Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course!

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Udemy

Gather a detailed understanding of the core functionalities of Logox Pro X for music production including concepts like recording, mixing, creating, and more.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 499 3499

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course certification is developed by a team of professionals including Tomas George - Music Producer, Composer & Audio Engineer, Christopher Carvalho - Founder of Unlock Your Sound, Ian Alexander - UK Based Audio Engineer and Digital Music Masters, a digital music production academy, which is delivered by Udemy which is intended for the individuals looking to enhance their expertise in the core principles revolving Logic Pro X.

Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course online training aims to help individuals become better musicians and enhance their composition abilities in Logic Pro X and all other digital audio workstations like Apple Loops. Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course online classes includes more than 52 hours of comprehensive lectures, as well as 11 articles and 20 downloadable resources, covering topics such as flextime, flex pitch, sound synthesis, sound design, audio editing, audio recording, audio mixing, loudness normalization, compression, automation, rap vocals, pop vocals, thickening vocals, and much more.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 52 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 11 articles
  • 20 downloadable resources

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources. 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 499  ₹3,499
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

After completing the Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course online certification, individuals will gather a practical understanding of the techniques and methodologies associated with Logic Pro X for music production activities. Individuals will experiment with various tools and plugins like Apple Loop, step sequencer, vintage EQ, parametric EQ, dynamic EQ, mixbus EQ, vintage B3, Vintage electric piano, vintage clav, and MIDI for music production. Individuals will learn about sound design, sound synthesis, audio editing, audio recording, audio mixing, and harmonizing, among other aspects of music production. Individuals will also learn about rap vocals, pop vocals, thickening vocals, true peak, flex pitch, flex time, loudness units, loudness normalization, MIDI modulator, and MIDI automation, among other concepts and techniques used in music production.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Getting the Most from this Course
  • Before you Start, Turn on Advanced Tools!
  • Join the Official Student Group

A Brief Overview of Logic Pro X

  • Introduction to This Section
  • An Introduction to Logic Pro X
  • Part 1: Recording Software Instruments
  • Part 2: A Brief Overview of Recording and Editing Synths in Logic Pro X
  • Part 3: Recording Audio
  • Part 4: Apple Loops Brief Overview - Adding a Drum Loops to our Track
  • Part 5: A Brief Overview of Saving and Bouncing

Setting Up and Getting started

  • Introduction to This Section
  • How to Download the Sound Library in Logic Pro X
  • Preferences - Part 1: Essential Audio Preferences
  • Preferences - Part 2: Startup Action
  • Control Bar - Part 1: Views
  • Control Bar - Part 2: Transport + Modes and Functions
  • LCD Display
  • Saving and Opening
  • Templates
  • Tracks
  • Musical TypingPreview
  • Keyboard shortcuts and Key Commands
  • Screensets

Making Music with Apple Loops

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Apple Loops - Part 1
  • Apple Loops - Part 2: Navigation
  • Apple Loops - Part 3: Importing
  • Apple Loops - Part 4: Create a Groove

Live Loops (Logic Pro 10.5 and Above Only)

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Introduction and Overview of Live Loops
  • Navigation and Playing Back a Loop
  • Triggering Scenes and Quantize Start
  • Queuing and Dequeuing
  • Importing Content into a Cell - Part 1
  • Importing Content into a Cell - Part 2
  • Cell Inspector - Cell Length + Loop Length
  • Play Modes
  • Cell Editor
  • Recording and Copying the Live Loops to the Tracks Area

Making Music with MIDI and Software instruments

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Software Instruments
  • Piano Roll Editor
  • Tool Bars for MIDI
  • Quantising
  • Making a beat - The Drums
  • Making a beat - The Bass
  • Making a beat - The keyboard or keys
  • EXS24 and Sampling Overview (Logic Pro 10.4 and Earlier Only)
  • ES2 Synth Overview
  • Ultrabeat Part 1
  • Ultrabeat Part 2
  • Drummer
  • Score Editor

Recording Audio

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Settings up Recording Audio Preferences
  • What type of microphone to use?
  • Recording performers to get the best out of them
  • Mulitrack Recording
  • Recording External Synths

Step Sequencer (Logic Pro 10.5 Only)

