Logic Pro 8: Audio and Music Production

Logic is a powerful piece of software that can often prove to be daunting and difficult to navigate but help is at hand whether you are a Pro or Express use. By providing comprehensive and systematic coverage of the software philosophy and the features of the programme in detail, this book will enable you to get the most out of Logic when creating music.

With a clear and involving writing style and fresh, visually engaging layout, the authors cut through the complexities of the programme providing a comprehensive start to finish guide that allows you access information quickly and get the most out of the programme.

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•Comprehensive and systematic coverage of the software

•Provides solid foundation of the software’s philosophy as well as covering the features in detail

•Includes a mix of main text, box outs, instructional ‘walkthroughs’ and ‘knowledge bases’ to help access information clearly

•CD with audio examples, samples (Apple loops), logic songs, sampler instruments and instrument patches

Mark Cousins works as a composer, programmer and engineer, as well as being senior writer for Music Tech Magazine. His professional work includes composing music for some of the world’s largest production music companies - including Universal Publishing Production Music - with broadcaster credits including BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Five, BBC World and Sky One, among others. He has also had works performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the East of England Orchestra, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Brighton Festival Chorus, as well as having mixed several orchestral albums for BMG Zomba. Mark has been an active contributor to Music Tech Magazine since issue one, responsible for the majority of cover features, as well as the magazine’s regular Logic Pro coverage. As senior writer, he has also had a strong editorial input on the development of the magazine, helping it become one of the leading brands in its field.

Russ Hepworth-Sawyer is a sound engineer and producer with many years’ experience of all things audio and is a member of the Association of Professional Recording Services and the Audio Engineering Society; a Fellow of the Institute For Learning (U.K.); and a board member of the Music Producer’s Guild. Through MOTTOsound (www.mottosound.co.uk), Russ works freelance in the industry as a mastering engineer, a producer, writer, and consultant. Russ currently lectures part-time for York St John University and Barnsley College Online and has taught extensively in higher education at British institutions including Leeds College of Music, London College of Music, and Rose Bruford College. He currently writes for Pro Sound News Europe, has contributed to Sound On Sound magazine, and has written many titles for Focal Press.