Music on a Mac

Music On A Mac will help you to set up a home studio based around an Apple Mac computer, explained in simple and easy to understand terms. Detailed chapters explain all of the necessary gear you'll need, starting with the various models of Mac available, what all of the specifications actually mean and the suitability of each model for recording various forms of music. After reading this book, you'll know how to select the best options for your particular recording needs, whether...
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Music On A Mac will help you to set up a home studio based around an Apple Mac computer, explained in simple and easy to understand terms. Detailed chapters explain all of the necessary gear you'll need, starting with the various models of Mac available, what all of the specifications actually mean and the suitability of each model for recording various forms of music. After reading this book, you'll know how to select the best options for your particular recording needs, whether you're a solo singer-songwriter, a pop artist, member of a metal band, hip hop producer, electronic musician, film music composer or any other type of musician who wants to create and record music on a Mac. You'll learn how to choose an audio interface, which digital audio workstations (DAWs) are available, what they can do, and which one will best suit your needs. Information on choosing studio monitors, microphones, virtual instruments and plugins and optional studio accessories is also included. This book will help you to put together the perfect audio recording set up based on what you really need. Music On A Mac will save you many hours of research and help you select the best setup for your music creation.