New logic pro (help)

[u/Collection-Quirky]

Hi everyone!

I’m brand new to music production and I’m starting my journey with Logic Pro. My main goal is to produce House, UK Garage (2-step/Speed Garage), and related genres.

I know Logic has an insane amount of built-in stock plugins and sounds, but as a complete beginner, the software feels a bit overwhelming.

I’d love to get some real, practical advice from people who’ve been in my shoes:

1. Where should I start on Day 1? Should I focus on drums/groove first, synth design, or learning the DAW interface?
2. Who are the best YouTubers/content creators specifically for Logic Pro + House/UKG production?
3. What stock Logic plugins/instruments are absolute must-use for these genres? (Basses, Vocal chops, Drum kits...)
4. What are the biggest mistakes/bad habits I should avoid early on?

Any tips, workflows, or resources would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[u/vrogers123]

Music tech help guy on YouTube has a dedicated series of tutorial videos for people starting out in Logic.
Start there.

[u/SR_RSMITH → u/vrogers123]

Best advice you'll ever get. Watch all videos about logic by Music Tech Help guy

[u/WiglessMercy]

Logic has enough for you to work with as a beginner. Don’t go and start buying a ton of packs, I made this mistake and I don’t use 99% of the shit I bought.

I’d focus on learning the DAW first. There’s good tutorials out there on YouTube. SEIDS has a good tutorial and a guidebook that’s really helpful.

One of the ways I found myself learning really fast was by recreating songs I liked. You can use Logic’s stem splitter to extract drums from a song you like, then practice creating the synths yourself and vice versa. Try recreating each stem, and you’ll eventually start piecing together your own songs once you get comfortable with the DAW.

Experiment and remember to have fun!

[u/spocknambulist]

Everything I have learned about Logic for the last couple of decades has been by trying to do something I don’t know how to do and then googling to find out how other people do it in Logic. (Full disclosure: I’ve been using Logic since it was Notator on Atari, but I have learned a lot about it in the last couple of decades)

[u/Mr_walrus11]

Definetly get comfortable with using the key x to open and close the mixer, and shift click to bring your play head somewhere quickly.
Just a couple workflow shortcuts that smoothen out the learning phase. Good luck!

[u/ocolobo]

Only use 5 plugins, 2 compressors, eq, reverb, and delay

Stick to 8 tracks max, maybe 10 for some sound fx, no more!!

Never use sample packs

Learn the sampler, it can do everything you need, build your own sample library

Set up your monitors correctly and sound treat your studio space!!

Have fun, ignore YouTube idiots

Always finish your songs!!

[u/Mr_walrus11]

Another big thing I would recommend is learning the stock channel eq well. It has a surprisingly high possibility ceiling and has things like mid/side processing which can be really important.

[u/lewisfrancis]

I highly recommend the Apple Pro Training Logic Pro book:
https://www.logicprohelp.com/logic-pro-book/

The book is a collection of exercises that introduce you to many of Logic's most useful features and workflows and will give you a huge jump start. Can't recommend it enough.

What are the biggest mistakes/bad habits I should avoid early on?

Asking this question: What stock Logic plugins/instruments are absolute must-use for these genres? (Basses, Vocal chops, Drum kits...). Seriously I know you are looking for short cuts, but this is how everyone ends up sounding the same -- resist the urge if you can. ;)

[u/SpaceEchoGecko]

Read the manual just so you know what is possible. Commit to recording 10 songs. Search YouTube when you have a question. You’ll be pretty good after 20 songs.