{"product_id":"9781615422418","title":"Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '09","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeattle composer Jeff Tolbert's \u003cb\u003estep-by-step\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eplayful and creative\u003c\/b\u003e while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of \u003cb\u003eMagic GarageBand\u003c\/b\u003e, edit and arrange Real Instrument and Software Instrument loops in numerous ways, create exciting mixes, and \u003cb\u003eexport your masterpieces\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Plus, it includes \u003cb\u003eseven suggestions for solving performance problems\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus!\u003c\/b\u003e Linked-in audio lets you \u003cb\u003elisten to examples\u003c\/b\u003e while you read about them, and a five-page glossary helps you quickly learn about music-related terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions you'll find answers to include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's the arrange track used for?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I use the stock GarageBand loops to make a cool song?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I edit Software Instrument loops?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI don't read music. Why do I care about Notation view?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I change the tempo in different sections of my tune?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I make my mixes more dynamic and interesting?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I make a killer drum break out of GarageBand loops?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I make a ringtone for my iPhone?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I had a tough time getting started with GarageBand until I bought \u003ci\u003eTake Control of Making Music with GarageBand\u003c\/i\u003e.\"-Lyle H.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TidBITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168884244720,"sku":"9781615422418","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781615422418_p0.jpg?v=1763850655","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781615422418","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}