Cengage This book provides educators and self-learners with a comprehensive guide to music production usingtwo of the most inexpensive and intuitive music software recording programs on the market today.MAKING MUSIC WITH GARAGEBAND AND MIXCRAFT providesmusic educators and self-learners with a comprehensive guide to music production using two of the most inexpensive and intuitive music software recording programs on the market today. Although easy touse, the tools included in GarageBand and Mixcraft are powerful enough to create music worthy of inclusion in professional productions, and their interfaces and workflows prepare users to work with professional studiolevel digital audio workstationprograms, such as Logic and Pro Tools. The book isfar from a simple software guide. The first chapters introduce the programs, how to use them, and how to get the best audio results from any home orschool computer setup. The subsequent chapters help develop creativity and guide the reader (with avery gentle learning curve) into using these programs not only to make recordings, but also to compose and produce great music. This book includes 12specific lessons for GarageBand and 12 specific lessons for Mixcraft as well as lessons suitable forboth platforms; students can learn from these activities whether they"re working with a Mac or a PC. Although software programs are constantly changing and being updated, the lessons included here are not limited to specific versions of GarageBand and Mixcraft. They include instruction on getting started with existing audio, working with MIDI, recording audio, podcasting, working with film, multitrack recording, mixing, mastering, and much more.The companion DVD includes bonus tutorials as well as audio and video exercises that correspond tothe book"s chapters.