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1. Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 1 When are automatic backups created and where are they saved 2 Describe an easy way to have Logic produce an audio signal in Logic when trouble shooting audio output 3 When you are reaching the limits of your CPU how can you quickly reduce the load on it 4 How can you avoid reaching the limits of your hard disk s bandwidth 5 When a project file isn t receiving incoming MIDI events even though other project files are what should you do 6 How can you determine if your audio interface is causing a playback problem Answers 1 Each time you save a project file Logic moves the previously saved project file into the Project File Backups folder inside the project folder 2 Preview an Apple Loops file from the Loops Browser Freeze CPU intensive tracks 4 Unfreeze tracks submix several tracks together or load audio regions into RAM using Follow Tempo 5 Open that project file s Environment window and check for proper default Click amp Ports layer cabling 6 Bypass the external audio interface by playing a project through your Mac s built in audio interface If the project plays properly the problem probably lies in the interface Appendix A and B Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 includes 11 lessons plus two appendices However only Lessons 1 through 11 are included on the end user exam Please note that if you are an Apple Certified Trainer all2. can you quickly access recording and metronome settings 14 How can you hide tracks Answers 1 Sample rate and bit depth 2 You adjust the sample rate in File gt Project Settings gt Audio Adjust the bit depth in the Devices tab of the Audio Preferences 3 Record enable the desired track s and click the Record button in the Transport bar 4 Record over an existing audio region 5 Anew take is recorded for each pass of the cycle and all the takes are packed into a take folder Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 10 11 12 13 14 Make sure Punch On the Fly is enabled choose Options gt Audio gt Punch On the Fly to toggle it on and off start playback and press the Record Toggle key command Shift to punch in and out In the Transport bar click the Autopunch Mode button Adjust the Autopunch range in the Bar ruler and click the Record button In the Devices tab of Audio Preferences Choose a lower I O buffer size when recording for less latency and a higher I O buffer size when mixing for more CPU processing power In the General tab of Audio Preferences In the Toolbar click the Settings button and choose Recording In the Toolbar click the Settings button and choose Metronome Hold down or Control click the Record or Metronome buttons in the Transport bar At the top left of the Arrange area click the Hide button Click individual Hide buttons on track hea
3. can you use Answers 1 In the Toolbar click the Auto Zoom button to automatically zoom in vertically on the selected track then click the Automation button to display the selected track s automation track 2 Choose the desired automation mode Touch Latch or Write then start playback and adjust the desired parameters 3 In both modes recording automation begins when you first touch a controller slider or knob or hold down the mouse button over a slider or knob on the interface When you release the controller knob or the mouse button Touch mode returns the automation to the original parameter value or existing automation on the track whereas Latch mode continues recording at the current parameter level 4 You can use only one controller knob and control only one parameter at a time but you can easily choose the desired parameter by displaying it on the selected automation track Lesson Eleven objectives Upon completion of Lesson Eleven Troubleshooting and Optimization in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Learn good backup practices e Understand the principles of troubleshooting e Learn basic troubleshooting steps Lesson Eleven review questions After completing Lesson Eleven you should be able to answer the following questions
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5. F or CAF audio files that automatically match the project s tempo and key Unlike blue Apple Loops green Apple Loops also contain the MIDI region and software instrument channel strips used to create them and they can be used on software instrument tracks 8 Create a fade in or a fade out and in the region parameters set the fade in parameter to speed up or the fade parameter to slow down Lesson Eight objectives Upon completion of Lesson Eight Arranging and Preparing for the Mix in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Experiment with the order of regions in Shuffle mode e Pack regions into folders e Cut and insert sections into a project e Divide a region into multiple slices e Clean up noisy recordings using Logic and Soundtrack Pro Lesson Eight review questions After completing Lesson Eight you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How do you use the Solo mode How can you swap the positions of regions How do you pack regions into a folder How do you open and close a folder How do you slice a region into regions of equal length How do you insert a new section into a project How do you skip a section when playing back a project SN Oo of F O DN How can you remove background noises on a track Answers 1 In the Tran
6. Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Pre paration Guide S Logic Studio Updated September 2013 Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide Apple Inc Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Prep Guide and Practice Exam Logic Pro Version 9 March 25 2010 Produced by Apple Training amp Certification This curriculum is a product created and delivered by many individuals working at Apple and we acknowledge them here We at Apple have tried to make the information contained in this course book as accurate and reliable as possible Nevertheless Apple disclaims any warranty of any kind whether express or implied as to any matter whatsoever relating to this manual including without limitation the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Apple will from time to time revise the software described in this manual and the manual itself and reserves the right to make such changes without obligation to notify the purchaser In no event shall Apple be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of purchase or use of this manual or the information contained herein These materials are licensed not sold to you You may not sell or otherwise transfer them to any other person No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of A
7. before you can quantize an audio region 13 Which tool allows you to move an individual note inside an audio region without altering the region 14 What kind of audio editing can you do in the Sample Editor 15 What is the anchor Answers 1 Double click a take folder to open it 2 Click the takes you want to preview The highlighted take is the take playing the others are muted 3 Open the take folder and drag over each take to highlight the desired sections The take folder assembles a comp comprising all the highlighted sections 4 From the take folder menu choose Flatten 5 From the Left click Tool menu choose the desired tool or press Esc and choose the desired tool 6 In the Command click Tool menu choose the desired tool or press Esc and Command click the desired tool 7 Drag the Crossfade tool over the boundaries of a region or Shift Control drag the Pointer tool 8 Drag the Crossfade tool over the junction of the regions or Shift Control drag the Pointer tool 9 You can locate and preview it in the File Browser then drag it to the Arrange area 10 Use the Marquee tool 11 Choosing Edit gt Select Unused selects all the audio files and regions that are not currently used in the Arrange area Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 12 You need to first select a Flex mode in the Track Parameter box 13 The Flex tool 14 Destructive audio editing 15 The anchor is a point in an a
8. ders and click the main Hide button again Lesson Three objectives Upon completion of Lesson Three Editing Audio in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e e e e e e b e e Create a composite take from multiple takes Assign Left click and Command click tools Edit regions in the Arrange area Apply fades and crossfades Import audio files Quantize audio regions Move individual notes inside an audio region using the Flex tool Edit audio destructively in the Sample Editor Position audio regions in the Arrange area Lesson Three review questions After completing Lesson Three you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How do you open a take folder Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 2 How do you preview the takes 3 How do you comp takes 4 How can you see the result of your comp as regions 5 How can you assign the Left click tool 6 How can you assign the Command click tool 7 How do you add a fade in or fade out to a region 8 How do you crossfade between two regions 9 How can you import an audio file into your project 10 How can you select a portion of an audio region 11 When you choose Edit gt Select Unused in the Audio Bin which files are selected 12 What do you need to do
9. dia questions The questions are based on the objectives listed in this guide The score required to pass is 80 percent To prepare for the exam read through the objectives in this guide to determine which areas you need to review The primary reference source for this exam is the Apple Pro Training Series book Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 by David Nahmani ISBN 0 321 63680 5 You are not allowed to access any resources or references during the exam and you may not have the application open during the exam Please note that although this guide divides the objectives into knowledge areas questions are presented randomly during the exam The benefits of Apple Certification The Apple Training amp Certification programs are designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple s digital media technology Certification creates a benchmark to assess your proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application By taking and passing an exam you earn Apple Certified Pro status which allows you to distinguish yourself to colleagues employers and prospective clients as a skilled user of the chosen application Certification gives you a competitive edge in today s ever changing job market What is an Apple Certified Pro An Apple Certified Pro is a certified user who has reached the highest skill level in the use and operation of Apple s Pro Applications as attested to by Apple How do become an Apple Certified Pro To become an Apple Certif
