Tag: midi

  • Logic Pro: Use Cases for External MIDI

    There are several goals one has in mind when using external MIDI devices with Logic Pro. The developers of Logic Pro have had to anticipate all of these possibilities and implement the ones that they think are most needed by their customers.

    In software, like everything else in life, you can’t always get what you want. (more…)

  • Starting Out

    I am starting out writing about my recent experiences with Apple’s Logic Pro. Logic is one of many Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) products. A DAW is a software re-creation of a musician’s recording studio. It is a technical product aimed at artists and recording engineers. The modern DAW combines two forms of computer based recording techniques: MIDI sequencing and digital audio recording. A proper DAW supports a complete workflow of composing, recording, arranging and mixing to produce a professional level DVD quality (or better) recording. (more…)

  • My setup…

    I have a studio set up in my basement where I can create music from multiple tracks using both MIDI and audio. My main goals are to compose new pieces and study old ones. I play guitar and keyboards and have built a DAW based studio to record from those instruments. (more…)