Apparently there’s been a lot of conversation going on between Logic users lately over Pre Fader Metering. I had no idea this was even a concern! But over the last few weeks I’ve received many emails and comments from readers who want to know where I stand on the subject. Messages like: “Where do […]
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Are You Committing These Logic Flubs? The 5 Major Errors to Avoid When Working in Logic Pro
Logic is chock full of great features and workflow enhancements! So much so, that it’s easy to overlook the truly essential bits. Very often I get to peek into the Projects of both clients and readers. These folks are writing fantastic music and commit to honing their audio skills. So when I take a […]
Finally Hear Your Compressor Settings in Full Focus
(& Set the Perfect Settings Every Time)
You know, I’ve created a decent amount of educational material in the last couple years. And I have to say, I think my crowning achievement will forever be my analogy when it comes to Compressors. Compressors are tough. It can be hard to understand – let alone hear – what all the different knobs […]
How the Lowly Fader is Your First Defense Against Muddy Mixes
This past weekend I mixed a track for one of my clients. It was a particularly dense mix – 100 tracks to be exact. Talk about trying to establish mix clarity! You know the deal. Lots of overlapping tracks? Pull out the old Channel EQ and start carving out some space. How else are […]
Take Control of Your MIDI Takes With These Hidden LPX Preferences
One of my favorite parts about recording in Logic is how easy it is to lay down take after take. There’s quite literally no set-up time whatsoever when you need to record another take. Hit ‘record,’ and Logic automatically creates a folder. I mean, just take a look at these screenshots: If you take […]