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Apple Training Series GarageBand 3

Name: Apple Training Series GarageBand 3
Author: Mary Plummer
ISBN: 9780321421654

by Mary Plummer

April 2006

Beginner

432 pages

7h 48m

English

Peachpit Press

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Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Getting Started
The MethodologyCourse StructureSystem RequirementsSystem Requirements for Software InstrumentsHardware CompatibilityInstalling GarageBandCopying the Lesson FilesInstalling the Lesson FilesAbout the Apple Training SeriesResources
1. Working with the Interface
Exploring the GarageBand WindowWindow BasicsPlaying a Song in the TimelineExploring the TimelineExploring Tracks and RegionsReal InstrumentsSoftware InstrumentsApple LoopsZooming In to and Out of the TimelineExploring the EditorOpening the EditorUsing the Editor for Software InstrumentsUsing the Editor for Real InstrumentsRenaming Tracks and Regions in the EditorExploring the Loop BrowserUsing the Loop Browser in Podcast Sounds ViewAuditioning Loops with a SongAdding Movies to the Media Browser and TimelineSaving and Closing Your ProjectLesson ReviewAnswers
2. Working with Tracks in the Timeline
Understanding TracksPreparing the ProjectShowing and Hiding the Track Info PaneSelecting Prerecorded Loops and Sound EffectsSelecting and Moving All Regions in the TimelineAdding a TrackExtending a Loop RegionRecording a Basic Software InstrumentUsing the Onscreen KeyboardSelecting a Software Instrument TrackExploring Additional Onscreen Keyboard FeaturesProject TasksAdding a New Software Instrument TrackUsing Undo to Delete a RecordingSaving Your SongCreating a Cycle RegionDeleting a Region from the TimelineChanging a Track Name and IconProject TasksSaving Your Finished ProjectLesson ReviewAnswers
3. Editing and Recording Software Instruments
Preparing the ProjectMonitoring the Processor with the PlayheadWorking with a Software Instrument Recording in the TimelineSplitting a RegionProject TasksTrimming a RegionJoining Regions in the TimelineChanging a Track’s InstrumentChanging Project TempoStarting a New SongSetting Project PropertiesPreviewing Drum LoopsRecording a Simple Drum PartTurning On the MetronomePracticing with the MetronomeRecording a Single TakeExtending Your Recorded RegionMultipass RecordingCreating a Recording Cycle RegionCreating a New Software Instrument TrackRecording a Rough DraftProject TasksDeleting a Track and Saving Your ProjectLesson ReviewAnswers
4. Arranging a Song with Software Instruments
Previewing the Finished SongPreparing the ProjectUnderstanding Melody and RhythmBuilding Rhythm TracksArranging Loops in the TimelineDuplicating Regions in the TimelineAuditioning Software Instrument Drum LoopsBuilding the Drum TrackBacking Up a Song File in StagesBuilding the Melody TracksProject TasksRecording a New Software Instrument PartConnecting a MIDI Instrument to the ComputerWorking with Musical TypingPracticing the Part Before You Record ItRecording a Single-Take Synth PartChanging a Note in the EditorWorking with Advanced Music Arrangement TechniquesDoubling a Track with Mixed InstrumentsOffsetting Parts in the TimelineProject TasksSplitting Multiple RegionsMoving Regions Between TracksTransposing a Region in the EditorDoubling a Track to Fatten the SoundFinishing the ProjectViewing Absolute Time in the Time DisplayAdding a Musical StingerSaving the Finished ProjectLesson ReviewAnswers
5. Working with Apple Loops
Preparing the ProjectUnderstanding Apple LoopsListening to the Finished SongCustomizing the Loop BrowserResizing and Rearranging Columns in the Results ListSelecting Favorite LoopsMoving Keyword ButtonsShowing More Keyword ButtonsChanging a Keyword ButtonProject TasksBuilding a Song with Apple LoopsStarting with the MelodyListening to the Completed TracksAdding Notes to a Loop in the EditorProject TasksWorking with Real Instrument LoopsConverting Software Instrument Loops to Real InstrumentsResetting the Keywords in the Loop BrowserEvaluating the Finished SongLesson ReviewAnswers
6. Working with Real Instruments
Connecting Musical Instruments to Your ComputerSetting Up Sound Input PreferencesPreparing the ProjectAdding a Real Instrument TrackStereo vs. Mono RecordingMonitoring Your InputPlan Before RecordingRecording and Saving a Real Instrument PartSetting Up Your InstrumentRecording a Short TakeProject TasksRecording a Long TakeAdding Preset and Custom EffectsUsing Amp SimulationAdding Custom Effects to a TrackViewing Selected InstrumentsSaving an InstrumentRepairing Recording ProblemsWorking with the Instrument TunerEnhancing Tuning and Timing in the EditorRecording Over a MistakeJoining Noncontiguous Real Instrument RegionsProject TasksMultitrack RecordingWorking with Vocal Effect PresetsProject TasksTips for Recording Multiple TracksReusing Your Real Instrument RecordingsArchiving Your RecordingsArchiving Your ProjectsLesson ReviewAnswers
7. Mixing and Effects
Understanding Basic MixingWorking with the Track MixerAdjusting Levels with the Volume SliderReading the Level MetersProject TasksUsing the Pan WheelCreating a Rough MixPlanning Your Volume MixMixing Volume Levels for Individual TracksProject TasksPanning the Individual TracksLocking Tracks to Improve Processor SpeedFixing the Timing and Velocity of a Software RegionEvaluating Timing in the EditorFixing the Timing of a NoteFixing the Timing of an Entire RegionChanging Velocity for an Entire RegionAdding Effects to a TrackManually Adjusting the EQ for a TrackWorking with Volume and Pan CurvesShowing Volume CurvesAdding and Adjusting Control PointsDynamically Panning a TrackProject TasksWorking with the Master TrackUnderstanding the Different Volume ControlsTrack VolumeMaster Track VolumeMaster Output VolumeComputer Output VolumeAdding Control Points to the Master TrackAdding Effects to the Overall SongChecking for ClippingTesting Your Trained EarComparing Loops from the Major and Minor Scale TypesDucking Background TracksProject TasksLesson ReviewAnswers

