Apple GarageBand '09 User Manual

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Contents

Chapter 1

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Welcome to GarageBand

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What You’ll Learn

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Before You Begin

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What You Need to Get Started

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Where to Go for Help

8

Finding Out More

Chapter 2

9

GarageBand at a Glance

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GarageBand Window

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Timeline

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Editor

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For Real Instrument Tracks

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For Software Instrument Tracks–Piano Roll View

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For Software Instrument Tracks–Score View

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For Podcast and Movie Projects–Marker View

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Loop Browser

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Button View

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Column View

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Track Info Pane

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Real Instrument and Software Instrument Tracks

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Electric Guitar Track

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Master Track

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Media Browser

Chapter 3

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Tutorial 1: Creating and Playing GarageBand Projects

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Creating a New Project

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Playing a Project

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Using the Transport Controls

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Moving the Playhead

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Using the LCD

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Changing the Units of Time

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Changing the Playhead Position in the LCD

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Changing the Project Tempo, Key, and Time Signature

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