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Introduction and Brief Overview of the Step Sequencer
  • Drum, Bass and Melodic Pattern Presets
  • Velocity Subrow
  • Gate and Tie Subrow
  • Note Repeat Subrow
  • Chance Subrow
  • Loops Start/End and Start Offset Subrows
  • Playback Modes and Octave + Skip Subrows
  • Step Rate, Pattern Length and Triplets
  • Scale Quantize, Templates and Swing
  • Step Automation - Part 1
  • Step Automation - Part 2

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Welcome to This Section
  • FAQ Intro
  • FAQ Monitors
  • FAQ Drum Sample Packs
  • FAQ 3rd Party Synths
  • FAQ Should someone else master your music?
  • FAQ Which MIDI keyboard should I get?
  • FAQ Which Microphone should I get?
  • FAQ Download more Apple Loops
  • Which Headphones do you use and why?

Automation

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Automation
  • Multiple Automated Parameters
  • MIDI Draw and MIDI Automation
  • MIDI Sustain Pedal Automation

Mixing Essentials - Levels, Panning, and EQ

  • Basic Mixing
  • Channel EQ
  • Panning

Mixing Essentials - Compression and DeEsser

  • Compressor - Part 1: Main Interface
  • Compressor - Part 2: Different Circuit Types
  • De-Esser 2
  • Sidechain Compression

Mixing Essentials - Aux Sends and Reverb

  • Using Aux Sends
  • Using Aux Groups
  • Space Designer Reverb
  • Space Designer - Part 2: Create your own Impulse Response
  • ChromaVerb - Part 1: Main Window
  • ChromaVerb - Part 2: Room Types
  • ChromaVerb - Part 3: Details Window

More Mixing Essentials

  • Delay Designer
  • Echo
  • Amp Designer and Pedalboard
  • Modulation Plugins
  • Bouncing
  • Mastering

Flex Time + Flex Pitch

  • Flex Time
  • Flex Pitch

More Advanced Mastering Techniques

  • Introduction to This Section
  • Introduction to this Section
  • Reference Tracks
  • Loudness Normalization
  • Loudness Units (LUFS)
  • True Peak

Vintage EQ

  • Vintage Console EQ
  • Vintage Tube EQ
  • Vintage Graphic EQ

10.4 Update Videos

  • Studio Strings
  • Studio Horns
  • Vintage Mellotron
  • Phat FX
  • Step FX
  • Smart Tempo - Part 1: Overview
  • Smart Tempo - Part 2: The Editor and Recording Audio

Logic Pro X Update Videos - Effects

  • Space Designer FX
  • Touch Bar
  • Arpeggiator

Logic Pro X Update Videos - Making a Beat

  • Apple Loops
  • Making a Beat - The Drums
  • Making a Beat - The Bass
  • Making a Beat - The Keyboards or Synths
  • Drummer

Sampler Instrument (Logic Pro 10.5 and Above Only)

  • Welcome to this Section
  • Sampler Introduction
  • Importing Audio into the Sampler
  • Mapping Window
  • Zone Tab
  • Synth Tab
  • Modulation - Part 1 : Amp Envelope
  • Modulation - Part 2 : Using Multiple Envelopes
  • Sampler LFO's
  • Modulation Matrix

Quick Sampler Instrument (Logic Pro 10.5 and Above Only)

  • Quick Sampler Introduction
  • Recorder Function
  • Classic + One Shot Modes
  • Slice Mode
  • Synth Controls and Envelopes
  • LFO's and Modulation Matrix

Logic Pro X Update Videos - Synths

  • Alchemy Part 1
  • Alchemy Part 2 - The Advanced Tab
  • Alchemy Part 3 - Envelopes, Modulation and Effects
  • Alchemy Part 4 - The MSEG Envelope
  • Alchemy Part 5 - Mod Map and Show Target
  • Alchemy Part 6 - The Arpeggiator
  • Alchemy Part 7 - Morph
  • Alchemy Part 8 - Sampling
  • Alchemy Part 9 - Custom Performance Controls
  • Alchemy Part 10 - Velocity Layers
  • Alchemy Part 11 - Round Robin
  • Sculpture Synth

