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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.
List of 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
About the author
Bob LeVitus is a mostly retired technology writer and former tech columnist for
The Houston Chronicle and
The Mac Observer. He is the author or coauthor of over 90 books, including past editions of
macOS® For Dummies, iPhone® For Dummies, and
iPad® For Dummies. Bob also has a background as a professional music producer.
Summary
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.
