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Logic Course - Advanced

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Overview

This exciting, in depth course is aimed at more experienced Logic users or those who have successfully taken part in Point Blank's Logic Pro Course. We examine cutting edge sampling techniques using the EXS24 and how to use automation to bring your tracks to life. Students get to grips with audio recording and editing. These techniques are essential if you want to be able to record vocals, guitar or other instruments in your work. Upload your music each week for DVR™ - expert analysis and video feedback on your work from a pro producer. And with Point Blank sponsors Universal and Island Records checking out the best of the student tracks, your music could make some moves for you while you are with us.

Includes a minimum of 300 mins video/ 10 x DVR™ (1-2-1 video feedback)/ 12 hours live masterclasses/ 1 year access/ over 240 pages of course notes/ 24/7 access to forum/ exclusive audio resources to download. Optional: sign your track to Point Blank Music distributed by iTunes, beatport, Juno Download and Amazon.

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Content

Week 1: Analog synthesis

What is analog synthesis? Theory explained
Oscillator, Filter and envelope sections
using the ES1 & ES2 in Logic

Week 2: Analog synthesis (part 2)

Modulation and routing (ES1 & ES2)
Envelopes, LFOs, portamento.
Classic synths

Week 3: Extra production techniques

Using the environment in Logic Pro
Arpegiator and chord memorizer
MIDI control and hyper draw

Week 4: The EXS24 sampler part 1

The benefits of sampling over audio editing
Importing samples into your sampler (EXS24)
Configuring multiple outputs, creating instruments

Week 5: Sampling (part2)

Multi-sampling and velocity switching
Modulation: envelopes filters and LFO
Adding MIDI control to parameters

Week 6: Recording and Editing Vocals

Setting up a good recording environment
Recording overdubs and backing vocals
Editing and "comping" the best take

Week 7: Using Flex Time

Using the various algorithms
Working with markers
Manipulating & Extracting groove

Week 8: Creative audio editing

What is timestretching and how is it used?
What is pitchshifting and how is it used?
Creative audio processing. Key tips & tricks

Week 9: Mixing (part 1)

The channel strip: editing channel settings
Grouping tracks: why & how?
Stereo enhancement plug-ins

Week 10: Mixing (part 2)

How to use EQ in Logic Pro
How and when to use compression, effects routing
Using insert effects and FX channel tracks

Week 11: Automation

Automating volume, effects, and EXS24 parameters
Automating synth parameters
Editing Automation

Week 12: Final project & exam

Basic mastering techniques
Audio mixdown
Submit final project and sit final test

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Reviews

Dave Sellick

Course rating: 10/10

The course was fantastic. The coverage of the course and the quality of the online infrastructure, notes, videos, etc. was absolutely spot on for taking my production knowledge quickly to the next level - I have never absorbed so much information in such a short period of time! Jody was also an outstanding tutor. He clearly put a huge amount of effort into the DVRs and was clearly passionate about getting the best from us. I am already booked up on the deep house and mastering dance music courses and that is testament to how great I think your courses are! Thanks! Dave

Daniel Benway

Course rating: 10/10

loved it.

alfredo soto alonso

Course rating: 10/10

i just want to say thak you point blank team for share all this knowledge with the world you are great!!!

Tim Lodge

Course rating: 9/10

This was my 2nd time with Ski as a tutor, and he was great as always. Very knowledgable, lots of help and advice.

River Henricks Armytage

Course rating: 8/10

Good course, exceptional tutor

Sandro Logar

Course rating: 10/10

the course was absolutely great, our tutor, ski oakenfull was great too. i really learned a lot. thanks point blank, see you in 2012 and marry christmas.

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