Tip #7 - Ultrabeat - 1 of 2 - Logic Studio Tips

[99koreanboy]

HOW DO I USE MY MPK MINI ON THIS ITS SOOO CONFUSING

[DIRTYRECZ]

Great job as always thank you very much :)

[bethanybeez]

Wow. Thanks much for walking through each step. I have been struggling for awhile. I had no idea what this was capable of. I really appreciate it!!

[jameelio1]

fuc faggy loops

[sexyduck69]

is logic studio 9 the same as logic pro 9??

[Pretender6996]

@sexyduck69

logic studio contains logic pro and other bundled application

Logic express 9 is a lighter similar software

[DRI1966]

THank You for this VIDEO , I learned a lot ;)

[TheOvereasies]

Thanks loads for your efforts on this. Lee

[Pvtchrislee07]

hi man i working on a mac and i just put logic on my mac my problem is in the plugin in folder ultrabeat and all other plugins are in the folder but not in the program can you help me out with finding a way to put all the plugins in the programs please

[blackiceshadow]

best is fl9

[maxisname]

I have an M-Audio 49 key Keyboard. Could I hook it up to my mac and use it with this program to make a beat?

[MrBananaPuree]

Thanks for the HUGE help.

[DarkHumorist]

This helped me SO much

[JSprayaEntertainment]

4:33 FUCKIN FAIL !!!!!!

32 16th notes would be uh 16 8th notes , SO IF I TURN THIS POWER BUTTON ON ! "

FAIL LOL !

4:32

[Gasparilla93]

sick video.  biggup

[pontello3]

thanks man!

you give us loads of cool tips for free! that's nice

[GloryTrain1]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge here. Did not have a clue when I started and 12 minutes later I was laying down beats!

[Notgonnagetus89]

I wish I had Pro, I'm running express. But my imac g5 can barely handle express as it is. System overloads everywhere. Anyways, I have a few questions. When I Bounce down, sometimes it bounces a portion of the song not the whole cycle I selected. Also, when I have an arp going on in the song it renders it without it. Arps are a pain as it is in logic, but now after all my headaches it doesn't bounce? Lame.And my MIDI controller isn't connecting to logic . Help? LOL

[TheMicDaddy]

LOVE THIS!!

SFLogicNinja keep it up brother, you folks on here with the DIY, instructables etc are so inspiring, I'm learning blues harp, picking my guitar back up after a decade in the closet, and now making beats in logic and throwing around hotkeys like I actually know something.

[SentoriCreationsAud]

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[argydubbaya]

Thank you so much for this excellent in depth vids. I totally appreciate the clarity of the video as all details can be seen.

[geoffreyleonard890]

i know this may sound stupid, but when you make a beat in ultra beat, how do you then move it onto track place...

[xntricks]

very nice site

iam working with logic 9 sinds this week

its a very awesome program i think.\

your videos helped me alot .

keep up the good work thanx

greetzz from the hague holland

[punkrawk9]

whenever i load my own sample in it doesn't sound right because of the "pitch" slider on osc 2 on the bottom middle of the screen. is there any way to bypass the pitch control? i just want to use it as a trigger, not model the sound coming out. i like how it's coming in to ultrabeat, just not how it's coming out.

[SupremeSwagga]

@punkrawk9

Are you dropping the file in a drag n drop kit? If you're dropping it in a kit that's pre-assembled it could be locking the wav file to the previous ADSR setting. Make sure the osc power buttons are turned off(unless you need them to shape the sound). The envelope setting could change the playback of your sample. I suggest looking up videos on ADSR, it doesn't matter the sequencer that's discussed. It's an universal language for waveforms. Hope that helps...

[Oi2dapunx]

how can i change my instruments on ultrabeat?

[colinfornow]

ummm click on media up in the tool bar, have it show the library, there should be a whole list of drum kits

[Oi2dapunx]

i did that and nothing showed up and i do have ultrabeat open. Do i have to make the samples?

[joquirog12]

it all depends on what you are good with.. sometimes you feel more confortable with a DAW i never liked reason.

