Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and polish music files with Apple's professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani's step-by-step, instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques using Logic's software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. Using the book's DVD files and either Logic Pro 9 or Logic Express 9, you'll begin making music in the first lesson. Whether you're looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book/DVD combo will show you how.

• DVD-ROM includes lesson and media files
  

• Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects
  

• Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side

• Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast
  

• Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time

• Chapter review questions summarize what you've learned and prepare you for the Apple Certifi ed Pro Exam