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Table Of Contents

Contents
Instruments overview
- Logic Pro Instruments introduction
Alchemy
- Logic Pro Alchemy overview
  - Replace Camel Audio Alchemy with Logic Pro Alchemy on a track
- Alchemy user interface
- Logic Pro Alchemy name bar
  - Name bar parameters
  - File locations
- Alchemy Preset browser
  - Logic Pro Alchemy Preset browser overview
  - Logic Pro Alchemy browser results list
- Alchemy sound sources
- Alchemy source editors
- Alchemy main filters
  - Logic Pro Alchemy main filter controls
  - Logic Pro Alchemy filter types
- Logic Pro Alchemy master voice section
  - Master voice controls
- Alchemy modulation section
- Alchemy perform section
- Alchemy arpeggiator
- Alchemy effects section
- Logic Pro Alchemy extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Alchemy tutorials
Drum Kit Designer
- Logic Pro Drum Kit Designer overview
- Logic Pro Drum Kit Designer Edit pane
  - Edit pane parameters
- Use Logic Pro Drum Kit Designer
- Logic Pro Drum Kit Designer extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Logic Pro Drum Kit Designer mappings
  - Brush snare special features
  - Choose mapping mode for Drum Kit Designer
Drum Machine Designer
- Logic Pro Drum Machine Designer overview
- Logic Pro Drum Machine Designer interface
- Manage Logic Pro Drum Machine Designer kits
- Grid Pad Controls
  - Logic Pro Drum Machine Designer Pad controls bar
    - Pad controls bar parameters
  - Use Logic Pro Drum Machine Designer pad controls
- Kit Tone and Effect Smart Controls
  - Kit Tone and Effect Smart Controls parameters
- Kit Piece Tone and Effect Smart Controls
  - Kit Piece Tone and Effect Smart Controls parameters
Drum Synth
- Logic Pro Drum Synth overview
  - Drum Synth global parameters
- Logic Pro Drum Synth Kicks
  - Drum Synth kick sound parameters
- Logic Pro Drum Synth Snares and Claps
  - Drum Synth snare and clap sound parameters
- Logic Pro Drum Synth Percussion
  - Drum Synth percussion sound parameters
- Logic Pro Drum Synth Hats and Cymbals
  - Drum Synth hat and cymbal sound parameters
ES1
- Logic Pro ES1 overview
- ES1 oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro ES1 global parameters
  - Global parameters
- ES1 filter parameters
  - Logic Pro ES1 filter parameters overview
    - Filter parameters
  - Overdrive the Logic Pro ES1 filter
    - Output a sine wave from the filter
- Logic Pro ES1 amplifier parameters
  - Amplifier parameters
- ES1 envelope parameters
- ES1 modulation
- Logic Pro ES1 MIDI controllers
ES2
- Logic Pro ES2 overview
- Logic Pro ES2 interface overview
- ES2 sound sources
- ES2 global parameters
- ES2 filter parameters
- ES2 amplifier parameters
  - Use the Logic Pro ES2 dynamic stage
    - Modulate the ES2 dynamic stage (Amp)
  - Enhance Logic Pro ES2 sounds with Sine Level
- ES2 modulation
- Logic Pro ES2 integrated effects processor
  - ES2 Distortion effect parameters
  - ES2 Chorus, Flanger, or Phaser effect parameters
- ES2 macro controls and controller assignments
- Use Logic Pro ES2 in Surround mode
  - ES2 Surround parameters
- Logic Pro ES2 extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Create random ES2 sound variations
  - Use Logic Pro ES2 randomization parameters
  - Restrict Logic Pro ES2 randomization
- ES2 tutorials
  - Create ES2 sounds from scratch
  - Create ES2 sounds with templates
EFM1
- Logic Pro EFM1 overview
- EFM1 modulator and carrier parameters
- Logic Pro EFM1 modulation parameters
  - Modulation parameters
- Logic Pro EFM1 global parameters
  - Global parameters
- Logic Pro EFM1 output parameters
  - Output parameters
- Create random Logic Pro EFM1 sounds
- Logic Pro EFM1 extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Logic Pro EFM1 MIDI controller assignments
  - Assign a MIDI controller
ES E
- Logic Pro ES E overview
- Logic Pro ES E oscillator parameters
  - Oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro ES E LFO parameters
  - LFO parameters
- Logic Pro ES E filter parameters
  - Filter parameters
- Logic Pro ES E envelope parameters
  - Envelope parameters
- Logic Pro ES E output parameters
  - Output Parameters
- Logic Pro ES E extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
ES M
- Logic Pro ES M overview
- Logic Pro ES M oscillator parameters
  - Oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro ES M filter and filter envelope
  - Filter and filter envelope parameters
- Logic Pro ES M envelope and output controls
  - Envelope and output parameters
- Logic Pro ES M extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
ES P
- Logic Pro ES P overview
- Logic Pro ES P oscillator parameters
  - Oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro ES P LFO parameters
  - LFO parameters
- Logic Pro ES P filter parameters
  - Filter parameters
- Logic Pro ES P envelope and level controls
  - Envelope and level parameters
- Use the Logic Pro ES P effects processor
  - ES P effect parameters
- Logic Pro ES P extended parameters
EVOC 20 PolySynth
- EVOC 20 PolySynth and vocoding
  - Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth overview
    - Set up EVOC 20 PolySynth in Logic Pro
  - Vocoder basics
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth interface
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth analysis controls
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth (U/V) detection
  - U/V detection parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth synthesis parameters
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth formant filter
  - Formant filter parameters
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth modulation
  - Modulation parameters
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 PolySynth output parameters
  - Output parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth performance tips
- Vocoder history
- Logic Pro EVOC 20 block diagram
Quick Sampler
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler overview
