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  1. Trevbeats77

    Garageband

    I updated to OS Monterey on my Mac, but now Garage Band will not open. Not sure why this has happened. Stopping my musical flow to record, need help, please. I did restart the computer, but no luck, went to the app store to try to download the up-to-date Garage Band, but it said I need a new...
  2. AbeTheSuccinct

    Simultaneously Using MIDI Controller and Outputting to 3.5mm Audio

    I have an AKAI MPK Mini controller that I’m trying to use with GarageBand on iOS. (iPhone 13, iOS 17 beta 8) I have a Lightning to USB-A and Lightning adapter and I’m also trying to connect it to output to 3.5mm aux because of latency when using Bluetooth. Do I have any options when it comes to...
  3. B

    What is "Lower Security Settings" alert when I try to open plug in w/ GB?

    I downloaded the Spitfire app on my new MB Pro M1 and also downloaded one plug in: Soft Piano. Everything seemed to download fine until I went to open it in Garageband. I got an alert that said in order to this audio unit in Garageband I would have to "lower the security settings." Anyone know...
  4. M

    How to store GarageBand and Logic extras on external hard drive

    I want to start using GarageBand again (after many years away), but don't have room on my hard drive for all the instruments and loops etc (M1 Mac Mini from 2001, with 256GB). I have an external 1TB SSD connected by USB-C and it is always connected. I want to use this for the many GB of data...
  5. OhSoSterling

    GarageBand saving screenshots in package files?

    I use GarageBand frequently and between two devices, an iPhone and MacBook Pro. (The GB app runs different versions on iPhone vs MBP) I was going through files recently using the search feature in Finder, and buried in the package contents of different GarageBand project files I saved, I found...
  6. E

    iPad Pro What to Replace 10.5" iPad Pro?

    Starting to look at replacing my 10.5" pro. Has the white spot and battery life is dwindling. I'm considering iPad 9th gen, Air 4th gen, 11" pro 1st or 2nd gen. I need 256gb storage as a minimum. Uses include: Photo Editing Occasional light video editing, nothing too strenous Garageband...
  7. casperes1996

    Sharing Music and Feedback

    Hey all! :) First time trying this but I thought it'd be fun. Recently restrung my guitar, and wanted to learn something new, so I sat down, learned and recorded Cat Stevens' Father and Son today. - Recording has some rough edges. - I'm not that good at audio engineering and mixing and stuff...
  8. EleveDrole

    GarageBand Jam Packs - which macOS still supports fresh installation?

    Hey there I just installed HighSierra (second partition) on my 2016 MacBook Pro and had to recognize, that apple won't let me install my jam packs in 13.06. GarageBand 6 is installed. Can someone please tell me which OS was the last to support the Jam Packs installation? I also read about the...
  9. tevion5

    iOS Garageband AirPods 2 - Extreme Latency

    The serious playback delay on my AirPods makes recording in Garageband on my phone basically unusable. I used to love when travelling (before 2020...) to sketch out song idea on the bus etc. then import to Logic Pro on my Mac later. But this is basically impossible now. When I hit a key on a...
  10. Black Baron

    Bug: Gargeband 10.3.4 download library

    The third time I am trying to download the additional sound library. GB always restarts from scratch even though I have already downloaded 7,5GB over the Internet. Most DSL broadband connections make a reset over night. So ... Is there no chance to grab a .dmg image files somewhere so that I...
  11. Black Baron

    Buggy: Grageband 10.3.4 / 10.3.5

    I tried audio output in GB 10.3.4 and 10.3.5 using my Yamaha HS monitor boxes with Airport Express. I only hear a slight cracking sound when GB loads the audio core software plug-in in the background but nothing happens. I think I will switch to to 10.2 today again because 10.3.4 and 103.5 is...
  12. Black Baron

    GarageBand 10.2 - - - > GarageBand 10.3.4 = Troubles

    I re-installed the entire lib yesterday by downloading 16,7GB. It took me an entire day. I now open and test all my music composings which are very precious to me as a professional music composer. GB is asking me everytime now to download additional files every time I open the same file and...
  13. R

    iMac G4: How did people optimize it for making music? (MIDI rec latency issue)

    I'd like to occasionally use my G4 for musical drafting. I put an SSD into the iMac recently, but haven't updated the RAM from the 1GB it has now. I probably will eventually, but somehow it feels like it's not the culprit, or that it's not the only culprit to the issue. The issue is that even...
  14. punger

    Want your thoughts on which machine for Logic

    Hi all. I've been writing and producing music on and off the past 4-6 months but especially recently as It's coming together much more. I've been doing this all in Garageband on iOS. I've not hit too many major limits but so far some things I want to do need major work arounds which take much...
  15. daniszwarc

    iPhone Garageband on iPhone XR: keep built-in mic active when connecting headset

    Hello, I was searching online and could not find an answer to see if this is actually possible. I love to use my phone to record song ideas as they come up, using Garageband. I love how the built-in mic captures the music so I record guitar and voice. When I want to record a second track, I...
  16. Long David

    Garageband alternatives using FLAC

    Hi long time user of Garageband just used it for making “mix tapes”. This year my 80 gig iPod came to the end of it’s life. I have brought a FiioM7 High res player and re recorded all my CD’s in FLAC format. I now us Swinsian for my music on my iMac . My question is does anybody know a program...
  17. O

    Garagaband Audio Settings RODE NT1-A

    Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has experience recording vocals through Garageband? Is there any example settings you could share? Using the RODE NT1-A. Struggling with the top frequencies - e.g. the 'S''s are really prominent. Thanks Oly
  18. jammybastard

    iPad Pro (2018) USB-C compatible interfaces and devices?

    Bought my 2018 iPad Pro last Nov. to continue producing music with all the fantastic iOS apps available. The problem was finding compatible interfaces, specifically audio interfaces. The stock Apple USB-A to USB-C adapters (cam kit, etc..) do not work with most of the audio devices/interfaces...
  19. V

    GarageBand issue with guitar?

    Hello there, (General Kenoby) I've been a Mac user since 2014 and back then I bought a used macbook pro 2011 13 inch. I've also played guitar since 2009 and when I bought my 2011 macbook pro, I was thrilled to see that I could actually plug my guitar into the single audio jack via a 1/4 inch to...
  20. N

    iPad Pro iPad Pro 11” - Using MIDI keyboard and Headphones

    I have the 11” iPad Pro 2018 and I’m trying to find an adapter that will support standard USB for a midi keyboard and also support headphones (either through 3.5mm jack or USB C connector) I have the USB C AV adapter from Apple and the midi keyboard works fine but the USB C port only supports...