Logic Pro X Know-How: Amp Designer

Logic Pro X master Doug Zangar shows you how to rock Logic’s Amp Designer and squeeze every bit of delicious tone juice from the numerous amp models and FX available!

Videos

• Overview (04:12) - The elements of Amp Designer’s interface are explained.

• Setup & Record (03:09) - This video shows instantiating the Amp Designer plug-in and talks about record settings and monitoring.

• Amps & Mics (04:08) - The sources for the amp and mic models are covered.

• Gain & Tone (09:18) - Modifying the signal gain from audio input to amp master output is discussed. Tone controls are also explored.

• Reverb, Tremelo, & Vibrato (06:51) - This movie explores the different reverbs and demonstrates tremolo and vibrato.

• Speaker Cabinets (05:40) - The different type of speaker cabinets are auditioned.

• Microphones (03:46) - The microphone XY pad is demonstrated using various microphones.

• Amp Designer Examples (09:45) - Two songs are used to demonstrate distorted and clean lead and rhythm tracks.

• Creative Uses (05:38) - Use multiple amps, a speaker cabinet from a different plug-in, apply to keyboards and MIDI loops.

• Automation & Smart Controls (06:47) - Take a look at using Automation and Smart Controls to edit the Amp Designer parameters.