10. dio region follow the project tempo e Insert tempo changes and tempo curves e Time stretch an audio region to match the project tempo e Use Varispeed effects e Apply Tape or Turntable speed up and slowdown effects e Use the Flex tool to stretch single notes on the waveform Lesson Seven review questions After completing Lesson Seven you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How can you change a project s key signature 2 How do you match the project tempo to an audio file s tempo 3 How do you make an audio region follow the project s tempo 4 How do you insert tempo changes 5 Which region types will always follow the project s tempo map 6 How do you create an Apple Loops file from a region 7 What are Apple Loops Describe the difference between blue and green Apple Loops 8 How do you apply speed fades on an audio region Answers 1 Open the global tracks and double click the key signature on the global Signature track Choose a new key from the Key Signature window 2 Select the region and choose Options gt Tempo gt Adjust Tempo using Beat Detection Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide In the Inspector s Track Parameter box select a flex mode 4 Inthe global Tempo track double click above or below the tempo line 5 MIDI regions Apple Loops and audio regions with a flex mode selected 6 Drag the region over the Loop Browser 7 Apple Loops are AIF
11. existing notes in the region 11 How do you convert an audio region into a sampler instrument Answers 1 The Assignment section the Synthesizer section and the step sequencer 2 Notes C1 through B2 play the 24 drum sounds C3 and above play the bass sound chromatically 3 Control click the full view grid and choose Add Every Downbeat from the shortcut menu 4 Byselecting steps in the accent row 5 You can t Accent positions are the same for all sounds You can turn the accents on and off for individual sounds using the accent switch 6 Control click the step sequencer and from the shortcut menu choose Alter Vel 7 Drag the Pattern button to the Arrange area 8 Shift click the note you want to deselect The Hyper Editor 10 Make sure that all notes are deselected inside the region and from the Hyper Set menu choose Create Hyper Set for Current Events Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 11 Select the audio region and choose Audio gt Convert Regions to New Sampler Track Lesson Seven objectives Upon completion of Lesson Seven Manipulating Tempo and Time Stretching in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Match a project tempo to an audio file s tempo e Use the Loop Browser e Create Apple Loops e Make an au
12. ff 6 By default aux sends are positioned after the volume fader but before the pan 7 It attenuates the level of a signal after that signal goes over a certain threshold giving the signal a more consistent level 8 It works in a similar fashion to a compressor but it makes sure that the signal is attenuated so it never goes over a certain output ceiling 9 On the left Arrange channel strip click any send slot or the output slot to display the corresponding channel strip on the right 10 Click the format button below the meter Lesson Ten objectives Upon completion of Lesson Ten Automating the Mix and Using Control Surfaces in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Edit automation offline e Record live automation e Record live automation using a control surface Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide e Export the final mix Lesson Ten review questions After completing Lesson Ten you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How can you view the automation track on the current track only 2 Describe the steps needed to record live automation 3 Compare the similarities and differences of the Touch and Latch modes 4 When using Automation Quick Access how many parameters can you control and how many controller knobs
13. go on your business cards or website This allows you to leverage the power of the Apple brand Once you pass a certification exam will receive an email with a PDF certificate along with instructions on how to order a printed and or printed and framed certificate The email also includes LinkedIn Facebook and Twitter icons to make it easy for you to share your certification news on these social media sites You will also receive instructions on how to log into the Apple Certification Records System where you can Update your profile information and opt in to display their Apple Certification s on the Apple Certified Professionals Registry Review your certification progress Download your certification logo s to use on business cards resume websites and more Provide access to employers to verify certifications e Access a multitude of resources Preparing for the exam The three keys to preparing for a certification exam are experience with the application reviewing the appropriate training materials including the Apple Pro Training Series curriculum and studying this Exam Preparation Guide See the next section for objectives from the curriculum The following resources may also help you to prepare for your certification exam as well as expand your general knowledge To help you prepare for the actual certification exam you can review the tutorials Review the appropriate sections of the Logic Pr
