files with the Browser, Comping Takes, Flatten Take Folder, Using Fades and Crossfades, Using the Flex Tool to modify a groove, Reversing sound, Lining up sounds on the grid, Quantizing Audio Day 2 Recording MIDI Using Software Instruments, Quantizing a Recording, Using External MIDI Hardware, Merging New Recordings, Recording Additional Takes, Layering Instruments, and Splitting a Keyboard to Control Two Instruments Editing and Programming MIDI Importing MIDI Files, Editing in the Piano Roll Editor, Editing in the Score Editor, Editing in the Hyper Editor, Editing MIDI Continuous Controller Events, and Editing a MIDI Recording Programming Drums Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern, Creating a Snare Roll, Converting MIDI to Audio and Audio to MIDI and Creating Sampler Instruments Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching Adjusting a Song's Tempo to a Loop, Adjusting a Loop's Tempo to a Song, Tempo Changes and Curves, Time-stretching Audio, Time-stretching MIDI, Using Apple Loops, Creating Blue and Green Apple Loops, Adding Apple Loops to a Lop Browser and Using the Follow Tempo Function, Using Flex Editing to stretch or align audio, Varispeed, Tape Slow Down effects Day 3 Arranging the Song Using the Grid, Inserting Time Signature Changes, Using the Catch Function, Using the Skip Cycle Mode, Cutting Regions, Repeating Sections, and Using Aliases to Build an Arrangement Mixing Using the Amp Designer and Pedalboard, Using the Mixer, Setting Volumes, Groups, Panning, Using the Channel EQ & Analyzer, Using Busses and Auxes, Adding Delay and Reverb, Using Compressors and Limiters, Pre-mastering Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers Certification Exam The end exam is administered online About the Trainer: David Nahmani is a Composer and Producer. He is the author of the Apple Training Series book Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8. He co-wrote and did sound programming for five songs for the MTV series The Real World and Undressed, and engineered and produced three classical albums on Decca Records/BMG for the Bernard Calmel Orchestra in Paris, France. He produced a remix for Switchblade Symphony released on Cleopatra Records, composed for films, licensed songs for TV and Film, and programmed XF MIDI songs for Yamaha. He is hired by Apple to teach Logic at public events such as Remix Hotel (Los Angeles, CA & Miami, FL), Taxi Road Rally, Ascap Music Expo... He is the director of the Los Angeles Logic Pro User Group. He publishes LogicProHelp.com, one of the leading online resources for Logic Pro. David is an Apple Certified Trainer and Expert Logic Pro Consultant, working for celebrities such as Multi-Platinum Keyboardist and Composer Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson, Yes, Jefferson Airplane), Multi Platinum Songwriter R Dean Taylor (Motwon Records, Diana Ross), Composer & Keyboardist Michael Mason (Elton John), Grammy Award winning Film, TV, and Video Game Composer Mike Reagan (God of War I and II, Darkwatch, Any Given Sunday, Spiderman2, Wow Wow Wubbzy), Multi Platinum Producer & Composer Jim Johnston (World Wrestling Entertainment), and Bassist and Percussionist Xaime Cassillas (Quincy Jones). Notable Logic Pro Help workshop students include Grammy Award Winning Producer Jason Robert (Cypress Hill, Ozomatli), Guitarist Bobby Gonzales (Lionel Richie, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Brown), and Bassist Victor Gonzales (Carlos Santana).