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 Sat 31 Jan 2004, 22:19
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 25-Nov 03 From: California - US Member No.: 29,613  |
I got Garage Band a week ago and absolutely love it. Sure, it's missing a few things, but it's a very high quality program that is an inspiration to use. Previously I was using MicroLogic AV and Pro Tools Free under OS 9.
Most of the sounds in GB are great. I wish there were a clarinet, oboe and a few more string choices. Also it would be great if there was a little more MIDI features. I am having one problems, however. Whenever I export a file, the iTunes in OS 9 automatically opens rather than my Panther version. I moved the Garage Band document folder to my backup drive for space reasons. I wonder if that's the reason? But way to go Apple! |
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Thu 12 Feb 2004, 23:25
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 12-Feb 04 From: Alkmaar - NL Member No.: 35,672 |
QUOTE (BusError @ Jan 27 2004, 03:07) Also, there is no way to import any MIDI tracks. I tried importing even a simple one-channel track using the IAC driver as output/imput from say Metro to GB and all I get is a Colorful Spinning Pizza of Hell in GB when I stop the recording. damn! There is more than one way to import Midi tracks into GarageBand - as many channels as you like. There are several good tips on importing Midi on the excellent GarageBand tip site the GarageDoor |
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Sun 22 Feb 2004, 19:56
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 12-Oct 03 From: Cambridge - UK Member No.: 26,618 |
I've been using garageBand for a few weeks together with a tascam US-428 and an Oxygen8 and I think the application ROCKS ! Admittedly it falls down a little on the lack of Midi instrument input but it actually works very well with AU compatable virtual instruments. Whilst a lot of people will find it perfect for mixing samples and loops and can import midi files with a third party app I have essentially used as a multi-track in the traditional sense to record guitars and vocals. Here is my first real effort:
we have the technology Some people may dismiss GarageBand as a 'toy' in the world of pro audio editing software but I think its going to create a small revolution in its wake..... and at the price its a steal ! This post has been edited by newbabylon: Sun 22 Feb 2004, 19:58 |
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Mon 23 Feb 2004, 01:34
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 21-Dec 03 From: Auersthal - AT Member No.: 31,576 |
may a bit offtopic....but....
QUOTE (Doxxic @ Jan 22 2004, 18:10) Hmmm. It works perfectly with my Tascam U-428 firewire audio/midi interface... i have the same tascam...is there a version with fire wire? my tascam has only a usb connection.... 
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Sun 7 Mar 2004, 00:26
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 01-Mar 04 From: Marietta - US Member No.: 37,304 |
I can't seem to find a quick and easy way to record audio straight into my Powerbook using Garage Band. i tried using my Mbox with GB and couldn't use the Mbox for playback. All i want is to plug an external mic into my powerbook and record, but from what I'm told, that's not possible. Why? What good is that microphone jack on my PowerBook anyway? All I get out of Garage Band is cool beats.
Basically, I find the program to be useless. 
This post has been edited by digikid: Sun 7 Mar 2004, 00:33 |
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Sun 7 Mar 2004, 15:38
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 06-Apr 03 From: Stockholm - SE Member No.: 15,654 |
QUOTE (digikid @ Mar 7 2004, 01:26) I can't seem to find a quick and easy way to record audio straight into my Powerbook using Garage Band. i tried using my Mbox with GB and couldn't use the Mbox for playback. All i want is to plug an external mic into my powerbook and record, but from what I'm told, that's not possible. Why? What good is that microphone jack on my PowerBook anyway? All I get out of Garage Band is cool beats. Basically, I find the program to be useless. Before using any external soundcards/interfaces you must activate that cards core audio setup. m-box has a core audio setup app within the digidesign folder (if not then d/l it from digi). start the app and add GB to the apps supported, now you can record and monitor your sounds from GB. |
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Sun 7 Mar 2004, 19:14
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 12-Sep 02 From: Rupelmonde - BE Member No.: 7,573 |
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Sun 7 Mar 2004, 21:16
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 12-Oct 03 From: Cambridge - UK Member No.: 26,618 |
Hi DigiKid !
Maybe you need to configure your sound input in OS X. To be honest a lot of people have been getting excellent result using their mac INTERNAL mics for vocals etc. However if you have a digibox then that should provide you with the audio interface to input anything you need. For extensive help try the Garagedoor website that provides all the hints and tips you need to get the most out of GarageBand. As far as your comment that GarageBand is 'useless'..... ....heres a brief Floyd influenced song that I made that didnt use ANY loops  low flying cow pt 2 GarageBand is, IMHO, very cool. This post has been edited by newbabylon: Sun 7 Mar 2004, 21:27 |
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Mon 8 Mar 2004, 23:36
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 01-Mar 04 From: Marietta - US Member No.: 37,304 |
I thank both of you. Your track sounds pretty impressive newbabylon. I really dig the guitar tone.
I'm sorry to say that i went through the website http://www.modyourmac.com/gb.html and still failed to get the results that I was looking for. I actually downloaded that digidesign core audio 6.1.2 back in January. For some odd reason the Mbox doesn't show up in "Digidesign core audio supported applications. Maybe the Mbox is my problem. I'm still doing research on the GarageDoor, so I'll get back. |
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