Logic 204: Ultrabeat Unleashed

35 videos | 135 minutes | by Steve Horelick

Introduced in Logic 7 and banging in Logic Pro X, Ultrabeat is Logic's classic drum machine. Steve H. shows you how to use Ultrabeat as a synth, sampler, and step-sequencer combined!

Steve H. is at it again with this power-house tutorial showing you how to use Ultrabeat.

The tutorial starts with a detailed exploration of Ultrabeat's interface. You'll learn how to trace the signal path from start to finish through the instrument - along the way you'll learn how Ultrabeat's switches and buttons (including hidden switches) function to control it's sound.

You'll move on to a detailed exploration of oscillators as you discover how to synthesis drum sounds from the ground-up in Ultrabeat. Why use presets ... make your own unique drum sounds by watching these videos!

Next you'll explore filters, envelopes & modulators as you shape your oscillators to create your sound.

The second half of the tutorial moves into the groove. In this section you'll learn how to create drum patters using Ultrabeat's built-in step sequencer. By the end of the video, you'll be ready to put your vintage 909 (and your favorite drummer) in the closet - Ultrabeat has the sounds and versatility you're after!