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Garageband for Dummies

by Bob LeVitus

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Get ready to rock with Apple’s digital music recording studio

Find out how to record, edit, mix, and master like a pro!

Are you the next big thing in music – but the world just doesn’t know it yet? Here’s the guide that will help you create great-sounding recordings with GarageBand. Packed with useful information on setting up a digital studio, laying down tracks, working with loops, playing with MIDI and software instruments, and mixing tracks, the only thing this book doesn’t provide you with is . . . a recording contract!

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear-out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

  • Decide what gear you’ll need
  • Optimize your room for recording
  • Mix vocals, instruments, and loops into a song
  • Improve recordings with editing and effects
  • Create CDs, movie scores, and more using other iLife applications
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About the Author

Bob LeVitus, known to Mac aficionados worldwide as "Dr. Mac," writes a weekly column for the Houston Chronicle and has authored more than 40 computer books.
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Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Starting on a Good Note.

Chapter 1: In the Beginning: Introducing GarageBand.

Chapter 2: Equipment and Setting Up Your Recording Space.

Chapter 3: GarageBand Preferences: How Do You Like Yours?

Chapter 4: Introducing Multitrack Recording with GarageBand.

Part II: Laying Down Tracks.

Chapter 5: It (Usually) Starts with a Loop.

Chapter 6: Recording with MIDI and Software Instruments.

Chapter 7: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments.

Chapter 8: Recording Electric Guitars and Other Electronic Instruments.

Part III: Post-Production: Finishing Your Song.

Chapter 9: Editing and Polishing Tracks.

Chapter 10: Mixing Tracts into Songs.

Chapter 11: To Master Mastering.

Part IV: Sharing Your Creation with Others.

Chapter 12: CD Recording, Reproduction, and Distribution.

Chapter 13: Creating Smaller Audio Files for iPods, E-Mail, and the Web.

Chapter 14: Using GarageBand Recordings with Other iLife Applications.

Part V: The Parts of Ten.

Chapter 15: Ten Handy GarageBand Add-Ons.

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve GarageBand’s Performance.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Take Your Recordings to the Next Level.

Chapter 18: Ten Useful Web Sites.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780764573231
Publisher:
For Dummies
Subject:
Interactive multimedia
Author:
LeVitus, Bob
Author:
LeVitus
Subject:
Miscellaneous Software
Subject:
Digital audio editors
Subject:
Interactive Media
Subject:
Other Software (Non-Microsoft)
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Computers
Series:
For Dummies
Publication Date:
August 2004
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
334
Dimensions:
9.45x7.28x.75 in. 1.28 lbs.
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