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About

GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists. With Touch Bar features for MacBook Pro and an intuitive, modern design, it’s easy to learn, play, record, create, and share your hits worldwide. Now you’re ready to make music like a pro.

About

Compose music on Windows, Linux and macOS. Compose songs, create sequences, mix and automate in one simple interface. Play the notes with a MIDI controller or using your computer keyboard. Consolidate instrument tracks using the Rhythm + Bass Editor. Fine-tune patterns, notes, chords, and melodies with the Piano Roll Editor. Full automation based on user-defined tracks and computer controlled automation sources. Import MIDI files and Hydrogen projects. Built-in support for 64-bit VST instruments via 32-bit VST bridge (Windows 64-bit). Support for LADSPA plugins. Support for VST® Effects Plugins (Linux and Windows). Built-in compressor, limiter, delay, reverb, distortion, and bass booster. Graphic and parametric equalizers included. Built-in spectrum analyzer / viewer. Create music with your computer, making melodies and rhythms, synthesizing and mixing sounds, arranging samples, and much more.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Musicians

Audience

Artists, musicians and any user in need of a free and multiplatform tool to make and edit audio and music

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Simple system with easy plug and play. Plenty of instruments to choose from that sound fantastic. For any beginner music maker, this is a no-brainer.
  • Free, easy to use, comes with my Macbook, more user-friendly than the competitors, although the competitors have more functions for hardcore musicians. I utilize a Focusrite Scarlett interface to sing and play guitar directly into Garageband, which eliminates background noise.
  • So. Many. Features. You'd be hard-pressed not to find a way to use Garage Band in your mix. Whether practicing at home, or recording in the studio, GarageBand does it all! And the mobile app is even better for working on the go!
  • GarageBand is an excellent tool for recording music and mixing it together. I've used it for many music recordings and it is very user-friendly.

Cons

  • Only works on Apple machines. The barrier to entry of their systems is more than other hardware.
  • There's only so much you can do with Garageband, but it's phenomenal for casual music creators.
  • The only con would be it requires an Apple product like a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. However, that is all I own so I have no complaints!
  • I wish the learning curve was a little bit easier.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Plugins, Sound Pack, Theme and Background.

Cons

  • Nothing.

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Apple
Founded: 1976
United States
www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

Company Information

LMMS
Founded: 2019
lmms.io

Alternatives

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Logic Pro

Logic Pro

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Sumotunes

Sumotunes

Sumo Apps

Categories

Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported
DJ Supported
Music Production Supported
Podcast Editing Supported
Podcast Recording Supported
Sound Libraries Supported
Voice Over Supported

Categories

Audio Editing Features

Audio Effects Supported
Batch Processing Supported
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) Supported
Record Live Audio Supported
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks Supported
Scrub, Search, Bookmark Supported
Sound Editing Tools Supported
Spectral Analysis / FFT Not Supported
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Not Supported
Swappable Patches Not Supported
Virtual Instruments Supported
Virtual Mixing Supported
Voice Changer Not Supported

Integrations

Animoog Z Supported
AudioKit Synth One Supported
ERA Bundle Supported
NEXUS4 Supported
SYQEL Supported
Vanguard 2 Supported

Integrations

Animoog Z Not Supported
AudioKit Synth One Not Supported
ERA Bundle Not Supported
NEXUS4 Not Supported
SYQEL Not Supported
Vanguard 2 Not Supported
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