{"product_id":"garageband-for-dummies-isbn-9781394204014","title":"GarageBand For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePut together great-sounding audio tracks on Mac, iPhone, or iPad\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarageBand For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egets 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 \u003ci\u003eGarageBand For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eare about to make beautiful music together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the GarageBand interface and set up recording sessions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your recording space to get the best quality audio from vocal and instrument sessions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd beats and loops or perform on built-in instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlend your tracks into a final mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor easily creating recordings and demos using the free GarageBand app, this is the book you need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Starting on a Good Note 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introducing GarageBand for Macs and iDevices 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Equipping and Setting Up Your Recording Space 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Introducing Multitrack Recording with GarageBand 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Making Music on a Mac 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Using Loops to Make Music 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Recording with MIDI and Software Instruments 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments with a Mic 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Recording Electric Guitars and Other Electronic Instruments 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Postproduction: Finishing Songs on a Mac 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Editing and Polishing Tracks 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Mixing Tracks into Songs 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Mastering Mastering 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Making Music with Your iDevice 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Getting Started 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Making Music with Live Loops 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Laying Down Software Instrument Tracks 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments with a Mic 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Recording Guitars and Basses 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Postproduction: Finishing Songs on an iDevice 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Editing and Polishing Tracks 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Mixing Tracks into Songs 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Mastering Mastering 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: File Compression and Your Music 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve GarageBand’s Performance 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Take Your Recordings to the Next Level 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Useful Websites 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 391\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob LeVitus\u003c\/b\u003e is a mostly retired technology writer and former tech columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Houston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mac Observer\u003c\/i\u003e. 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