Acknowledgments |
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Introduction. Welcome to the World of Audio |
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Getting Started in Audio Production |
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Who Should Read This Book |
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About This Book |
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Requirements and Prerequisites |
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Media Files |
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Course Organization and Sequence |
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Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book |
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Modifiers |
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Icons |
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Chapter 1 Computer Concepts |
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3 | (9) |
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Mac Versus Windows Considerations |
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3 | (1) |
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3 | (3) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (1) |
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Onboard Sound Options (Audio In and Out) |
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10 | (1) |
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Other Options to Consider |
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10 | (2) |
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Working with Your Computer |
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12 | (7) |
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12 | (5) |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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Working with an Application |
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19 | (4) |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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23 | (2) |
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Exercise 1 Exploring Audio on the Computer |
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25 | (6) |
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31 | (26) |
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32 | (6) |
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32 | (1) |
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32 | (6) |
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38 | (2) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (1) |
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Logic Pro X Software Capabilities |
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40 | (1) |
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Logic Pro X Software Options |
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41 | (1) |
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Logic Pro X Hardware Options |
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41 | (1) |
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Downloading and Installing Logic Pro X |
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41 | (3) |
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System Requirements for Logic Pro X |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (2) |
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Launching Logic Pro X for the First Time |
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44 | (4) |
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45 | (1) |
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Important Preference Settings |
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45 | (2) |
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47 | (1) |
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Important Concepts in Logic Pro X |
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48 | (2) |
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Project Files Versus Audio Files |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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50 | (1) |
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Exercise 2 Setting Up a Multi-Track Project |
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51 | (6) |
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Chapter 3 Audio Recording Concepts |
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57 | (20) |
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58 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (5) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (2) |
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Multi-Tracking and Signal Flow |
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64 | (2) |
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What Is Multi-Track Recording? |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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Moving Audio from Analog to Digital |
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66 | (2) |
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Analog Versus Digital Audio |
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66 | (1) |
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The Analog-to-Digital Conversion Process |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (3) |
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Audio Interface Considerations |
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68 | (2) |
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Working Without an Audio Interface |
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70 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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71 | (2) |
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Exercise 3 Selecting Your Audio Production Gear |
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73 | (4) |
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Chapter 4 MIDI Recording Concepts |
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77 | (24) |
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78 | (2) |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (3) |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (6) |
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Tone-Generating Keyboards |
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83 | (2) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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What to Look for in a MIDI Controller |
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87 | (1) |
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Purchasing a Keyboard Controller |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (2) |
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89 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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90 | (1) |
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Considerations for Using Multiple MIDI Devices |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (2) |
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91 | (1) |
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Monitoring with Onboard Sound Versus Virtual Instruments |
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92 | (1) |
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Tracking with Virtual Instruments |
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93 | (3) |
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Creating Tracks for Virtual Instruments |
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93 | (2) |
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95 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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96 | (2) |
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Exercise 4 Selecting Your MIDI Production Gear |
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98 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Logic Pro Concepts, Part 1 |
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101 | (36) |
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102 | (3) |
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103 | (2) |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (10) |
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106 | (8) |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (2) |
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117 | (4) |
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117 | (1) |
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Mono Versus Stereo Tracks |
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118 | (1) |
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External MIDI Versus Software Instrument Tracks |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (2) |
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121 | (5) |
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Using the Transport Controls |
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121 | (1) |
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Zooming and Scrolling in the Main Window |
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122 | (2) |
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Controlling Playback Behavior |
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124 | (1) |
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Monitoring Your Playhead Location |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (3) |
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128 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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129 | (2) |
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Exercise 5 Configuring and Working on a Project |
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131 | (6) |
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Chapter 6 Logic Pro X Concepts, Part 2 |
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137 | (30) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (4) |
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Making a Record Selection |
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139 | (1) |
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Record Enabling Audio Tracks |
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140 | (1) |
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Monitoring Record Enabled Audio Tracks |
