Lesson time: (4min 2sec)
Dov Waterman shows how to build a sound palette and template in Logic, so your go-to instruments are loaded and ready before you start composing.
This lesson is part of the course Composition in Logic: Workflow & Templates
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Lesson transcript:
Next topic we're going to look at is the library section. Part of our routine as composers and producers is to have sounds up and ready. Having these sounds accessible before you go into your creative zone is really important. This practice will save you a lot of time and hassle later when you're searching for the right sound.
We've talked about key commands as one aspect of the workflow. Another very important aspect of maintaining a smooth workflow is setting up a template. A template consists of the sounds that we're going to use within our project.
The sounds used in a template often pertain to virtual instruments. The sound library in Logic houses:
Creating your sound palette is intrinsic to utilizing the sound library:
Starting to understand how all these elements can be part of your template is key. If you're working on multiple projects or an entire album, using a template can help ensure consistency in sound.
Within your template, you can utilize the sound library and all the sounds you have generated and saved, allowing you to save them as part of your overall template structure.
Dov Waterman is a composer, pianist and producer. He has written and designed sound for films including After Earth, Terminator Genisys, Transformers: The Last Knight and The Snowman, and works as a sample-library audio editor and sound designer with companies such as Native Instruments and SonoKinetic.His Composition in Logic series walks through building a track end to end in Logic Pro - from templates and workflow to synthesis and beat programming, MIDI effects, editing and the final mix - for producers who want to turn their ideas into finished records. read more