14. ication exam Reviewing the book is the first place that you should begin to prepare yourself to take the certification exam However if you re self taught or have taken courses that do not use the Apple Pro Training Series curriculum you can still prepare yourself for the Logic Pro 9 and oe z certification exam by making sure that you can complete all the tasks that Logic Express 9 h Professional Audio Production are described in the following sections You should also make sure that you j can answer all the review questions for each section Review questions and a answers are provided below In addition if you haven t read Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you may want to read the appropriate chapters in the Logic Pro User Manual Apple Pro Training Series Please note that although this guide divides the objectives into lessons or knowledge areas questions are presented randomly during the exam Lesson One objectives Upon completion of Lesson One Make Music with Logic Now in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Browse preview and use loops e Edit regions and create an arrangement e Navigate and zoom in the Arrange area e Use effect and software instrument plug ins e Mix down and export to MP3 Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Prepara
15. ied Pro you must pass an online exam administered at an Apple Authorized Training Center AATC Level One certification attests to basic operational knowledge of an application Level One exams are administered at the end of specific courses at the centers If you prefer to learn on your own or believe you already have the necessary skill set in your chosen application you may register to take the Level One exam at an Apple Authorized Training Center for a fee Apple Certified Pro Level Two certification attests to a deeper understanding of the application Level Two exams can be taken only after Level One certification is earned Class attendance is recommended but not required Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide Logic Pro 9 Level One certification also counts towards Logic Master Pro certification Master Certification recognizes your skills with the entire product suite Since workflow is such a significant component of Logic Studio the curriculum requires you to earn certification in multiple applications What are the benefits of being an Apple Certified Pro As an Apple Certified Pro you will be recognized as a highly skilled user of the chosen application This allows you to differentiate yourself to employers and colleagues as a certified professional to promote career growth You will receive a certificate from Apple distinguishing you as an Apple Certified Pro and will have the right to use the Apple Certified Pro lo
16. lessons are included on the trainer exam Taking the Logic Pro 9 certification exam The Logic Pro 9 Level One certification exam must be taken at an Apple Authorized Training Center AATC in a proctored setting To find the closest AATC please visit training apple com locations Many AATCs schedule Certification Exam Sessions at training apple com schedule If you don t see a session scheduled you can contact the AATC and they will often schedule one for you Please note that all AATCS can offer all Mac OS X and pro apps exams even if they don t offer the corresponding course 20 Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide Exam FAQs Please visit training apple com certification fag for a list of frequently asked questions If you do not find the answer to your question then email us Please allow at least two business days for a response 21
17. ns on a channel strip including each plug in s settings 9 Adjust the project length deselect all regions and turn off Cycle mode choose File gt Bounce choose a name and a destination and click Bounce Lesson Two objectives Upon completion of Lesson Two Recording Audio in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e e e e G e Choose digital audio settings Record single and multitrack audio Record additional takes Record in Cycle mode Punch record both on the fly and automatically Adjust count in metronome and other settings Lesson Two review questions After completing Lesson Two you should be able to answer the following questions 1 Which settings affect the quality of a digital audio recording 2 Where can you adjust those settings 3 How do you record on one or several tracks 4 How do you record additional audio takes 5 What happens when you record in Cycle mode 6 How do you punch on the fly 7 Howdo you use the Autopunch function 8 Where do you adjust the I O buffer size 9 How do you choose the best I O buffer size 10 Where do you set the recording file type 11 Where do you adjust the count in 12 Where do you adjust the metronome settings 13 How
