GarageBand For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Build beats or record masterpiecesThe power of a fully functional recording studio, complete with backup band, may very well be in your pocket. Available on iPhone and iPad devices as well as Mac desktops and laptops, Garageband offers simple methods for building percussion loops, adding on melody, and even recording live vocals or other instruments. Not bad for a free tool! This book is your guide to turning your musical ideas into reality. Get a grasp on using the built-in instrument options in Garageband or recording external digital or acoustic instruments. Follow instructions for mixing and mastering your tracks on a mobile device or a Mac computer. Your spot in the charts awaits!Inside... Creating a recording space Getting acquainted with multi-track recording Building beats and loops Recording on a Mac desktop or laptop Capturing sounds on your mobile device Mixing and mastering on any platform Optimizing your hardware for recording