Logic Pro X

Introduction

Hello, my name is Nyk Cowham. This is week two of the Introduction to Music Production coursera.org course by Berklee College of Music. Today I will be teaching how to setup a new audio recording project using Logic Pro X digital audio workstation (DAW).

Preproduction checklist

Before starting a new project in Logic Pro X we must have a "preflight plan". This is our preproduction checklist:

Project folder: name & file location
Bit depth, buffer, hardware I/O devices
File type for recordings
Sample rate

This checklist is based on the general checklist for DAW setup. It is specific to the workflows within Logic Pro X.

Project file creation

Select the type of project, then click "Choose"

Select Type of track

You must create the new project with at least one track.

Check 1 : project folder

Check 1 : Project folder

Select a meaningful name for the project.

In a location where you can find it.

The project can be saved in a regular folder or as an OS X package (single file).

Select other content to be stored in the project.

Check 2 : audio preferences

Logic Pro X > Preferences > Audio menu will open up the panel for our audio settings

bit depth, Buffer, hardware devices

Check 24-Bit recording (checked)

Set I/O Buffer Size to recommended

128 Samples

Set default Input/Output hardware

devices

Check 3 : set file type

Click on "General" preferences tab.

Select the "Recording File Type".

Broadcast wav (bwf) is recommended.

check 4 : set sample rate

set sample rate

Set the sample rate to 48 kHz (recommended) or more.

Summary

We created a new project
Created the project type, folder and name.
Set the digital audio settings: bit depth (24 bit),
buffer size (128 samples), and the hardware
devices.
Set the file type for recording (broadcast wav)
Set the sample rate (48 kHz)
The project is now configured ready for you to
start adding tracks, making recordings, add
effects, mix, master, etc.