Logic Pro 8: Beyond the Basics [With DVD-ROM]

I consider this a convenience item, since you can find this information in the Logic Pro manuals and on many places on the Web. That said, this is a well written workbook, and they include a disk with Logic projects for the exercises. The disk also has some demo versions of plugins, which I think are a waste of time and space. But other people may find them handy.

This is an excellent book. But it's still just an introduction to Logic Pro 8. The reader is treated as a relative beginner without the instructions being over-simplified. It's well worth the read just to get familiar with the new keyboard shortcuts. Most chapters are updated from the previous `Advanced LP7' book, but with all the new navigation techniques explained. There are several chapters that are completely remade with great projects and fascinating results. Even `The Environment' exercise was actually fun. A more advanced book in this series would be much appreciated, with lots of midi editing and mixing techniques. Also, a demonstration of the `MainStage' and `Logic Nodes' programs that come packaged with LP8 now would be helpful.