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 Studio, a MIDI Controller Keyboard, and the official Apple Certification textbook Logic Pro 9 Advanced Music Production (Apple Pro Training Series) by David Dvorin. 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 9 and Logic Express 9, by David Nahmani. Course Outline Day 1 Speeding up Your Workflow Using & Creating Your Own Templates, Customizing the Interface, Assigning Key Commands, Accessing the Tool Menu, Saving a Custom Template, Opening and Creating Projects Automatically, and Backing Up and Transporting Your Setup Working with Time and Pitch Creating Your Own Apple Loops & Adjusting their Transient Markers with the Apple Loops Utility, Using the Time and Pitch Machine and Harmonic Correction, Using Pitch Correction, Using Flex Time and Editing Transient Markers, Creating Groove Templates, Using Speed Fades, Making Tempo Adjustments with Varispeed and Working with Rubato Passages Synthesis with the ES2 Exploring the Oscillator Waveforms, Using DigiWaves, Using Frequency Modulation & Ring Modulation, Using Oscillator Modulation to Create Interesting Sounds, Sculpting Your Sound Using the Filters, Using the Vector Envelope Generator, Using Modulation and Exploring the Output/Processing Section Sampling with the EXS24 mkII Creating Sampler Instruments, Using the EXS24 Instrument Editor, Tuning Samples, Creating Loop Points, Creating Multiple Zones from Regions Transients, Using Filters and Modulation to Process the Sound, Using Groups and Routing Sounds to Individual Channel Strips for Processing Day 2 Sound Design with Sculpture Understanding the String, Using Exciters & Disturbers, Adjusting the Pickups, Customizing the String Material, Customizing the Resonating Body, Stretching and Shifting the Formants & Harmonics, Using the Morph Pad and Recording its Movements Designing Drum Sounds with Ultrabeat Using Phase Oscillators, Noise Generators, Frequency Modulation, Envelopes, Samples, Creating Snare Sounds, Hi-Hat Sounds, Creating Audio Gating Effects using Sidechain, Processing with the Filter and Bitcrusher and Automating Parameters in Step Mode Working with the Arrangement Advanced Navigation, Prioritizing Playback, Navigating and Zooming Quickly with Regions, Markers, Locators and Cycle Mode, Using Marker Lists, Rearranging with Global Edits and Folders Advanced Audio Editing Applying Batch Fades and Crossfades, Fixing Clicks by Redrawing the Waveform in the Sample Editor, Creating New Parts from Existing Ones, Advanced Take Comping, Editing with Mixer Groups, Editing Drums with Marquee Transient, Editing Drums in Soundtrack Pro, Using Frequency Spectrum View, Phase Locked Editing, Quantizing Drums, Drum Replacement & Doubling Advanced MIDI Editing Arranging with Aliases, Working with Advanced Region Parameters, Transposing, Offsetting Velocities, Adjusting Feel, Altering Articulation, Customizing Quantization with Q-Strength & Q-Range, Arpeggiating with Q-Flam, Using Groove Templates with Q-Velocity & Q-Length, Forcing Legato, Using & Creating Transform Functions and Separating MIDI Events Day 3 Managing the Mix Importing Channel Strips and Data, Working with the Mixer Filter Buttons, Creating Production Notes, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Reordering Plug-ins, Using a Plug-inÕs Extended Parameters and Using Mixer Groups Controlling Signal Flow Creating Submixes, Applying Send Effects to Submixes, Using Side Chain Techniques, Positioning Sends Pre or Post Channel Strip Controls, Incorporating External Effects Processors and Bouncing in Place Controlling the Mix Automating an Aux Channel, Copying Automation Data Between Tracks, Snapping Automation to the Grid, Scaling Automated Values, Applying Automation to Multiple Tracks at Once, Using Control Surfaces (Expert View, Creating Zones and Modes, Fader Banks, and Assigning Transport Controls MIDI Processing in the Environment Navigating within the Environment, Creating Environment Objects, Creating Signal Chains, Using Touch Tracks, Arpeggiator, Chord Memorizer, Delay Line, Transformer & Cable Switcher Objects Certification Exam Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Logic Pro 9 Level Two status About the Trainer: David Nahmani is a Composer and Producer. He is the author of the Apple Training Series book Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9. 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).