Logic Pro X for Beginners

Week 1: Getting Familiar with Logic Pro X

● What is Logic Pro X?

● Interface walkthrough: Tracks area, Control bar, Inspector, Mixer

● Creating a new project

● Understanding the workspace: Tracks, regions, playhead, timeline

● Quick start with templates

● Exercise: Create your first project and explore each window

Week 2: Navigating the Interface and Setting Up Projects

● Logic Pro file types & saving best practices

● Working with the Control Bar & Transport

● Introduction to Logic's Preferences (audio/MIDI settings)

● Using the Library, Browsers, and Loop Browser

● Track types: Audio, Software Instrument, Drummer, External MIDI

● Exercise: Set up a custom template for future projects

Week 3: Recording and Editing MIDI

● Creating software instrument tracks

● Playing & recording MIDI with a keyboard or MIDI controller

● Quantization & MIDI timing

● Editing MIDI in the Piano Roll and Event List

● Exercise: Program a basic drum beat and chord progression

Week 4: Understanding Software Instruments and Virtual Instruments

● Introduction to Logic’s stock instruments: Alchemy, Drum Kit Designer, EXS24 (Sampler)

● Using the Smart Controls

● Layering instruments

● Browsing and modifying instrument presets

● Exercise: Build a simple 8-bar loop using 3 instruments

Week 5: Recording and Editing Audio

● Audio interface setup and input monitoring

● Recording vocals or instruments

● Comping takes and using Quick Swipe

● Audio editing basics: trimming, moving, snapping, fades

● Exercise: Record a vocal or instrument and comp your best take

Week 6: Using Apple Loops and Arrangement Techniques

● Loop browser and loop types

● Adding and manipulating loops

● Using Arrangement Markers

● Building song structure: intro, verse, chorus, bridge

● Exercise: Create a full arrangement using loops and markers

Week 7: Intro to Mixing – Levels, Panning, EQ

● The Mixer window: channel strips, inserts, sends

● Balancing levels and panning for clarity

● Introduction to EQ: Channel EQ and basic frequency ranges

● Track Color and Naming Organization

● Exercise: Balance a rough mix using volume, pan, and EQ

Week 8: Creative FX, Automation & Track Stacks

● Using reverb, delay, modulation FX

● Automation of volume, pan, and FX parameters

● Introduction to Track Stacks: Folder and Summing Stacks

● Bus routing basics

● Exercise: Add FX and automation to enhance your arrangement

Week 9: Basic Mastering and Exporting Your Track

● Mastering basics: compression, EQ, limiting

● Setting track levels and metering

● Bounce settings: WAV, MP3, project stems

● Preparing your track for upload or distribution

● Exercise: Master and export your project as a WAV and MP3

Week 10: Final Project – Producing and Presenting a Song

● Recap of the entire production process

● Final mixing & mastering tweaks

● Presenting your track to the class or uploading it

● Feedback and Q&A

● Exercise: Submit and present your final song (2-3 minutes)

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