Music 1770: Intro to Music Technology

Logic Mini-Project #1: getting your feet wet

This project aims to get you started wth some basic operations in Logic by requiring the use of several specific tools/operations. Make something artistic and fun, but please make sure that every box is checked (see grading criteria at bottom)—I will assess your work for completion of all required components and timely submission. Artistic results may be your goal and your motivation, but I will grade on strictly technical criteria.

And don’t let your ambition interfere with simply getting it done. The fastest way to grow artistically is to balance constructive self-criticism with a healthy rate of production and completion.

Dowloading Logic (Mac only)

Logic is Mac-only. If you do not have a Mac, you are free to work in the lab any time it is open during building hours. Your CatCard should get you in the tech lab.

If you are on Mac, you can install the program for a free 90-day trial. You can also buy it as part of the Pro Apps Bundle, which is a great deal for students. You get perpetual use of Logic Pro (including upgrades), Final Cut Pro, and three other applications for $199, which is what Logic usually costs by itself.

Instructions and operations

Grading

40 points possible:
  1. tracks colored: 4 pts
  2. both audio fades and track volume automation present: 4 pts
  3. voice track EQ’d + another plugin: 4 pts
  4. voice track panned dynamically (via automation): 4 pts
  5. ~6 loops present, incl. some audio and some MIDI: 4 pts
  6. at least one software instrument track paired to loop and panned as per instructions: 4 pts
  7. at least one loop edited, described in Notepad: 4 pts
  8. other Notepad descriptions: 4 pts
  9. loops converted to regions: 4 pts
  10. project bounced to mp3: 2 pts
  11. .logicx file compressed: 2 pts
Drum-Major-Instinct

Lecture slides