Free LFO Tool for Logic Pro

[@callumwalsh6184]

this is a perfect tutorial, I could never get that pulsing sound on audio without compressing the hell out of it, thanks!!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

👊🏼sweet! go forth and pulse much audio!!! : )

[@Bittamin]

Damn I need to also learn how to do the drawing for just using it on simple parts or using automation to bring this plugin effect in and out at certain sections of a track

[@lukas6486]

dude…you just made my music 1000x better I will never forget this

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on! Go forth and make much music!! : )

[@kove7559]

You legit just saved me 50 bucks. I'm getting Logic pro X and I don't need to spend more money :)

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on!! Happy to help. 🙌🏼

[@jonathanalcantara2145]

Thats what we all say at first

[@theresnotoolinthispool857]

Bro I’ve been drawing this kind of stuff in with automation which takes for freaking ever. I love you!!!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Sweet!! 🙌🏼

[@theresnotoolinthispool857]

@Music, raw. I do now!

[@draharecords793]

Dude..This is insane!! I've been using logic for 4 years now and never realised that this plugin also exists that does the job of LFO tools..Woah!!! 🔥 🔥 ..Keep making em sick tutorials man

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on!!

[@geejmauriva9736]

The same story for me too! I've been using Logic for 4 years and never knew I could do this. Awesome!

[@MatthewDavidsonC]

That's a good tip, I didn't realize the step sequencer had drawable LFO curves. Also a fun hack: you can also use the MIDI LFO tool on audio by routing the audio to a bus and from the bus to a Quick Sampler instrument track in Monitor mode - that way, it treats the instrument track as a MIDI instrument. That gives you a lot of the Xfer plugin's capabilities.

[@holad1]

This tutorial was amazing, I was looking for that pumping sound but didn't have the theory to make it happen unless it was already part of a preset. Great Job!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Awesome glad it helped!!

[@kingofdjembe]

Nice, I use this trick sometimes. There are also some freewares which do this : STFU and Chow multi tool.

[@MaxwellBlu]

those synths are so pretty. thank you for this tutorial

[@gmaxxbln]

I bought the XFerrecords LFO tool a few weeks ago and unfortunately only just saw your video from two years ago... 😅 Thanks for the great tip!👍👍

[@kirkksmith]

oh man well I hope you are having fun with both plugins now!! : )

[@gmaxxbln]

@@kirkksmith yes I have! The Logic Plugin is a good addition / option to my default workflow, using the LFO Tool! 👍

[@coosminus]

Oh man this is awesome... I was always overwhelmed by stepfx’s multiple knobs there but know I get it. Thanks a lot for this great tutorial!

[@wedreamofeden]

You're welcome happy to help!

[@GoMakeMusic]

I responded with my other account! : ) You're welcome!

[@djbakeshop6336]

This is exactly what I needed. A thousand thank you's

[@kirkksmith]

You're so welcome! Let me know if you ever have any other questions!

[@briansumanofficial]

I needed to watch this today. Not buying LFO Tool now. Thanks!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You're welcome!

[@BaileyPickles]

Awesome video!! Thank you :))

[@GoMakeMusic]

You're Welcome!!

[@a.j.musician]

Great video man, exactly what I was looking for. Keep it up!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

thanks!

[@mochilata]

I was following another tutorial and got stuck because it required the paid LFO tool. I was searching around and found your video. Awesome tutorial, and thanks. I really like the sidechain-like effect. I'm going to try using it in my next song.

[@GoMakeMusic]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@geejmauriva9736]

Nice! Although I LOVE getting new plugins I think the most important kinds of effects the LFO provides is the gate and the filter. With what you've shown here I can get all that I need with this Step FX plugin from Logic. At this point I will not be buying the Xfer tool but I am definitely going to keep it in my wishlist for later. Thanks for all you do!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on! Glad that helped. I like to use what I got for as long as I can then upgrade if I think a tool will really help my workflow/inspiration. :-) Xfer makes cool stuff and it could be a nice upgrade down the road!

[@ruiguerreiro4371]

You just saved me 50$! Thank you so much. You have a new subscriber ;)

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on!🙌🏼

[@ajithbharathvaajlr8364]

No way! I'm gonna use this. Love from India

[@GoMakeMusic]

🙌🏼💙

[@paulbarrett4533]

That’s awesome never even thought of using step fx

[@easyvelvet77]

hu hummmm! Great one! Thxxxxx!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Sure thing!!

[@GucciGoose]

Thx for my 50 greens and for my time! =) From Russia with love!

