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Apple Training Series: GarageBand ’09

by Mary Plummer

May 2009

Beginner

312 pages

5h 54m

English

Peachpit Press

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The MethodologyCourse StructureSystem RequirementsHardware CompatibilityInstalling GarageBandCopying the Lesson FilesInstalling the Lesson FilesAbout Apple Training and CertificationResources
Opening GarageBandConnecting Musical Instruments to Your ComputerConnecting a MIDI Instrument to Your ComputerLearning to Play Guitar or PianoTaking a Guitar or Piano LessonExploring the InterfaceNavigating Between Lesson SectionsCustomizing the Lesson WorkspaceTuning and Recording During a LessonChanging a Lesson MixDownloading Additional Learn to Play LessonsTaking an Artist LessonLesson ReviewAnswers
Selecting a Music GenreNavigating and Controlling PlaybackAuditioning Virtual Musicians (Instrument Parts)Mixing Instruments in Magic GarageBandProject PracticeSetting Up Your InstrumentAdding an InstrumentRecording a PartOpening and Saving the Song in GarageBandLesson ReviewAnswers
Recording a SongChoosing a Project TemplateExploring the GarageBand WindowIdentifying Regions and TracksSetting Up an Electric Guitar TrackMonitoring Your InputRecording in Stereo vs. MonoPlan Before RecordingTuning a Guitar in the LCDUsing a Metronome or Drum TrackPreviewing and Adding a Drum LoopRecording Single TakesRecording Multiple TakesSelecting a Best TakeUsing Guitar Amps and StompboxesSaving Effects SettingsWorking with an Acoustic Guitar TrackEditing Multiple-Take RegionsLesson ReviewAnswers
Scoring a QuickTime MovieCreating a Movie Score ProjectPreviewing a Movie in the BrowserImporting a Video File from the Media BrowserWatching the Movie in the TimelineCreating a Cycle Region for ScoringWorking with LoopsBrowsing and Adding Loops to the ProjectUsing Alignment Guides and SnappingTrimming a LoopProject TasksWorking with Software Instrument LoopsSplitting a Loop RegionUsing Advanced Arranging TechniquesChanging Track InstrumentsDuplicating Regions in the TimelineTransposing a Region in the EditorCopying and Pasting in the TimelineProject TasksWorking with Sound EffectsAdding Sound Effects from the Loop BrowserTrimming Sound Effects in the TimelinePlaying and Recording Sound EffectsProject TasksCustomizing a Sound Effects Track InstrumentSaving a Customized Track InstrumentProject TasksArchiving a ProjectLesson ReviewAnswers
Opening a Ringtone TemplateRecording a New Software Instrument PartPlaying the Onscreen Music KeyboardSending a Ringtone to iTunesEditing a Real Instrument Voice TrackEditing Regions in the EditorProject TasksMerging Real Instrument RegionsLesson ReviewAnswers
Creating a Basic MixAdjusting the TempoUsing the Arrange TrackWorking with the Track MixerAdjusting Levels with the Volume SliderReading the Level MeterChecking Combined LevelsUsing the Pan DialBalancing Volume Levels for Individual TracksAdding Effects to a TrackAdding Effects to the Overall SongPreparing the ProjectLocking Tracks to Improve Processor SpeedWorking with Volume and Pan Automation CurvesShowing Volume CurvesAdding and Adjusting Control PointsDynamically Panning a TrackProject TasksWorking with the Master TrackUnderstanding the Volume ControlsTrack VolumeMaster Track VolumeMaster Output VolumeComputer Output VolumeFading Out the Master TrackTesting Your Trained EarDucking Background TracksProject TasksLesson ReviewAnswers
Creating a New Podcast ProjectShowing and Hiding the Podcast Track, Browser, and EditorChoosing Podcast Recording EquipmentExploring the Vocal Track PresetsProject TasksAdding the Speech Enhancer Effect to Recorded Vocal TracksImporting a GarageBand ProjectSaving a Project with iLife PreviewAdding a GarageBand Project from 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 TrackWorking with the Artwork EditorBuilding a Marker Title SequenceProject TasksEditing Marker RegionsViewing Additional Marker InformationAdding a URL to a MarkerProject TasksUsing Marker Artwork for Episode ArtworkAdding Episode Info to a PodcastLesson ReviewAnswers
Sharing with Other iLife ApplicationsExporting Projects to iTunesSetting Preferences for iTunesEvaluating a Song’s Output LevelSending a Song to iTunesExporting a Project as a QuickTime MovieSharing a Project with iDVDAdding and Editing MarkersProject TasksSending a Movie to iDVDSending a Podcast to iWebProject TasksLesson ReviewAnswers

Add LoopsEdit Real Instrument LoopsExport Selected TracksMinimize Processor LoadExplore Jam PacksAdding Loops and Recordings to the Loop BrowserEditing Real Instrument LoopsComparing Bass PartsCreating a Loop PatternTransposing Real Instrument RegionsProject TasksExporting Selected TracksMinimizing Processor LoadSetting GarageBand Preferences to Help Minimize the Processor LoadExploring Jam PacksJam Pack System RequirementsComparing the Different Jam PacksRemix ToolsRhythm SectionSymphony OrchestraVoicesWorld MusicFinding Jam Pack Loops and InstrumentsMaking Jam Pack Loops and Instruments Portable

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 Mary Plummer starts by teaching you the interface and basic recording techniques and moves on to arranging a song, editing and mixing tracks, adding effects, and distributing your music files. Using practical step-by-step lessons and original music, you’ll learn how to record with any guitar, microphone, or MIDI keyboard; score a QuickTime movie; create an iPhone ringtone; jam with virtual musicians; and much more. A bonus lesson on advanced techniques covers little-known tips and time-savers that help you get the most out of GarageBand in a professional setting.

• Turn your Mac into a full-featured recording studio

• Arrange a song, edit and mix tracks, add effects, and distribute your music

• Use Magic GarageBand Jam to create your own virtual backing band

• Create a podcast complete with narration, music, sound effects, and artwork.

• Build a soundtrack and learn to score a professional trailer

• Create a fun iPhone ringtone from scratch

• Learn piano and guitar through interactive video lessons with legendary recording artists