Logic Pro X - How It Works
By Edgar Rothermich
- Release Date: 2015-09-14
- Genre: Digital Media
Description
"Logic Pro X - How It Works" was not only the first manual available for Apple's music production app "Logic Pro X", it is the most comprehensive one and simply the best way to learn Logic.
"Logic Pro X - How It Works" is also the only Logic book available as an interactive multi-touch eBook. On 849 pages, the author explains the app in great detail with additional background information that is often required to fully understand specific features. Many of the information regarding the functionality of Logic Pro X is found neither in the official documentation nor anywhere else.
Logic Pro X is a very deep and sometimes complex application that users (beginners and pros alike) often struggle with. This is where the unique approach of the Graphically Enhanced Manuals series come in. No matter how complex or complicated the subject is, the author provides easy to understand graphics and diagrams that let the reader understand and master the material.
This interactive multi-touch eBook includes a 600 term Glossary that is linked throughout the content of the book.
This is part one of two Logic books. "Logic Pro X - How It Works" and "Logic Pro X - The Details"
Readers love this unique way of leaning applications no matter how easy or complicated the app might be. Here are some responses from satisfied customers:
"I wish all the manuals on software were like yours!" - Giovanni C.
"You have the gift of making difficult concepts understandable" - William B.
"Your style is the most informative and clear I have ever seen" - Mark D.
"Great stuff Edgar! I bought your other Logic GEM books and love em..." - fform
"Thank you so much for your fantastic guides; I've learned so much!" - Brandon B.
"I love your manuals." - Eli.
UNDERSTAND, not just LEARN
That is the motto of the book series "Graphically Enhanced Manuals" (GEM). They're a new type of manual with a visual approach that helps you UNDERSTAND a program, not just LEARN it. No need to read through 500 pages of dry text explanations. Rich graphics and diagrams help you to get that "aha" effect and make it easy to comprehend difficult concepts. The Graphically Enhanced Manuals help you master a program much faster with a much deeper understanding of concepts, features and workflows in a very intuitive way that is easy to understand
Reviews
Great Book!
5By GregVee64This book not only combines a graphical approach to learning, but also provides clear visualizations in addtion to the concise reading material. I am well versed in Logic and each time I pick up these books, I learn something knew. It also makes for an excellent reference manual. Perfect book for the beginning who wants to begin to master Logic and learn and understand… How It Works! Highly recommended.Perfect Learning Tool This book has been a great help!!
5By What a great help!!I'm in the process of switching from DP to Logic and came across these books in the Graphically Enhanced Manuals series. One thing I realized right away are all the graphics and diagrams that you usually don't find in a typical user manual for software apps. I know how a sequencer works, but I had to find out how Logic works differently than the one I'm used to. Those diagrams make it very clear and I'm up and running in no time. This is the way to learn an app. Highly recommended.Wonderful introductions that make a sophisticated program substantially more accessible
5By Jeremy BorumEdgar Rothermich's Logic Pro X books are wonderful introductions that make a sophisticated program substantially more accessible. I am a professional composer and orchestrator, and I have read a LOT of software manuals. Most manuals are designed as references, and to understand them you usually have to be simultaneously using the software. Rothermich's approach, although technical and precise, is based on a conversational style and is focused on understanding instead of step-by-step how-to instructions. It's highly visual, and as a result nothing is left to the imagination. The end result is books you can read through from top to bottom, gaining an understanding of the software BEFORE fiddling with it. I highly recommend Rothermich's books for the beginner and intermediate user. They are so well organized that they could be the textbook for a semester-long course, but so easy to read that you might get through them in a week.Still the best Logic Books
5By salinajjI have many of the books of the “Graphically Enhanced Manuals” series and I have a read of few other (more conventional) books and I must say. These are still the best on the market. No comparison. The interactivity of these Enhanced versions set them even more apart from the rest.Excellent Book
5By JC00042Edgar does an excellent job of making a complex program understandable. If you're serious about learning logic buy this book. It's simply the best.Excellent format!
