Logic Pro 10.7 Updates Explained

Logic expert Eli Krantzberg presents comprehensive video tutorials on Logic Pro 10.7 & 10.7.5! If you want to quickly get up to speed and take advantage of all the new features and functions available in the latest versions of Logic Pro 10.7.x, this is the course to watch. Eli takes you step by step through the most important features of these updates and demonstrates each with helpful examples so you can see and hear these new additions in-action. These videos are for those who want the most current, no-filler info when learning about the new features added to Logic Pro 10.7. and 10.7.5.

General Updates & Enhancements

• Updated Appearance (02:39) - Learn how the menus in the updated textured interface interact with both Logic's new Display option and the system display options.

• Live Recording in Step Sequencer Pt. 1 (04:30) - Explore the Step Sequencer's new live recording real-time step input mode along with the live record quantize option.

• Live Recording in Step Sequencer Pt. 2 (02:49) - See how the new live record options for velocity and note length are used for real-time input.

• Step Recording into Step Sequencer (05:58) - Next up, learn how the new Step Input mode for note, melodic, and automation rows is used to enter data from your MIDI keyboard. Explore the new Mono mode, which allows only one step per column during live record, step record, randomization, and manual step entry. And see how the new key and scale/mode quantize function conforms note pitches to the selected key and scale/mode. Finally, witness this in action with the new long requested note and octave transposition behavior of Drum Kit Designer kit pieces!

• Other Step Sequencer Enhancements (08:08) - Learn about the new legato pattern setting, how to separate pattern regions by Drum Machine Designer kit pieces, edit custom row names, use custom row sort orders, use the new Learn assign function, how to convert MIDI regions to patterns, clear and randomize notes and automation separately, use the new step value ramp, tie step modifier keys, and more.

• New MIDI Port & Channel Assignments (05:38) - The long-requested ability to restrict MIDI input by port and channel on a per track basis is now implemented. See how it all works.

• MIDI 2.0 (03:54) - Logic Pro now supports the new MIDI 2.0 format. Learn about what's ahead as MIDI 2.0 is implemented in the next generation of MIDI hardware.

Surround Sound QuickStart

• An Introduction to Multi-Channel Audio (07:33) - Discover the basics of surround sound and how to set it up in Logic Pro.

• Working with the Surround Panner (05:08) - Explore how the surround panner in Logic is used to place track output signals at specific speaker locations and how it functions differently based on the three available channel input formats: mono, stereo, or surround.

• Using Multi-Channel Effects (05:13) - Discover how to navigate the advanced plug-in header when using multi-channel format effects plug-ins.

• The Surround Master Channel Strip (05:28) - Explore the processing, metering, and bouncing functions on the surround master channel strip.

Dolby Atmos & Logic Pro 10.7

• Dolby Atmos FAQ (04:30) - Learn about the basics of what Dolby Atmos is and how it works.

• Logic Pro 10.7 & Dolby Atmos: What You Need to Know Pt. 1 (05:28) - Explore the new Dolby Atmos plug-in, along with some basic necessary technical details.

• Logic Pro 10.7 & Dolby Atmos: What You Need to Know Pt. 2 (07:18) - Learn how the Surround and 3D Object Panners work, how signal flow works on the master channel, and how the metering format changes after the Dolby Atmos plug-in.

Mixing in Dolby Atmos

• Starting from a Stereo Mix (05:58) - Watch as a rough stereo mix is set up for mixing in Dolby Atmos format. Multi-Channel Gain and 7.1.2 metering is placed on the master channel strip before the Atmos plug-in for surround bed processing. 7.1.4 level and loudness metering plug-ins are placed post Atmos. The metering legends in each format are reviewed.

• Space Designer & Dolby Atmos (05:36) - Discover the B-Format Space Designer presets augmented for Dolby Atmos and see how the enhanced controls affect the spread of the reverb. Side chain compression is set up on the reverb Aux return to create a bloom in the reverb, while the multi-channel gain on the master channel is used to control the level of the overall surround bed tracks.

