The SUPER Beginner Guide to Logic pro X

Rauls Music Content
6 Oct 202211:13

Summary

TLDRThis beginner-friendly video tutorial offers a comprehensive introduction to Logic Pro X, guiding viewers through the process of setting up a new project, understanding the interface, and selecting instruments. It covers software instruments, audio recording, and external MIDI, demonstrating how to create tracks, choose sounds, and utilize the musical typing keyboard for those without a physical one. The tutorial also explains recording techniques, looping, and layering tracks, ensuring that even newcomers can start making music with confidence.

Takeaways

  • πŸš€ Start with Logic Pro X by opening an empty project to begin music production.
  • 🎼 Choose 'Software Instrument' for selecting built-in sounds within the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
  • πŸ”Š 'Audio' is for recording external sounds like vocals through a microphone.
  • πŸ₯ 'Drummer' provides options for drumming patterns, while 'Guitar' or 'Bass' is for recording live instruments.
  • 🎹 'External MIDI' is for connecting a keyboard or MIDI device to record with its sounds.
  • πŸ”§ For beginners, 'Alchemy' within the software instruments is recommended for exploring a variety of sounds.
  • πŸ“„ 'Number of Tracks' determines how many individual tracks you start with in your project.
  • πŸ” The sound selection interface acts as a 'filing box' for accessing and choosing different instrument sounds.
  • 🎹 Use the 'Musical Typing Keyboard' window for playing notes without a physical keyboard.
  • πŸ”΄ The red button initiates recording, providing a countdown before capturing the performance.
  • πŸ”„ The loop function allows for continuous repetition of a section for layering or practice.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the video?

    -The purpose of the video is to provide a beginner's tutorial on how to start using Logic Pro X, covering basic navigation, instrument selection, and recording techniques.

  • What does the acronym 'Daw' stand for?

    -Daw stands for Digital Audio Workstation, which refers to software used for recording, editing, and producing audio files, such as Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton, and Pro Tools.

  • What is the first step when opening Logic Pro X for a new project?

    -The first step is to choose 'New Project' and then select 'Empty Project' to start with a blank slate.

  • What is the difference between 'Software Instrument' and 'Audio' in Logic Pro X?

    -'Software Instrument' is used to select an instrument with sounds within the DAW itself, while 'Audio' is for recording external sounds, like vocals or instruments, using a microphone.

  • How can a user record live with an external MIDI keyboard in Logic Pro X?

    -The user should select 'External MIDI' and then connect the MIDI keyboard to the computer to record live with the sounds that the keyboard brings.

  • What does the 'Alchemy' instrument offer in Logic Pro X?

    -Alchemy is a software instrument in Logic Pro X that provides a wide range of sounds for users to explore and experiment with.

  • How many tracks should a beginner start with in Logic Pro X?

    -A beginner should start with one track to avoid complications and gradually build up as they become more familiar with the software.

  • How can a user access the sound library in Logic Pro X?

    -A user can access the sound library by going to 'Logic Pro X' in the menu bar, then selecting 'Sound Library' and choosing 'Download All Available Sounds'.

  • What is the function of the red button in the recording process?

    -The red button is used to start recording. When pressed, it gives a countdown and then begins recording the user's input.

  • How can a user adjust the notes they have recorded in Logic Pro X?

    -A user can double-click on the recorded region to edit the MIDI notes, allowing them to drag, move, or delete individual notes as needed.

  • What is the purpose of the loop button in Logic Pro X?

    -The loop button is used to repeat a section of the recording, allowing users to create loops for continuous playback while they record additional layers.

  • How can a user record over an existing track in Logic Pro X?

    -To record over an existing track, the user should select the new track they want to record on, choose the desired instrument sound, and then press the record button while the original track is playing.

  • What does the 'M' button do in Logic Pro X?

    -The 'M' button mutes the selected track, allowing the user to record or listen to other tracks without hearing the muted one.

Outlines

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🎼 Introduction to Logic Pro X for Beginners

This paragraph introduces the video as a beginner's guide to Logic Pro X, a digital audio workstation (DAW). The speaker acknowledges the complexity of the software and offers to simplify the process for new users. It explains the initial screen options, such as 'Empty Project' or 'Live Loops', and guides the user to create a new project. The paragraph also defines a DAW and distinguishes it from traditional analog mixing boards. It provides an overview of the different types of tracks, such as software instruments, audio, and external MIDI, and suggests starting with Alchemy for a variety of sounds. The speaker also explains how to create a new track and access the sound library.