[@GucciGoose]

Hmm^ but i dont have multi effects in logic

[@GoMakeMusic]

You might need to update Logic to get that multiprocessor! 😀

[@GucciGoose]

@@GoMakeMusic i knew you will say that =) But thx. Appreciate it.

[@72gekko]

Also Free is TAL-Filter-II , does exactly what LFO tool does (vcf and vca) . Also realy cool and also very cheap with a double vcf is Dual VCF by Toneboosters

[@GoMakeMusic]

sweet thanks for the info!

[@drvoodoo3073]

Using the Master Mix parameter instead of the Gate Mix parameter gives you more of that Sidechain pumping sound, try it out!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Nice 👍🏼 thanks for that!

[@GucciGoose]

can you prove it on video?)

[@drvoodoo3073]

@@GucciGoose Nothing to prove, just try it out yourself

[@GucciGoose]

@@drvoodoo3073 just kidding

[@mattleymusic3496]

Awesome Tutorial!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Sweet! Glad it helped!

[@tobias530]

I almost welled up at 3:40 because it sounded so beautiful (Edit: Does someone have any pointers to what the chord voicings are here? I'm currently struggling trying to figure them out) (2. EDIT: I think I got it!!)

[@rickykemp5452]

what were they?

[@7sunami]

Thank you so much! I needed this for my song 😄

[@marcuslawson-composer2892]

Hey, great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@GoMakeMusic]

No problem. Happy to help. Let me know f you ever have any more questions!

[@mattm3729]

Awesome vid, also you have an awesome voice!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Thanks Matt! : )

[@RogerioValgode]

Man, GREAT TIPS! Thanks for sharing

[@petewhite85]

Excellent instruction.

[@GoMakeMusic]

Right on! Thx.

[@Paweland]

Thank You !

[@GoMakeMusic]

You’re welcome!

[@Paweland]

@@GoMakeMusic 😊✋

[@PavanSibal]

This is awesome. I would like to save these as presets. Thanks so much. I would like to learn why we use compression.

[@yujenhuang4708]

well done with this my friend, I thank you

[@GoMakeMusic]

You’re welcome!

[@coleashmore]

That’s a great synth sound so you happen to know if it’s a preset in logic that you first used with the LFO tool? Never explored the synth in logic. But I’ve always loved that sound. Thanks!!

[@lilyyyymeow]

This is the coolest tool ever

[@GoMakeMusic]

its pretty sweet!

[@gregllatse1705]

I was just about to buy LFO Tool...forget that.....thanks bro

[@GoMakeMusic]

Yeah there is a lot you can do with what you already have!!

[@gregllatse1705]

@@GoMakeMusic keep up the good work Dude

[@Chasenwajaé]

You’re a life saver! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@GoMakeMusic]

You are very welcome!! 🙌🏼

[@evanmmineee]

This is just what I was looking for! Thanks : )

[@GoMakeMusic]

Evan Melendez you’re welcome! Let me know if you ever have any other questions!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Evan Melendez you’re welcome! Let me know if you ever have any other questions!!

[@WiLlYoJiRo]

this was so helpful, thank you

[@GoMakeMusic]

You're Welcome!

[@akash.s.manikandan9724]

Man you're the best... Subscribed just instantly..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨❤️✨,✨✨✨✨

[@GoMakeMusic]

sweet!! welcome! what kind of videos would you like to see in the future? : )

[@adidai]

Great video! Precisely what I was looking for!!! Do you know a good way to use Logic when it comes to clipping transients and using saturation? Peace

[@sojomojo7046]

Oh dang! This is awesome! Thanks so much!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You are welcome!!

[@themailboxproject9141]

Thank you sir! Great video! What that Alchemy Synth sound?

[@GoMakeMusic]

Glad you dig it.. I can't remember but its probably something I designed. : ) I have an inexpensive little course all about alchemy if you are interested. : ) gomakemusic.mykajabi.com/offers/vPrvZ2KB/checkout

[@heghog-xz4uo]

thank you so much bro this helps me save 50 bucks and I upped my game with this tutorial instantly! just one thing though, can I know what sound is that synth you're using on Alchemy? Been searching for that for a bit! Thank you!

[@kilaBeez40]

Nice video man!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Thank you!!

[@jacobspikekraus9442]

Can you add additional points to draw custom shapes or are you stuck with the 5(?) that are there?

[@GoMakeMusic]

Pretty sure it’s just the 5 points. But there is also a midi FX LFO tool that might have more options.

[@conormurphy7058]

Great tutorial

[@GoMakeMusic]

Thx! 🙌🏼

[@nickmcconnaughey6573]

What is the alchemy synth you're using for this? Thanks!

