The basics. System requirements ; Gearing up for music ; Software at a glance ; An overview of software-based production Working with audio. An introduction to hard disk audio ; Audio editing and assembling ; In the loop Working with MIDI. MIDI basics ; MIDI arranging and editing The finishing touches. Desktop mixing ; Software signal processors ; Software instruments ; Mastering, CD burning, and making MP3s ; Synchronization and working with video ; Your music and the Internet
