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Q: how to get loops on garageband

how to get loops to merge music

Posted on Aug 14, 2016 8:00 PM

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Q: how to get loops on garageband

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 14, 2016 8:01 PM in response to maggieMWP
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    Aug 14, 2016 8:01 PM in response to maggieMWP
  • by maggieMWP,

    maggieMWP maggieMWP Aug 14, 2016 8:08 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Aug 14, 2016 8:08 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    but how do i download garageband 2 its very confusing

  • by Edgar,

    Edgar Edgar Aug 15, 2016 10:10 AM in response to maggieMWP
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    Aug 15, 2016 10:10 AM in response to maggieMWP

    Please don't read the article linked in the post from Carolyn. It is completely outdated information that refers to an older GarageBand 2 version (ca 2013) and an even older version of Logic 7 (from 12 years ago). In addition, the information won't help you much if you are a casual user, you don't even have to know about the underlying file structure (unless you are interested).

     

    I guess your original question was just how to import Loops into your  GarageBand app ( I assume version 10). There are two steps:

     

    Step 1

    First, search in the GarageBand manual (It is build in under the Main Menu). Most of the time, the answer is right there.

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    Step 2

    If you can't find the answer, the procedure doesn't work as described, or you end up with error messages, then you can ask around on the forum. So, let's assume you did Step 1 already, try the following answer:

     

    Adding new Loops to GarageBand is as simple as dragging the file(s) from the Finder (the open window with the audio files) directly over the Loop Browser in GarageBand. A green plus sign should appear while dragging over that area

    LoopBrowser.png

     

    There are two scenarios depending on if you drag individual files or a folder over.

     

    Dragging File(s):

    If you a drag a single file or multiple files over, then those files will be copied to a dedicated Loops Folder on the user directory of your drive

    Draggin Folder:

    If you drag a folder that contains all the new Loops you want to import, then GarageBand will popup a Dialog window, giving you two options:

      • Move to Loops Folder: The folder with all the loops will be moved (not copied) to the dedicated folder on your user directory.
      • Current Location: The folder with the loops stays at its original location and GarageBand will "reference" the files (it remembers where they are). Of course, if you move the files, then you end up with broken links.

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    Please note that this is the short answer. There is a little bit more to Loops, Loop files management, meta data, etc.) if you want to dive in further.

     

     

    Hope that helps

     

    Edgar Rothermich - LogicProGEM.com

    (Author of the "Graphically Enhanced Manuals")

    http://DingDingMusic.com/Manuals/

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