Apple’s amazing Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) has now become one of the most widely-used applications for music production in the world. This mainstay of Mac music making is the centre of a compositional universe that includes the more beginner-orientated Garageband and the all-new Logic Pro for the iPad, and we are celebrating this Logic wonderland with a special bookazine dedicated to the software at its core! We are covering all aspects of Logic Pro music production, no matter where you are in your music making journey. Add in interviews with high profile Logic users, plenty of buyer’s guides and advice on the best third party plugins to run in Logic, and we think this bookazine will really boost your Logic productions. It all adds up to the complete guide to helping you get amazing, professional-sounding Logic Pro tracks, no matter what genre of music you are in to, and it is all brought to you by the experts at Computer Music magazine.
LOGIC PRO
Music Producer’s Guide to Apple Logic
How To Use This Guide • Here’s your step-by-step guide on how to make the most of this special Logic Pro bookazine. We detail all of the videos, software and tutorial files that accompany many of the features, all delivering a completely interactive Logic Pro experience!
LOGIC PRO BEGINNER’S GUIDE • If you’re new to Logic – or even a long-time user – here’s a refresher on how to use this stunning DAW
LOGIC PRO CLOSE UP • Let’s zoom in on the main features in Logic Pro’s interface window – from the mixer to the newer Live Loops feature – and discover how song creation works
From mono to stereo • Are you battling a mix that includes too many mono sounds? Maybe they just need a bit of added width. Welcome to Jon Musgrave’s Logic Masterclass…
Hands-on with Logic Pro for iPad • Excited by Logic Pro for iPad? Deciding whether you should buy a new iPad just for the experience? Made the jump already? In this feature, we’re taking a deeper look at this new tablet-oriented spin on Apple’s beloved DAW, exploring its new features, what benefits it has over its desktop parent, and how to make the most of it
15 questions with… Tom Salta • Not content with being one of the video game industry’s most acclaimed composers, Tom Salta has turned his attention to plugin development, with the wonderful Auto-Bounce taking the sting out of finalising Logic productions. We spoke to Tom about this life-saving new tool and what motivates his creativity…
Equalising during the mix • This time we give you the lowdown on some basic EQ techniques that can help get things moving with your Logic mix
BARGAIN BEATS • Over the next 20 pages we’re going big on drum machines: programming, sounds, the best plugins and more. And for less cash too!
Beating time • Drum machine invention started nearly 100 years ago, before heading to its heyday and the current renaissance. We track its progress
Drum pattern building • Whether you want to use drum machine hardware, software or just a set of samples, there are a few key indicators that will stand you in great stead before you start building patterns
The real deal
Basic drum pattern editing • Let’s take a back to basics tour around a typical drum editor and look at some basic arrangements
Top 6 paid-for drum machine apps • Whether you want vintage or modern drum machines or sounds, there’s never been a better time to find the grooves to suit your production. Here’s our guide to the best paid for drum plugins and samples around
Top 6 free drum machine apps • Creating fine drum sounds does not have to cost the earth, or in fact anything at all. Here are six of the best free drum machines and sound sources available
Planet Rock – Roland TR-808 • One of the all-time classic TR-808 patterns, stemming back...