Logic Pro X Know-How: Bass Amp Designer

Logic expert Doug Zangar has the low end covered in this series about Bass Amp Designer in Logic Pro X. Learn about how to use, manage and get creative with the endless tonal options available in this killer amp simulator!

Videos

• Overview (05:07) - The elements of Bass Amp Designer’s interface are explained.

• Setup & Record (04:19) - This video goes over set-up for recording and auditioning the amps both before and after recording.

• Amp Parameters (03:16) - The Gain knob, Master knob, Channel switch and Bright switch are all discussed.

• EQ Parameters (06:59) - The two different EQ sections and the compressor are explained.

• Direct Box (05:26) - The parameters are covered and demonstrated on a bass part. The Blend Slider is also explained.

• Amp Models (03:15) - How the amp models arrive at their initial settings is discussed and the different timbres of the three heads are compared.

• Speaker Cabinets & Mics (05:10) - This video compares the sounds of the different cabinets, mics and mic placement. Saving a setting is also demonstrated.

• Amp Examples (06:36) - Amps and settings for Motown, Samba, Rock and Funk are shown.

• Creative Uses (05:59) - Watch and listen how to use two amps at once, use a speaker cabinet and mic from a different plug-in and apply Bass Amp Designer to synths.

• Automation & Smart Controls (08:17) - The parameters available for automation are reviewed and automated with off-line and real-time automation techniques. The use of Smart Controls is covered as well.