Acknowledgments |
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Introduction. Welcome to Apple Logic Pro |
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Course Organization and Sequence |
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The NPT Digital Media Production Program |
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Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book |
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Modifier |
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Chapter 1 Logic Pro Background |
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The Logic Pro Digital Audio Workstation |
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Audio for Video and Post-Production |
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Logic Pro History and Evolution |
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E-Magic Introduces Notator Logic |
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E-Magic is Purchased by Apple |
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Apple Releases Subsequent Versions |
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The Logic Pro 10.6 Release |
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Using Control Surfaces with Logic Pro |
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Audio Characteristics: Waveform, Frequency, and Amplitude |
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Waveform: The Shape of a Sound |
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Frequency: The Pitch of a Sound |
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Amplitude: The Intensity of a Sound |
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Recording and Playing Back Analog Audio |
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Converting Audio to Digital Format |
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The Importance of Sample Rate |
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The Importance of Bit Depth |
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Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and File Size |
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Recording in Digital Format |
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Logic Pro System Configurations |
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Host-Based Systems Versus DSP-Accelerated Systems |
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Shortcuts and Naming Conventions |
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File Saving and Naming Conventions |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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Exercise 1. Selecting Your Audio Production Gear |
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Logic Pro |
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Software Installation and Operation |
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Included Plug-Ins and Additional Content |
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Logic Pro Software Features |
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Powering Up Your Hardware |
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27 | (1) |
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Accessing Connected Audio Devices |
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Optimizing Logic Pro Performance |
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The Logic Pro Menu Structure |
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Logic Pro Windows and Views |
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44 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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Exercise 2. Identifying the Primary Logic Pro Windows and Views |
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Chapter 3 Logic Pro Basic Controls |
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Playback in the Main Window |
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Region Editing in the Workspace |
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Selecting and Moving Regions |
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Zooming and Scrolling in the Main Window |
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60 | (1) |
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Selections and Rulers in the Main Window |
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Making Selections with Rulers |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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Exercise 3. Primary Tools and Controls |
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Chapter 4 Creating Your First Project |
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Creating and Configuring a Logic Pro Project |
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Configuring Audio Preferences |
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Audio Device and Sample Rate Settings |
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File Type and Bit Depth Preferences |
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Supported Track Types and Channels |
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82 | (1) |
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Playback in the Tracks Area |
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Playback in the Live Loops Grid |
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Saving, Locating, and Opening Logic Pro Files |
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Locating and Opening a Project File |
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93 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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Exercise 4. Creating a Project |
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Chapter 5 Importing and Working with Media |
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Considerations Prior to Import |
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102 | (2) |
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Loop Browser and Apple Loops |
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Project and All Files Browser |
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Importing Audio from the Browsers |
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Batch Importing Audio to Tracks |
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Audio, MIDI, and Tempo Changes |
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Other Methods of Importing Audio Files |
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Importing with a Menu Command |
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Importing from the Finder |
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114 | (4) |
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Working with Movie Tracks |
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116 | (2) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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118 | (2) |
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Exercise 5. Importing Audio |
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Chapter 6 Making Your First MIDI Recording |
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126 | (1) |
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Creating MIDI-Compatible Tracks |
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MIDI Versus Audio Region Operation |
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Setting the Base Meter and Tempo |
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131 | (3) |
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Setting the Project Tempo & Time Signature |
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132 | (2) |
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134 | (4) |
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135 | (1) |
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Using the Computer Keyboard for MIDI |
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Record-Enabling MIDI-Compatible Tracks |
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Using Virtual Instruments |
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Placing a Virtual Instrument on a Software Instrument Track |
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Using the Vintage Electric Piano |
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142 | (3) |
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145 | (2) |
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147 | (2) |
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Creating a MIDI Performance Manually |
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149 | (1) |
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Creating and Editing MIDI Performances |
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150 | (1) |
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Moving a Selection to a Different Note |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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153 | (2) |
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Exercise 6. Working with MIDI |
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Chapter 7 Making Your First Audio Recording |
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170 | (1) |
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Audio Storage Requirements |
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170 | (1) |
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Verifying Available Drive Space |
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171 | (1) |
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171 | (9) |
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172 | (1) |
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Customizing the Metronome |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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Checking Hardware Connections |
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175 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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Controlling Input Level and Pan |
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178 | (2) |
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Recording and Managing Audio |
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180 | (2) |
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Recording in the Tracks Area |
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180 | (1) |
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Recording in the Live Loops Grid |
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181 | (1) |
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Organizing after Recording |
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Disarm the Record Tracks and Adjust Playback Settings |
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Organize Audio Files and Regions |
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183 | (3) |
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Removing Audio from a Project versus Deleting Audio Files |
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186 | (2) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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188 | (2) |
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Exercise 7. Recording Audio |
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Chapter 8 Selecting and Navigating |
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Working with Selections in the Tracks Area |
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200 | (2) |
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Selecting Regions and Time |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (1) |
