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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '09 Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '09 $20.99 Jeff Tolbert Book This book explains how to use GarageBand '09 to create musical compositions with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and even the kitchen sink! Seattle composer Jeff Tolbert shares his GarageBand know-how and years of recording experience to help you get the most out of your existing gear or purchase new equipment that fits your budget and style. You'll find out how to plan a recording session, and you'll learn real-world recording studio techniques, such as using a microphone effectively, getting the best sounds from your gear, applying effects like a pro, using the new Electric Guitar track and the new stompbox effects, recording multiple tracks at once, and fixing mistakes easily. Two example songs demonstrate many of the techniques discussed. Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them, and a glossary covers many recording-related terms. Remember us when you're famous! Questions you'll find answers to include:
  • How do Real Instrument and Software Instrument tracks differ?
  • How can I make my GarageBand recordings sound less lame?
  • How do I best record a vocalist?
  • How do I use the multi-take recording option?
  • I don't have an electric guitar. Can I still use the new Electric Guitar track?
  • How do I use the new stompbox effects and how are they different from the old GarageBand effects?
  • How can I change an effect over time in a track?
  • What should I know about punching in?
Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '09 Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '09 $20.99 Jeff Tolbert Book Get creative and make music with the built-in loops in GarageBand '09! Seattle composer Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions guide beginning and intermediate users through using GarageBand's built-in loops to create three songs, explaining not only how to use GarageBand's editing and mixing features but also how to be playful and creative while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit and arrange Real Instrument and Software Instrument loops in numerous ways, create exciting mixes, and export your masterpieces. The book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Plus, it includes seven suggestions for solving performance problems. Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them, and a five-page glossary helps you quickly learn about music-related terms. Questions you'll find answers to include:
  • What's the arrange track used for?
  • How can I use the stock GarageBand loops to make a cool song?
  • How do I edit Software Instrument loops?
  • I don't read music. Why do I care about Notation view?
  • How do I change the tempo in different sections of my tune?
  • How do I make my mixes more dynamic and interesting?
  • How can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's?
  • How do I make a killer drum break out of GarageBand loops?
  • How can I make a ringtone for my iPhone?
"I had a tough time getting started with GarageBand until I bought Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand."     —Lyle H.
Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '08 Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '08 $20.99 Jeff Tolbert Book This book explains how to use GarageBand '08 to create musical compositions with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and even the kitchen sink! Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert shares his GarageBand know-how and years of recording experience to help you get the most out of your existing gear or purchase new equipment that fits your budget and style. You'll find real-world recording studio techniques, learn how to use a microphone effectively, and discover how to apply effects like a pro. Clear steps and practical advice help you plan a recording session, record multiple tracks at once, and fix mistakes easily. Two example songs demonstrate many of the techniques discussed. Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them and an eight-page glossary covers many recording-related terms. Remember us when you're famous! Questions you'll find answers to include:
  • How do I best record a vocalist?
  • How do I use the new multi-take recording option?
  • How do I use the new Visual EQ effect?
  • How can I change an effect over time in a track?
  • What should I know about punching in on a Real Instrument track?
Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '08 Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '08 $19.99 Jeff Tolbert Book Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions guide beginning and intermediate users through using GarageBand's built-in loops to create three songs, explaining not only how to use GarageBand's editing and mixing features but also how to be playful and creative while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit loops using both graphical and notation view, create exciting mixes, and export your masterpieces. The book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them. Bonus! Is your Mac bogging down while playing complex tunes? The book includes seven suggestions for solving performance problems and a five-page glossary of music-related terms. Questions you'll find answers to include:
  • How do I use the new Visual EQ effect?
  • How can I make a ringtone for my iPhone?
  • What's the new arrange track used for?
  • How do I easily change the tempo in different sections of my tune?
  • How can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's?
"I had a tough time getting started with GarageBand until I bought Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand."   —Lyle H.