- Add content to Logic Pro Quick Sampler
- Quick Sampler modes
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler waveform display
- Use Flex in Logic Pro Quick Sampler
  - Use Flex to synchronize an Apple Loop in Quick Sampler
- Quick Sampler modulators
  - Logic Pro Quick Sampler Mod Matrix pane
  - Logic Pro Quick Sampler LFO controls
    - Quick Sampler LFO parameters
    - Set up an LFO modulation routing
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler Pitch controls
  - Quick Sampler Pitch parameters
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler Filter controls
  - Quick Sampler Filter parameters
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler filter types
  - Quick Sampler filter types
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler Amp controls
  - Quick Sampler Amp parameters
- Logic Pro Quick Sampler extended parameters
  - Quick Sampler extended parameters
Retro Synth
- Logic Pro Retro Synth overview
  - Choose a synthesizer engine
- Logic Pro Retro Synth Analog oscillator
  - Analog oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro Retro Synth Sync oscillator
  - Sync oscillator parameters
- Retro Synth Table oscillator controls
  - Logic Pro Retro Synth Table oscillator
    - Table oscillator parameters
  - Use the Logic Pro Retro Synth Waveset menu
    - Waveset menu
    - Create a custom wavetable
- Logic Pro Retro Synth FM oscillator
  - FM oscillator parameters
- Logic Pro Retro Synth filter controls
  - Filter parameters
- Logic Pro Retro Synth filter types
  - Retro Synth filter types: lowpass, bandpass, highpass
  - Retro Synth filter types: band reject and peaking
- Logic Pro Retro Synth amp and effect controls
  - Amp parameters
  - Effect parameters
- Retro Synth modulation controls
- Logic Pro Retro Synth global settings
  - Global parameters
  - Controller parameters
- Logic Pro Retro Synth extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
Sampler
- Sampler overview
- Load and save instruments in Sampler
- Sampler Synthesizer Parameters
- Sampler Modulation
- Sampler Edit panes
- Create instruments, zones, and groups
- Edit Sampler zones and groups
- Sampler articulation handling
  - View and edit articulations in Sampler
  - Create a modulation routing to dynamically change articulations
- Manage sampler instruments
- Sampler memory management
- Sampler extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
Sculpture
- Logic Pro Sculpture overview
- Logic Pro Sculpture interface
- Sculpture string parameters
- Sculpture objects parameters
- Sculpture pickups parameters
  - Use Logic Pro Sculpture pickup parameters
  - Logic Pro Sculpture spread controls
    - Key/Pickup Spread parameters
- Logic Pro Sculpture global parameters
  - Global parameters
- Logic Pro Sculpture amplitude envelope
  - Amplitude envelope parameters
- Use the Logic Pro Sculpture Waveshaper
  - Waveshaper parameters
- Logic Pro Sculpture filter parameters
  - Filter parameters
- Sculpture Body EQ parameters
- Sculpture delay effect parameters
- Logic Pro Sculpture output parameters
  - Output parameters
- Logic Pro Sculpture surround range and diversity
  - Surround parameters
- Sculpture modulation controls
- Sculpture morph parameters
- Assign Logic Pro Sculpture MIDI controllers
  - MIDI controller parameters
  - Learn a MIDI controller assignment in Sculpture
- Logic Pro Sculpture extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Sculpture tutorials
Studio Instruments
- Logic Pro Studio instruments overview
- Studio Horns
- Studio Strings
- Logic Pro studio instruments section MIDI channels
Ultrabeat
- Logic Pro Ultrabeat overview
- Logic Pro Ultrabeat interface
- Ultrabeat Assignment section
- Logic Pro Ultrabeat Synthesizer section
- Ultrabeat sound sources
- Logic Pro Ultrabeat filter section
- Logic Pro Ultrabeat distortion circuit
  - Distortion parameters
- Ultrabeat Output section
- Ultrabeat modulation
- Ultrabeat step sequencer
- Ultrabeat tutorials
Utilities
- Logic Pro Utility instruments
- Logic Pro External Instrument
  - External Instrument parameters
  - Process external MIDI instruments with effects
- Logic Pro Klopfgeist
  - Klopfgeist parameters
Vintage B3 Organ
- Logic Pro Vintage B3 Organ overview
- Vintage B3 Main window
- Vintage B3 Rotor Cabinet window
- Vintage B3 Options window
- Vintage B3 Effects window
- Vintage B3 Expert window
- Use a MIDI controller with Vintage B3
- B3 and Leslie information
Vintage Clav
- Logic Pro Vintage Clav overview
- Logic Pro Vintage Clav interface
- Vintage Clav Main window
- Vintage Clav Effects window
- Vintage Clav Details window
- Logic Pro Vintage Clav extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- D6 Clavinet information
  - D6 Clavinet history
  - D6 Clavinet mechanical details
Vintage Electric Piano
- Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano overview
- Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano interface
- Vintage Electric Piano Effects window
- Vintage Electric Piano Details window
  - Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano model controls
    - Model parameters
  - Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano pitch controls
    - Pitch parameters
    - Stretch tuning in acoustic instruments
- Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano extended parameters
  - Extended parameters
- Vintage Electric Piano emulations
  - Rhodes models
  - Hohner and Wurlitzer models
- Logic Pro Vintage Electric Piano MIDI controllers
Vintage Mellotron
- Logic Pro Vintage Mellotron overview
- Logic Pro Vintage Mellotron controls
  - Vintage Mellotron parameters
  - Vintage Mellotron extended parameters
Legacy instruments
- Logic Pro legacy instruments overview
  - Display and insert legacy instrument plug-ins in Logic Pro
- Emulated instruments
- Synthesizers
Synthesizer basics
- Synthesizer basics overview
- Sound basics
- Synthesizer fundamentals
- Subtractive synthesizers
- Other synthesis methods
- A brief synthesizer history

