Basically every instrument that is backing the main themes, melodies and so on. Next I have a group called BACK, which is short for backing instruments. Meaning these can play notes, harmonies or even chords.įor example: spiccato strings, staccato brass, stabs & accents, comping guitars, pulses, rhythmically gated sounds, and so on. These are all the instruments that add drive, pulse and energy to the composition, but are not purely percussion based. Then I have a group called DRIVE, which is short for Driving Rhythms. The point is that I do this to help in the mixing process, because I will have all the low-end focused instruments and sounds in this group. As well as orchestral instruments in the low-range like double basses, tubas, contra bassoons, and sometimes even low cellos. The instruments and sounds I have in here are all focused on the low-end frequency range.įor example: electric, acoustic and synth basses. The next group is called LOWS, which is short for Bass & Low-End. Which can range anywhere from acoustic drum kits, to electronic drum kits, to orchestral percussion, and basically any type of percussive sounds including synthesized percussion and sound design hits. Both kits and individual percussion instruments and sounds. The first group is called PERC, which is short for Drums & Percussion. Let me give you a quick overview of the “what, why & how” of these groups. Or do you want to group instruments based on their specific purpose in the composition (One group for rhythmic instruments, another for the main theme, perhaps a group for transition sounds etc.) But ask yourself this:ĭo you want to base your groups around specific instrument categories (a group for strings, one for brass, another for pianos/keys etc.)? So what instrument groups should you create? Well, this is completely up to you.
But mainly because you will have an organized sequencer with all tracks in their respective group folder.Īnd also because it will help you in the mixing process, where mixing groups is essential both to speed up the mixing workflow, as well as get better separation and clarity in your final mix.
The first thing I recommend you to do, is to create the fundamental instrument groups in your project template. GET THIS COURSE FOR FREE HERE Instrument Groups If you have a well crafted project template in Logic Pro X you will have an amazing way to speed up the start of a new track, and the workflow when composing, producing, mixing etc. In the following guide I will share with you my complete process of setting up a Logic Pro X Master Project Template for Music Composition, Songwriting and Production in Logic Pro X.
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