- On-Screen Keyboards
- External Instruments
- Choosing a GB Instrument
- Recording Options
- Recording a Track
Helpful Links
Here are all of the GarageBand links referenced throughout this tutorial, along with a few other handy reference sites.
GarageBand 2.0 - Getting Started
My tutorial covering the basics of song creation.
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/technology/tutorials/graphics/gband1/
Apple's GarageBand Tutorial Lesson 2: Working with Real Instruments
In-depth information about recording, editing, and mixing Real Instrument tracks.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/GarageBand_TutorialPt2.pdf
Apple's GarageBand Tutorial Lesson 3: Working with Software Instruments
In-depth information about recording, editing, and mixing Software Instrument tracks.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/GarageBand_TutorialPt3.pdf
Apple's Hot Tips
Several suggestions on improving your GarageBand creations. (Even though this article has now been renamed for GarageBand 3, all of the tips hold true for GarageBand 2.0 except for the interface descriptions under "Create Your Own Software Instruments").
http://www.apple.com/support/garageband/hottips/
Apple Support: Preventing Clipping
Preventing and resolving clipping problems in your GarageBand tracks and songs.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165081
Keyboard Shortcuts
GarageBand has many keyboard shortcuts, but remembering all of them is almost impossible! Consult this handy reference guide.
http://www.apple.com/support/garageband/shortcuts/
MacJams.com - MIDI Basics for GarageBand
Information about connecting and configuring MIDI keyboards for use in GarageBand.
http://www.macjams.com/article.php?story=20040128064923856
MacJams.com - GarageBand Built-In Audio Unit Effects
Advanced tips on using several of the track effects available in GarageBand.
http://www.macjams.com/article.php?story=20040329063101758
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