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🎹 Exploring Sound Selection and Recording Basics

The second paragraph delves into the process of selecting sounds within Logic Pro X and recording music. It describes how to use the 'Keys' option to play melodies and the 'Musical Typing Keyboard' feature for those without a physical keyboard. The paragraph explains the recording process, including starting, stopping, and looping a recording. It also covers how to view and edit the recorded MIDI notes, delete recordings, and mute tracks while recording others. Additionally, it touches on the use of the metronome for rhythm and how to layer recordings by creating additional tracks.

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πŸ” Advanced Recording Techniques and Customization

The final paragraph focuses on advanced recording techniques and sound customization within Logic Pro X. It discusses the use of muting to isolate tracks during recording, the command 'Z' for undoing actions, and the backspace key for quick deletion. The speaker also demonstrates how to record over existing tracks without hearing the previous recording, which is useful for layering sounds. The paragraph concludes by inviting feedback from viewers and encouraging them to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Logic Pro X

Logic Pro X is a digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Apple Inc., used for music production and audio editing. In the video, it is the main software being discussed, with the aim of helping beginners understand how to navigate and use it for creating music.

πŸ’‘DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

A DAW is a software application used by audio engineers, songwriters, and musicians to record, edit, and produce audio files. In the script, the term is explained as a digital platform for music creation, with Logic Pro X being one example among others like FL Studio and Ableton.

πŸ’‘Software Instrument

A software instrument in a DAW refers to a virtual instrument that generates sound through the computer rather than an external device. In the video, the creator guides beginners to select a software instrument within Logic Pro X to start making music.

πŸ’‘Audio Recording

Audio recording is the process of capturing sound from external sources, such as a microphone or live instruments. The script mentions 'audio' as an option in Logic Pro X for recording sounds externally, like the creator's voice in the example.

πŸ’‘MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

MIDI is a protocol for communication between digital instruments. In the context of the video, 'external MIDI' refers to connecting a keyboard or other instrument to Logic Pro X to record music using the device's sounds.

πŸ’‘Alchemy

Alchemy is a software synthesizer plugin within Logic Pro X that provides a wide range of sounds for music production. The video suggests beginners start with Alchemy due to its extensive sound library, allowing users to explore various sonic options.

πŸ’‘Track

In the context of a DAW, a track is a single sequence of audio or MIDI data. The script explains how to create a new track in Logic Pro X, which is fundamental for layering different instruments and sounds in a music project.

πŸ’‘Loop

A loop in music production is a repeated sequence of audio or music. The video demonstrates how to use the loop function in Logic Pro X to repeat a section of music, which is useful for creating repetitive patterns or beats.

πŸ’‘Metronome

A metronome is a device that produces a regular tick sound to help musicians keep time. In the script, the metronome in Logic Pro X is recommended for use while recording to maintain a steady rhythm.

πŸ’‘Mute

Muting a track in a DAW means to silence it without deleting the data, allowing for focus on other elements during recording or mixing. The video describes using the mute function in Logic Pro X to silence a track while recording another.

πŸ’‘Musical Typing Keyboard

The musical typing keyboard is a feature within Logic Pro X that allows users to play and record MIDI data using their computer keyboard. The script shows how to use this feature for those without a physical MIDI keyboard.

Highlights

Introduction to Logic Pro X for beginners.

Explanation of the difference between empty project and live loops.

How to start a new project in Logic Pro X.

Understanding the concept of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Difference between software instrument, audio, guitar/bass, and external MIDI.

Choosing a software instrument within Logic Pro X.

Recommendation to use Alchemy for beginners.

How to create a new track in Logic Pro X.

Instructions on downloading all available sounds from Logic Pro X.

How to select and play sounds using the software instrument.

Using the musical typing keyboard for those without a physical keyboard.

How to record audio in Logic Pro X.

Viewing and editing recorded audio.

How to delete or redo recorded audio.

Using the loop function in Logic Pro X.

Recording over previously recorded audio.

