Release Year: 2014
Producer: Lynda.com
Producer’s Website: www.lynda.com/Logic-Pro-tutorials/Songwriting-Logic-Pro/161317-2.html
Author: Todd Howard
Duration: 3:37:00
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English
- 2.22 GB
Description: “Songwriting in Logic Pro” is an in-depth course aimed at musicians and songwriters who are beginning to use Logic Pro to write, record, and mix their songs. There are two methods: one is to quickly create a demo idea, and the other is to polish a rough idea into a finished song to present to bandmates, a producer, a publisher, or a label. Author Todd Howard will guide you through his creative process in real time, starting with a blank project based on one of Logic’s ready-made templates. He then records a basic idea of the song and creates a groove using Drummer. He works on the lyrics, then lays down additional tracks with a driving bassline and acoustic guitar, records rough vocals, and builds an arrangement from layers of keyboards. After improvising, he creates a bridge section and adds effects to create layers and nuances in the song. Next, he demonstrates editing and mixing techniques using EQ, compression, reverb, and delays. Finally, Todd shows how to bounce a track and share it with the world.
Songwriting in Logic Pro is an in-depth course geared toward musicians and songwriters who are starting to use Logic Pro to write, record, and mix their songs. There are two groups of techniques: one to get your demo ideas down quickly, and another to polish rough ideas into songs worth presenting to your bandmates, producer, publisher, or label. Author Todd Howard takes you through his creative process in real time, starting with an empty project based on one of Logic’s prebuilt templates. Then he records the initial song idea and creates a groove with Drummer. He works on the lyric and then lays down additional tracks—a driving bassline, acoustic guitar, and some scratch vocals—and builds out the arrangement with layered keyboard parts. After using improvisation to create a bridge section, he adds effects for a layered and nuanced song. Next he shows techniques for editing and mixing the track, using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Finally, Todd shows how to bounce down the track and share it with the world.
Content :
Introduction 4m 11s
Welcome 1m 46s
What should you know before watching this course 1m 1s
Using the exercise files 1m 24s
1. Using Logic Pro to Get New Song Ideas Recorded Quickly 2h 21m
Being ready for musical sparks whenever they may happen 16m 38s
Recording initial creative ideas before they vanish 10m 0s
Strengthening musical ideas and creating a unique feel using Drummer 16m 32s
Solidifying the groove with a compelling bassline as a musical hook 21m 21s
Building up the arrangement and adding a chorus with acoustic guitar 18m 31s
Recording a scratch vocal for one verse and one chorus 5m 36s
Expanding the song form with a half chorus, verses, and the bridge 13m 34s
Using instrumentation, texture, and builds to propel the song from one section to another 20m 42s
Using improvisation to fill in a section, with the intention of rewriting it later 18m 59s
2. Mixing and Mastering a Demo Song in Logic Pro 1h 9m
Preparing to do a rough mix with some final edits and vocal tuning 9m 42s
Balancing the rough mix with levels, panning, EQ, compression, and effects 29m 50s
Bouncing down the demo using a mastering channel-strip setting 23m 35s
Listening in real time as you bounce down the rough mix 6m 4s
Conclusion 2m 11s
Next steps 2m 11s
Example files: present
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1280×720, 16:9, 15.000 fps, ~324 kbps
Audio: AAC, 48.0 kHz, 160 kbps, 2 channels
