iPad and iPhone For Musicians For Dummies

Introduction

A professor in one of my first music technology classes imagined a world where the recording studio wouldn’t even use physical controls — instead, it would have just a series of computer panels projecting the necessary controls on the screens that interacted with human touch. Just a few (all right, slightly more than a few) years later, those virtual controls became reality. But those panels didn’t remain in the confines of a recording studio. Instead, you can carry them around in your pocket or bag, laying down tracks in between social media posts and a quick game.

This book doesn’t try to introduce you to the future. Instead, iPad & iPhone for Musicians For Dummies introduces you to the wonderful present where your iOS device can act as a virtual instrument, a guitar and pedal simulator, or even the portable recording rig you always wanted to carry around with you so you’d never forget another hit song. You can do all this and more with your device and a few apps — no need to wait for the future!

About This Book

This book includes several different parts that take a look at different aspects of making music on your iPhone or iPad. Depending on what you want to accomplish or learn about, you can skip around the book and just read what you want, or you can read the book from cover to cover. It’s up to you!

Let’s take a look at the parts of the book so you can make an informed decision.

Part I: Getting Started with iOS Music

This section takes you back in time, ...