Logic Pro X: Virtual Instruments

Improve music and audio production using the virtual instruments in Logic Pro X. Learn how to apply effects and take a tour of synthesizers, samplers, drum kits, and sound design.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you need to know
• How to use the exercise files

1. Vintage Vibe

• Basic modeling with Electric Piano
• B3 drawbars and percussion
• B3 FX and advanced options
• Basic modeling with Clavinet
• Vintage vibe workout

2. Basic Synthesizers

• ES M: Oscillator filter and modulation
• ES E: Basic sound sculpting with FX
• ES P: Basic sculpting and modulation
• ES1: Synthesizer
• ES1: Advanced effects
• EFM1: Basic frequency modulation
• EFM1: Basic tuning and modulation
• EVOC 20 PolySynth: Basic vocoder setup
• EVOC 20 PolySynth: Advanced principles
• Synth ensemble workout

3. Samplers

• EXS: Presets and basic adjustments
• EXS: Modulation
• EXS: Instruments from raw audio
• EXS: Loop slicing and advanced features
• EXS: Multi-output routing
• DKD: Basic kits and MIDI mapping
• DKD: Advanced functions
• Ultrabeat: Factory sound and routing
• Ultrabeat: Basic modulation and synthesis
• Ultrabeat: Sequencer
• Sampler workout

4. Advanced Synthesizers

• ES2: Oscillator features
• ES2: Filters
• ES2: Modulation tweaking and routing
• ES2: FX, macros, and other functions
• Retro Synth: Oscillators and modulation
• Retro Synth: Sync
• Retro Synth: Table and FM
• Poly synth workout

5. Alchemy

• Preset parameters and Simple mode
• Working with the Arpeggiator
• Oscillators
• Sampling modes
• Advanced sampling modes
• Filters and basic modulation
• Advanced modulation
• Sequencer
• Advanced sequencer
• Effects
• Alchemy workout

6. Sculpture

• Introduction to physical modeling
• Materials
• Objects and pickups
• EQ, filters, and FX
• LFO and modulation
• Morph
• Advanced envelopes
• Sculpture workout

Conclusion

• Next steps