Logic Pro Quick Sampler Explained

Logic Pro expert Larry Holcombe presents a set of comprehensive Logic Pro Quick Sampler video tutorials! If you want to learn how to take advantage of Quick Sampler's features and functions, this course is the one to watch. Larry walks you through the basics and then explores just about every nook and cranny of this deceptively powerful sampler. You'll be confidently designing your own inimitable sounds in no time. These videos are for new Quick Sampler users.

Videos

• Introduction & Interface (03:00) - In this first video, Larry provides an introduction to the series and also outlines the different sections of the interface.

• Importing Audio Into Quick Sampler (04:40) - Original and optimized import algorithms are covered next. In addition, we introduce the different workflows for dragging and dropping and importing audio.

• Quick Sampler Modes (05:42) - Next, discover the sampler modes: Classic, One Shot, Slice, and Recorder. This overview gives you the ability to quickly get going with manipulating audio samples.

• Classic & One Shot Mode in Detail (09:43) - The Classic and One Shot modes are covered next with the similarities and differences explained and their respective uses. Larry also demonstrates the parameters for adjusting sample length and the looping function.

• Slice Mode in Detail (10:28) - Explore the Slice mode in detail and learn about creating, moving, and deleting markers as well as different ways of slicing the audio file. We also cover Gate, Play to End, and the Flex mode, which allows you to follow tempo.

• Recorder Mode in Detail (03:05) - Next up, we focus on the parameters of Recorder mode, including setting a threshold for recording and input monitoring.

• Waveform Display (10:00) - In this video, Larry covers zooming, snapping to the grid in different ways, and the varied functions within the action menu.

• Drum Machine Designer Tracks & MIDI (05:20) - Learn to convert quick sampler patches into drum machine designer instruments and slice to MIDI, both of which give you the ability to re-program your audio.

• Flex Options in Detail (05:02) - Next, discover how to synchronize audio to Logic?s project tempo using the Flex and Follow Tempo functions. This is a powerful way of keeping your audio in time regardless of whether you're playing higher or lower on the MIDI keyboard.

• Amp & Filter Sections (10:04) - Explore the amp and filter sections and their respective envelopes and velocity sliders.

• Pitch Section (04:52) - The focus shifts onto the pitch section next so we can both course- and fine-tune our audio. This can be modulated using a dedicated envelope, glide, and pitch bend.

• LFO 1 & 2 (12:55) - Discover how to use the LFOs, including waveforms, key triggering, LFO phase, and fade in.

• Mod Matrix (08:11) - Next, Larry covers the sources and destinations of our mod matrix so you can create interesting routings for creative sound design. This is demonstrated by routing an LFO to affect the sample start time, creating a pseudo glitch effect.

• Track Idea: Drums (08:04) - Learn to use Quick Sampler next to program a drum beat using individual hits and slices of a drum loop.

• Track Idea: Sample (10:18) - Larry continues on to add a sample that's chopped up using Quick Sampler. This allows us to program a novel groove using the sample over the beat we created.

• Track Idea: Vocals (05:35) - Finally, an a cappella Apple loop is added to Quick Sampler and chopped up over our track idea.