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GarageBand 3 Tutorials
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Apple's GarageBand software is virtually a "recording-studio-in-a-box". It comes with everything you need to create, edit, mix and master professional quality multi-track audio recordings, podcasts, movie scores and more. In this course by Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, author of "GarageBand For Dummies", users will learn everything they need to create music, podcasts, and video scores. "Dr. Mac" will even discuss equipment choices, environment, proper set-up and recording practices, mixing and mastering. But even if you've never created an audio recording in your life, this hands-on course has everything you need to begin creating your own high-quality recordings, podcasts and video scores right away! Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the GarageBand links.
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Intro
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| About This Tutorial | (05:23) | |
| Intro to Digital Recording | (02:45) | |
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Hardware Set Up
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| Room Considerations | (02:54) | |
| About Audio Interfaces | (05:05) | |
| About Microphones pt. 1 | (05:59) | |
| About Microphones pt. 2 | (05:08) | |
| About MIDI Keyboards | (04:34) | |
| About Speakers and Headphones | (03:33) | |
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Introducing GarageBand 3
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| System Requirements | (01:45) | |
| Hardware Requirements | (03:23) | |
| Intro to GarageBand 3 pt. 1 | (06:14) | |
| Intro to GarageBand 3 pt. 2 | (06:35) | |
| GarageBand Preferences pt. 1 | (03:23) | |
| GarageBand Preferences pt. 2 | (01:49) | |
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GarageBand Basics
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| Getting Started with GarageBand | (03:39) | |
| Setting Levels | (05:07) | |
| Intro to Real Instrument Tracks | (03:41) | |
| What is Non-Destructive Recording? | (05:01) | |
| Intro to Software Instrument Tracks | (04:39) | |
| Intro to Audio Effects | (03:18) | |
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Your GarageBand Toolbox
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| Setting Timeline Zoom and Grid Values | (02:45) | |
| Transport Controls and Display | (03:30) | |
| Intro to the Editor | (03:12) | |
| Editing Real Instrument Regions | (06:57) | |
| Editing Software Instrument Regions | (06:52) | |
| Track Info and Media Browser Panes | (05:17) | |
| GarageBand / File and Edit Menus | (03:24) | |
| The Track Menu | (03:14) | |
| The Control Menu | (02:13) | |
| The Share / Window and Help Menus | (04:23) | |
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Learning to Love Loops
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| Intro to Loops | (02:33) | |
| Working with Loops | (05:58) | |
| Editing Loops pt. 1 | (04:07) | |
| Editing Loops pt. 2 | (03:13) | |
| GarageBand Jam Packs | (02:48) | |
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Working with Tracks
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| About the Track Controls | (02:58) | |
| The Level Fader and Level Curve | (05:17) | |
| The Pan Pot and Pan Curve | (04:41) | |
| Software Instrument and MIDI Overview | (04:54) | |
| Modifying Software Instruments | (04:29) | |
| Recording Software Instruments | (06:25) | |
| Real Instrument Overview | (03:32) | |
| Mic Placement vs. Direct Input | (02:08) | |
| Recording Real Instruments | (03:56) | |
| Editing Software Instrument Tracks | (05:47) | |
| Editing Real Instrument Tracks | (06:52) | |
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Using Effects to Improve Tracks
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| Intro to Audio Effects | (03:20) | |
| Equalization | (05:02) | |
| Compression and Noise Gate | (06:35) | |
| Echo and Reverb | (05:07) | |
| Other Effects | (06:11) | |
| Improving Guitars and Basses | (06:53) | |
| Improving Vocals | (06:33) | |
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Mixing and Sweetening
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| Intro to Post Production | (03:50) | |
| Cleaning Up Your Tracks | (06:46) | |
| Sweetening or Not? | (06:04) | |
| Try Alternative Presets | (06:02) | |
| Track Doubling Adds \"Presence\" | (06:15) | |
| Mixing Levels pt. 1 | (05:29) | |
| Mixing Levels pt. 2 | (03:06) | |
| Mixing Pan | (03:03) | |
| Final Tweaks Before Mastering | (04:23) | |
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Finishing Your Project
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| Intro to the Master Track | (04:06) | |
| Working with Master Presets | (03:15) | |
| Tweaking Master Effects | (06:47) | |
| Fade-in and Fade-out | (04:32) | |
| Exporting Projects to iTunes | (03:10) | |
| Checking Your Work | (03:17) | |
| File Formats / Sizes and Compression | (04:27) | |
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Improving GarageBand Performance
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| Software Instrument Performance Tips | (03:12) | |
| General Performance Tips | (03:06) | |
| More General Performance Tips | (02:38) | |
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Creating Podcasts with GarageBand
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| Intro to Podcasting | (03:39) | |
| Creating a Podcast Episode | (03:47) | |
| Adding Jingles / Stingers and Effects | (06:26) | |
| All About Ducking | (04:43) | |
| Adding Markers and Artwork | (03:34) | |
| Finishing Your Podcast | (03:08) | |
| Exporting your Podcast Feed | (04:58) | |
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Scoring Movies with GarageBand
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| Intro to Movie Scoring | (02:47) | |
| Creating a Soundtrack | (05:45) | |
| Finishing Your Movie | (03:31) | |
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Conclusion
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| Wrap up | (01:26) | |
| About the Instructor | (02:41) | |
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| Title: | GarageBand 3 |
| Author: | Bob LeVitus |
| SKU: | 33724 |
| ISBN: | 1-933736-52-6 |
| Release Date: | 2006-11-08 |
| Duration: | 6 hrs / 84 lessons |
| Work Files: |
Yes |
| Captions: | No |
| Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7, Flash 8 |
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