• Multi-Channel Tape Delay (03:59) - Follow along as a rhythmic delay is set up in the left/right mid channels, along with a tight slap on the left/right. Side chain compression is added for a ducking effect before it's sent to the reverb.

• Setting Up & Automating a 3D Object Track (04:02) - Discover how a 3D object track is assigned, and automation of the 3D object panner is used on the elevation and back/front planes to move the spatial placement of the audio across the 3D soundstage.

• Chorus Vocal Dirty Widening (05:45) - Watch as the Echo and Phat FX plug-ins are put to work generating saturated echoes on the chorus vocal and placed above and behind the listener's position.

• Additional 3D Objects (06:09) - Next, a couple more stereo tracks are set up and automated as 3D Objects. Check out how the updated 7.1.2 version of the Tremolo plug-in is used to create multi-channel movement on a surround bed track.

• Working with LFE Channels (04:41) - Discover how to set the amount sent to the LFE channel uniquely on each track and how multi-channel effects plug-ins are able to isolate and process the LFE channel.

• VCAs & Dolby Atmos (04:36) - Learn how to set two separate VCAs - for the surround bed and Object tracks - in order to create a fade out at the end of the arrangement.

• The ADM Master File (05:34) - Explore a couple of additional processing workflows for the surround bed and learn how to export (and import) a Dolby Atmos ADM BWF master file compatible with Apple Music.

• Miscellaneous Improvements & Enhancements (04:10) - In this final video, discover the usual potpourri of useful new features, including the new mono-to-stereo PedalBoard format, improved flex pitch detection, advanced preferences re-design, side chain indicators in plug-in slots, the option to record automation with regions on audio tracks, a variety of new loops and sounds, and new demo projects to help get you started with spatial audio.

Logic Pro 10.7.5

• New Gain Tool (02:46) - Explore a useful volume editing workflow featuring the new Gain Tool, used in conjunction with the Marquee Tool.

• Record MIDI Plug-in Output (03:52) - Discover the fantastic new ability to record the output of MIDI plug-ins, at any insert slot location when multiple plug-ins are used, allowing precise editing of the resulting notes and controller data.

• Free Tempo Recording (05:40) - The new Free Tempo Record function enables recording without a metronome. Logic will then either follow the tempo of?your?performance, smooth out the tempo, or have the performance follow Logic?s tempo; making editing on the grid fast and easy.

• Individual Stomp Box Plug-ins (02:26) - All of the hidden gems in the Pedalboard section of the Amps and Pedals plug-in category are now each directly accessible as individual plug-ins in the new Stomboxes sub category within the Amps and Pedals plug-ins folder.

• New Hard Hitting Mastering Presets (03:02) - Explore some new, expertly tweaked, mastering channel strip chains, perfect for adding punch and presence to your masters.

• Track Area Enhancements (04:00) - Learn about new track creation workflows, new track format alerts, default audio fade settings, a new trim key command, and direct 32 bit audio file support.

• Ableton Link (03:54) - Learn about the newly added Abelton Link functionality, which allows Logic playback to synchronize with supported software and hardware.

• Nested Track Stacks (03:37) - We now finally have the ability to create summing stacks within summing stacks, for added flexibility and organization within projects.

• New Machine Learning Based Tempo Detection In Smart Tempo Editor (04:13) - Learn all about the new hint mode, and see the improved smart tempo editor in action on a short example.

• Other Enhancements (04:56) - Learn about a variety of other small but useful enhancements and changes.

Logic Pro 10.7.8 Update

• Logic Pro 10.7.8 Update (09:12) - Learn about the several small enhancements introduced and refined in the 10.7.8 and 10.7.9 updates, including new software instrument record enabled handling, neural pitch detection in the in the Pitch Correction plugin, region gain key commands, new join tool functionality, automation improvements, smart tempo hint handling, virtual input and output routing to and from other applications, and more.