18. o User Manuals The complete documentation for the entire studio is available at documentation apple com It s free fully searchable and fully linkable You can also launch the Logic Pro documentation by choosing Help gt Logic Pro User Manual when Logic Pro is launched Information on new features is available by choosing Help gt New Features when Logic Pro is launched Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide a Many online resources allow you to ask questions and learn tips and tricks To access white papers discussion forums and learn about the many other online materials visit http www apple com logicstudio resources For information on the Apple Pro Training Program visit training apple com To provide comments and feedback to Apple about Logic Pro visit http www apple com feedback logicpro html Read the late breaking news at www apple com support manuals a Many third party manufacturers create reference troubleshooting and tutorial DVDs for the novice to power user A quick Internet search will provide you with dozens of options f you have any questions you can post them to the Logic Pro Discussion Forum which is hosted by Apple Reviewing the Apple Pro Training Series curriculum Apple Pro Training Series book Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 by David Nahmani ISBN 0 321 63680 5 is part of the official training series and is designed to prepare you to pass the certif
19. o the nearest position on the chosen grid Deselect all regions to choose the MIDI Thru parameters in the Region Parameter box Open the Recording project settings and choose Overlapping Recordings gt Create take folders and then record on top of an existing record or record in Cycle mode You need to turn on the Replace mode Click the MIDI In button in the Piano Roll Editor Score Editor or Event List In the Transport bar adjust the division setting or open the Step Input Keyboard and use the note length buttons Lesson Five objectives Upon completion of Lesson Five Programming and Editing MIDI in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives o 9 e e Import MIDI files into a project Insert and edit MIDI notes in the Piano Roll and Score editors Quantize and mute individual notes Edit note velocity and pitch using a MIDI keyboard Draw and edit MIDI continuous controller automation using Hyper Draw and the Hyper Editor Clean up MIDI regions in the Event List Lesson Five review questions After completing Lesson Five you should be able to answer the following questions 1 In the Piano Roll Editor what can you do with the Pencil tool 2 What does the MIDI Out button do 3 Can you quantize individual notes How 4 How can you edit no
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21. quencies with the Channel EQ plug in e Process with aux sends and aux channel strips e Add depth with delay and reverberation plug ins Lesson Nine review questions After completing Lesson Nine you should be able to answer the following questions 1 Identify the four main instrument sound components that you can adjust to give each instrument its place in a mix 2 For what purpose do you use an aux send 3 How can you temporarily link the parameters of several channel strips 4 How can you permanently link the parameters of several channel strips Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 5 How can you adjust the level of an individual channel strip assigned to a group 6 Where is an aux send positioned in the signal flow of a channel strip What does a compressor do 8 What does a limiter do 9 How can you choose which channel strip is displayed in the right Arrange channel strip 10 How do you change the mono or stereo status of a channel strip Answers 1 Volume level pan position frequency spectrum and depth 2 You use an aux send to route some of the signal from a channel strip to an aux channel strip usually to be processed by plug ins 3 Select multiple channel strips in the Mixer to temporarily link their parameters 4 By using groups Click the Group slot on a channel strip to choose a group to assign that channel strip to 5 Choose Options gt Group Clutch to toggle the groups on and o
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23. sport bar click the Solo button or press S and then select the region s you want to solo Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 2 At the top right of the Arrange area set the Drag menu to one of the shuffle modes then drag a region over another one 3 Select the regions to pack and choose Region gt Folder gt Pack Folder or press Command Shift F 4 Double click a folder to open it Double click the background of the Arrange area or click the Hierarchy button to close a folder 5 Hold down Option as you cut the first slice with the Scissors tool 6 Adjust the cycle area to identify the length and position of the section to insert and from the Arrange area local menu choose Edit gt Cut Insert Time gt Insert Silence Between Locators 7 Create a skip cycle area by dragging in the upper half of the Bar ruler from right to left 8 You can use Strip Silence to remove all the portions of a region that fall below a specific level threshold You can use the Denoiser plug in to reduce the noise level of a track Lesson Nine objectives Upon completion of Lesson Nine Mixing in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Navigate the Mixer and use effect plug ins e Adjust volume levels and use groups e Adjust pan positions e Filter fre
