Alchemy
Synthesis and Sound Design with Alchemy in Logic Pro X
1st Edition
Published on 15. April 2016
75 pages
978-0-13-454196-9 (ISBN)
Description
Introduced in Logic Pro 10.2, Alchemy joins the upper echelon of sound design tools offered by Logic Pro. Filling the gap between sampling and synthesis, Alchemy is uniquely positioned, providing Logic users with novel ways to create heretofore-unheard sounds and instruments. By combining such advanced sound generation technologies as granular, spectral, and additive synthesis, Alchemy allows you to manipulate audio to unprecedented levels.
In Synthesis and Sound Design with Alchemy in Logic Pro X, you will gain familiarity with Alchemy by exploring the interface, sound engines, and control paradigms, which will give you an extraordinary vehicle for getting "inside" sound and making your own unique instruments.
Includes:
Authoritative explanations of the user interface and source elements
Instructions show you how to mix multiple sources and use the Arpeggiator
Lesson review questions to summarize what you learn
In Synthesis and Sound Design with Alchemy in Logic Pro X, you will gain familiarity with Alchemy by exploring the interface, sound engines, and control paradigms, which will give you an extraordinary vehicle for getting "inside" sound and making your own unique instruments.
Includes:
Authoritative explanations of the user interface and source elements
Instructions show you how to mix multiple sources and use the Arpeggiator
Lesson review questions to summarize what you learn
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-13-454196-9 (9780134541969)
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Person
David Dvorin, Emmy-nominated composer, educator, author, and performer has composed music for film, video game , and television projects, as well as numerous concert works. In addition to his own work as a recording artist and performer, he has collaborated extensively with such musical luminaries as composer Terry Riley and the Kronos Quartet. A former education and Logic Pro specialist at Apple Inc., David has also served as a professional consultant to music technology companies such as Native Instruments. He is currently a professor of music composition and electronic music at California State University, Chico.
Content
Table of Contents Synthesis and Sound Design with Alchemy in Logic Pro X
Understanding the User Interface
Exploring Source Elements
Mixing Multiple Sources
Processing with Effects
Using the Arpeggiator
Creating a Performance Setup
Saving Presets
Morphing Sources
Lesson Review
Understanding the User Interface
Exploring Source Elements
Mixing Multiple Sources
Processing with Effects
Using the Arpeggiator
Creating a Performance Setup
Saving Presets
Morphing Sources
Lesson Review