5By Antkn33This format is great for learning. The visual ascpect is very helpful. Being able to click terms and view definitions is also very helpful. I would highly recommend this book for anyone learning Logic.Best reference book I've ever seen for LPX
5By DaWrecked oNeI'm a experienced Logic user that managed to learn Logic through trial & error, the dreaded Logic Manual, and YouTube. Wish I would have had this back when I started. Really like the visual "show and tell" style of this book...and the fact that it updates itself along with Logic is a godsend! In other books whenever Logic updates with new features you'd have to wait and purchase either an updated book if/when it eventually came out, a separate addendum, or do without. The fact that this actually updates for free along with Logic is unbelievable! As far as I know it's the only Logic book that does this. That alone makes it a great buy. The visual style is also much easier to grasp than the technical lingo you'll find in most other books and Logic's own manual. I'd suggest this book for anybody at the beginner to early/mid intermediate level learning Logic. Pro users looking for advanced info (like diving under the hood in the Logic Environment) will find the book to basic for them but the fact that it updates along with Logic could easily make it worth while for even pro users. I can't wait for the advanced volume of this book (Logic Pro X: The Details) to hit iBooks. Really wanna finally start diving under the hood in Logic. Especially the Logic "Environment".This is the one to buy!
5By AppLubberMuch better that anything Apple has ever written!Easily the best DAW guide I've read
5By borkwareI was skeptical about this guide because of all the graphics and screen shots (ah, it's just filler), but it's absolutely fantastic. It's easily the best DAW guide I've read. Especially awesome things about it: * It's huge - covers a lot of Logic * The level of detail is just right. It goes into enough depth to satisfy my need to know how it works, but not too much detail, which has been moved to the forthcoming follow-up book. * I really like the chair / instrument / player / stand analogy with the tracks and environment objects. I kind of half-understood things in a nebulous manner beforehand, but it all makes a lot of sense now * It's not a point and click tutorial (check out Apple's Pro Training Series book for that), but an explanation about what the different features, settings, and controls _do_. This is a great second book after you've gone through a tutorial and have actually used Logic for a while. * The author isn't a brainwashed fanboy. There are some inconsistencies, rough corners, and general WTFery, and they get called out as possible sticking points when using the software. This book is so good, I'd buy other editions in the series sight-unseen.Amazing - Leveled up my production
5By Danny DanceWhen I upgraded to Logic Pro X, I was initially overwhelmed by all the new features, integrated Environment, and other enhancements. I have to say that this book really helped flatten the learning curve of upgrading—after all, the whole point of upgrading any software is to be able to make use of its new features. This book has more than paid for itself in how much better I’ve been able to use my DAW of choice—and how much faster I am at making music. Instabuy.Incredible learning tool!
5By editorsupremeNot only is Edgar’s new Logic Pro X Manual outstanding, all his manuals that use this ‘easy to follow’ visual method of teaching are well worth the money. You learn faster and are able to get things done sooner.Excellent Visually based Guide to Logic Pro X
5By AurealThis is one of the best, if not the best, visually based guides to using Logic Pro X. The added value of the graphics and multi touch feature to the iBooks version is hard to deny. I also want to add that Edgar is a very helpful member of the Logic Pro Apple Community and so his work on this book reflects his willingness to share his knowledge, providing a great way of learning all the important element of Logic in a manner that most people will find both enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended indeed!The new Gold Standard - for beginners and advanced
5By Basil.RogersI’m using Logic since version 5 and finally made the switch from L9 of Logic Pro X. Of all the manuals for LPX I checked out, this is by far the best one. The content is explained with such details and effort, it leaves virtually no questions unanswered. Especially the interactivity in this iBook version is unique and not provided by any other book. It speeded up my learning process tremendously. Because I’m familiar with the basic concept of Logic I could focus on the new stuff and brush up on some existing concepts. I completely disagree with another review that this manual is only for beginners. I consider myself quite the advanced user but found lots of information I didn’t know before. I also like the detailed explanations and analogies. Even knowing many concepts this made it even more clear to me. I highly recommend this unique book to beginners and advanced users alike. It is the gold standard for writing manuals and I can't wait for the follow-up book with all the rest of Logic's features.Become a Legend by Learning from the Legendary
