What is the course about?
Extend your use of Logic to include advanced features that allow you to make timing changes, use the sampler to create instruments, and even entirely change the individual sounds on a drum track. You'll learn how to use advanced studio techniques to get your mixes sounding great.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• The ESX24 sampler and its functions
• Flextime
• drum replacement
• parallel compression
• sidechaining
• VCA tracks.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Create your own instruments using the ESX24 sampler
• Use Flextime to correct or manipulate the timing of recorded audio tracks
• Substitute new drum sounds from a recorded drum track
• Perform Parallel Compression to thicken chosen tracks
• Perform Sidechaining to enhance mixes
• Assign instruments to VCA tracks to make mixing groups of instruments easier and more effective.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an advanced course aimed at those who already know how to use Logic fluently and confidently, and have already completed projects using Logic. Ideally, you will have completed Music production with Logic: level 1 and level 2, or have equivalent knowledge and skills.
You will need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor demonstration and explanation, class discussion, followed by practical work.
Practical work on individual projects. You will present work in progress and receive feedback and support from your tutor and peers.
You will make best progress if you can work on your projects between sessions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You must have a Mac computer running Logic, and we recommend you also have headphones, external microphone and a MIDI keyboard. Logic is not available for Windows/PCs.
Visit our Music technology: equipment advice page for more detailed information about hardware and software, so that you can ensure you have everything you need before you enrol. Even for courses that take place at City Lit, we recommend you have your own equipment at home so that you can continue to develop your music after your course has finished.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Mixing and music production techniques; Mixing and music production workshop
Visit our Music technology courses: overview blog to see the wide range of courses on offer, from music production and home recording to live electronics and sound art. If you already know what you are looking for, go straight to the listing of currently available course dates and times.
For further advice email the Music office .
Music also offers a wide range of instrumental, singing, ensemble, music theory, musicianship, songwriting and composition courses.
