Logic Pro 8 Getting Started

Logic Pro 8 Getting Started  Apple Inc. Apple, FireWire, iMovie, iPod, iTunes, Logic, Mac, Mac OS, © 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Macintosh, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent Finder and Spotlight are trademarks of Apple Inc. of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software licence agreement. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Other company and product names mentioned herein Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention without the prior written consent of Apple may of third-party products is for informational purposes constitute trademark infringement and unfair only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a competition in violation of federal and state laws. recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple Inc. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com 1 Contents Preface 5 Welcome to Logic 6 Conventions of This Manual Chapter 1 7 Starting Your Project and Importing Media Files 9 A Quick Note About Templates 9 Getting to Know the Arrange Window 10 Creating Tracks 13 Adding Media Files 18 Navigating Your Project 21 Undoing Operations 22 Selecting Tracks and Regions Chapter 2 25 Recording 25 Preparing to Record Audio 28 Recording Audio Regions 30 Recording an Instrument Part Chapter 3 33 Creating Your Arrangement 34 Choosing Tools 36 Muting and Soloing Tracks and Regions 38 Editing Regions 44 Using the Inspector Chapter 4 47 Editing MIDI Events 47 Getting to Know the MIDI Editors 50 Editing and Creating Events Chapter 5 53 Using Instruments and Effects 56 Using the Library …