Learn to Sample for Hiphop in Logic Pro

Name: Learn to Sample for Hiphop in Logic Pro
Rating: 4.3 (89 reviews)

This class teaches the process of creating a professional sampled Hip-Hop beat in Logic Pro X.

Created byMika Marino

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

14 detailed tutorial videos
Sampling techniques that can be applied to Hip-Hop, Rap, or Electronica
Overview of the ESX24 Sampler, only found in Logic
Work with websites that have free sample downloads
Working with individual drum hit samples
Creating percussion and drum tracks from scratch
Chopping up and manipulating samples of songs
Understanding the appropriate places to sample in songs
Import and Export to ESX24 keyboard
Understanding Composition, Song Writing, and Melody Creation
Professional ways of Mixing and Mastering a sampled beat
Bounce projects in high quality formats

Course content

6 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Overview of the ESX24 Sampler P.17:12
This video is a quick overview of the ESX24 Sampler (Part 1/2). We will explore all the individual modules such as the Filters, LFOs, Envelopes, etc.
Overview of the ESX24 Sampler P.22:48
This video is a quick overview of the ESX24 Sampler's (Part 2/2). We will explore the sampler's built-in keyboard and it's advanced settings.

Downloading/Organizing Drum Samples3:58
An engaging lesson on the best way to download/organize drum samples and drum kits from the internet. This lesson will include a few websites that you can use to download some free drum sounds. You may click on some of these websites on the Supplementary Material section.
Finding a Song/Importing to Logic3:13
An in-depth lesson on finding the right song for you to sample. I will provide the names of artists/bands that Hiphop producers commonly sample from.
Downloading Your Drums and Music Quiz

Calculating the Tempo of a Song1:42
A quick lesson on how to use the BPM Calculator in Logic to find the tempo of a recorded song. This already installed plug-in will allow producers to find the beats per minute, so the transient markers of a song line up to the bars of the Logic software. This makes it a whole lot easier than trying to cut and chop freehand.
Chopping and Importing Samples to the ESX245:14
A lesson on how to chop up sections of your song to create samples. Then I discuss how to import them into the ESX24 so the samples can be played. From then, you will be able to play your samples on your midi keyboard or pencil them in manually.
Creating a Melody out of the Samples8:03
An in-depth lesson on how to create a melody out of your samples. This includes the pencil tool and the midi keyboard technique. Have fun with it and be creative!
Adding Effects to the Melody w/ Mixing Techniques13:41
A lesson on manipulating your sample melody with effects. This includes how to add effects such as reverb and delay to your audio. This lesson also covers how to mix your melody tracks by adding EQ and compression.
Creating a Sample Melody Quiz

Importing Drum Samples to the ESX244:19
A tutorial on how to import your drum samples from files to the ESX24 sampler. Also how to create/save custom drum kits.
Creating Drum Tracks5:56
A lesson on how to create a Hip-Hop drum track to your sample melody.
Adding Effects to the Drum Tracks w/ Mixing Techniques8:09
This is a lesson on how to add effects to all of your drums tracks. This also includes how to mix your drums using EQ and Compression.
Creating Drum Tracks from Samples Quiz

Bouncing the Mix/ Master Preparation3:08
A lesson on how to bounce a project in a proper format and how to prepare for mastering.
Mastering the Mix13:58
A lesson on how to master and finalize your sampled project.
Bouncing Mastered Track/ Share Project Tips4:45
A lesson on how to bounce your mastered project for different uses and some tips on sharing your projects online.
Mastering a Sampled Project Quiz

Requirements

Logic Pro X or Logic Pro 9 Software
Mac with an Intel processor Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
A Web Browser such as Safari, Chrome, etc.
Midi Keyboard (Optional)

Description

This course is designed for beginner users of Logic Pro 9 and Logic Pro X, who want to learn the professional way of sampling for Hip-Hop/Rap music. If you are a current Logic user and have always wanted to learn the skill of sampling, this course will teach you everything you need to know so you can publish your own beats.

This course is very detailed and is broken up into five sections. The first portion will cover Logic's ESX24, which is the sampler plug-in that is already preinstalled in the software. The next section will cover how to import drum sounds into the sampler, so that you can create your own personal drum kits. After, the course will teach some great techniques on how to sample sections from songs. This will allow you to construct a melody out of these samples so that you can overlap it with a Hip-Hop style beat. During this course, I will teach you how to properly mix your melodies and drum sections. Lastly, this class will teach how to master and finalize a sampled beat within the software.

If there are any questions, please ask! I read my inbox everyday, so I will be able to respond very quickly.

I am sure you will find this course to be an easy and fast tool for learning the professional way of sampling with Logic. I am looking forward on helping you achieve your goals with your music production. Good Luck!

Who this course is for:

Songwriters and Musicians who want to produce.
Producers and DJs who have an interest in Hip-Hop music.
Producers who are interested in learning how to sample.
Beginners and Intermediates of music software.
Good for all levels.

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The ESX24 Sampler2 lectures • 10min

Downloading Your Samples and Music2 lectures • 7min

Creating a Sample Melody4 lectures • 29min

Creating a Drum Track from Samples3 lectures • 18min

Mastering a Sampled Project3 lectures • 22min

Credits1 lecture • 1min

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