Logic Pro X: Mixing and Mastering
4h 16mIntermediate2014-09-09
Authors
Skye Lewin
Emmy-nominated composer and cofounder of Sound Chemistry
Course details
In this course, composer and producer/engineer Skye Lewin shares his professional mixing and mastering techniques using Logic Pro X. He starts by showing how to prepare a project for mixing, from importing tracks to organizing them visually. Skye then discusses working with Logic's mixer: controlling signal flow, working with plugins, and using sends and returns, groups, and the master output. Next, Skye dives into mixing a song, covering balance, equalization (EQ), dynamics and compression, reverb and delay, automation, and bouncing down the mix. Finally, Skye covers mastering techniques, including applying EQ, compression, and limiting; setting the song order; and understanding how concepts like bit depth, sample rate, file formats, and dither affect sound quality.
Learning objectives
Importing audio
Using Track Stacks
Working with the Logic Mixer
Mixing a song
Automating and bouncing the mix
Mastering the final track(s)
Learning objectives
Importing audio
Using Track Stacks
Working with the Logic Mixer
Mixing a song
Automating and bouncing the mix
Mastering the final track(s)
Skills covered
Audio MasteringAudio MixingLogic ProAudio EngineeringDigital Audio WorkstationsAppleAudio and MusicDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- What you should know before watching this course
- Using the exercise files
Setting Up Your Project for a Mix
- Importing audio into your project
- Organizing your project
- Using screensets and markers
- Using Track Stacks
- Using project alternatives
Working with the Logic Mixer
- Touring the Logic Mixer
- Reviewing signal flow
- Using sends and returns
- Setting up a submix
- Using groups
- Working with plugins and Channel Strip settings in the Mixer
- Using the output and the master channel
Mixing a Song
- Choosing a mix approach
- Balancing the mix
- Understanding EQ
- Applying EQ
- Understanding dynamics and compression
- Applying dynamics and compression
- Understanding reverb
- Understanding delay
- Using reverb and delay
- Exploring more effects plugins
- Mixing vocals
- Mixing a pop vocal track
- Mixing acoustic drums
- Mixing electronic EDM drums
Automating and Bouncing Your Mix
- Automating the mix
- Using a control surface
- Editing automation
- Bouncing the mix
Mastering in Logic Pro X
- Understanding mastering
- Using equalization (EQ) to make multiple songs sound cohesive
- Using compression and limiting to control dynamics
- Auditioning track order
- Understanding sample rate, bit resolution, file formats, and dither
Conclusion
- Next steps