[ONEyeMarco]

you are a very good teacher. i heard you were doing some film music. that is super awsome

[SubliminalAttraction]

Ultrabeat is totally amazing and this is a very good introduction to it. Much more than a drum machine.

[metalmarine12345666]

Can Ultrabeat be used for Prog-Melo Death Metal?

[piig11]

good idea you twat

[metalmarine12345666]

@piig11

What is your problem?

I asked a civilized question

[69foxx]

Mmmm, I guess you could get metal beats out of it, but you'd have your work cut out for you. It's possible to use drum samples for the drum sounds and you'd have to get your head around programming suitable beats using a step sequencer.

Realistically, there are much more suitable tools out there for getting metal drumming into a recording: beta monkey samples/loops, EZdrummer, BFD2, Steven Slate drums (the last 3 all are plugin+samples+midi groove packages).

[metalmarine12345666]

Like what do you mean be my work cut out for me....

I want a program that can have the SOUND of realistic Metal drums, but with a step sequencer so I can make MY OWN beats

[69foxx]

@metalmarine12345666

Ahhh well, it's maybe not really the right tool for the job I think, so it may be harder to get a result that works well for metal. But basically any drum sequencer whether its Ultrabeat or whatever should let you load up samples of a metal drum kit, and then it's just up to you to program the beats. I don't think Ultrabeat or the EXS24 sampler (whose samples can be used in Ultrabeat) come with any kits that are specifically for metal. Hey, if you have Logic, try it out.

[tonga2516]

is this only for mac?

[rexatar]

yes

[electrichealinghands]

@tonga yes

[joquirog12]

yes.. its in logic pro

[Jason3091]

Really informative, thanks.

[chessdude67]

Excellent job. Very helpful.

Thank you. 

[Flis210]

Imababyshark sorry but that's bullshit.

Logic is just as easy to use as Fl Studio. Logic is just far more powerful, and in my opinion all the basic shit is just as easy as in FL studio.

[poppinmoses1979]

Thank you so very much.

Very good tutorial!

[imalwayswatchingu00]

Windows users have to stick to ugly FL Studio, Logic Studio is so sexy though :(

[imababyshark]

@imalwayswatchingu00 I'm using Ultrabeat but sometimes I think FL Studio is simple enough for making really quick beats and sampling is much simpler and quicker in FL Studio... if you want to get into the details and adjusting various sounds of your drum kit etc, of course logic would be better, but in terms of speed and simplicity, FL Studio wins. FL studio is really good at tiimes when you're hit with inspiration and you need a fast way to get your ideas down.

[eliazoura]

SOmeone could tell me WHY my ULTRABEAT in LogicPro 8 don't do ANY SOUND !!! ???

Everything seem to be ok but .. NO SONDB OUT from the ULTRABEAT ... very bas news for me

Please help ....

[SautiZaBongo]

Re-Install It..

GoodLuck,

SzB.

[nate11star]

because it's pirated.... so start buying the program.

hahahaa.... just a joke, don't take me seriously ;)

[munk18]

you man are awesome!

[gammeltjald01]

You ask where to get Ultrabeat.

It's right down at the Apple Store. It's a part of the Logic program -it's even in the stripped down (cheaper) version Logic Express 8.

And since you want to make music on your computer I'm sure you have a mac. (Logic is mac-only. No need for a version for tonedeaf pc-users :-)

[hatesphereB]

hahaha YES! :D

[HoboUsername]

Ha? FL Studios is much easier to use. And yes, I have a MacBook Pro 2009 series.

[yudomax]

i have logic pro and its so complicated that i prefer using garageband (which is just perfect) in the new ilife09

[mumsaidno]

HAHA pc Users are tonedeaf!

[joekoole06]

i beg to differ.. pc users arent all tone deaf... there are some PRIOR pc users who came to the mac world who actually have an awesome ear for music! oh and by the way... Thanx for the Tut!