How to use the Vintage B3 Organ in Logic Pro X

  • Vintage B3 Introduction
  • Brief Overview
  • Main Windows - Controls
  • Main Window - Presets
  • Main Window - Split
  • Rotor Cabinet Window
  • Options Window
  • Effects Window
  • Expert Window - Essentials

How to use the Vintage Electric Piano in Logic Pro X

  • Part 1 - Brief Overview
  • Part 2 - Effects
  • Part 3 - Details

How to use the Vintage Clav in Logic Pro X

  • Part 1 - Main Window
  • Part 2 - Effects Window
  • Part 3 - Details Window

Logic Pro X Update Videos - Recording Audio

  • Audio Interface
  • How to Mix a Voiceover Overview

Mixing Audio - EQ + Compression

  • Welcome to the EQ + Compression Section of the Course
  • EQ Introduction
  • Graphic EQ Overview
  • Parametric EQ Overview
  • Compression Introduction
  • Threshold and Ratio
  • Make up Gain
  • Attack and Release
  • Knee
  • Limiter, Distortion + Parallel Compression
  • Sidechain Compression

EQ + Compression Mixing Project

  • Introduction
  • EQ Introduction
  • EQing Vocals
  • EQ in More Detail
  • More EQ Examples
  • Compressing a Vocal
  • Guitar Compression and EQ
  • Attack and Release - Part 1
  • Attack and Release - Part 2
  • Ratio and Knee
  • Compressor Sidechain

Advanced EQ + Compression Techniques

  • Introduction
  • Part 1
  • Part 2 - Dynamic EQ
  • Part 3 - Mixbus EQ
  • Part 4 - Parallel Drum Bus Compression

Compression + EQ FAQs

  • EQ Before or After Compression
  • Parallel Compression and the Benefits of Using it
  • Additive or Subtractive EQ

Sound Design and Synthesis

  • Introduction and an Overview of this Mini Course

Retro Synth

  • Retro Synth - A Synth Primer
  • Retro Synth - Oscillator
  • Retro Synth - Vibrato
  • Retro Synth - LFO
  • Retro Synth - Filters
  • Retro Synth - Filter Modulation
  • Retro Synth - Envelopes
  • Retro Synth - Glide
  • Retro Synth - Amp Module
  • Retro Synth - Effects : Chorus and Flanger
  • Retro Synth - Global Settings
  • Retro Synth - Controller Parameters
  • Retro Synth - Sync
  • Retro Synth - Table
  • Retro Synth - Table (Create Your Own)
  • Retro Synth - FM
  • Retro Synth - Outro

ES2

  • ES2 - Introduction
  • ES2 - Part 1
  • ES2 - Oscillators 1 and 2
  • ES2 - Oscillator 3
  • ES2 - CBD
  • ES2 - Voicing
  • ES2 - Glide (Portamento)
  • ES2 - Filter
  • ES2 - Amp Stage
  • ES2 - Modulation 1 : LFO
  • ES2 - Modulation 2 : Envelopes
  • ES2 - Modulation : Vector Envelopes
  • ES2 - Macros
  • ES2 - MIDI Control
  • ES2 - Outro

Sound Design Theory and Terminology

  • Introduction
  • Waveform Analysis
  • Oscillator
  • Filter
  • Envelope
  • Modulation
  • Distortion
  • Voices
  • Glide
  • MIDI

ESM

  • ESM

Waves and Tones

  • Tones, Overtones and Harmonics
  • Complex Tones
  • Subtractive and Additive Synthesis
  • What is Sound?

EXS24 (Logic Pro 10.4 and Earlier Only)

  • Introduction
  • Creating a Multisample Instrument
  • Why Learn the EXS24?
  • Instrument Editor
  • Main Interface Overview
  • Pitch Section
  • Filter
  • Mod Matrix
  • LFOs
  • Amplifier
  • Envelopes
  • Global Settings
  • Instrument Editor - Zones and Groups
  • Zones
  • Group Settings
  • Multi-Outputs
  • Realism
  • EXS24 Outro

EVOC 20 PolySynth

  • Vocoder - Part 1 (Setup)
  • Vocoder - Formant Filter
  • Vocoder - Formant Stretch
  • Vocoder - Attack and Release
  • Vocoder - Freeze
  • Vocoder - Outro

MIDI Modulator

  • MIDI Modulator - Part 1
  • MIDI Modulator - Part 2
  • MIDI Modulator - Part 3

