Logic Pro X This page intentionally left blank Logic Pro X Audio and Music Production Mark Cousins Russ Hepworth-Sawyer First published 2014 by Focal Press 70 Blanchard Road, Suite 402, Burlington, MA 01803 and by Focal Press 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Focal Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2014 Taylor & Francis The right of Mark Cousins and Russ Hepworth-Sawyer to be identifi ed as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Notices Knowledge and best practice in this fi eld are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary. Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such information or methods they should be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others, including parties for whom they have a professional responsibility. Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identifi cation and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data CIP data has been applied for. ISBN: 978-0-415-85768-0 (pbk) ISBN: 978-0-203-79660-3 (ebk) Typeset in Myriad Pro Project Managed and Typeset by: diacriTech Bound to Create You are a creator. Whatever your form of expression — photography, filmmaking, animation, games, audio, media communication, web design, or theatre — you simply want to create without limitation. Bound by nothing except your own creativity and determination. Focal Press can help. For over 75 years Focal has published books that support your creative goals. Our founder, Andor Kraszna-Krausz, established Focal in 1938 so you could have access to leading-edge expert knowledge, techniques, and tools that allow you to create without constraint. We strive to create exceptional, engaging, and practical content that helps you master your passion. Focal Press and you. Bound to create. We’d love to hear how we’ve helped you create. Share your experience: www.focalpress.com/boundtocreate This page intentionally left blank Dedication This edition of our book is dedicated to the memory of Richard “Rich T” Tolson (1973–2013), a dedicated music educator, friend, and colleague to many. The music world is poorer without him. This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents About the Authors x Acknowledgments 1 Chapter 1 The Logic Pro Concept 3 Chapter 2 Logic Pro X’s Interface 11 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 31 Chapter 4 Starting a Project 57 Chapter 5 Audio Regions and Editing 91 Chapter 6 MIDI Sequencing and Instrument Plug-ins 159 Chapter 7 Creative Sound Design 225 Chapter 8 Mixing in Logic 285 Chapter 9 Mastering in Logic 325 Chapter 10 Logic and Multimedia Production 345 Chapter 11 Optimizing Logic 381 Index 407 ix