[sludgewig]

@gammeltjald01 i dont think any1 would choose 2 use a pc for music, its probabally just a money issue

[jovocoenn]

@gammeltjald01 thats the most ignorant shit ive heard in a while.. yes logic is a great GREAT piece of software, but honestly, so is Cubase.. hell even FL studio fits the requirements of alot of (electronic)music producers. (actually, in my very humble opinion, FL studio has the best drum sequencer compared to the other DAWs out there...)

and about the "tonedeaf"ness of PC users.. the best editing program for classical music ONLY runs of a pc.

And this comes from a user of both systems!

[StrictlyBeatzz775]

@jovocoe I completely agree with the statement about FL Studio.. It may very well be the most underrated sequencer/workstation on the market.. Literally ANYTHING that comes into your head, FL Studio can do it if you know what you're doing (in some cases even if you don't) :)

[chicken6111]

how do u get to the ultra beat mixer i cant find it someone plz help

[EppstaProductions]

its really amazing what you can do with logic studio. i'm starting to become an avid user of the program. check out the music "DON'T LOOK BACK" that i composed using logic studio. i have others too.

[localkinebraddah]

hey how to i get to ultrabeat? i cant find it

[DIBeats]

lol, i had the same problem fam, but it was right in the list when you click on inserts at the very bottom

[alwayza9er]

a minute in the video, he scrolls down a menu to open up the ultrabeat. what word does he scroll down too? i cant seem to find ultra beat...does it have its own software or does it get loaded with everything else? thanks

[smalltownrudeboy]

create a new software instrument. then down under "I/O" in the grayed out box above "Out 1-2". click tha grayed out box then scroll down to Ultrabeat

[alwayza9er]

i have logic 7. how do you create new software instrument?

[wigganation1550]

VVVV no like through like a sythn or something into ultrabeat or how bout how 2 make a constant quantatized sound by just holding one key in a synth sound? like deadmau5 some1 told me 2 cut but its just not a good sound

[chappy0000]

Sidechain.

[wigganation1550]

thanks for the vid man i was wonderin if there is any way 2 run a anything else in ultrabeat besides the ultrabeat drumseta because im looking for a dubstep bass sound if any1 knows what that is or if u heard of deadmau5 how the bass will quantatizeno sustain? any1 please help also if anyone knows how to make a skipping effect?? any helps appreiated

[PadroPadro22]

are you talking using other drum kits not in ultra beat? If you select drag and drop samples kit, it gives you 25 empty keys and you can find your own sounds and simply put them in. presto

[JCUT01]

it sucks logic is only for macs...

[kangaroobelly]

Why are the people that make these videos always really cheesey

[Elbicho123]

Because he's a "real" person just like, well maybe not YOU but like a lot of other people. Instead of commenting on the man you should comment on the knowledge that he's sharing with ALL of us (including YOU) for FREE!!! So you should sit back, learn something and shut your pie hole.

[Elbicho123]

Because he's a "real" person just like, well maybe not YOU but like a lot of other people. Instead of commenting on the man you should comment on the knowledge that he's sharing with ALL of us (including YOU) for FREE!!! So you should sit back, learn something and shut your pie hole.

[wigganation1550]

wow thank you thank you man and yes build ups we nned a tutorial for that or any1 that can explain it ?

[rockinrose01]

can you do drum rolls in ultrabeat?

[noodlz1472]

Thanks Dave...quick question for Dave or anyone...does anyone know how to create a "build up" in logic express? You hear them a lot in house/trance music usually in line with the synth and they peak right as the bass comes back in...sounds similar to say a siren from low to high...any help would be appreciated...thanks!

[mountebank1]

automate a hipass filter from 20hz to 20khz

then auto mate it to turn off on the drop

unless you mean the white noise swoosh....

which still may involve hipass filter automation

[luisleema]

Thanks a lot!

[Jukebox2009]

Im thinking of buying logic in Amsterdam i pay 480 euro that is expensive for a student like me

[DjFreshmatic]

I have logic and I have to say it's money well spent the quality is very crisp and if your a student you can search on the internet for the educational version or something that's a little cheaper.

[mountebank1]

buy student and pay seperately for battery and a decent synth like massive/zebraII

[Schnarflix]

Extremely informative!! Thank you so much, I learned a lot.

