Logic Pro 8 and Logic Express 8 (Apple Pro Training)

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David Nahmani

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Pages: 528 (Paperback)

ISBN: 0321502922

Pub: Peachpit Press

Pub date: 2007-12-11

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5970

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Editorial Review:


his brand-new Apple-certified guide, reconceived for Logic's new interface, uses all-new projects and media files to show you how to record, produce, and polish your musical creations with Apple's professional audio software. Veteran audio producer David Nahmani uses step-by-step, project-based instruction and straightforward explanations to teach everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques.Using the book's DVD files and either Logic Pro 8 or Logic Express 8, you'll begin making music in the first lesson. From there, you'll learn to record audio and MIDI, edit sequences, master mixing techniques, and use Logic's software synthesizers, sampler, and digital signal processors to put the perfect aural polish on your audio creations. A special troubleshooting section helps you set up and optimize your studio and Logic system effectively. Whether you're looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions and cutting-edge surround-sound mixes, or transfer that song in your head into living music, this comprehensive book/DVD combo will show you how.

Reader Reviews:


4/5 stars

Logic Pro 8 first timer (0/0 people found this helpful)

As they say in Dragon's Den, "..let me tell you where I am". My experience - I am new to both Apple and Logic 8, and invested in both as technology was now able to cover my lack of formal music training.
After a months of 'playing' it was clear that the logic Pro 8 manual which comes with the package is well written, but does not offer up any projects or walkthroughs for you. This book does just that.

I thought that I was using maybe 25% of Logic's capabilities starting "raw" and self taught, but having only gone through 3 lessons so far on this book, I am surprised at what I did not know, even on basic inputs.

The DVD is structured with lessons that are logic projects and a few other artifacts to really hold your hand through every keystroke. Only on two occasions was I confused at what was being asked of me, which was partly due to my wireless keyboard not having all the keys that a full one does.

Certainly after lesson 3, you already feel you have made some significant progress and already understand editing audio, basic mixing, song construct and multi takes etc.

I will aim to update this when I am through all 12 lessons, but given this is probably about 16 hours equivalent of classroom quality training, I would not hesitate to recommend to new users like myself. The book forms part of Apple's Pro training programme and is classified 'Beginner/Intermediate'.

3/5 stars

its ok kind of book (0/0 people found this helpful)

I would not go as far as other reviewers saying its a fantastic book because it isnt. its ok kind of book, it covers things superficially , I mean, if you are looking for an in-depth manual sort of book this is not for you (or me). this is more like a tutorial that guides you thru some stages but not thouroghly either. So if your looking to learn everrything from the start dont buy this , just read the manual and try things out , if you dont have the manual then look for something else as this only helps you a bit but not a lot.

5/5 stars

Essential (0/0 people found this helpful)

Open this book before you open up Logic on your Mac. You will not regret it. It is step by step and simply and logically (no pun intended) laid out. If you want to get down to making music as quickly as possible this book allows you to do so, without assuming you have much previous knowledge.

5/5 stars

Your Logic Pro 8 bible. (1/1 people found this helpful)

If you want to get to grips with using Logic Pro 8 than this is the book for you. Right from the word go David Nahmani gets you making music and this hands on approach is used throughout the book. The book is clear and concise from beginning to end. The lessons are thorough without a step missed out and given to you in bite sized pieces so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. The numerous screen shots also act as a further guide to help you along. At the end of every of every chapter is a lesson review, a set of questions and answers, that nicely summarizes the key points of the lesson. I also liked the section on trouble shooting and the inclusion of a glossary of terms and the summary of keyboard shortcuts. This is a book you'll want to keep because once you been through the lessons it will make a valuable reference book to dip into again and again.

5/5 stars

FAB!!!! (0/0 people found this helpful)

bought this aswell as the beyond the basics, started readin it today. I got it by mid day, delivery was very quick and the estimate on point, excellent value (RRP £40, no joke)am very happy with my purchase

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