GarageBand

[FenderBinder]

I just got a very nice IMAC setup with the works for amateur recording. I know how to work the program it self as far as making music. Setting it all up is not something I know how to do. I even have the Garageband book. I did what it said for hooking up the interface and keyboard. Changed my audio preferences. I still have no sound. What am I not doing right here?

[SuperSnake2012]

Have you tried turning on the monitor? On the bottom right, there is an option for it.

[jazzboi]

First:-Make a new "instrument" by pushing the "alt","apple" and "N" buttons at the same time.

Second:-Choose "Real Instrument" (you can choose between real and software instruments)

Third:-Adjust the input on the bottom right (channel 1,2-they're both mono and Channel 1&2 is stereo. you need this if you have a bass with stereo output)

Fourth:-turn on the monitor as stated above,and adjust the input volume

If isn't working I don't know. I use the Garage band on my MacBook this way and it works fine!

IMPORTANT! Use a proper headphone to improve the quality,and plug in your headphone before all this. The sound would be delayed if plugging in after opening Garage Band...

[Barkless Dog]

You need to select the output & input in the preferances in the program and in the computer's system preferances.

Be sure the computer's volume is up as well

[p-nut95]

I use garage band and I got a midi box to covert the 8th inputs on the mac to quarter and mic inputs. Then u use the plus sign at the bottom left and create a real instrument track. On the bottom right turn the moniter on and put it on mono 1 or something like that and then your ready to record.

[mlove]

Try going to the "Garage Band" tab, then preferences. Select the "Audio/Midi" tab and selected your desired ins outs.

That was my problem when I first got garage band anyway.

After that select the input for the desired track and make sure monitoring is turned on.

Goodluck.

[FenderBinder]

Thanks guys.... i got the keyboard playing now. Now Im going to try the interface for my real instruments.

[FenderBinder]

ahh yes... I got the interface to work. thanks

[Jeramaya]

I've been starting to get used to Garageband lately, having some fun and just using it as a practice tool, but I recently ran into a problem with the Monitor option.

So, first I added a track from iTunes--a track from my band, and I recorded one bassline over it in Stereo. Then, I tried to record a second bassline on a new track to go with those other two and I couldn't get the program to accept another Stereo track, but I could record a Mono track. What gives? Thanks much, J

[FenderBinder]

Originally Posted by Jeramaya

I've been starting to get used to Garageband lately, having some fun and just using it as a practice tool, but I recently ran into a problem with the Monitor option.

So, first I added a track from iTunes--a track from my band, and I recorded one bassline over it in Stereo. Then, I tried to record a second bassline on a new track to go with those other two and I couldn't get the program to accept another Stereo track, but I could record a Mono track. What gives? Thanks much, J

Theres a book called Garageband Ignite.. Its only like 2 or 3 dollars(atleast where i live it is). It is a great book. Soon as I can find where I put it I will look in it and try to help you fix your problem.

[Jeramaya]

Thanks a lot! I just realized I screwed up my own question, though. I meant to switch around the Stereo/Mono thing. In other words, I could record a stereo track, but not another Mono track. Either way, I couldn't switch between the two.

[FenderBinder]

The book wasn't really helpful except in telling all the wonders the program can bring. I can only assume something might turned off in your settings or maybe your audio/midi preferences are set wrong. Sorry Im not much of help