Logic Overview

Logic Pro allows you to record and edit both audio and MIDI, add high-quality effects, and mix your music in stereo or Surround. The final mix can be exported to one or more standard audio files, or burned to an audio CD or DVD that can be played on any computer, home stereo, or imported into other applications and devices.

Some of the things you can do with Logic Pro include:

• • Record MIDI information via connected MIDI input devices, such as keyboards, and play back this information via any connected MIDI device (such as a synthesizer keyboard or module) or the integrated Logic Pro software instruments.

  • Create, arrange, and edit MIDI projects, make use of the powerful Score Editor, then print musical notation via a printer connected to your computer.

  • Edit the timing of audio files—Flex time editing—by shortening or expanding the distance between transients in the audio.

  • Digitally record acoustic and electric instruments or vocal performances into your projects, and process these audio recordings with a huge array of built-in real-time effects.

  • Make use of the integrated software instruments, including Sculpture, Ultrabeat, ES1, ES2, EVP88, EVB3, EVD6, EXS24 mkII, over a dozen high-quality GarageBand instruments, or third-party Audio Units instruments.

  • Load projects or channel strips from GarageBand for Mac, iPad, or iPhone, and enhance them with the additional processing and editing possibilities afforded by Logic Pro.

  • Mix your MIDI and audio tracks, including effects and software instrument settings, via a sophisticated total recall mix automation system. Logic Pro includes high-quality effects that you can use in your projects. You can also install and use third-party Audio Units effects and instruments.

  • Bounce (mix down) all audio data, including instruments, effects and mix automation settings, to stereo or multiple Surround format files for mastering or further processing.

  • Work in real time: You can work on Logic Pro projects in real time, adding to, and editing audio and MIDI parts while the project is playing, and hearing the results of your changes immediately.

  • Use existing loop libraries: Logic Pro directly supports Apple Loops files, and is compatible with a wide variety of existing audio file types, including those created in ReCycle.

  • Locate and preview files easily: The Media area, part of the Logic Pro interface, provides powerful file browsing and search features, making it easy to locate audio files and other supported file types.