GarageBand 3
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.rn
Course content
Hardware Set Up6 lessons
Introducing GarageBand 36 lessons
GarageBand Basics6 lessons
Your GarageBand Toolbox10 lessons
- Setting Timeline Zoom and Grid Values2:451 credit or ad
- Transport Controls and Display3:301 credit or ad
- Intro to the Editor3:121 credit or ad
- Editing Real Instrument Regions6:571 credit or ad
- Editing Software Instrument Regions6:521 credit or ad
- Track Info and Media Browser Panes5:171 credit or ad
- GarageBand / File and Edit Menus3:241 credit or ad
- The Track Menu3:141 credit or ad
- The Control Menu2:131 credit or ad
- The Share / Window and Help Menus4:231 credit or ad
Learning to Love Loops5 lessons
Working with Tracks11 lessons
- About the Track Controls2:581 credit or ad
- The Level Fader and Level Curve5:171 credit or ad
- The Pan Pot and Pan Curve4:411 credit or ad
- Software Instrument and MIDI Overview4:541 credit or ad
- Modifying Software Instruments4:291 credit or ad
- Recording Software Instruments6:251 credit or ad
- Real Instrument Overview3:321 credit or ad
- Mic Placement vs. Direct Input2:081 credit or ad
- Recording Real Instruments3:561 credit or ad
- Editing Software Instrument Tracks5:471 credit or ad
- Editing Real Instrument Tracks6:521 credit or ad
Using Effects to Improve Tracks7 lessons
Mixing and Sweetening9 lessons
- Intro to Post Production3:501 credit or ad
- Cleaning Up Your Tracks6:461 credit or ad
- Sweetening or Not?6:041 credit or ad
- Try Alternative Presets6:021 credit or ad
- Track Doubling Adds \"Presence\"6:151 credit or ad
- Mixing Levels pt. 15:291 credit or ad
- Mixing Levels pt. 23:061 credit or ad
- Mixing Pan3:031 credit or ad
- Final Tweaks Before Mastering4:231 credit or ad
Finishing Your Project7 lessons
- Intro to the Master Track4:061 credit or ad
- Working with Master Presets3:151 credit or ad
- Tweaking Master Effects6:471 credit or ad
- Fade-in and Fade-out4:321 credit or ad
- Exporting Projects to iTunes3:101 credit or ad
- Checking Your Work3:171 credit or ad
- File Formats / Sizes and Compression4:271 credit or ad
Improving GarageBand Performance3 lessons
Creating Podcasts with GarageBand7 lessons
- Intro to Podcasting3:391 credit or ad
- Creating a Podcast Episode3:471 credit or ad
- Adding Jingles / Stingers and Effects6:261 credit or ad
- All About Ducking4:431 credit or ad
- Adding Markers and Artwork3:341 credit or ad
- Finishing Your Podcast3:081 credit or ad
- Exporting your Podcast Feed4:581 credit or ad