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Producing UK Garage and 2-Step in Logic Pro
Build swingy drums, deep basslines, and soulful vocal chops as you arrange and finish a polished UKG or 2-step track in Logic with producer Patrick Ames.
About Course
UK Garage and 2-Step in Logic Pro is your step-by-step path to capturing the bounce, swing, and soulful character that define UKG. Guided by producer Patrick Ames, you will learn how to design drums, bass, vocals, and arrangements that translate to club-ready tracks with confidence. From your first kick choice to your final export, the course focuses on movement and groove. You will practice building syncopated drum patterns, shaping deep and bouncy basslines, and working with chopped vocals that lift your hooks. Along the way, you will add musical detail with pads, stabs, and transitions so your arrangement feels alive from intro to final drop.
You will start by dialing in sound selection for the rhythm section. Learn how to choose the right kicks, snares, claps, and percussion for authentic swing, then chop and process breakbeats to add momentum. You will practice both 4-on-the-floor and 2-step rhythms and lock them together with tight, punchy programming that sits cleanly in the mix. Next comes tone design. Build synth stabs, chords, and pads from scratch in Logic, then synthesize bass that drives the pocket without crowding the lows. You will explore layering and processing options that keep basslines round and present, plus movement tools like filter modulation and subtle automation that add energy without clutter.
Discover how to select samples that complement your track, beat match and slice them creatively, then shape with EQ and filtering so the vocals shine. You will also practice arranging vocal chops across verses, drops, and bridges to deliver a clear narrative through the song. You will sketch satisfying drops, bridges, and breakdowns, add variations for a second drop, and manage tension with risers, fills, and one-shots. To finish strong, you will step through a practical mixdown: carving space with EQ, controlling dynamics, and preparing a clean export ready for release or DJ performance.
What You'll Learn
- Select, chop, and process drum breaks to build authentic UKG and 2-step rhythms with groove and swing
- Design stabs, pads, and leads from scratch, then synthesize deep, bouncy basslines that anchor the track
- Choose, beat match, slice, and process vocal samples so they sit naturally and cut through the mix
- Create dynamic arrangements with drops, bridges, and breakdowns that evolve across the track
- Apply EQ, filtering, and mix techniques to deliver a polished, club-ready master
Meet Your Instructor
Patrick Ames is a producer and educator known for practical, uncomplicated instruction focused on results. His lessons emphasize sound choice, groove, and arrangement flow. In this course, Patrick shares the methods he uses to get drums moving, make basslines sit just right, and craft vocal chops that feel musical, all inside Logic.
Is This Course for You?
This course is ideal if you love the feel of UK Garage and want a clear workflow inside Logic. If you are producing house, bassline, breaks, or drum and bass and want to add UKG swing to your toolkit, you will feel right at home. You should be comfortable navigating Logic and basic production concepts like MIDI, audio editing, and using plugins, but you do not need advanced theory. Producers who enjoy hands-on guidance, practical examples, and repeatable workflows will get the most value.
What's Included
- Video-based lessons
- Step-by-step guidance
- Lifetime access
Ready to Elevate Your Production?
Enroll now and start building club-ready tracks in Logic today.
Course Content
- Sound and Drum Selection
- Drum and Breakbeat Patterns
- Building a 4 On The Floor Drum Pattern
- Chopping and Processing Breaks
- Synth / Chords, Stabs, and Pads
- Bassline Synthesis
- Secondary Bassline
- Processing Your Basslines
- Vocal Selection / Beat Matching
- Chopping Vocals Using Sampler
- EQ’s and Filter’s
- Processing Vocals
- Creating a Second Drop
- Rearranging Your Bassline
- Building a Bridge / Breakdown
- Filter Modulation
- Overall Track Arrangement
- Adding EQ to All Tracks
- Finishing Touches
- Finalizing Your Track
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