Product Details
If you've purchased an Apple Mac computer in the last few years you're probably already familiar with GarageBand, Apple's incredibly easy-to-use, virtual recording studio.Perhaps you're new to recording and dipping your toe in the water. Maybe you're already using this powerful software to write and record your own songs. If you're running version 3, you may even be producing your own radio and video podcasts, using the new jingle content. Whatever your skill-level, one things for sure: you're bound to find this book an invaluable working companion.
While the online help and PDF manuals do a fine job of describing how things work, they don't tell you that GarageBand's software instruments are the same powerful synthesisers as those found in Logic Pro, only with simplified controls. Once you discover their true potential, there are some powerful editing features just begging to be used. This, along with a wealth of other insider knowledge is revealed in this book, along with tips on buying hardware for your personal studio, Apple loops, audio and MIDI, effects, production, mixing and mastering.
While GarageBand may lack the high-end features of some of the more expensive recording software programs. This book will show you plenty of useful workarounds and tips and tricks so you can put GarageBand to work, providing all the power tools needed to produce stunning, CD-quality audio projects.
Sections include:
- Setting up your system
- Audio recording and editing
- MIDI recording and editing
- Using Apple Loops
- Software instruments
- Production tips
- Using effects
- Mixing and mastering
