OVERVIEW
Logic Express 8 has been thoroughly redesigned to make it easier than ever to translate your musical inspiration into finished professional productions. It borrows many of the top features of its big brother Logic Pro 8 like audio file and I/O resolution...
expand review up to 24-bit/192kHz, quick swipe comping, next generation interface, and extensive MIDI composition, as well as 36 instrument plug-ins, 70 effect plug-ins and much more. A huge step up from Garageband in terms of layout and features, Express is a very viable option for those that want delve deeper into audio manipulation and MIDI at a fraction of the cost of Logic Pro.
NEW FEATURES IN LOGIC EXPRESS 8
- next generation interface - redesigned interface consolidates all windows into a single, efficient workspace made for musicians
- multitake management and Quick Swipe comping dramatically streamline the overdub process
- powerful audio editing features such as snap-to-transient, graphical time stretching, and sample-accurate editing in the Arrange window let you work faster and with greater precision
- 36 instrument plug-ins from Logic Studio, including Ultrabeat drum machine and ES2 synth
- 70 effect plug-ins from Logic Studio, including Guitar Amp Pro and full-featured Pitch Correction
- bundled creative effects such as Echo, Spectral Gate, and Ringshifter provide exciting options for transforming your sound -the mgmnt
OVERVIEW
Logic Studio is THE ULTIMATE music creation package for Mac and is now more affordable than ever. It contains a full featured suite of programs to create, perform and record professional music from the first note to the final product. This box...
expand review set contains full versions of the following software:
- Logic Pro 8
- Soundtrack Pro 2
- Mainstage
- Studio Instruments
- Studio Effects
- Studio Sound Library
LOGIC PRO 8
Logic Pro 8 is the center of Logic studio. This is where all your recording, writing, editing and mixing takes place. Logic Pro 8 has been thoroughly redesigned to make it easier than ever to translate your musical inspiration into finished professional productions. This production powerhouse still contains the top features of the previous versions like audio file and I/O resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz, over 980 definable key and MIDI commands, comprehensive surround sound support, extensive MIDI composition, full support of Apple Loops, complete music notation, robust video playback features, precision editing tools, pro mixing and automation and much more.
NEW FEATURES IN LOGIC PRO 8
- simple-window design - the new simple window design consolidates all production activities in a single, central, elegantly designed Arrange window. Record multiple takes, cut, move, stratch, browse, etc. all from one central space without managing multiple windows
- simplified setup - quick start up with production ready templates, streamlined track setup window, and dynamic channel strip
- effortless multitake recording - region-based take management speeds up multitake recording, editing, and processing
- quick swipe comping - swipe over the best parts of each take to create a seamless comp complete with transition smoothing crossfades
- new audio editing tools - snap-to-transient selection, graphical time stretching, and sample accurate editing in the Arrange window
- surround sound mixing and processing
- portable preferences
- XSkey-free operation - no more dongle taking up a USB port, a simple serial number unlocks Logic
STUDIO INSTRUMENTS
With over 40 powerful instrument plug-ins available, Studio Instruments provides the largest software instrument package ever put in a single box. The instruments seamlessly integrate into Logic Pro 8 and Mainstage so you'll never be without a particular instrument.
INCLUDED SOFTWARE INSTRUMENTS
- vintage instruments - EVB3 (tonewheel organ), EVD6 (electric clav), EVP88 (electric piano)
- synthesizers - EFM1 (FM synth), ES E (ensemble synth), ES M (monophonic synth), ES P (polyphonic synth), ES1 Synth (analog synth),
ES2 Synth (subtractive synth) TS, EVOC20 PS (vocoder synth)
- XS24 Sampler MO
- sculpture (component modeling synth) TS
- ultrabeat (drum synth/sampler/sequencer) MO
- external insst plug-in
- klopfgeist (metronome)
- test oscillator
- all 24 GarageBand instruments
STUDIO EFFECTS
Over 80 effect plug-ins are at your disposal giving you a wide variety of ways to craft your sound. Everything from vintage compressors, amp models, delays, effects and more enhance your music productions, live performances and post production projects and integrate seamlessly into Logic Pro 8.