How to mute a track while recording on another.

Final thoughts and call to action for feedback.

Transcripts

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so you want to start using logic pro X

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but you have no idea what you're doing

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don't worry I've been there I hope I can

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help you as much as I can in this video

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let's get straight into it now I did

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have another video talking about beat

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making if you're a beginner at be making

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you want to start making beats and stuff

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like that but some people were saying

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that they need an even more of a

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beginner tutorial so I was like hey you

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know what I'm here to help so let me do

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a real real beginner like how to start

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even using it what are all the buttons

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and things like that so as soon as you

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open it up you're gonna see this screen

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right here is going to say empty project

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or live Loops you're gonna go to new

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project and go to empty project choose

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right here

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this is the first scene that's gonna pop

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up once you choose an empty project

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so when it shows you software instrument

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what this means is that you're going to

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choose an instrument with ins within the

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Daw itself and if you don't know what

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the heck I'm talking about you're like

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what is a dog

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duh is basically a digital audio working

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station which means it's logic FL Studio

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Ableton

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um Pro Tools anything that's digital and

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anything that you can make music in and

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that's digital and it's not analog like

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those old school long mixing boards that

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we used to have back in the days which

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we still have them in Live Events but

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I'm saying those long mixing boards that

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some producers still have everything is

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digital okay we do everything digitally

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digitally with our computers so software

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instrument that means you're going to

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choose an instrument within here and I'm

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going to show you that in a little bit

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audio is if you want to record something

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outside like if I'm recording right now

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my voice this is audio I'm recording

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recording with the mic this is

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considered audio because you're

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recording an audio sound that's not

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internally inside the doll if you push

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drummer it's just going to give you some

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options to play some drums but you know

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that's you can mess around with that if

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you like guitar or Bass is if you got an

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actual external guitar out here that you

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can play externally and record live into

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the doll and every time I say doll I'm

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talking about logic pro external midi is

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if you have a keyboard a piano keyboard

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with sounds already and then you just

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want to connect it straight into your

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into logic pro and record with the

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sounds that the keyboard brings already

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now if you don't have anything at all

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anything you don't even have a keyboard

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a midi keyboard which is this right here

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the midi keyboard means you have

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something that has no sounds at all

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you're just using it as a tool to create

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music that with sounds that logic

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already has so if you have nothing

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nothing at all I'm gonna show you so

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first click software instrument right

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here

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I honestly recommend for anybody that's

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using logic for the first time go to

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instrument here

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click Alchemy just click Alchemy because

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Alchemy is going to take you to a bunch

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of sounds so just click on that so you

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can just dabble around and leave this

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one on audio one and two don't even

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touch them and then number of Tracks

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number of tracks means that you're just

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gonna make one single track which means

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you just want one track to open up and

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I'll show you what I mean in a little

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bit click create and we have our first

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track that we created so this is a track

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right here that you created you could

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click this air off this track right here

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is what you just created when you were

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choosing all those options if you want

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to create a second track meaning bring

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out another software instrument you

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click this plus sign here and see this

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window pops up again now for right now

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we're just gonna work on this one track

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which is right here because we don't

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need to complicate things this is all

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you need right here this little button

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right here is what pops out all the

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sounds so it's like a little filing box

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which makes sense because it's like you

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know all the sounds you can use if you

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want to download all the sounds that

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logic comes with you go to Logic Pro X

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up here you go to sound library and then

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you go to download all available sounds

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click on that and then you press

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continue and then it'll just guide you

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from there and you want to download all

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the song all the sounds it might take

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you like an hour or so or less depending

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how fast your computer is and then you

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have all the sounds but it already comes

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with a good amount of sounds if you

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don't want to like store so many sounds

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in your in your MacBook I get it now the

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easiest way to choose sounds the easiest

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way is just to go buy off of this right

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here if you want to remove it like I

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said click this icon and click the back

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so the easiest way is okay like let's

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just say I just want to play something

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with keys like something easy you click

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on this keys right here

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and then you start picking okay I want

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gentle sign Bells you clicked on gentle

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side bells and you could start playing

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something

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[Music]

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but like I said before if you don't have

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a keyboard you're like dude you're

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playing you already know how to play

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like I don't know what I'm doing you go

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up here where it says window and then

