Chapter 1.

An Introduction to Macs & Logic Macs Specications

Connections and expansion * One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts * Total of six USB 2.0 ports: four ports on computer, two ports on wired keyboard Communications * 802.11nBuilt-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specication);2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible * BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) * Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Audio * * * * * * Built-in stereo speakers Internal 24-watt digital amplier Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack) Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack) Built-in microphone Support for Apple Stereo Headset with microphone

Display * Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display * Resolution o 20-inch model: 1680 by 1050 pixels o 24-inch models: 1920 by 1200 pixels * Millions of colors at all resolutions * Typical viewing angle o Display Screens2008042920-inch model: 160 horizontal 160 vertical o 24-inch models: 178 horizontal 178 vertical * Typical brightness: 290 cd/m2 (20-inch model); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch models) * Typical contrast ratio: 800:1 (20-inch model); 750:1 (24-inch models)

Graphics and video support * 20-inch and 24-inch model with 2.66GHz processor

o NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3 * 24-inch model with 2.93GHz processor, one of the following: o NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics processor with 256MB of GDDR3 memory o NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory o ATI logoATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory * 24-inch model with 3.06GHz processor, one of the following: o NVIDIA GeForce GT 130 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory o ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR3 memory * Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI via adapter4 * iSightBuilt-in iSight camera * Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes * Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display Processor and memory * 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, or 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor * 6MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed * 1066MHz frontside bus * 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) or 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB Storage * 20-inch model with 2.66GHz processor o 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive5 o Optional 640GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive * 24-inch model with 2.66GHz or 2.93GHz processor o 640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive o Optional 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive * 24-inch model with 3.06GHz processor Hard Drive o 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive

MIDI
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a set of standard

commands that allows electronic musical instruments, performance controllers, computers and related devices to communicate, as well as hardware standard that guarantees compatibility between them. MIDI equipment captures note events and adjustments to controls such as knobs and buttons, encodes them as digital messages, and sends these messages to other devices where they control sound generation and other features.

Connectors
MIDI messages are sent in only one direction, so a second cable is necessary for two-way communication. There is no error detection capability in MIDI, so the maximum cable length is set at 15 meters (50feet) in order to limit interference. Standard applications use only three of the ve conductors: a ground wire, and a balanced pair of conductors that carry a +5 volt signal. Some proprietary applications, such as phantom-powered footswitch controllers, use the spare pins for direct current (DC) power transmission. Opt-isolators keep MIDI devices electrically separated from their connectors, which prevents the occurrence of ground loops and protects equipment from voltage spikes. The MIDI input and output lines are separate from each other, and few devices pass the input data to the output port. A third type of port, the "MIDI THRU" port, exists so that data can be forwarded to another instrument in a "daisy chain" arrangement. Not all devices contain MIDI-THRU ports, and devices that lack the ability to generate MIDI data, such as effects units and sound modules, may not include MIDI-OUT ports.

Management devices
Each device in a daisy chain adds delay to the system. This is avoided with a MIDI thru box, which contains several outputs that provide an exact copy of the box's input signal. A MIDI merger is able to combine the input from multiple devices into a single stream, and allows multiple controllers to be connected to a single device. A MIDI switcher allows switching between multiple devices, and eliminates the need to physically re-attach cables. MIDI patch bays combine all of these functions. They contain multiple inputs and outputs, and allow any combination of input channels to be routed to any combination of output channels. Routing setups can be created using computer software, stored in memory, and selected by MIDI program change commands. This enables the devices to function as standalone MIDI routers in situations where no computer is present. MIDI patch bays also clean up any skewing of MIDI data bits that occurs at the input stage. MIDI data processors are used for utility tasks and special effects. These include MIDI lters, which remove unwanted MIDI data from the stream, and MIDI delays, effects that send a repeated copy of the input data at a set time

Opening Logic On A Mac

There are two ways of nding Logic on a Mac. One way of nding it is at the bottom of the screen where applications are stored on the desktop. If you cannot nd it here then it hasnt been put onto the desktop; so instead at the bottom of the screen nd the application Finder (usually bottom left of the screen). Open is and you will see a new window is open.

On the window you can either click the search bar and type in Logic or click applications, which will be on the bookmarks to the left of the window. If you have searched Logic then it should appear straight away or you may need to scroll down to nd it. If you click applications then usually the Mac keeps it in alphabetical order so It should be with any other applications beginning with L. Once you have found it then open it. Sometime though a window will not pop up, so dont worry look at the top of the Mac screen to see the tool bar of Logic. To open a window click File and then Open New Project Then another window will open to select which type of project you want to open. The main one people use is Empty Project.

Saving A Logic File

Look at the top of the Mac screen where you can see the toolbar. Click File then Save As this will open a small window where you can call your project what you want i.e.: Logic FileJohn Smith then you choose where you want to save it. If you want to create your own folder for your work then click New Folder and name it then when you click save to your work it will go into that folder.