Introduction

Logic Pro 9 is truly an industry leader, thanks in no small part to its comprehensive selection of software synthesizers. When it comes to synthesis, Logic has almost every base covered. From the simplest single-oscillator synths to some of the most advanced instruments on the market, you can achieve almost any sound you hear in your mind’s ear using Logic Pro synthesizers. The problem is, with so many options covering such a range of complexity, it can be hard to know which synth to use when, or how to begin using some of them. Even those with a lot of experience with synthesizers can be intimidated by some of Logic’s synths or may not understand or appreciate their full power.

This book will show you what every parameter in every Logic synthesizer does. You will learn how to use the Logic synths in a gradual manner, mastering simple synthesizers first and then using that knowledge as a basis to learn how to use the more complex synthesizers in Logic. By the time you finish this book, you should be able to approach almost any new synthesizer you encounter, whether software or hardware, with confidence, knowing that while some terms and capabilities may change, the basic operation of these new synthesizers will be familiar.