Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand 08

Trying to make music with the built-in loops in GarageBand '08?

Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions guide beginning and intermediate users through using GarageBand's built-in loops to create three songs, explaining not only how to use GarageBand's editing and mixing features but also how to be playful and creative while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit loops using both graphical and notation view, create exciting mixes, and export your masterpieces.

The book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them. Bonus! Is your Mac bogging down while playing complex tunes? The book includes seven suggestions for solving performance problems and a five-page glossary of music-related terms.

Questions you'll find answers to include:

• How do I use the new Visual EQ effect?
• How can I make a ringtone for my iPhone?
• What's the new arrange track used for?
• How do I easily change the tempo in different sections of my tune?
• How can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's?

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