GarageBand For Dummies ! New Book !

ISBN-13: 9780764573231
Format: Paperback
Page Number: 334
Publication Date: 27-08-2004

RRP £16.99 

Book Description

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
 
Bestselling author "Dr. Mac" gets novice and seasoned musicians playing, recording, and creating music with GarageBand, Mac's complete digital music recording studio.

The straightforward but fun approach offers expert advice about setting up a digital studio, laying down tracks, working with loops, recording with MIDI and software instruments, mixing tracks into songs, sharing creations with others, and much more More than half of all U.S. households have at least one member who currently plays a musical instrument, making GarageBand For Dummies an essential reference for anyone looking to make the creative process easy and affordable Explores how recorded performances, digital audio, and looping tracks can easily be arranged and edited like building blocks to create a song.

Table of Content 

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.

Smileysbooks