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140 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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Recording Additional Takes |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (3) |
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Monitoring a MIDI Controller |
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143 | (1) |
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Record Enabling Software Instrument Tracks |
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144 | (1) |
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Overlap Recording on Software Instrument Tracks |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (3) |
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146 | (1) |
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Importing from the Desktop |
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146 | (1) |
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Importing from Media Browser and All Files Browser |
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146 | (1) |
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Using the Import Command! |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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Working in the Tracks Area |
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149 | (2) |
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149 | (1) |
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149 | (2) |
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Working with Regions and Selections |
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151 | (7) |
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Selecting a Tool for Editing |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (2) |
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Advanced Editing Techniques |
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154 | (4) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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158 | (2) |
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Exercise 6 Importing and Editing Regions |
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160 | (7) |
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Chapter 7 Mixing Concepts |
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167 | (22) |
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168 | (8) |
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168 | (4) |
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172 | (3) |
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175 | (1) |
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Processing Options and Techniques |
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176 | (2) |
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176 | (1) |
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Time-Based Processing and Effects |
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177 | (1) |
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Insert Effects Versus Send Effects |
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177 | (1) |
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Processing with External Gear |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (2) |
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Advantages of In-the-Box Mixing |
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178 | (1) |
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Getting the Most Out of an In-the-Box Mix |
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179 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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180 | (2) |
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Exercise 7 Creating a Basic Mix |
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182 | (7) |
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Chapter 8 Signal Processing |
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189 | (30) |
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190 | (2) |
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Inserting Plug-Ins on Tracks |
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190 | (2) |
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Moving and Duplicating Plug-Ins |
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192 | (1) |
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Displaying Plug-In Windows |
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192 | (1) |
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192 | (3) |
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Adjusting Plug-In Parameters |
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195 | (1) |
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Adjusting Plug-In Parameters with the Mouse |
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195 | (1) |
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Adjusting Plug-In Parameters with the Computer Keyboard |
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196 | (1) |
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196 | (3) |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (1) |
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EQ Plug-Ins in Logic Pro X |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (5) |
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Types of Dynamics Processors |
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200 | (1) |
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Basic Dynamics Parameters |
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201 | (1) |
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Dynamics Plug-Ins in Logic Pro X |
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202 | (1) |
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Strategies for Using Compression |
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202 | (1) |
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Strategies for Using a De-Esser |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (4) |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (1) |
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Applications for Reverb Processors |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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Applications for Delay Processors |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (2) |
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Using Time-Based Effects as Plug-in Inserts |
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208 | (1) |
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Using Send-and-Return Configurations |
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209 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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210 | (2) |
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Exercise 8 Optimizing Tracks with Signal Processing |
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212 | (7) |
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Chapter 9 Finishing a Project |
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219 | (24) |
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220 | (1) |
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220 | (8) |
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Selecting an Automation Mode |
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221 | (2) |
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Writing Real-Time Automation |
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223 | (1) |
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Viewing Automation Curves |
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224 | (1) |
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Editing Automation Points |
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225 | (3) |
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228 | (8) |
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Adding Processing on the Stereo Output |
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228 | (4) |
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Considerations for Bouncing Audio |
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232 | (1) |
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Creating a Bounce of an Audio Mix |
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232 | (4) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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236 | (2) |
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Exercise 9 Preparing the Final Mix |
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238 | (5) |
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Chapter 10 Beyond the Basics |
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243 | (34) |
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244 | (7) |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (4) |
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249 | (2) |
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251 | (10) |
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Viewing MIDI Regions and Data |
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251 | (3) |
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254 | (4) |
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258 | (1) |
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Software Instrument Region Inspector |
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259 | (1) |
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Quantization in the Piano Roll Editor |
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260 | (1) |
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Submixing with Track Stacks |
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261 | (3) |
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261 | (1) |
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Using Track Stacks to Submix |
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261 | (2) |
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263 | (1) |
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264 | (4) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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268 | (2) |
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Exercise 10 Finalizing a Project |
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270 | (7) |
Index |
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277 | (8) |
About the Authors |
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