2014
Lynda.com
Todd Howard
03:37:00
English

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 band mates, 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.

Introduction 4m 11s
Welcome 1m 46s
What you should 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

www.lynda.com/Logic-Pro-tutorials/Songwriting-Logic-Pro/161317-2.html

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