[berlinmuzik]

very good tutorial!!! respect

[davidbrucemusicvideo]

way cool, bro! i just got a new mac, i was using PC for years, and i'm just now learning how amazing logic 8 is! but i don't understand any of this ultra beat stuff. i do live drums or program with a key board. i'l check this out and see what u got...

[FredEFlame]

how do I even open ultra beat cant find the button anywhere please help me just got a new mac and Logic Pro 8 and cant get ultra beat to open cause I cant find the button any where Helppppppppp anyone please.

[PhilaSophia]

create a new software instrument and look at the channel strip on the left hand side in the arrange window. Notice the I/O right below that is a blank rectangle. click and hold it down to select a software instrument, Ultrabeat one of your many options.

[fullertron]

Do you know if it's possible to load up samples other than the preset samples? Thanks, great tutorials!

[Captnuendo]

Protools anyone... :/

[ismailamusic]

Thanx dude. Just when I was wondering how the heck I was going to get my patterns sounding better than just playing then via the keyboard (NOT even quantise could help me!). You're a blessing. keep it up. Now I must sleep!

[vinnybaybe]

Beautiful

[musicbythebrain]

how do i get the sounds out of the the ultrabeat and get them to my mpc, also the tracks that i record in logic and eq and compress to my liking how do i edit them to use in my mpc program please help

[bdink30]

so ultrabeat comes w logic 8 correct?

[Thselectah]

Right.

[JoeyRec]

Haha do you even own Logic?

Yea its been in there for a while.

[Gtrplyr1]

ive never sequenced before ive always played with keyboards then quantized.. thanx for your vids man, very helpful

[UTSONUT]

hey man

just wanted to say thanks a zillion for putting these tutorials up - you explain with great patience and eloquency

i have never even used Logic, I just know that it's the best in the business and I'll be getting it very soon

thanks again

[OmertaTV]

your videos are incredibly helpful, and your music is great. keep it up, it is greatly appreciated!

[mota77]

Thanks!

[dmmnola]

I've looked in alot of forums and downloaded all of the macpro video tutorials. Looks like ultrabeat just works with drums and bass unless you're willing to import samples into each channel. I did find a third party sequencer which works as an AU within logic using any sound generator. It's called Effectrix and works like a dream.

[dmmnola]

I'd like to use Ultrabeat as a step sequencer for musical synth sounds instead of drum beats. As a simple example, I'll send a video response using a third party sequencer (Albino) to demonstrate what I'm trying to do in ultrabeat.

[kacpervicious]

Hey i got logic pro 8 today and can't get around the ultrabeat.

It seems that i do not have that many beats as you do (kick, snare etc etc) and if i do it sounds completely wrong.

[matijabg]

I bet ur into how cool logic is by now....:)

[KitVander]

sweet.

[mindstormsabrewin]

I'm new to computers and music software. Last year I took the plunge and bought a Macbook and Pro-tools LE. It has been excruciating and humiliating to spend about a year trying to figure it all out and very little seems to work for me. I'm close to giving up on music all together! A freind recommended Logic. But I can't spend too much and I'm hesitant to try something new that may also be too complex to figure out. I just want to make my music. Is logic simpler than Pro tools? Should I get it?

[svindlern]

Yes, i think you should buy mac+logic. Its the best!! You can do everything very quickly! Its amazing :)

thx for the vids, im learning more and more:):)

[mindstormsabrewin]

Did you learn Logic in a music school or something? I want to make my music but I think I'm too old to learn this kind of software. I Never had a computer before last year. Pro tools seems like I need years of tech school to make music. Is Logic the same? I can't afford to make another purchase only to find out that I also need to spend thousands on classes just to use the damn thing! How did you learn Logic and what do you use it for? What kind of Music? Any problems with it? Peace.

[ouTPhaze]

You should try software before you buy it. It's pretty expensive. Logic is basically the professional version of Garageband... and it's AMAZING.