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Awesome thanks ! Great for being able to use Wavetables in Retro Synth. 😀👍

[@GoMakeMusic]

You’re welcome! 🙌🏼

[@mati.mati.flandepollo]

Thank you, my friend!!!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You are VERY welcome!

[@fandavanicek3809]

perfect man, thanks

[@diagonals792]

amazing! great tutorial

[@n00bguitarist88]

Thanks! Great vid! One question: Is it ok use gate mode as a sidechain? (It looks like Kickstart to me) Im new to production, so I ask before I buy Kickstart

[@GoMakeMusic]

It’s possible but it might have some limitations. But just use what you have for a while then decide if kickstart could be worth it.

[@7sunami]

Kickstart only has 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sidechain and you can only use presets. If you're looking for any other type of sidechain (1/16, 1/8t, etc.), then this is what to use. It is possible to recreate Kickstart presets in Step FX so maybe just find a screenshot of kickstart and save the money, or download the demo to analyze the sidechain further.

[@purplepeople950]

Legend 🙏 💜 thanks dude!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You're welcome!!

[@reece5934]

This was awesome thanks man

[@GoMakeMusic]

You’re welcome!

[@JordanPool13]

What a game changer!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Yeah its sweet!

[@Gainsforlife]

This saved me

[@GoMakeMusic]

Awesome! 🙌🏼

[@72gekko]

StepFx does not have a side chain option, neither does Modulator ;-( . Then you would need to use AutoFilter, but can be difficult to set up for the case to use it as a ducker. Logic does not have a plugin that can sent LFO data to a VCA to manage volume (not freq cutoff as in VCF !) to duck againts a side chain. you can with the LFO tool . Or you can use the compressor, but is not as presice.

[@GoMakeMusic]

Yeah you are right. It’s weird that they haven’t set that up yet. I just use the Step Fx amp envelope to create “side chain like” effect with more control than a compressor. I will say that using in the platinum digital comp set to peak and max gets pretty tight. 😀

[@shantanusapkal1849]

Pretty helpful, thanks

[@TiagoFrancomusic]

thanks a lot!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You're Welcome!

[@soonkiethepharmacist]

WOW thank you! No need to buy then

[@impolitikful]

My blue things don't light up. Are they somehow bypassed?

[@GoMakeMusic]

is the "power button" on next to where it says filter cut off? see what I do near 05:51

[@JackJulian-t3o]

Solid!!

[@iamvalnei]

thats great!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

Awesome! 🙌🏼

[@gawaa5094]

Nice 👍

[@GoMakeMusic]

🙌🏼

[@KhagShady]

How to Automation Rate ?, Please

[@GoMakeMusic]

Open automation View by hitting A. Move the green button from Read to touch which is yellow. Open the LFO tool. Touch the right knob and you will see an automation line appear on the track. Now you can do automation on the rate. Hope that helps.

[@KhagShady]

@@GoMakeMusic Thanks for sharing, but can't seem to adjust "Rate" directly, I tried your way, but Logic 10.5 doesn't show for Rate parameter, I tried assigning it with a Module X,Y and intermediate adjustment can be done, but it is difficult to control, thank you for sharing a lot, wish you good health

[@GoMakeMusic]

@@KhagShady Thanks for update. Thats weird that it wouldn't be an option. Hopefully they fix that!

[@joshuabishopjones]

bro thank you!

[@GoMakeMusic]

You’re welcome!!

[@deepskymusics7527]

👌👌👌

[@GoMakeMusic]

🙌🏼

[@romuloherrera3254]

GRACIAS!!!

[@GoMakeMusic]

DE NADA!!

[@quantum_ocean]

Why do you say it’s “ mimicking” an LFO? I don’t see a software LFO as any less real than a hardware LFO. At the end of the day it’s changing the flow of electrons.

[@arcadianrhythmmusic3821]

This. holy shit this.

[@GoMakeMusic]

🙌🏼 use it well!

[@huchunfm06]

step fx is good~~~

[@GoMakeMusic]

So good!

[@72gekko]

You are showing an example with Alchemy. And that synth has all the LFO options you need both VCF and VCA . So no need for external plugins whatsoever ;-)

[@GoMakeMusic]

True. But I just picked that randomly as something that makes sound. you can can use the plug on any source.

[@sequentia2]

🙋🏻‍♂🇲🇽

[@GoMakeMusic]

🙌🏼 🇺🇸

[@georgekush349]

FLAMES

[@GoMakeMusic]

🔥

[@jn5433]

Super slow delivery of the information, video could have been 60 seconds

[@GoMakeMusic]

Yeah your right. But I like to give more detail for some folks who might be brand new to some of this stuff. 😀 maybe I could add a time stamp? Thx for the feedback!