5By AdambrobThe easiest way to become legendary is to learn from the Legends. Edgar Rothermich is one of them. Buy this book - achieve the greatness that you most desire.The way a Manual should be
5By Tom69WessI’m a big fan of the GEM series, using it for my video work. I started to learn Logic a recently and there was no question which book to get. I don’t even know why people would by a plain text-based manual when these graphically enhanced manuals are available. This is the only manual that describes Logic how it really works. All these diagrams make it so easy to understand even for an app that complex as Logic. I have some friends who are advanced users that I recommended the GEM series and they told me that even they got a lot of new information out of it based on the detailed explanations of the topics. In a month or two I’m sure I can call myself an advanced Logic user too and I can’t wait for the follow up book for Logic in this GEM seriesFor Beginners Only
2By PCNHIf you can get around in Logic already this is not the book for you. The format is excellent, but the quality of information is at best beginner to intermediate. Full of typos as well. Anytime a subject needs to be covered in depth, It’s pushed off to a book that doesn’t exist yet. Only makes me wary of making another purchase in this series(will the next book defer to the next after that?). Seems more like a carrot on a stick. This was a waste of 2 days reading and $20 for me. Non- enlightening.Great, Easy-To-Follow Reference!
5By CageyPreviously, I bought the "Apple Pro Training Series" book (print version) on Logic Pro X. That one is a classroom-in-a-book. Good for teaching specific things, but may leave you wondering exactly what you had just accomplished. "How It Works" is great for reference and as cover says, "Understand, not just learn." The iBooks version is especially nice, due to the added enhancements, including a well done interactive glossary. This book does a great job of explaining the ins and outs of LPX, so it works quite well on its own. Definitely my go-to LPX reference book! It also works well as a companion/extension to David Nahmani's training book!Splendid in every way.
5By Bobbo924Edgar Rothermich's enhanced eBook on Logic Pro X is, simply, the finest DAW "manual" (though it is far more) I've ever encountered. I've been in the audio production business for over 35 years, and having made the digital transition to DECK II and then Pro Tools, I've seen more than my share of documentation. This is the bomb! Edgar assumes nothing in this first of two books on LPX; he takes the reader through the basics of eBooks, digital audio, and then guns blazing into the heart of Logic Pro X. A look at Mr. Rothermich's credentials will get your attention. He know his stuff like Scotty knows the Enterprise. But guess what - he is also a fine writer, communicator and teacher. His writing is friendly and engaging without being patronizing. You get the medicine AND the sugar, and in a way that will make Logic Pro X seem like home. I've had my share of head-scratching with earlier versions of Logic. After 15 years of Pro Tools, some of this old leopard's spots are kinda persistent. But I expect LPX - HIT to get me not just up to speed, but doing things in Logic I couldn't have dreamed of in Pro Tools. If you've made the investment (a cheeeep $199 for a world-class DAW), don't think twice about taking on another $19.99 for this set of keys to that kingdom. You will not be sorry. DingDingMusic offers the book in numerous formats - just append a slash and the word "manuals" to see your choices. But if you're working with an iPad and like the extended eBook format iBooks allows, this is the route to take. Bravo to Edgar for a mighty accomplishment, and don't forget to check out his other GEM books. Bravo, bravo.owner
5By music1119If you are a first time Logic User…. or especially if you plan to make Logic X your main DAW platform, you need this book. Really, you need all of Edgar’s books. Well written from a long time user, now in these days where software doesn’t come with any real manual other than maybe a pdf file, this book will take you where you need to go. Fire it up on your iPad, or extra monitor as you work. You will be turning to it allot even if you are an experienced user. I’ve been using Logic since back in the days of Emagic.. ,… a long time. And this Ibook version is special too, I have pdf and Ibook versions. You want the ibook. The format is perfect for the presentation of information and quick learning.
