Logic Pro 9 User Manual - Help Library - Apple

Introducing Logic Pro 1
This chapter gives you a conceptual overview of Logic Pro and provides an example of
a common workflow when creating music in the application.
This chapter covers the following:
• Creating Music in Logic Pro (p. 21)
• Understanding the Basics of Projects and Regions (p. 23)
Creating Music in Logic Pro
Logic Pro can be used in a variety of ways, ranging from the simple to the incredibly
sophisticated. The following section outlines a common workflow example that many
projects adhere to.
Stage 1: Creating a Project
You begin working in Logic Pro by creating a new project, or opening an existing one.
A project file contains MIDI data recordings plus information about the audio and other
files used, including pointers to these files.
All files (audio, video, samples, and so on) can be saved in a project folder. All project files
are automatically placed into appropriate sub-folders within the project folder.
More details can be found in Understanding the Basics of Projects and Regions.
Stage 2: Creating and Importing Your Musical Material
Getting musical material into Logic Pro can basically be broken down into two methods:
• Making new audio or MIDI data recordings (the latter can be played back through either
external MIDI synthesizers or software instruments).
• Importing existing audio recordings (audio files, samples, loops) or MIDI (and other file
data) into your projects. You can import existing audio recordings by simply dragging
them from the Media area, shown at the right of the Arrange window.
Recordings are made through suitable MIDI or audio hardware that is connected to, or
installed in, your Mac.
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