INCLUDED EFFECTS
- amp modeling (2)
- delay (5)
- distortion (6)
- dynamics (13)
- EQ (13)
- filter (5)
- imaging (2)
- metering (5)
- modulation (11)
- pitch (3)
- reverb (6)
- denoiser
- utilities
MAINSTAGE
Mainstage brings the live performance element to the Logic Studio like never before. It allows keyboardists, guitarists, and other musicians to perform with software instruments and effects through a full-screen 3D interface designed specifically for the stage.
FEATURES
- stunning 3D interface created specifically for the stage proving just what you need on screen for a live show
- keyboard racks - start up quick with keyboard templates featuring studio instruments and studio effects
- templates - customize your live rig with a wide selection of templates designed for different instruments and styles
- hardware control - use any MIDI or USB controller with Mainstage
- guitar rigs - build your own custom rig that you can control with hardware pedal boards
- stability - under even the most demanding conditions, Mainstage allows you to perform live with confidence
SOUNDTRACK PRO 2
Completing the bridge between sound and picture, Soundtrack Pro 2 allows musicians to take their creative inspirations to the screen. Comprehensive editing tools, surround mixing, and seamless integration with Final Cut Pro make audio post-production a breeze.
FEATURES
- steamlined multitrack interface - single-window design and an integrated multichannel audio editor simplify the audio post-production process and let you focus on creating and editing great sound
- dialogue tools - record, edit, and restore dialogue quickly, easily, and with precision using the Multitake Editor, Lift & Stamp audio matching, and automatic find and fix features
- mixing for picture - create mixes for film and video projects in both stereo and cinematic surround
- advanced audio editing - professional tools designed for post-production include spectrum view editing, tape-style scrubbing, and the multichannel Waveform Editor
- sound design - create pristine soundtracks using thousands of royalty-free sound effects and music beds, or customize sounds with action-based editing
- compatibility - seamlessly collaborate with the world of Final Cut editors and easily share projects and files between Soundtrack Pro 2 and other popular audio and video applications
STUDIO SOUND LIBRARY
1000's of channel strip settings, Apple Loops, sound effects, and EXS sampled instruments are provided for music creation, production, and performance. New surround content allows you to build beautiful, immersive productions.
FEATURES
- jam packs - Studio Sound Library comes with five Jam Pack collections, featuring redesigned content that incorporates the professional sound quality of Studio Instruments and Studio Effects
- channel strip settings - 2400 professionally-designed channel strip settings offer combinations of Studio Instruments and Studio Effects that can be used right out of the box or customized to fit your personal sound
- surround sound - 600 royalty-free surround channel strip settings and over 1000 multichannel sound effects and music beds
- Apple loops - 8,000 royalty-free Apple Loops let you build a rhythm, grab a melodic phrase, or simply sketch out an arrangement
- EXS instruments - 1300 EXS instruments provide a world of beautifully sampled, authentic sounds -the mgmnt
Level 2 of ASK Video's highly informative and useful Logic Tutorial series. This picks up where the last one left off and goes deeper into the most commonly used features of Logic. Once again, the DVD features over 2 hours of...
expand review professional instruction from musician and Apple expert Tony Wallace and contains 24 high quality video segments covering everything from Arrange Editing, Groove Templates, Beat Mapping, Apple Loops, Using Plug-ins and more. Recommended for beginners and a great refresher course for those already familiar with Logic or Logic Pro. Must be viewed on a MAC running OS X Version 10.2 or higher with DVD-Rom drive (includes Quicktime 6.x for Mac/PC which is required for viewing).
List of DVD Content:
1. Matrix Edit Window
2. Hyper Edit Window
3. Event List
4. Arrange Editing
5. Extended Parameters
6. Groove Templates
7. Hyper Draw
8. Transform Window
9. Cycle/Drop Rec
10. Multitrack Rec
11. Apple Loops
12. Beat Mapping
13. Audio Operations
14. Strip Silence
15. Sample Editor
16. The Factory
17. Track Mixer
18. Channel Strip
19. Using Plug-ins
20. Bus/Aux/Output Ch
21. Track Automation
22. Track Freeze
23. Bounce
24. Exporting Audio -snackmaster
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