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Think You Know Logic Pro's Tools? Think Again... A Deep Dive into Logic Pro's Tool Options
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Intro to the Tools 02:53 Secondary (Right Click) Tool Option 03:43 Right Click Menu Options 04:16 Automatic Fade and Marquee Tools *****LISTEN NOW***** Media Composer: w...
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Synths Are RUBBISH Without These... Get Better at Sound Design
Synthesis isn't everyone's cup of tea, but if you think it's rubbish because all it can do are computerised, beep-boop sounds, this might be what you are missing out on. Let's explore how effects can ...
ProductionSound Design
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Why Effects?
02:50
Built In Hardware and Software FX
04:46
Vessels by Noon Instruments
2 FAST and SIMPLE Tricks to Help You Record MIDI in LOGIC PRO!
Working with MIDI can have it's challenges, but here are two quick tips to help speed up your workflow and support your creative ideas. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Capture Recording (MIDI) Without ...
DAW
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Capture Recording (MIDI) Without Hitting Record
05:01
Create Track When Working With MIDI Recordings
Use this Quick Reverb Trick to Balance Your Mix!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:14 The Trick 07:22 Adding It In Context LINKS: Stereo Panning Video: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: w...
ProductionSound Design
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The Trick
07:22
Adding It In Context
Stereo Pan vs Balance Pan... What's the Difference? (Logic Pro, Ableton, Cubase and Pro Tools)
You may not know this or have seen the option before, but you can often right click on your pan knob and change its function in your DAW. What is the difference between these options? Well, tune in to...
ProductionSound Design
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What is Balance vs Stereo Pan (In Logic Pro First)
06:12
Now in Ableton
07:30
Now in Cubase
08:27
Now in Pro Tools
10 Surprising LOGIC PRO Features That Should Have Been On By Default!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Fade Tool 02:04 Right Click Tools 03:35 LCD Display Customisation 04:34 Capture Recording 05:25 Auto Colour Tracks and Regions 06:30 Change Middle C as C3 to C4 07:39 Sa...
DAW
00:48
Fade Tool
02:04
Right Click Tools
03:35
LCD Display Customisation
04:34
Capture Recording
05:25
Auto Colour Tracks and Regions
06:30
Change Middle C as C3 to C4
07:39
Saving All Files
09:08
Start Up Options
10:27
Second Ruler
10:54
MIDI Chase
12:20
BONUS TIP Saving a Template
Add a Second Ruler to Get Bars and Time in Logic Pro All At Once!
In this quick tip, we will take a look at a few Logic Pro features for helping you navigate your session and manage your timing. We will find out how to change your ruler at the top of the workspace f...
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Turn off musical meter
00:40
Add a second ruler
01:06
Change playhead position
01:36
Outro
Get Into Modular Synthesis for FREE!... Getting Started with Reaktor Bento Blocks!
A quick look into how to get started with Modular Synthesis, a flexible, adaptable and creative way to build your own, unique synth patches. Enjoy this quick tutorial and if you want to go further, yo...
ProductionSound Design
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The Basics of Synthesis
02:52
Patching a Basic Synth
07:04
Adding FX
08:16
What's Next?
All of the Pro Features of Logic Pro's METRONOME Explained!
*****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-composer Pianobook: www.pianobook.co.uk/profile/steveoc/ Faceb...
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Quick and Handy Ways to Solo and Mute in Logic Pro... From Regions to Groups of Tracks!
*****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-composer Pianobook: www.pianobook.co.uk/profile/steveoc/ Faceb...
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LCD Display Panel Deep Dive... Unveiling Hidden Gems in Logic Pro
Taking a closer look at the LCD Display Panel in Logic Pro, we are exploring what it can display, how you can customise it and some nifty features you might not have known were there. *****FOLLOW STEV...
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Features
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Outro
LOGIC PRO POWER UP! Supercharge the Display and Toolbar to Unlock Extra Features!
In this video, we are taking a quick look at how to customise the toolbar and LCD display at the top of Logic Pro. You can gain access to extra tools, like the capture recording button, varispeed, aut...
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All of the Common String Articulations You Need to Know!
Let's take a look at the most common and well used string techniques to help with your orchestration, to unlock more textures and sounds, and help you find new ways to express your musical ideas. SPON...
ProductionString
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What are Articulations?
00:52
What are Articulations?