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Adjusting the View of Your Tracks |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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Adjusting the Project View |
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203 | (3) |
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Using the Zoom Tool in the Logic Pro Editors |
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204 | (1) |
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Using Toggle Zoom to Fit Selection |
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205 | (1) |
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Identifying the Active Key Focus Area |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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Configuring Global Tracks |
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207 | (1) |
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Using Markers for Locations and Selections |
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207 | (4) |
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207 | (2) |
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209 | (1) |
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Recalling a Marker Location |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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Creating a Selection Using Markers |
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211 | (1) |
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Using Arrangement Markers |
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211 | (2) |
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Adding Arrangement Markers |
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211 | (1) |
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Organizing your Project Media with Arrangement Markers |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (3) |
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213 | (1) |
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Displaying and Changing Track and Region Colors |
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214 | (1) |
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Color Coding Notes in the Piano Roll Editor |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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Submixing for Multi-Track Drums |
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216 | (1) |
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Using Track Stacks to Submix |
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217 | (2) |
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Showing and Hiding Tracks in a Summing Stack |
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218 | (1) |
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Benefits of Summing Stacks |
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218 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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219 | (2) |
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Exercise 8. Recording, Configuring, and Adding Markers to an Arrangement |
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221 | (10) |
Chapter 9 Editing Your Media |
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231 | (40) |
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Selecting Playback Options |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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Looping a Selection with the Cycle Area Button |
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233 | (1) |
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Using the Grid, Division Value, and Snap Settings |
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Musical Grid versus Time Grid |
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Grid Line Displays and the Division Value |
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234 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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236 | (5) |
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237 | (2) |
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Special-Purpose Editing Commands |
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239 | (2) |
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241 | (8) |
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242 | (1) |
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243 | (4) |
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247 | (2) |
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Moving and Resizing Regions |
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249 | (8) |
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250 | (2) |
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252 | (4) |
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256 | (1) |
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Applying Fade-Ins and Fade-Outs |
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257 | (1) |
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258 | (1) |
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259 | (4) |
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259 | (3) |
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262 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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263 | (2) |
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Exercise 9. Editing Audio |
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265 | (6) |
Chapter 10 Mixing and Creating a Bounce |
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271 | (32) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (4) |
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Showing and Hiding Mixer Parameters |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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Configuring Sends and Returns |
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277 | (1) |
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277 | (2) |
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277 | (1) |
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Plug-Ins Provided with Logic Pro |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (6) |
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Selecting an Automation Mode |
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280 | (1) |
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Writing Real-Time Automation |
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281 | (1) |
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Viewing Automation Curves |
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282 | (1) |
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Editing Automation Points |
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283 | (2) |
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285 | (1) |
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Considerations for Backup and Archive Copies |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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Including Project Media in a Backup Copy |
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285 | (1) |
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Creating a Stereo Mixdown |
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286 | (6) |
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Considerations for Bouncing Audio |
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286 | (1) |
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287 | (5) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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292 | (2) |
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Exercise 10. Automating Shared Effects and Exporting a Stereo Mix |
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Final Project 1. Creating a Musical Arrangement |
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304 | (1) |
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Adjust the Project Display |
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305 | (1) |
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Connect Monitoring Devices |
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306 | (1) |
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Create, Name, and Color-Code Tracks |
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306 | (2) |
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308 | (1) |
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Add the Drum Machine Designer to the Snare Drum Track |
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Add Quick Sampler to the Bass Instrument Track |
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310 | (1) |
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Create a Snare Drum MIDI Region |
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311 | (2) |
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Duplicate the Snare Drum MIDI Region |
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313 | (1) |
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Create a Bass Instrument MIDI Region |
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313 | (2) |
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315 | (1) |
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Import an Audio File to a Track |
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315 | (1) |
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316 | (1) |
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Recording from the Live Loops Grid to the Tracks Area |
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316 | (5) |
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Prepare for Recording into the Tracks Area |
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317 | (1) |
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Record into the Tracks Area |
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317 | (2) |
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319 | (1) |
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Clean Up the Recorded Arrangement |
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320 | (1) |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (4) |
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322 | (1) |
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323 | (2) |
Final Project 2. Creating a Mix |
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326 | (1) |
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326 | (2) |
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327 | (1) |
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Getting the Project Ready to Mix |
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328 | (4) |
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Add Track and Region Color |
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329 | (1) |
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Use Track Stacks to Create Submixes |
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330 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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332 | (6) |
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Set Volume and Pan Levels |
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333 | (1) |
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334 | (3) |
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Add Reverb to the Background Vocals |
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337 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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338 | (3) |
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338 | (1) |
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Index |
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About the Authors |
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