Subtractive Synth, Wavetable, and Sound Synthesis

  • Sound Synthesis Introduction
  • Why Learn Sound Synthesis
  • Subtractive Synth - Part 1
  • Subtractive Synth - Part 2
  • Subtractive Synth - ADSR
  • Subtractive Synth - LFO
  • Subtractive Synth - Voices
  • Wavetable
  • FM Synthesis
  • Sync Synthesis
  • Tones and Harmonics

Audio Mixing for Podcasts

  • Noise Gate
  • Equalizer
  • De-Esser
  • Compressor
  • Another De-Esser after the Compressor
  • Gain
  • Limiter and Loudness Meter
  • Automation
  • Export Settings
  • Before you Mix, you must have good Audio
  • The Plugins I'm using for my Voice right now (Stock + 3rd Party Plugins)
  • Outboard Gear - The DBX 286s
  • The Equipment I'm using for my Voice right now

Free 3rd Party Plugins

  • macOS Catalina Incompatibility with 32bit Plugins
  • Introduction to this Section
  • How to get these plugins
  • Vintage Style Saturator
  • Analog Style EQ
  • Delay
  • Basic Compressor
  • Basic Algorithmic Reverb
  • Basic Compressor 2
  • Algorithmic Reverb
  • Dynamic EQ
  • Basic Chorus
  • Panning Effect
  • Tube Pre Amp Saturation
  • Digital Compressor
  • Convolution Reverb
  • Basic Limiter
  • Limiter
  • Bitcrusher
  • Experimental Reverb
  • Advanced Chorus
  • Plugin Bundle - Brief Overview

Mixing fundamentals with these Free 3rd Party Plugins

  • Reminder: macOS Catalina Incompatibility with 32bit Plugins
  • Compression
  • EQ Introduction

Mixing with Free 3rd Party Plugins - In-depth tutorials

  • Vocal Mixing - Basic EQ
  • Mixing Vocals - Dynamics
  • Mixing Vocals - De-Esser and Saturator
  • Mixing Vocals - Reverb and Delay Sends
  • Backing Vocals - Effects and Sends
  • Bass and Drum Processing
  • Guitar FX
  • Synth Lead FX
  • Guitar Mixing and Effects
  • Mixing Synths - Part 1
  • Mixing Synths - Part 2

The Mastering Chain - With Free 3rd Party Plugins

  • Mastering Free Plugins

Installing the Free 3rd Party Plugins

  • Installing the Plugins from their Official Sites
  • Loading the Plugins in Logic Pro X
  • Component Files and Folder

Recording Vocals at Home Workshop

  • Introduction to this Recording Vocals Section
  • Part 1 - Microphones and Audio Interface
  • Part 2 - Polar Patterns and Mic Cables
  • Part 3 - Microphone Position
  • Part 4 - Reflection Filter

Recording a Male Singer-Songwriter : James Cairns

  • Male Singer-Songwriter Introduction
  • Microphone Placement Techniques
  • Guitar and Vocal Levels
  • Take 1 and Challenges
  • Take 2 and Mic Positioning
  • Take 3 and Repositioning the Mic
  • Navigating Computer Fan Noise
  • Pitch Shifter for Singing Harmonies
  • Project Set Up : James Cairns - Out Of Mind

Male Singer-Songwriter Post Production

  • Reducing Hum and Noise
  • Parallel Compression
  • Project Deconstruct

Writing and Recording Vocals : Peter Darling

  • Peter Darling Introduction
  • Lyrical Themes
  • Microphones and Placement
  • Chorus Melody
  • Chorus Harmonies
  • Verse Melody
  • Writing and Recording Verse 1 and 2
  • Recording and Writing Verse 3 and 4 and Ad-libs

Recording Female Pop Vocals : Jess Rose

  • Pop Vocals Introduction
  • Setting up Levels
  • Mic Placement
  • Fixing Latency Issues (Freezing Tracks)
  • Fixing Latency Issues (Plugins)
  • Recording the First Take
  • Recording Takes
  • Recording the First Chorus
  • Recording the Bridge and Last Chorus
  • Song 2 - Recording an Acoustic Guitar
  • Song 2 - Recording Vocals

