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Signing into the iMac
Signing into the iMac
Login with your AISJ user name and password
Setting up the Project
Setting up the Project
Launch Logic Pro X
Open the AISJ Multi-Track Template by first choosing File > Open:
Go to Macintosh HD > Users > Shared > Logic Templates > AISJ Multi-Track Template.logicx
(You will only have to find this once.)
Now save this template as your own by choosing File > Save as Template…:
Save it under Macintosh HD > Users > username > Music > Audio Music Apps > Project Templates:
After this, whenever you want to start a new project, you choose
File > New from Template…:
You will find the template under My Templates > AISJ Multi-Track Template:
There are also a number of other templates you can use under Project Templates, but the AISJ Multi-Track Template has our Recording Studio set up correctly
Audio Interface Features -Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 & OctoPre MkII
Audio Interface Features -Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 & OctoPre MkII
Inputs
Mic - vocals, instruments recorded with a microphone, using an XLR cable
Line - electric guitar, electric bass, electric piano using a ¼” instrument cable
Gain
Set as high as possible, without the LED indicator going red
Key to recording good quality sound, without distortion
48V
If a input signal is very low and needs power (called phantom power)
The Audix f9 microphones need this
Pad (only on OctoPre MkII, input channels 1 & 2)
If the input signal is very loud, this cuts it before it enters the interface
Logic Pro
Logic Pro
No sound?!
No sound?!
If you are not hearing any sound, make sure that the following Preferences are selected:
Output Device: Built-in Output
Input Device: Scarlett 18i6 USB
Channel strip
Channel strip
is available in vertical form (on the right here), with more options and access to effects, and a horizontal form (below here), with the main buttons and volume slider easily available
Input - set the channel number on the sticker on audio interface
Output - usually St Out for the iMac headphone output
Volume - output volume (how loud do you want to hear it)
Pan - left or right
Record (R) - to arm the channel for recording
Input (I) - if this is selected, you also hear the track you’re recording (useful when recording electric instruments
Mute (M) - don’t hear this track
Solo (S) - only hear this track
Audio FX - if you want to apply effects to the track (compressor, reverb, EQ, chorus, etc.)
Acoustic instrument (and vocal) performances often benefit from having a simple compressor effect added to it. It amplifies the softer parts of the recording, and softens the louder parts
Reverb can make the instrument sound like it was recorded in a different room
Basic Workflow
Basic Workflow
If you need to use a backing track, import it by dragging and dropping it into the first track:
You can use a .wav or .mp3 audio files, or even an .mp4 video file as a backing track
Record enable track(s) that instrument/mic is plugged into by clicking the R button in the track's channel strip:
Record a full take of the song by clicking the Record button:
If another take is needed
mute the previous track so that it cannot be heard by clicking M
select a new track and make sure it is using the input the mic is plugged in (In1 most likely)
record enable the new track by clicking R
record a full new take by clicking the Record button
Editing
Editing
It is quite easy to replace one part of a recording with the same part from another take, if you have used the same tempo (click track, backing track) in it
Use the Horizontal (and Vertical Zoom) sliders in the top right to zoom in to the track so you can see more accurately
Move the Playhead to the spot where you want to split the track by dragging it:
To split the track, go to Edit > Split > Regions at Playhead, or press ⌘+T:
You can now drag and drop another take of the same or shorter length into the same spot
If you've cut the region in a moment that is silent, the change from one take to another will be completely unnoticeable
Exporting Audio
Exporting Audio
Select the channel you want to export, then choose File > Export > 1 Track to Audio File...
It is always best to export in WAV format, to output a file of highest possible quality
To export the full mix of the song (multiple channels together), including all the mixing and automation you have done, choose File > Bounce > Project or Section...:
Help
Help
Logic Pro X has an incredibly detailed user guide, which is divided into very useful chapters for each of the features of the amazingly capable software
To get to the help guide, click on Help > Logic Pro Help, and then click on Table of Contents to see the menu
You will probably want to start with Get Started with Logic Pro
Different microphones in the studio
Different microphones in the studio
Shure SM58
Solid, standard vocal microphone
Shure SM57
Solid, standard instrument microphone
Audix Mics in Studio (Drum Microphone Kit Box)
Audix Mics in Studio (Drum Microphone Kit Box)
Audix i5 x4 (variety of instruments, guitars, bass cabinets, vocals, speech) - all-purpose instrument microphone - https://audixusa.com/products/i5/
Audix f2 x3 (kick drums, floor toms, bass cabinets) - mid-bass and mid-high reproduction - https://audixusa.com/products/f2
Audix f5 x1 (snare, toms, percussion, and acoustic instruments) - https://audixusa.com/products/f5/
Audix f6 x1 (kick drums, floor toms, bass cabinets) - bass reproduction - https://audixusa.com/products/f6/
Audix f9 x3 - need phantom power (48V) - (cymbals, hi-hat, acoustic guitar, cello, piano) - instruments requiring detailed reproduction in mid-high and extended high-end frequency, allows close, overhead, and distance micing - https://audixusa.com/products/f9/
Microphone Information
Microphone Information
A very thorough explanation of different types of microphones by Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/studio-microphone-buying-guide/
Microphone Placement
Microphone Placement
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