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17Logic Pro Effects
• Old or New Speakers: Amp Designer models based on vintage cabinets capture the
character of aged speakers. These may be a bit looser and duller sounding than new
speakers, but many players prefer them for their smoothness and musicality. Sounds
based on new cabinets tend to have more snap and bite.
• Large Speakers or Small Speakers: A larger speaker doesn’t guarantee a larger
sound. In fact, the most popular bass guitar cabinet in history uses 8” speakers.
You can often get a deeper, richer tone from a 10” speaker than from a large 4 x 12”
cabinet. Try several sizes and choose the one that works best for your music.
• Single Speakers or Multiple Speakers: Guitarists typically choose cabinets with
multiple speakers for their big sound. The number of speakers is less important than
it may appear. Phase cancelations occur between the speakers, adding texture and
interest to the tone. Much of the “classic rock” sound, for example, is due to tonal
peaks and dips caused by interactions between the speakers in a 4 x 12” cabinet.
Choose a microphone type and placement
1. In Logic Pro, choose a microphone model from the Mic pop-up menu.
• Condenser models: Emulate the sound of high-end studio condenser microphones.
The sound of condenser microphones is fine, transparent, and well-balanced.
Choose Condenser 87 or Condenser 414.
• Dynamic models: Emulate the sound of popular dynamic cardioid microphones.
Dynamic microphones sound brighter and more cutting than Condenser models.
The mid-range is boosted, with softer lower-mid frequencies, making dynamic
microphones a good choice for rock guitar tones, especially if you want guitars to
cut through other tracks in a mix. Choose Dynamic 20, Dynamic 57, Dynamic 421,
or Dynamic 609.
• Ribbon 121: Emulates the sound of a ribbon microphone. A ribbon microphone is
a type of dynamic microphone that captures a sound often described as bright
or brittle, yet still warm. It is useful for rock, crunch, and clean tones.
2. Drag the white dot in the graphic above the Mic pop-up menu to set the microphone
position and distance relative to the cabinet.
Choose and adjust an EQ type
1. In Logic Pro, click the word EQ or CUSTOM EQ above the Bass, Mids, and Treble knobs
to open the pop-up menu, then choose an EQ model. See Logic Pro Amp Designer EQ
overview.
2. Rotate the Bass, Mids, and Treble knobs to adjust the EQ model you choose.