GarageBand For Dummies
- Author: Levitus, Bob
GarageBand For Dummies
- Author: Levitus, Bob
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Put together great-sounding audio tracks on Mac, iPhone, or iPad
GarageBand For Dummies gets you started with the popular audio software included with Apple devices. This simple app lets you do everything from building basic beats to creating multi-track recordings. You’ll learn how to build a song from the ground up in this beginner-friendly Dummies guide. Follow simple, step-by-step instructions that guide you through building percussion loops, adding melodies, and recording live vocals or other instruments. When your masterpiece is complete, this book shows you how to mix and master your tracks and get them ready to share with the world. You, GarageBand, and GarageBand For Dummies are about to make beautiful music together.
- Learn the GarageBand interface and set up recording sessions
- Set up your recording space to get the best quality audio from vocal and instrument sessions
- Add beats and loops or perform on built-in instruments
- Blend your tracks into a final mix
For easily creating recordings and demos using the free GarageBand app, this is the book you need.
Contents
- Introduction 1
- Part 1: Starting on a Good Note 5
- Chapter 1: Introducing GarageBand for Macs and iDevices 7
- Chapter 2: Equipping and Setting Up Your Recording Space 25
- Chapter 3: Introducing Multitrack Recording with GarageBand 49
- Part 2: Making Music on a Mac 77
- Chapter 4: Getting Started 79
- Chapter 5: Using Loops to Make Music 93
- Chapter 6: Recording with MIDI and Software Instruments 113
- Chapter 7: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments with a Mic 139
- Chapter 8: Recording Electric Guitars and Other Electronic Instruments 159
- Part 3: Postproduction: Finishing Songs on a Mac 175
- Chapter 9: Editing and Polishing Tracks 177
- Chapter 10: Mixing Tracks into Songs 203
- Chapter 11: Mastering Mastering 217
- Part 4: Making Music with Your iDevice 229
- Chapter 12: Getting Started 231
- Chapter 13: Making Music with Live Loops 247
- Chapter 14: Laying Down Software Instrument Tracks 263
- Chapter 15: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments with a Mic 279
- Chapter 16: Recording Guitars and Basses 297
- Part 5: Postproduction: Finishing Songs on an iDevice 313
- Chapter 17: Editing and Polishing Tracks 315
- Chapter 18: Mixing Tracks into Songs 333
- Chapter 19: Mastering Mastering 347
- Chapter 20: File Compression and Your Music 353
- Part 6: The Part of Tens 365
- Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve GarageBand’s Performance 367
- Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Take Your Recordings to the Next Level 377
- Chapter 23: Ten Useful Websites 385
- Index 391