02:10
SECTION 1: The Essential Articulations
02:10
SECTION 1: The Essential Articulations
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Legato
02:34
Legato
03:56
Portamento and Glissando
03:56
Portamento and Glissando
05:17
Staccato, Spiccato and Staccatissimo
05:17
Staccato, Spiccato and Staccatissimo
06:36
Tremolo
06:36
Tremolo
07:04
Pizzicato
07:04
Pizzicato
08:13
SECTION 2: Additional Articulations
08:13
SECTION 2: Additional Articulations
08:28
Sul Tasto and Sul Ponticello
08:28
Sul Tasto and Sul Ponticello
09:56
Flautando
09:56
Flautando
11:15
Harmonics
11:15
Harmonics
13:15
Con Sordino
13:15
Con Sordino
14:12
SECTION 3: Special Articulations
14:12
SECTION 3: Special Articulations
14:29
The Bartok Pizzicato or Snap Pizzicato
14:29
The Bartok Pizzicato or Snap Pizzicato
15:21
Col Legno
15:21
Col Legno
16:29
In Summary
16:29
In Summary
All of the Common String Articulations You Need to Know!
Let's take a look at the most common and well used string techniques to help with your orchestration, to unlock more textures and sounds, and help you find new ways to express your musical ideas. SPON...
SongwritingOrchestral
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What are Articulations?
00:52
What are Articulations?
02:10
SECTION 1: The Essential Articulations
02:10
SECTION 1: The Essential Articulations
02:34
Legato
02:34
Legato
03:56
Portamento and Glissando
03:56
Portamento and Glissando
05:17
Staccato, Spiccato and Staccatissimo
05:17
Staccato, Spiccato and Staccatissimo
06:36
Tremolo
06:36
Tremolo
07:04
Pizzicato
07:04
Pizzicato
08:13
SECTION 2: Additional Articulations
08:13
SECTION 2: Additional Articulations
08:28
Sul Tasto and Sul Ponticello
08:28
Sul Tasto and Sul Ponticello
09:56
Flautando
09:56
Flautando
11:15
Harmonics
11:15
Harmonics
13:15
Con Sordino
13:15
Con Sordino
14:12
SECTION 3: Special Articulations
14:12
SECTION 3: Special Articulations
14:29
The Bartok Pizzicato or Snap Pizzicato
14:29
The Bartok Pizzicato or Snap Pizzicato
15:21
Col Legno
15:21
Col Legno
16:29
In Summary
16:29
In Summary
Match Your TEMPO and TIME SIGNATURE to your Film Score with Logic Pro
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Using Tempo Adjustments 06:20 Using Time Signature Adjustments LINKS: My Rescore for Heavyocity's Competition: Scene from Mayar Nouri's short film, Signals: *****FOLLOW ...
SongwritingOrchestral
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Using Tempo Adjustments
06:20
Using Time Signature Adjustments
This is an ESSENTIAL Plugin for Logic Pro Users!
Taking a look at PlugSearch 3 by Speakerfood and its recent update to 3.2. An essential utility app for any Logic Pro user. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:34 What is PlugSearch? 02:41 What Can PlugSearch...
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What is PlugSearch?
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What Can PlugSearch Do?
Make a FREE Version of ALBION COLOSSUS Yourself!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:39 What We Will Do... 02:13 Hype 04:41 Depth 07:54 Scale 11:18 Other Libraries LINKS: Albion Colossus by Spitfire Audio Review: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagra...
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What We Will Do...
02:13
Hype
04:41
Depth
07:54
Scale
11:18
Other Libraries
3 EASY Sound Design Techniques to Make FREE INSTRUMENTS Sound More Interesting....
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:00 1st Technique 05:42 2nd Technique 08:25 3rd Technique LINKS: FREE INSTRUMENTS AND PLUGINS: - *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenocon...
ProductionSound Design
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1st Technique
05:42
2nd Technique
08:25
3rd Technique
3 Reasons Saving Presets in Logic Pro IS BETTER than a Template… (Sometimes…)
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 Saving Logic Pro Presets 02:27 Reason 1 04:16 Reason 2 06:17 Reason 3 *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Website/Bio: Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCl...
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Saving Logic Pro Presets
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Reason 1
04:16
Reason 2
06:17
Reason 3
Generate Patterns and Melodies In LOGIC PRO... Everything You Need to Know About the Step Sequencer!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:45 The MIDI vs Pattern Region 03:01 Drums and the Step Sequencer 05:09 Velocity and Note Repeats 07:13 Adding Lines and Swapping Sounds 10:14 Adding Notes, Ties and Key to ...