Female Pop Vocals Post Production

  • Flex Pitch Gain
  • Thickening Vocals
  • Project Deconstruct - Part 1
  • Project Deconstruct - Part 2

Recording Rap Vocals : No Fixed IDentity

  • Rap Vocals Introduction
  • Headphone Monitoring
  • Setting Up the Headphone Mix
  • Fixing Latency Issues
  • Mic Placement and Distance
  • Singer Preferences
  • Recording Takes
  • Recording Rap Ad-Libs

Rap Vocals Post Production

  • Flex Time - Vocal Timing Fixes
  • Bussed Mixing
  • Hiding Tracks
  • Varispeed

Creative Harmonizing

  • Creative Harmonizing - Part 1
  • Creative Harmonizing - Part 2
  • Creative Harmonizing - Part 3

Creative Harmonies and Choir

  • Creating Vocal Harmonies with Flex Pitch - Part 1
  • Creating Vocal Harmonies with Flex Pitch - Part 2
  • Choral Folk Vocals - Introduction
  • Choral Folk Vocals - Post Production
  • Choir Recording Introduction
  • Choir Mix Setup (Bussing)
  • Choir Bus Processing

Mixing with Paid 3rd Party Plugins

  • How to Start Mixing a Vocal with Waves NS1, Channel EQ, Waves Doubler and More

Audio Concepts + Engineering - Commonly used Terms

  • Introduction to the Audio Concepts + Engineering Sections
  • Commonly used Terms
  • Technology
  • Processes
  • Digital Audio Formats

Audio Concepts + Engineering - Technical Demonstration of Concepts in Action

  • Decibels
  • Peak vs RMS
  • Gain - Part 1
  • Gain - Part 2
  • Dynamics - Part 1
  • Dynamics - Part 2
  • Dynamics - Part 3
  • Frequencies - Part 1
  • Frequencies - Part 2 (Distortion)
  • Frequencies - Part 3 (Noise)
  • Phase
  • Stereo - Part 1
  • Stereo - Part 2 : Phase sum Difference
  • Stereo - Part 3 : Stereo vs Mono
  • Samples Rates
  • Bit Depths

Audio Concepts + Engineering - Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Audio

  • Introduction to FAQ
  • How Loud Should my Track be?
  • Should Frequencies be Flat?
  • Is it okay to Compress more than Once?
  • Outboard vs Plugins
  • What Sample Rates Should I Use?
  • What Bit Depth Should I Use?
  • What Formats Should I Export to?
  • When Should I Dither?
  • Do I Need To Treat My Room?
  • How Do I Get Wider Mixes?

Audio Concepts + Engineering - Paul Baily Q&A

  • Paul Baily Introduction
  • What’s the difference between Analogue and Digital?
  • Do you need Analogue Gear?
  • Common Misconceptions about Analogue Audio
  • Exciting Developments around Audio
  • Has the role of Engineer changed and top tips for getting hired
  • What are the Traits of a Good Audio Engineer?
  • Main Piece of Advice about Making a Career in Audio Engineering

Creating a Song Live in Logic Pro X

  • Creating a Song Live in Logic Pro X with Tomas George

Interview and Talks with Industry Professionals

  • Paul Baily Interview Part 1
  • Paul Baily Interview Part 2
  • Paul Baily Interview Part 3
  • Sean Genockey Interview Part 1
  • Sean Genockey Interview Part 2
  • Sean Genockey Interview Part 3
  • Charlie Barnes Interview Part 1
  • Charlie Barnes Interview Part 2
  • Paul Statham Interview Part 1
  • Paul Statham Interview Part 2
  • Peter Darling Talks to Tomas George Part 1
  • Peter Darling Talks to Tomas George Part 2
  • Tomas George Interview
  • Andrew Potterton Interview Part 1
  • Andrew Potterton Interview Part 2
  • Andrew Potterton Interview Part 3

Last Section

  • Thanks and Bye
  • Bonus Lecture : Get Any of Tomas's Courses for Up to 90% Off

Instructors

Mr Tomas George

Mr Tomas George
Music Producer
Freelancer

Mr Christopher Carvalho

Mr Christopher Carvalho
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Ian Alexander

Mr Ian Alexander
Engineer, Instructor
Freelancer

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