Learn Logic from the author of the Apple Pro Training Series Logic book! Dates: Fri, Sat & Sun, March 12, 13 & 14th 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 Advanced Music Production (Apple Pro Training Series) by David Dvorin, Peachpit Press - will be provided in class Trainer: David Nahmani Price: $999 (Apple Certification Test & Textbook included) $999 Yes, we still have seats available for this workshop! 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 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 course takes you through Logic's powerful advanced features, covering everything from production, editing, and mixing, to notation and scoring to picture. Throughout the class professional secrets are revealed regarding how to streamline production workflow, accelerate editing tasks, effectively manage takes, and construct a mix that will meet the most exacting standards. You'll discover powerful techniques for multi-track recording and explore the limitless potential of Logic's audio instruments, including the revolutionary Sculpture. Who Should Attend This class is designed for those who want to learn music production and composition using Logic Pro or Logic Express. The course is best suited for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to explore the full functionality of Logic Pro. What You Will Learn Customizing the Interface and using Key Commands Managing I/O Setups and creating and Managing Takes Working with Software Instruments Creating and Using Markers Scoring to Picture Working with Notation 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 Ideally, students will have attended a Logic 101 course, or at least read the textbook for the 101 course: Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8, by David Nahmani. Course Outline This outline will be updated as the new courseware becomes available Day 1 Speeding up Your Workflow Using Project Templates, Creating Your Own Template, Customizing the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Tool Menu, Saving a Project Template, Opening and Creating Projects Automatically, and Backing Up and Transporting Your Setup Managing Projects and Takes Using Project Folders, Working with Assets, Quickly Accessing Additional Tracks, Recording Multiple Tracks Simultaneously, and Deleting Unused Tracks Matching Tempo and Pitch Working with Apple Loops, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Performing Time Stretching and Compression in the Arrange Area, and Working with Rubato Passages Working with Software Instruments Getting Familiar with the Instruments, Understanding the User Interface, Using Ultrabeat, Using the EXS24 mkII Software Sampler, Using the EVP88 Vintage Electric Piano, Using the EVD6 Vintage Clavinet, Using the EFM 1 FM Synthesizer, Using the ES1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, Using the ES2 Synthesizer, Using Global Tracks to Create a Quick Arrangement, Sound Design with Sculpture, and Treating Your MIDI Hardware as Software Day 2 Working with the Arrangement Creating and Using Markers, Navigating the Arrangement, Navigating with Markers, Isolating Material with Cycle Mode, Using Zooming, and Editing the Arrangement Advanced Audio Editing Using Edits to Create Parts, Comping Tracks, and Fixing Problems Using the Sample Editor Advanced MIDI Editing Using Loops, Copies, and Aliases, Demixing MIDI Regions, Working with Region Parameters, Working with MIDI Note Events, and Using Transform Functions Working with MIxer Channels Using the Mixer, Using Insert Effects, Using Send Effects, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-inLocations, and Using Channel Strip Settings Controlling Signal Flow Using Aux Channels as Submixes, Applying Send Effects to Submixes, Using Mixer Groups, and Incorporating External Effects Processors Day 3 Automating the Mix Automating the Mix Working with Offline Automation and Performing Real-Time Automation MIDI Processing in the Environment Navigating Within the Environment, Creating Environment Objects, Creating Signal Chains, Using Touch Tracks Objects Working with Notation Creating Notation, Entering Notes Using Graphic Input, Entering Notes Using Step Input, Using Staff Styles, Working with Text, Transcribing a Performance, Working with Drum Notation, Creating Scores and Parts Working with Surround Configuring Logic for Surround, Mixing in Surround, Using Surround Effects, Checking the Surround Mix, Down Mixing, Encoding Surround Projects Scoring to Picture Setting Up Synchronization, Importing Media, Spotting the Movie, Positioning Events in the Timeline 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).