Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Of course you can do that in theory - but you will find it tedious for 
one thing. And how are you going to get the parts? There are rarely 
scores written out, so you would have to pick them out by ear. (Music 
majors will prefer to see scores.) Then once all that is done, you will 
probably find that they sound a bit stiff. Midi scores are rarely 
expressive - they are best in the background to add some color. Also 
you will be locked to playing along with the midi tempo so everyone in 
the band will have to hear the click track.

That said, cover bands regularly have a synth player approximate 
orchestra arrangements. It does not have to perfect or complete or 
completely correct to give something of the right feel.


-----Original Message-----
From: k_e_moeller <mkarl2@...>
To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Jul 12, 2010 6:37 pm
Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Logic's Score Creation

 
I'm in a tribute band, not a Beatles one, and it occurred that the 
really big tribute gigs go to those who can hand out scores to an 
orchestra.  There's a Beatles tribute called Classical Mystery Tour, 
and you should see their gig list.. impressive.

So I wonder if the score software inside Logic could be used to create 
decent looking scores for all or part of a symphony, said compositions 
being those of the band we, uh, tribute.  I'm Mr.MIDI, and could 
probably play or step enter all needed parts.

Has anyone attempted to hand Logic-created scores to an orchestra?

I could approach a music major at our university, and might for track 
#1, but I'd like to try it myself.  I have Logic 8..

thanks

Karl