The Apple-Certified Way to Learn Record arrange mix produce & polish your music with this bestselling Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro X 103 Veteran producer & composer David Nahmani uses step-by-step project-based instructions & straightforward explanations to teach everything from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques Using the book's downloadable lesson files & Logic Pro X you'll begin making music in the first lesson From there you'll learn to record audio & MIDI create & edit sequences & master mixing & automation techniques such as submixing with Track Stacks or the practical uses of true stereo panning You will create both acoustic & electronic virtual drum performances using Drummer tracks with Drum Kit Designer & Drum Machine Designer You'll use Logic Pro X MIDI plug-ins & Smart Controls to control software synthesizers from a MIDI controller or an iPad Flex Time will allow you to precisely edit the timing of notes inside an audio recording & you'll explore Flex Pitch to correct the pitch of a vocal recording Finally you'll mix automate & master the song using plug-ins to process only selected sections or entire tracks giving your audio creations the final polish needed to achieve a professional sound Downloadable lesson & media files allow you to perform the hands-on exercises Focused lessons take you step by step through practical real-world tasks Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast Lesson goals & time estimates help you plan your time Chapter review questions help you prepare for the Logic Pro X 103 certification exam The Apple Pro Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool & the official curriculum of the Apple Training & Certification program Upon completing the course material in this guide you can become Apple Certified by passing the Logic Pro X 103 certification exam at an Apple Authorized Training Provider To find an Apple Authorized Training Provider near you please visit trainingapplecom Also in the Apple Pro Training Series Final Cut Pro X 103 Pages Numbers & Keynotemac OS Support Essentials