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00:45
The MIDI vs Pattern Region
03:01
Drums and the Step Sequencer
05:09
Velocity and Note Repeats
07:13
Adding Lines and Swapping Sounds
10:14
Adding Notes, Ties and Key to Pitched Lines
13:29
Step Note, Chance and More Controls
17:07
MIDI CC COntrols and Looping
20:00
Applying This to the Drum Beat
This Incredible SPITFIRE AUDIO Feature that Can Create AMAZING Ostinatos!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:20 What's Wrong With Our Ostinatos? 05:11 Spitfire Audio's Ostinatum Feature. 14:20 The Ostinatum in Action. LINKS: Bridgerton Score Video: Bridgerton Soundtrack: Caparthia...
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What's Wrong With Our Ostinatos?
05:11
Spitfire Audio's Ostinatum Feature.
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The Ostinatum in Action.
Logic Pro's DRUM MACHINE DESIGNER Explained... How to Get Up And Running Quickly!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:16 How to: Load a Library Kit 06:55 How to: Create Your Own Kit LINKS: Video on Logic Pro's QUICK SAMPLER and MULTI SAMPLER: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram...
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How to: Load a Library Kit
06:55
How to: Create Your Own Kit
Logic Pro's QUICK SAMPLER and MULTI SAMPLER... Everything You Need to Get You Started!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:27 The Quick Sampler... 19:18 The Multi Sampler... *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconn...
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The Quick Sampler...
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The Multi Sampler...
Stems Vs Tracks… What’s the Difference and How Do You Use Them?
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:53 Exporting Tracks... 06:42 Exporting Stems... *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell...
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Exporting Tracks...
06:42
Exporting Stems...
Helping Create the World's BIGGEST BRAAM!!! ... #PianobookBRAAAM
Check out how I've taken part in Pianobook's latest community adventure, the #PianobookBRAAAM. *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.c...
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Track Stacks, Folders, Summing, VCAs, Groups… How They All Work In Logic Pro!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Track Stacks 08:08 VCAs 12:20 Groups LINKS: Editing Drums with the Groups Feature: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundClou...
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Track Stacks
08:08
VCAs
12:20
Groups
If You Own Spitfire Audio’s BBC Orchestra, You Are Going To Want To Know This Trick!
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Optimise Your Files… 03:32 Deactivating Articulations… 06:15 MIDI Channel Switching… LINKS: Logic Multi-timbral Tracks Tutorial: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.in...
ProductionSound Design
01:17
Optimise Your Files…
03:32
Deactivating Articulations…
06:15
MIDI Channel Switching…
What is Destructive Vs Non Destructive Editing... and How to Do It In Logic Pro
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Non-Destructive Editing 04:30 Destructive Editing 08:19 The External Audio Editor LINKS: Evolution Series World Colours Review: *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.ins...
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02:28
Non-Destructive Editing
04:30
Destructive Editing
08:19
The External Audio Editor
Changing the GRID in Logic Pro... How to Get Triplets in the Piano Roll or Metronome
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:49 Changing the Grid Divisions 04:47 Metronome Subdivisions *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/step...
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Changing the Grid Divisions
04:47
Metronome Subdivisions
MIDI CHASE... How to Make MIDI Notes ALWAYS Play Back No Matter Where You Start Your Track From!
Here is a quick tip in Logic Pro to get your MIDI notes to play back no matter where you start your track. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Turing On MIDI Chase 04:11 When to Avoid MIDI Chase... *****FOL...
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Turing On MIDI Chase
04:11
When to Avoid MIDI Chase...
How to Quantise Audio in Logic Pro… FLEX TIME like a Pro!
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This TIME SAVING Hack for BETTER GUITAR RECORDINGS... How I Record All of My Guitars!
We've all been there, it can be hard capturing that perfect guitar tone through your beautiful amp. What if there is a way to use a load box, like the Universal Audio OX BOX, to capture the tone perfe...
ProductionSound Design
00:36
Background
02:49
How I Record
06:36
What is a Load Box
08:50
The App
11:46
Demo
13:50
Editing
16:31
Final Thoughts
HOW DO MULTI-TIMBRAL PARTS WORK IN LOGIC?... And How to Save Your CPU!
Multi-Timbral parts in Logic Pro can be both a CPU saver and a time saver, using MIDI Channels to help organise your session. Find out how Steve uses them in his sessions and learn how they could help...
