The Inspector can definitely be quite counterintuitive for new Logic users because some of the most useful controls in the window are quite small and can be easily missed. But once you know where to look, taking advantage of the Inspector can save a whole lot of time and energy so you can focus on the fun stuff.
This post covers the basics of writing and accessing automation data in Ableton Live.
Ableton Live provides multiple techniques for converting MIDI tracks to audio. This post will go over these techniques, along with when to use them and their differences!
The marquee tool may just be the most beautiful, useful, perfect thing about Logic. Here's why.
As a rule, we shoot for perfection when recording. While this is a good mindset to have, the reality is that oftentimes prior to mixing, some level of editing is required in order to polish up our tracks and help our song shine as a whole. Beat mapping is one tool in Pro Tools we can use to edit tracks efficiently.
Now that you have completed your tracking session, with multiple takes of an instrument or vocals, you want to comp? Sure, here are some tips to get you started!
In the second installment of the free plugins serious I will provide more links to amazing plugins that you can download and start using for no cost!
The Tempo Track Editor provides an overview of the project tempo settings & you can edit tempo events here.
The most basic version of ProTools offers 4 different record modes. This guide will help you pick which one is best for your workflow!
Want to get rid of drum bleed in your snare track? Cut out that pesky room noise in your vocal tracks? Strip Silencing will save your life!
The concept of bouncing seems to be one of the most misunderstood and confusing terms for beginners in music production. It seems like every DAW calls this something else, and every DAW has a different way of doing it. Below I have included some frequently asked questions regarding the topic:
What the heck is bouncing?
How is bouncing different than exporting?
What does it mean to “bounce in place?”
What is the difference between freezing and bouncing?
How do I export a raw audio file if my track has effects on it?
Logic calls it Flex Time, ProTools calls it Elastic Audio and Ableton calls it Warping, but they mean similar things.
Want beefier vocals? Here are 5 ways for you to do so...
A few ways to organise your sessions to keep your projects neat
Why you might want to use colours to organise your sessions
There are multiple algorithms that you can use to ensure your tracks are locking in as tight as the James Brown Band! Here they are!
So, you have recorded a song with your band? Wanna jump right into mixing and getting the song out? Great - you should probably do these couple of things before moving any faders!
Let’s take a look at each of the editing tools in Avid’s Pro Tools. Each tool has a specific function, and being comfortable with them will make your producing life much easier!
Everyone likes to be a part of a group! And your Pro Tools tracks are no different. Groups are a great way to organize your tracks, and using them can improve your recording and editing efficiency.
What are all these tools and what are they for?
I find that a lot of new (and even experienced) Logic users don’t even realize that there is an array of tools that transform your cursor into something new and useful! The “toolbox” in Logic might seem self-explanatory to some, but there are a lot of tools that not only improve workflow but enhance creativity and technique.
Accessing the Tools