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you put Show musical typing keyboard

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okay

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and right here it shows you can

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literally click on all these

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[Music]

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all right and if you want to play chords

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obviously it's a little hard but you can

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go with the a like s uh s f and H

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you see just click on these if you want

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to play a chord or something like that

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um but yeah you just go to window and it

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pops up the keyboard

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um I already have my midi keyboard so

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I'm just going to click this off now

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that we got all that out the way you're

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like okay I know how to pick my sound I

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know how to open up I know how to open

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up a track I know how to do all of that

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stuff now how do I record something

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where you want to record something is

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this little red button right here

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is the way you record something you

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could literally press it

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it'll give a countdown and you start

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recording

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all right I could just

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[Music]

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and then it recorded what I just played

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because I'm pressing the red button

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all right and you're like okay I want to

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see what I recorded though I want to

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know like what to do what how do I show

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like what I do next you know what do I

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do next after this you can easily click

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on this double click this and it'll show

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you the keys you were playing on the

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keyboard right here and then from there

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you can actually adjust like okay I can

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drag this down click it hold it drag it

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down wherever I want

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drag this down or drag this up

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drag this up drag it down whatever

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you're filling right you're saying uh I

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don't really like what I played I want

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to start over then go just click on this

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and press the backspace button done

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you're done completely now you're like

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okay but I want something to loop I

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wanted to keep looping like while I'm

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recording the easiest way to do this is

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by clicking this these arrows right here

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that's the loop button and you see that

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yellow space bar came up

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okay so that is going to be your Loop so

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for whatever you play from one all the

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way to five It's Gonna Keep looping so

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for instance I'm just gonna give a brief

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example okay and you always want to

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click your metronome on when you're

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making like a song because it keeps the

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rhythm going here we go

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foreign

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there you go okay so I recorded

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something really quick right now that's

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going to loop as soon as I was done with

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the last note I played I just let it go

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I was like so now I just recorded and

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you could take your metronome off now

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click it off

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just goes back to the same thing again

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and you're like okay so that's cool now

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I want to record something over what I

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just played now you like I said before

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now we come and use this plus sign right

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here boom comes out to the very first

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thing that we came we were doing when we

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first when we when we first chose a um

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we first Chosen One instrument so we go

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to software instrument again create boom

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a second track the easiest way to do

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this is just double click one because

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you already know what this is right

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because we just learned earlier so now

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you just double click here double click

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double click and just make as many

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tracks as you want you wouldn't want

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that many just back backspace backspace

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backspace

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now you're like okay I want to record

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over this

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[Music]

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you're like okay so how do I record over

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it now you and you select it and if you

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if you've selected this one that means

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you want to go back to this track

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now you're like I want to record over

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that one but still with that one playing

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okay cool then you click on the

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instrument two which you made that

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second track now you don't have a sound

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selected yet remember that so right now

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it's like some it's just the random

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sound that out that Alchemy chose for

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you that logic chose for you so what you

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want to do again you want to go here you

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want to choose something from here the

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quick sampler

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orchestral like I said you could choose

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your instruments here now I don't have

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all the sounds downloaded for Alchemy

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because I have like my own sounds that I

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use

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um but you if you want to download all

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your sounds you can use them

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so let's just say I want to use like in

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a vintage electric piano now like modern

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Deluxe modern now it changed you see the

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little picture it changed so now

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now is that now what you want to do is

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click the record button again and it's

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going to count down and you record over

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[Music]

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just press the space bar stops recording

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and then you're done and you're like I

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want to redo it I don't like how that

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sounds all you got to do is command Z

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and it comes out just redoing or you

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could just press the backspace and

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you're good again

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let's just say you don't want this first

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sound to hear you want to record

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something again but you want to keep

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this one you don't want to delete it yet

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but you just don't want to hear while

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you're recording something else all you

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got to do is press this little M right

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here it's called the mute now when you

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press a space bar and plays you don't

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hear anything and you could play

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the other one

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but it's pretty much the same concept

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you keep opening something up you you

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just choose a drums on the sound and

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then you start playing with the drums

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let me know what else you guys want to

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see and let me know if this video was

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helpful for you guys but till next time

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don't forget to like comment and

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subscribe say blessed and stay positive

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peace foreign

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