Chapter 6
Recording with MIDI and Software Instruments
IN THIS CHAPTER
Finding out what MIDI is
Choosing software instruments
Recording tracks with software instruments
Altering the sound of software instruments
Dealing with drummer tracks
Testing your changes
GarageBand is more than just a recording-studio-in-a-box; it also includes an orchestra full of high-quality musical instruments. It's chock-full of pianos, guitars, drums, horns, synthesizers, and even a chorus of heavenly voices, all available to use in your musical compositions for free.
In this chapter, you first learn about MIDI and MIDI controllers, and why they matter. That topic is followed by pretty much all you need to know to play and record using GarageBand’s massive collection of software instruments.
What Is MIDI, Anyway?
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and is pronounced “middy.” The term ...
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