Logic Pro X - Maximize, Manage & Command
Designed for the new to intermediate Logic Pro X user, Producer wiz Chris Herrera delivers and incredible video tutorial series covering the best ways to learn when watching tutorials, how to manage sample libraries, and better use Logic’s Channel Strips, Plug-In Manager, Key Commands, as well as powerful Sound Design Workflows!
Videos
• Introduction (01:28) - Chris Herrera welcomes you and discusses the concepts and techniques to be covered in this series.
• Maximizing Techniques Pt. 1 (03:28) - Learn the simple art of taking screenshots while studying to help concepts sink in and provide a visual log of settings.
• Maximizing Techniques Pt. 2 (03:12) - See how by simply having a word processor up and running you can create running study logs and create a personal bank of study aids that can be edited and updated as your comprehension grows.
• Maximizing Techniques in Action (06:33) - Watch Chris do a quick pass on a simple concept and see first hand how to build your personal study bank.
• Sample Management - Back Ups (03:27) - Samples get out of hand quickly, sessions get corrupt, theft happens. Here we take a quick look at some common back up conventions to ensure you never lose your precious data.
• Sample Management - Easy Access (09:31) - Here we advocate taking time to scan each incoming sample pack for sounds that appeal to you and color code them for quick and easy access when you need them.
• Sample Management - User Presets (02:40) - By taking the time to scour though instrument banks and save patches you like, we not only learn the voice of the instrument, but also gain quick access to sounds you love.
• Channel Strip Settings (05:37) - Taking the time to bring up and edit multiple plug-ins can be a real time waster and vibe killer. If you find yourself repeating different chains, see how to save them as channel strips, and enjoy quick recall and avoid redundant tasks.
• Plug-In Manager (02:58) - Make the most of Logic's new Plug-In Manager tool. Here we can group plug-ins for fast and easy access saving us digging through tons of windows and slowing down our workflow. Tips are provided on how to organize for best results.
• Key Commands in Action (02:43) - Key commands are time savers that help us access what's needed, faster than any other method. Slick use of key commands always bring an impressive profession edge to your workflow. Here Chris demonstrates just how fast you can move around a session, all while keeping your vibe.
• Key Commands - Zoom To Fit Selection (05:58) - Use this key command to quick zoom into and out of everything, from large sections data to the most minute.
• Key Commands - Play From Selection (04:30) - Stop using that mouse and playhead for playback! Here we look at ways to begin playback quickly, exactly where you need it.
• Key Commands - Cycle Mode (05:36) - Setting a cycle for editing is fundamental to working in DAWS, here we look at quick ways to select and edit without pesky slider bars or clunky mouse movements.
• Key Commands - Loops & Regions (07:17) - Having regions loop is commonplace when writing, recording, and editing. Here we look at ways to cut, join, and extend loops for greater detail when working.
• Key Commands - Various Trickery (10:34) - Lastly, we look at a handful of other common commands that will make you fly through your sessions and keep that creative flow going.
• Sound Design Workflow - Dedicated Folder (06:30) - Explore how to create a folder entirely dedicated to learning essential elements for your tracks. Put similar plug-ins in a shoot out to test their capabilities and train your ear. Focus on a specific concept from a tutorial video and try it outside an actual session to bring up your comprehension and execution.
• Sound Design Workflow - Support Sessions (03:59) - Don't get bogged down trying out special trickery in your beloved session. See how to export the regions, stems, or sections that need detailed work to a dedicated support session, freeing up clutter and processing power. Then simply import your work back into the main session.