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Chapter 7: More Really Useful Software - Introduces you to a range of excellent software, including audio editors, plug-in hosts, file converters, and organizational tools, many of them free or inexpensive. You’ll learn ways to use these programs to enhance your music creation and recording abilities.Chapter 8: Plug-ins - Covers the incredible world of plug-in effects available for OS X, including the free Audio Units already installed on your computer, the differences in plug-in file types, and the commercial and free plug-ins available for every DAW program. Chapter 9: Virtual Instruments - Explores the many virtual samplers, synthesizers, drum machines, keyboards, and amplifiers currently available for OS X, giving you hands-on experience with free and demonstration versions of instruments in every category. Chapter 10: Apple Loops - Covers the use of loop files in digital music making; the difference and different uses for ACID loops, REX loops, and Apple Loops; and creating and exporting loops from any program and using Apple’s free Apple Loops Utility to turn any WAV or AIFF sound file into an Apple Loop. Chapter 11: MIDI - Gives you the lowdown on what MIDI is and how easy OS X makes it to use MIDI with your DAW. Each program’s MIDI functionality is covered as well as information on different kinds of MIDI interfaces and choosing the right MIDI interface for your needs. Chapter 12: The Laptop Studio - Gives you all the information you need to create a laptopbased studio for portable recording and in-the-box composition. Including tips on selecting the right program, interface, and external gear as well as instructions and techniques for mobile recording. Chapter 13: Post Production - Details everything you need to know once your songs are recorded and ready for the next stage. This chapter covers CD authoring, the mastering process, converting your files to MP3 and AAC, and how to get your music on iTunes and on the Internet. Download free multimedia ebook: Mastering Digital Audio Production: The Professional Music Workflow with Mac OS Part I Download free multimedia ebook: Mastering Digital Audio Production: The Professional Music Workflow with Mac OS Part II
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Chapter 7: More Really Useful Software - Introduces you to a range of excellent software, including audio editors, plug-in hosts, file converters, and organizational tools, many of them free or inexpensive. You’ll learn ways to use these programs to enhance your music creation and recording abilities.