[mindstormsabrewin]

How can you try out software? Where? Do you have to pay alot for classes? You say it's amazing. In what way? I just want some audio tracks for my guitar, decent midi sounds like drums and pianos strings etc. I have a big problem with the timing in pro tools. Things I recorded play back all out of time. A basic drum and bass loop can't lock to a tempo. Is Logic good at locking to a click? Is it easy for a computer newcomer to make music on it?

[Audiosyncratic100]

get express which is £100 or around $200 and if you dont like it return it to apple

[R2WICE]

Pro tools has nowhere near the capabilities as logic pro tools is just for audio recording not production

get more for less

[mindstormsabrewin]

I don't need a really high tech and over-complicated setup. I just need to make my music with something simple that does what it's supposed to do. Pro-tools has made me give up on my music! These damn computers are just too complicated for me. I made more music with my 4-track. I have heard about Logic but I must admit it seems too hard for me. I'm not a computer person. Never had one till now and I think I'm about done with them for anything other than Youtube and email. Thanks though, man.

[ewelch1]

Is this Express or Pro?

[SFLogicNinja]

Pro

[hilato]

looks like pro to me

[robmajik5]

Pro

[Pollenfax]

Thanks for posting.

[sergiodua]

CAn i compose every single part of my drums(intro, riff, chorus, etc) in ultrabeat and listen to it "rewired" or in real time(straight from Ultrabeat), in case i want to go back and fix something? or do i have to drag and drop every part it into a track everytime?

GReat videos! thanks a lot!

[SFLogicNinja]

you can trip the patterns in Ultrabeat without having to drag them to the arrange window. Just try pattern mode, and play your keyboard from C-2 on up to access different patterns.

*bows*

[alwayza9er]

does logic 7 have ultrabeat?

[score114television]

yes, at least logic pro 7, not sure about express.

[alwayza9er]

how do you access it or start it?

[heartninja26]

I have logic Pro 8. I cant even figure out how to open up Ultra beat. Can you send me a step by step? That would be awesome...

[clapdaddy]

Dear Ninja,

Thanks for your instruction. I do look forward to another ultrabeat tutorial. One question already though, to all who may answer it: isn't it possible to trigger drumhits with a midikeyboard in ultrabeat or is clicking on the step sequencer (or the total view-field) the only way? I sort of miss the intuitive approach in that a little.

Hedde

[WARDISWARD]

100 PERCENT STOLEN FROM THE WALDORF ATTACK VST SYNTH ...12 part plus 12multitembral polyphonic synth parts ...

[SFLogicNinja]

Stolen? rly? OMG!! :-o

[unvmyskill]

When loading a sample into ultrabeat is there a way to first preveiw it?

[SFLogicNinja]

When you are importing, check the box called 'preview in place', I think that's what it's called....

[unvmyskill]

Ther is a "Preview Sample in Ultrabeat Voice" checkbox..sadly nothing changes when i click it

[SFLogicNinja]

You need to then hit the key on your keyboard that corresponds to the voice in Ultrabeat...

[kharee]

To be honest, Logic offers you the most bang for your buck. Go and find another program that offfers what logic does for under $500. Yeah, there may be a learning curve, but it's worth it. Nad for those that hate on logic, understand that it is geared more toward the musician, the studio engineer. (most of the people who hate on use protools, and mostly do recording).

If you want some great tips visit macprovideo DOT com. They have free tips as well as full blown out toturials.

[ARP909]

Thats ture with all those plugins included and soundtrack pro (logic studio 8).

[weblogik]

Awesome thanks i just got logic yesterday and im a little lost...

will check out all your other tutorials for sure!!!

[shibbyshimmy]

really, really useful. this thing scared the shit out of me when i first saw it

[keegiebear]

Got any tips on how to get the instrument balance right in the final mix?

[SFLogicNinja]

The easiest way with Ultrabeat is to grab the little blue area next to the key the voice is on, (kick or snare or something) and drag it left and right. That's the volume for the individual voice. Otherwise you can use it as a Multi Instrument, which I'm going over this Sunday. Ciao!

[keegiebear]

REALLY useful stuff, well presented too, thank u very much! More ppl need to comment!

[SFLogicNinja]

Thanks kb!

More to come Sunday....