Learn Logic from the author of the Apple Pro Training Series Logic book!


Dates: Fri, Sat & Sun, September 11, 12 & 13th 2009
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)
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Class size: 10 students maximum
Textbook: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 (Apple Pro Training Series)
by David Nahmani, Peachpit Press - will be provided in class
Trainer: David Nahmani
Price: $999 (Apple Certification Test & Textbook included)

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Each student will be provided a station with a 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo and Logic Pro 8, a MIDI Controller Keyboard, and the official Apple Certification textbook 'Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 (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 generate a customized audio and midi configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. Students also create their own song using Logic Pro's comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops and DSP effects. In-depth lessons will cover MIDI and audio recording, streamlined editing and arrangement techniques, user defined key commands, automation, scoring to picture and surround mixing.

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
  • Working with Plug-ins
  • Using Software Instruments
  • Understanding Workflow Techniques
  • Editing Audio Regions
  • Using the Sample Editor
  • Working with Apple Loops

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, Resizing an Audio Region, Moving an Edit Point, Cleaning a Noisy take, and Using the Sample Editor

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 Cleaning a MIDI Recording

Programming Drums
Programming a Drum Beat, Editing Velocity and Accents, Humanizing a Pattern and Creating a Snare Roll

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

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
Preparing for Mixing, Using the Mixer, Individual Channel Strips for Ultrabeat, Using the Library, Using Plug-ins, Using Buses, Reading the Meters, Exporting your Mix, Burning a CD and Exporting Individual Tracks

Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces
Region- vs. Track-based Automation, Writing and Editing Offline Automation, Recording Online Automation, and Using External Controllers

Scoring Movies
Basic Settings, Importing a Movie File, Detecting Scene Cuts, Manipulating the Grid, and Exporting your Movie Soundtrack

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).