best GarageBand book for musicians?

woodman · July 29th, 2007, 02:35 PM

after replacing my fried processor, i'm back in the hunt with GB. i realize that to some of you guys, GB is kindergarten-level, but i'm determined to be the best dang kindergartner i can be!

a lot of the books i checked out on Amazon use the tutorial approach -- i hate that, cuz i wanna work on my own tracks, not some cheezy track on a CD they supply. i couldn't care less about podcasting and iLife, etc. i'm also not nutty about loops, though i use them occasionally. i just want down-and-dirty how-to information on producing tracks, especially deeper knowledge of the Track Editor window.

any suggestions?

Skully · July 29th, 2007, 02:39 PM

I know nothing about GarageBand, but I would avoid software tuturoial books in general, because, not only are they dry and stilted, they tend to be out of date before the ink dries on the page. Instead, find some good online forums where you can get fresh info, as well as ask questions.

tdu · July 29th, 2007, 03:56 PM

I don't own it, but my buddy has the "Missing Manual" book and says it's great. I have those Missing Manual series books for a few other programs and find them to be pretty good.

bendingtens · August 4th, 2007, 07:03 PM

If you live by an apple store, invest a hundred dollars in an Apple Pro Card.

For that, you get one hour of free one-on-one instruction in any apple program/hardware for a year. You can buy more than one card, and get multiple hours a week.

July 29th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,959	best GarageBand book for musicians? after replacing my fried processor, i'm back in the hunt with GB. i realize that to some of you guys, GB is kindergarten-level, but i'm determined to be the best dang kindergartner i can be! a lot of the books i checked out on Amazon use the tutorial approach -- i hate that, cuz i wanna work on my own tracks, not some cheezy track on a CD they supply. i couldn't care less about podcasting and iLife, etc. i'm also not nutty about loops, though i use them occasionally. i just want down-and-dirty how-to information on producing tracks, especially deeper knowledge of the Track Editor window. any suggestions? __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

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Skully Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Glamorous NoHo Posts: 3,987	I know nothing about GarageBand, but I would avoid software tuturoial books in general, because, not only are they dry and stilted, they tend to be out of date before the ink dries on the page. Instead, find some good online forums where you can get fresh info, as well as ask questions. __________________ Myspace.com/skullysounds

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tdu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 2,449 11 Photos	I don't own it, but my buddy has the "Missing Manual" book and says it's great. I have those Missing Manual series books for a few other programs and find them to be pretty good. __________________ Torn Down Units brand Rock n' Roll My Solo Stuff:

August 4th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
bendingtens Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 150	If you live by an apple store, invest a hundred dollars in an Apple Pro Card. For that, you get one hour of free one-on-one instruction in any apple program/hardware for a year. You can buy more than one card, and get multiple hours a week.