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Welcome to Recording audio

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An intro to recording and editing audio in Logic Pro - bringing in vocals, instruments and samples, then editing and shaping them.

Part of the courseLogic Pro: Recording & Audio Editing14 lessons (1h 29m)

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14 lessons (1h 29m) · 1 free
    • 01. Welcome to Recording audio

      You are here

      0:58

    • 02. Intro to recording audio

      4:47

    • 03. Using the metronome

      5:00

    • 04. Making your first recording

      Free lesson

      5:32

    • 05. Comping

      13:03

    • 06. Editing audio

      9:41

    • 07. Managing project files

      10:58

    • 08. Recording an instrument track

      2:06

    • 09. How to use Flex Time

      10:58

    • 10. How to use Flex Pitch

      11:12

    • 11. Converting pitch to MIDI data

      3:11

    • 12. Smart Tempo

      3:04

    • 13. Varispeed parameters and uses

      4:08

    • 14. Adaptive project tempo

      5:00

Lesson transcript

Welcome to the Recording Audio Lesson

In this section of the course, I will guide you on how to bring audio into Logic. Here are some key reasons why you might want to do this:

  • Vocal Recording: You may want someone to sing on one of your songs.
  • Creating Samples: You might want to create your own samples.
  • Instrument Recording: You may just want to record yourself playing guitar.

Having done extensive studio work, I can attest to the importance of knowing how to:

  1. Record Audio Properly
  2. Edit Audio
  3. Manipulate Audio

Audio Manipulation Techniques

We can manipulate audio in various ways:

  • Pitch Manipulation: Using tools like Flex Pitch.
  • Timing Manipulation: Utilizing Flex Time.
  • Tempo Management: Leveraging Smart Tempo inside Logic.

By mastering these techniques, you will ensure that your audio recordings are in time and sound great.

So, let's get started!

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