With MAKING MUSIC WITH GARAGEBAND AND MIXCRAFT, a significant void has been filled for anyone interested in recording music. Despite the fact that these two software programs are the leading tools used to understand the basics of MIDI sequencing and audio editing, there has never been a single resource that addressed the needs that arose when learning and navigating them. Developed as a result of this gap between what musicians want to learn and the tools that are available to do so, this book is chock full of tutorials, strategies, and clear, step-by-step instructions for both GarageBand and Mixcraft. As a result, readers can more readily expand their knowledge of these vital software programs, and more successfully pursue their passion for making music on a computer.