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
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know before watching this course
- 03 - Using the exercise files
1. Setting Up Your Project for a Mix
- 04 - Importing audio into your project
- 05 - Organizing your project
- 06 - Using screensets and markers
- 07 - Using Track Stacks
- 08 - Using project alternatives
2. Working with the Logic Mixer
- 09 - Touring the Logic Mixer
- 10 - Reviewing signal flow
- 11 - Using sends and returns
- 12 - Setting up a submix
- 13 - Using groups
- 14 - Working with plugins and Channel Strip settings in the Mixer
- 15 - Using the output and the master channel
3. Mixing a Song
- 16 - Choosing a mix approach
- 17 - Balancing the mix
- 18 - Understanding EQ
- 19 - Applying EQ
- 20 - Understanding dynamics and compression
- 21 - Applying dynamics and compression
- 22 - Understanding reverb
- 23 - Understanding delay
- 24 - Using reverb and delay
- 25 - Exploring more effects plugins
- 26 - Mixing vocals
- 27 - Mixing a pop vocal track
- 28 - Mixing acoustic drums
- 29 - Mixing electronic EDM drums
4. Automating and Bouncing Your Mix
- 30 - Automating the mix
- 31 - Using a control surface
- 32 - Editing automation
- 33 - Bouncing the mix
5. Mastering in Logic Pro X
- 34 - Understanding mastering
- 35 - Using equalization (EQ) to make multiple songs sound cohesive
- 36 - Using compression and limiting to control dynamics
- 37 - Auditioning track order
- 38 - Understanding sample rate, bit resolution, file formats, and dither
Conclusion
- 39 - Next steps