Logic Pro Intermediate Module
Lesson 1 (Synthesisers, Plugins, Sidechaining, BUSES, Ghost Kicks)
Recap through their last session. Work on last project, create new if no project available
Going through the default Synthesisers explaining Cutoffs, Resonance, LFO, Envelopes etc.
With the Basslines and Lead beef up the tracks tweaking the above
Go through all Synthesisers and Samplers adjusting the above to show understanding
Introduce certain Plugins for the certain instrument sounds that will aid in their sound: * Overdrive – Bassline
* Exciter – Hats
Explain the difference between MONO and STEREO and setting the tracks to either
Show how the Sample Delay plugin works and how it can give instruments space in the mix
Create a Ghost Kick and explain how it works
Introduce using BUSES and how they can be used
Send the Ghost Kick to an empty BUS and show how to send the signal
Explain sidechaining and how it make a sound pump and allows space for other sounds
Sidechain the Bassline to the Ghost Kick to make the bass pump and move in and out of the Kick
Explain why frequencies may clash i.e Bassline and Kick
Use the Compressor Plugin to Sidechain and EQ Notches
Bounce In Place to show the new audio sidechaining
As more tracks become involved explain about the CPU usage
Mixdown, Save and Bounce
Lesson 2 (EQ, Compression)
Recap last lesson
Introduce the EQ – Shelves, Notches and Cutoffs
Show what the EQ does to each track
Explain frequencies and where instruments may sit in the spectrum
Explain why as a rule of thumb its beneficial to Cutoff below 30hZ and above 17000hZ
Explain the Gain theory when boosting or lowering frequencies
EQ each track
Create a Kick Drum out of different samples using the EQ and mixing down
Introduce the Compressor and explain Threshold, Knee, Attack, Release, Ratio etc.
Explain why we use the compressor and when to use
Bounce In Place a track, one with Compressor Off and one with On to show example
Compress all instruments that require it
Mixdown, Save and Bounce
Lesson 3 (BUSES, Groups, Reverb, VOX)
Recap last lesson
Group instruments together sending them to a new BUS and set signal to 0dB
Explain what Reverb is and why it is important
Apply a reverb to a Grouped BUS and mix together using the BUS signal
Create a new BUS for each instrument group
Create a Distortion or Overdrive BUS for the Bassline to fatten up the sound
Add a Vocal to the Mix if there is none
Introduce what Panning is on a STEREO system
Explain what sounds and instruments should be set to MONO and STEREO
Show how to create a harmony with the VOX
With the VOX create two new BUSES, sending one Left and one Right
Adding a different Reverb sound or plugin to each BUS
Detuning the VOX on the BUSES along with the Reverb, mix into the main VOX via the signals
Mixdown, Save and Bounce
Lesson 4 (Parallel Compression)
Recap last lesson
Group instruments together sending them to a new BUS and set signal to 0dB
Put a Compressor on the new BUS and Solo
Explain Parallel Compression and the benefits it can make to your mix
Parallel Compress Drums, Bass, Lead, VOX etc.
Go through all tracks and check all EQing, Compression, BUSES etc are understood and used correctly
Go through all MIDI tracks checking they are in key
Mixdown, Save and Bounce