How To Write Chords and Melodies Fast in Logic Pro X

About this video

• Video Title: How To Write Chords and Melodies Fast in Logic Pro X
• Channel: Jake Masca
• Speakers: Jake
• Duration: 00:08:36

Overview

This video tutorial demonstrates a fast and efficient method for writing chords and melodies in Logic Pro X, particularly for users who may not have extensive music theory knowledge. Jake introduces a workaround utilizing the brush tool, scale quantization, and custom keyboard shortcuts to speed up the music creation process.

Key takeaways

• Brush Tool and Scale Quantize: Using the brush tool in conjunction with scale quantization in Logic Pro X allows users to quickly draw notes that automatically snap to a selected scale (major or minor), ensuring they are always in key.
• Time Quantize for Brush Tool: The brush tool's time quantize setting can be adjusted to fill bars with notes of a specific duration (e.g., one bar at a time), facilitating the creation of chord progressions.
• Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Users can create custom keyboard shortcuts for "Set Quantize Parameter to Previous Value" and "Set Quantize Parameter to Next Value" (e.g., Option+1 and Option+2) to rapidly change the length of MIDI notes, speeding up melody and chord writing.
• Identifying Chords: Highlighting MIDI notes in the piano roll displays the corresponding chord name in the top-left corner, which can be helpful for understanding progressions and creating basslines or other accompanying parts.