
GarageBand for iPad – How it Works: A new type of manual – the visual approach
Author(s): Edgar Rothermich (Author)
- Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication Date: February 7, 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 137 pages
- ISBN-10: 1482009188
- ISBN-13: 9781482009187
Book Description
Publication Date (current edition):
June 21st, 2014Please note that the displayed publication date on this page reflects the “original publication date of the book” and not the current print version which is June 21st 2014. This makes it the only book that is based for that version of this application The only “Graphically Enhanced Manuals” for Apple’s GarageBand for iOS app.
“GarageBand for iPad – How it Works” from the GEM series (Graphically Enhanced Manuals) explains Apple’s popular music production application “GarageBand for iPad” with rich illustrations and diagrams that are not found in any other manual. This 137 pages letter size book presents this software application in great detail with that easy to understand, visual approach. This book is in fact the only comprehensive manual for the iPad version of GarageBand. It covers all the features of the apps, plus getting into great details about iCloud and iTunes File Sharing.
What are
Graphically Enhanced Manuals (GEM)?They’re a new type of manual with a visual approach that helps you UNDERSTAND a program, not just LEARN it. No need to read through 500 of pages of dry text explanations. Rich graphics and diagrams help you to get that “aha” effect and make it easy to comprehend difficult concepts. The Graphically Enhanced Manuals help you master a program much faster with a much deeper understanding of concepts, features and workflows in a very intuitive way that is easy to understand. Testimonials:
Readers love this unique way of learning applications no matter how easy or complicated the app might be. Here are some responses from satisfied customers:
- “I wish all the manuals on software were like yours!” – Giovanni C.
- “You have the gift of making difficult concepts understandable” – William B.
- “Your style is the most informative and clear I have ever seen” – Mark D.
- “Great stuff Edgar! I bought your other Logic GEM books and love em…” – freeform
- “Thank you so much for your fantastic guides; I’ve learned so much!” – Brandon B.
- “I love your manuals.” – Eli.
- “Love your writing!” – Magnus N
- “Your book is awesome” – Geoff S.
- “I am really impressed by the quality and the user-friendliness of the book” – Giovanni
- “I cannot praise you enough, you are great at this” – Scot C.
- “Thanks for a fantastic series of books – just what the doctor ordered.” – Peter W.
- “Many thanks for the effort you put into these books. A true gem”. – Alan M
Editorial Reviews
From the Author
Please use the “
Look inside” feature by clicking on the book cover to browse through the book. This way you will get an idea about my unique concept of “Graphically Enhanced Manuals”. As you can imagine, I spend a lot of time creating those graphics and diagrams to demonstrate and better visualize the functionality of the various software applications I cover in my books.Make sure to also check out the interactive multi-touch iBooks version of my books for an even better, more engaging learning experience. All the links are available on my website DingDingMusic.com/Manuals
Enjoy your book,
About the Author
For the past 20 years Edgar has had a successful musical partnership with electronic music pioneer and founding Tangerine Dream member Christopher Franke. Recently in addition to his collaboration with Christopher, Edgar has been working with other artists as well as on his own projects.
In 2010 he started to release his solo records in the “Why Not …” series with different styles and genres. The current releases are “Why Not Solo Piano”, “Why Not Electronica”, “Why Not Electronica Again”, and “Why Not 90s Electronica”. This previously unreleased album was produced in 1991/1992 by Christopher Franke. All albums are available on Amazon and iTunes including the 2012 release, the re-recording of the Blade Runner Soundtrack.
In addition to composing music, Edgar Rothermich is writing technical manuals with a unique style, focusing on rich graphics and diagrams to explain concepts and functionality of software applications under his popular GEM series (Graphically Enhanced Manuals). His bestselling titles are available as printed books on Amazon, as Multi-Touch iBooks on the iBookstore, and as pdf downloads from his website. (DingDingMusic.com)
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