Get ready to rock with Apple's digital music recording studio Find out how to record, edit, mix, and master like a pro! Are you the next big thing in music - but the world just doesn't know it yet? Here's the guide that will help you create great-sounding recordings with GarageBand. Packed with useful information on setting up a digital studio, laying down tracks, working with loops, playing with MIDI and software instruments, and mixing tracks, the only thing this book doesn't provide you with is . . . a recording contract! The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "e;Get in, get out"e; information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Decide what gear you'll need * Optimize your room for recording * Mix vocals, instruments, and loops into a song * Improve recordings with editing and effects * Create CDs, movie scores, and more using other iLife applications

Get ready to rock with Apple's digital music recording studioFind out how to record, edit, mix, and master like a pro!Are you the next big thing in music - but the world just doesn'tknow it yet? Here's the guide that will help you creategreat-sounding recordings with GarageBand. Packed with usefulinformation on setting up a digital studio, laying down tracks,working with loops, playing with MIDI and software instruments, andmixing tracks, the only thing this book doesn't provide you with is. . . a recording contract!The Dummies Way* Explanations in plain English* "Get in, get out" information* Icons and other navigational aids* Tear-out cheat sheet* Top ten lists* A dash of humor and funDiscover how to:* Decide what gear you'll need* Optimize your room for recording* Mix vocals, instruments, and loops into a song* Improve recordings with editing and effects* Create CDs, movie scores, and more using other iLife applications

Introduction.Part I: Starting on a Good Note.Chapter 1: In the Beginning: Introducing GarageBand.Chapter 2: Equipment and Setting Up Your Recording Space.Chapter 3: GarageBand Preferences: How Do You Like Yours?Chapter 4: Introducing Multitrack Recording with GarageBand.Part II: Laying Down Tracks.Chapter 5: It (Usually) Starts with a Loop.Chapter 6: Recording with MIDI and Software Instruments.Chapter 7: Recording Vocals and Acoustic Instruments.Chapter 8: Recording Electric Guitars and Other ElectronicInstruments.Part III: Post-Production: Finishing Your Song.Chapter 9: Editing and Polishing Tracks.Chapter 10: Mixing Tracts into Songs.Chapter 11: To Master Mastering.Part IV: Sharing Your Creation with Others.Chapter 12: CD Recording, Reproduction, and Distribution.Chapter 13: Creating Smaller Audio Files for iPods, E-Mail, andthe Web.Chapter 14: Using GarageBand Recordings with Other iLifeApplications.Part V: The Parts of Ten.Chapter 15: Ten Handy GarageBand Add-Ons.Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve GarageBand'sPerformance.Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Take Your Recordings to the NextLevel.Chapter 18: Ten Useful Web Sites.Index.