GarageBand ’09 Power!

by Howard, Todd M

• ISBN13: 9781435454200
• ISBN10: 1435454200
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-25
• Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR

Summary

Ready to explore music composition, recording, podcasting, audio/video blogging, remixing/mashing, and sound design for video editing or DVD creation with GarageBand? Great! This book will show you how. GarageBand is one of the most powerful and user-friendly tools available for capturing and manipulating sound, and the best part is, it comes free with your Mac! Although GarageBand has always been easy to use, it provides an amazing amount of power and sophistication to users who really want to dig in and get the most out of it. GarageBand ’09 Power! provides an easy-to-understand, detailed guide for how to make professional-sounding music, podcasts, soundtracks, mixes, mashups, and much more with the newest version of GarageBand. Through the use of screenshots, tutorials, creative jumping-off points, real-world examples, and a conversational, personal tone, this book will teach you how to use GarageBand to create music, record and publish podcasts, or even score your own movie. Whether you’re just starting out with audio creation, or you are already familiar with GarageBand and simply want to take your skills to the next level, GarageBand ’09 Power! is for you..

Table of Contents

Software Installation and Getting Connected

Choosing Your Project Type

GarageBand Preferences and the User Interface

Working with Tracks

Real Instruments and Electric Guitar Tracks.

Software Instruments

Working with Apple Loops

Magic GarageBand Jam Walkthrough

Arrangements

Podcasting

Mixing and Automation

Sharing and Archiving Your GarageBand Projects

GarageBand Learn to Play Music Lessons

Appendix: GarageBand Jam Packs

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