Garageband Audio Track Types

If you’re new to the world of audio production, there’s no better application to start with than GarageBand. GarageBand is an intuitive audio recording program aimed at beginners and is available to use on any modern MacOS or iOS device.  

In this video, we’ll be reviewing the basics of GarageBand, starting with an overview of the four audio track types that GarageBand offers to choose from after creating a new project, and the best use cases for each. Those being: 

1. MIDI or software instrument tracks 

1. Drummer tracks 

1. Mic or line audio tracks 

1. Guitar or bass tracks
   

Hopefully this video has made you feel more informed on selecting the right tracks for your next musical creation! You can access GarageBand today on any of the public Mac computers located at the Student Multimedia Design Center.  

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