DAW
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Example
05:29
MultiTibral Libraries
08:42
Creating a Part
10:24
Outro
Editing, Comping and Quantising Multitrack Drum Recordings in Logic Pro… Groups and Quantise Lock
Editing multitrack drum recordings can be tricky, with phase cancelation and competing take folder comps. Check out how to master it in this video. *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
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Why Groups
06:07
Quantise Lock
11:00
Outro
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Conclusion for the First Steps in Logic Pro Course
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we wrap up the course with some final advice and thoughts. Check out the full Pl...
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LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… How to Save, Export, Bounce and Zip (Compress) Your Session and Tracks
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we learn about everything session management: - Saving and Zipping Your Session ...
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Saving
08:25
Exporting
14:51
Outro
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Audio FX Plugins, Buses, Automation and Signal Flow
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we learn about how the signal flows through Logic Pro’s Mixer and how to use Aud...
DAW
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Audio FX Plugins
06:47
Automation
11:00
Outro
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Recording and Editing Software Instruments
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we learn how to add and edit Software Instrument tracks: - The Why and the Equip...
DAW
02:43
Chiptune Lead
04:27
Add a New Software Track
05:10
The Piano Roll
05:15
Piano Roll
06:14
Quantize
07:41
Velocity
08:32
Software Instruments
10:11
Software Drummer
11:32
Add a Drum Kit
12:56
Add the Pattern Region
13:40
Audition a Sound
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Recording and Editing Audio Tracks
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we learn how to add and edit audio tracks: - The Why and the Equipment - Recordi...
DAW
01:35
Audio Interface
03:12
Set the Gain
08:02
Metronome Settings
08:16
Accounting
10:07
Microphones
11:51
Phantom Power
12:41
Input Monitoring
15:51
Take Folders
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Getting to Know the Interface (GUI) and the Panels
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we check out the major sections in the Logic Pro Workspace: - The Track Workspac...
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Track Workspace
02:34
Shortcuts
03:11
Track Types
03:27
Regions
03:34
Midi Based Tracks
04:01
Drummer Track
05:05
Organize Your Tracks
05:40
Color Coding
06:03
Assign a Track Color
07:20
Trim
07:46
Tools
09:57
Zoom
10:41
Keyboard Shortcuts
11:46
The Inspector
13:34
Inspector
14:23
The Mixer
14:30
Mixer
17:25
Apple Loops Menu
18:04
Apple Loops
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Setting Up an Audio Interface, the I/O Buffer and a MIDI Keyboard
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In this video, we go over some of the fundamental setup questions: - How to turn on the Advance...
DAW
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Getting Started
04:04
Audio Interface
04:59
IO Buffer
07:34
MIDI Keyboard
08:42
Outro
LOGIC PRO FOR BEGINNERS… Introduction to the Course
Welcome to Your First Steps in Logic Pro! Subscribe for more videos and to follow along with the course! In Episode 1 - An Introduction, we cover off the introduction to the course. 0:00 Introduction ...
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What is Logic Pro and DAWs?
01:27
Who is this course for?
02:07
Computer and software limitations.
03:38
Other hardware requirements for music production.
06:40
Logic Pro Versions.
07:35
What is covered in this course?
LAYER AND STACK EVERYTHING!... How to Cut Through the Mix and Bring Your Own Flair To Your Music
CHECK OUT THE TRACK - LEGENDS - *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-composer
SongwritingOrchestral
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Layering Textures
01:15
Example One Is Dynamics
05:50
Additional Layers
06:28
Metallic Kits
07:40
Unique Sounds and Creating Your Own Identity in Your Music
5 ADVANCED LOGIC PRO FEATURES… That you probably aren’t using!
Video Timecodes for Each Feature: 00:15 – Number 1 – Start Up Options 01:22 – Number 2 – Changing the Grid and Metronome Subdivisions 03:06 – Number 3 – MIDI Chase Settings 05:56 – Number 4 – External...
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Number 1 – Start Up Options
01:22
Number 2 – Changing the Grid and Metronome Subdivisions
03:06
Number 3 – MIDI Chase Settings
05:56
Number 4 – External Audio Editor
08:36
Number 5 – Multi Timbre MIDI Tracks
RECORD MIDI EASIER... Logic Pro's Create Track, Overlap and Merge MIDI Functions Explored
Using Logic Pro's create track function, you can achieve a greater level of control and functionality over Overlap, Merge and MIDI Take Folders. *****FOLLOW STEVE***** Instagram – www.instagram.com/st...
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Kick Drum and Snare Pattern
04:01
Cycle Mode Merging Everything Together
07:15
Create Track
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