8. Creating Podcasts
Creating a New Podcast ProjectShowing and Hiding the Podcast Track, Browser, and EditorChoosing Podcast Recording EquipmentExploring the Vocal Track PresetsProject TasksAdding Speech Enhancer Effects to Recorded Vocals TracksProject TasksImporting a GarageBand ProjectSaving a Project with iLife PreviewAdding GarageBand Projects to the Media BrowserEditing a GarageBand Project Within Another ProjectWorking with Artwork and MarkersAdding Artwork to the Media BrowserAdding Episode Artwork to the ProjectAdding Artwork to the Podcast TrackEditing Marker RegionsFinishing the Title SequenceViewing Marker InformationAdding a URL to a MarkerProject TasksUsing Marker Artwork for Episode ArtworkResizing and Cropping ArtworkProject TasksAdding Loops and Sound EffectsProject TasksRecording Sound EffectsProject TasksAdding Episode Info to a PodcastLesson ReviewAnswers
9. Scoring an iMovie or Video
Creating a New Movie Score ProjectWorking with Video Files in the Media BrowserPreviewing a Video FileImporting a Video File from the Media BrowserPreparing the Project for ScoringViewing the VideoWorking with the Video’s Audio TrackAdding and Editing MarkersProject TasksBuilding a Soundtrack in the TimelineNavigating Between MarkersLocking the PlayheadBrowsing and Adding Music to the ProjectProject TasksWorking with Sound EffectsAdding a Sound Effect from the BrowserSplitting the Sound Effect in the TimelineAligning Sound Effects to the VideoProject TasksPlaying and Recording Sound EffectsProject TasksCustomizing a Sound Effect Track InstrumentSaving a Customized Track InstrumentProject TasksLesson ReviewAnswers
10. Sharing Your Finished Projects
Exporting Projects to iTunesSetting GarageBand Preferences for iTunesEvaluating the Song’s Output LevelSending a Song to iTunesExporting a Project as a QuickTime MovieSending a Movie to iDVDSharing a PodcastLesson ReviewAnswers
A. Logic for GarageBand Users
B. Exploring Jam Packs

Overview

Whether you're an accomplished musician or a student, Garageband is the most rewarding way to create, perform, and record your own music. In the only Apple-certified guide to Garageband, composer and master trainer Mary Plummer shows you just how easy it is to turn your Mac into a fully featured recording studio. Plummer offers a complete, self-paced course in all aspects of Garageband - from mastering the interface and basic recording techniques to the secrets of arranging a song, editing and mixing tracks, adding effects, and distributing your Garageband compositions. Fully updated for version 3, Mary covers all of Garageband's hot new features including podcast recording and iMovie scoring.

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