24. t Definition Parameter box adjust the Grid parameter 11 With the Pencil or Line tool 12 When the Filter button is on click an event type button to filter the corresponding events Lesson Six objectives Upon completion of Lesson Six Programming Drums in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Program a drum pattern in Ultrabeat e Add rhythmic accents e Create drum rolls e Convert an audio drum loop to a sampler instrument Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide Lesson Six review questions After completing Lesson Six you should be able to answer the following questions 1 Name the three main sections of the Ultrabeat interface In Ultrabeat what sounds are triggered by which MIDI notes How do you insert a note on every downbeat How can you add accents to a pattern a FF 2 DN How can you add accents at different positions for different drum sounds 6 In Ultrabeat how can you randomize a sound s note velocities 7 How can you view an Ultrabeat pattern as a MIDI region in the Arrange area 8 In the Piano Roll Editor how can you deselect a single note from a multiple note selection 9 What editor is the best choice for creating a snare roll 10 How do you create a custom hyper set containing event definitions only for the
25. tes with a MIDI keyboard 5 How can you edit MIDI continuous controller events in the Piano Roll Editor or Score Editor 6 How do you insert nodes in Hyper Draw How do you curve a line in Hyper Draw 8 How do you use the Line tool in Hyper Draw when editing note velocities or in the Hyper Editor 9 How do you select automation in Hyper Draw Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide 10 How do you change the grid resolution of an event definition 11 How do you draw automation in the Hyper Editor 12 How do you hide a type of event in the Event List Answers 1 You can insert resize delete move and copy notes 2 When the MIDI Out button is on MIDI notes are triggered as you edit them 3 Yes you click the notes with the Quantize tool and choose a quantize setting from the pop up menu 4 Double click the MIDI In button at the top of the MIDI editor select the note you want to edit and play a note on your MIDI keyboard 5 Click the Hyper Draw button at the lower left of the editor Click in the Hyper Draw area to insert a node You can also hold down the mouse button so that a help tag appears and then drag the node to the desired position while looking at the help tag Shift Control drag the line 8 Drag to find your Start Line position release the mouse button find your End Line position and click to end the line 9 Shift drag around the desired nodes 10 In the Inspector in the Even
26. tion Guide Lesson One review questions After completing Lesson One you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How many areas are in the Arrange window and what are their names 2 When the same key command can be used in different areas how do you know which area will respond to key commands 3 What are the two ways to adjust a setting such as the tempo in Logic 4 Which kinds of regions go on software instrument tracks and audio tracks 5 What units displayed in the help tag indicate a length ora position in the project 6 How do you move or copy a region in the Arrange area 7 In what order are channel strips displayed in the Mixer 8 What is a channel strip setting 9 What are the steps to take to export your mix Answers 1 There are six areas in the Arrange window Arrange area editing area Media or Lists area Inspector Toolbar and Transport bar 2 The area that has key focus indicated by a white frame 3 Drag a value up and down to increase or decrease it or double click to access a data field in which you can directly enter a new value 4 MIDI regions go on software instrument tracks audio regions go on audio tracks 5 Bars beats divisions and ticks 6 Drag a region to move it Option drag a region to copy it 7 Channel strips are displayed left to right in the same order in which they are displayed top to bottom in the Arrange area 8 The collection of all the plug i
27. udio region used to position the region to the grid in the Arrange area Lesson Four objectives Upon completion of Lesson Four Recording MIDI in Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9 you should be able to complete the following tasks Items from this lesson are included in the pool of exam questions drawn randomly from the following objectives e Record MIDI performances e Quantize MIDI recordings e Merge a MIDI recording with an existing MIDI region e Record MIDI in take folders e Punch record a MIDI recording e Capture a performance as a recording e Record MIDI using Step Input mode e Filter incoming MIDI events Lesson Four review questions After completing Lesson Four you should be able to answer the following questions 1 How does Logic route incoming MIDI events 2 How can you time correct a MIDI region 3 How do you choose the default quantize settings for new MIDI recordings 4 How do you record MIDI takes What do you need to do before you can punch in on a MIDI track to replace a portion of a MIDI region 6 How do you turn on Step Input mode When recording in Step Input mode identify two ways you can adjust the step length Answers 1 All incoming MIDI events are routed to the record enabled track s 2 In the Inspector s Region Parameter box choose a grid resolution value from the Quantize menu The MIDI notes in Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Preparation Guide the region will snap t
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