Logic Tips: Using Fades

Loops are great, but to make them fit your track, you may need to cut them up and re-order their constituent parts. In this video, MusicTech expert Jono Buchanan shows you how to use fade tools in Logic Pro X to avoid clicks and match ambiences when cutting up loops. Also, learn how to combine two samples to create sounds that morph over time.
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Chapters
0:00 Start
0:10 Cutting up loops to find new rhythms
4:47 Fixing clicks when using non-contiguous audio
5:48 What creates audio clicks?
6:38 Equal power crossfade
8:13 Ambience matching with fades (and Fade Tool)
10:00 Fade in to fix clicks
11:13 Rhythmic parts from pads
13:12 Combining two different samples
15:48 Recap

[@ko-cq4ln]

watched a few of these MusicTech shorts now and realised I recognised Jono from the logic pro x masterclass he delivered at Goldsmiths uni. Honestly think you're one of the best teachers on youtube. Absolutely brilliant mate

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[@amaurimontalvo3014]

Thank you, excellent, creative and inspiring way to learn to use fades on Logic.

[@mas3974]

Brilliantly taught as usual

[@andrewgraham7638]

Dude knows his stuff!

[@labworx]

Thanks saved me some time.

[@warrenburroughs3025]

That was an excellent demonstration. I learned a few useful things there I must say.

[@AlexDion]

always good explanations with simple exemples. Thank you!

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@7ofseven633]

Excellent as always. Another invaluable tool for smooth mixing and production 👍🏻

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edglue6138]

Brilliant video.

[@PipEastop]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@Shrevestring]

awesome, as usual!

[@iamdjtab]

THANK YOU!

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[@bassManDavis1953]

Hey Jono, great vid! I'm gonna watch this a few times so that I grasp it 100% very clever and tons to learn.

[@MusicTechOfficial]

Thanks Gary!

[@edglue6138]

Thank you sir

[@malertricks]

Bravo....Thanks

[@acempdc]

You will have 100,000's of subscribers - amazing vids!

[@toddlask]

nice job

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[@lewisinkpress]

Great video Jono - thanks! -- One question. Once you set the type of crossfade in the panel on the left - will that be the type of fade that is used if you use the fade tool?

[@andrewhertzberg6889]

U R amazing

[@eightthirtyseven9692]

Subscribed mate! I notice you have a second monitor in the back. Do you typically use that for the mixer window or something else? I am interested in getting a second monitor and wanted to know what my display options were. Have a great weekend!

[@droobie_]

Hey jono! Thanks for all the great advice. I have this weird issue where when I use the fade tool and drag on an audio file, nothing happens. It kind of just looks like I dragged the marque tool over it then nothing gets changed. If anyone has any help I’d appreciate it!

[@greghillmusic]

Can ya touch on batch fades?

[@ceili]

Anyone know I don't have any fade options on the left hand side under region. All it has is delay!!

[@peternigelproduction]

I've been using LP9 and LPX for 12 years and suddenly my fade tool does nothing! I draw a fade at the end of an audio clip/region and it graphically displays on the clip (in the arrange window) as being there (it even shows up in the inspector) bu the audio clip doesn't fade in or out. I guess my crossfades aren't working either, what's the deal?