270Logic Pro Instruments

Create Logic Pro ES2 PWM sounds

Pulse width modulation (PWM) is one of the most essential features of any analog

synthesizer.

Set up a basic PWM sound in ES2

• In Logic Pro, choose the PWM Start setting, and move the Wave control slowly back and

forth between the rectangular and the pulse wave symbols. Both are green. What you

hear is a manual pulse width modulation.

• Choose the PWM Slow setting. Here, LFO1 controls the pulse width modulation source,

not your manual movements. The result should be quite similar.

• Raise the LFO1 rate from its preset value of 0.230 to 4.400. The result is a classic, fast

PWM.

• In this and the next step, the PWM is set so that it sounds slower in the lower keyboard

range and faster in the upper range. This is desirable for many sounds, such as

synthetic strings. First, reduce the LFO1 Rate to 3,800.

• Change the modulation intensity of the second router channel (target=LFO1 Rate,

Source=Kybd) to 0.46. This alters the scaling of the PWM, making it sound faster in

the treble range. You can also hear this type of effect in the PWM Scaled setting.

Tip: Avoid Drive and Distortion with PWM sounds.

To make the basic PWM sound fatter in ES2

• In Logic Pro, add oscillator3, which can also be pulse width modulated. In fact, even the

first oscillator can deliver PWM. In the PWM 2 Osc setting, both oscillators are detuned

quite significantly. Develop your own personalized PWM string sound, using this setting

as your base.

• Adjust the Chorus intensity. You’ll probably choose higher values, which make the

sound rather broad.

• Program Envelope3 according to your taste. You should, at the very least, raise the

attack and release times. Define it to react to velocity, if you prefer. If you want to use

the sound for something other than a simple pad, a shorter Decay Time and a lower

Sustain Level of about 80 to 90% may be more appropriate.

• Reduce the Cutoff Frequency and Resonance of Filter1 to make the sound softer.

• Save the new setting.

• Compare the result with the original PWM 2 Osc setting. You’ll hear that the sound has

undergone a remarkable evolution.

• Also compare it to PWM Soft Strings, which was created as described above. You’ll

probably notice a few similarities.