Hi! How can I manipulate the length of an existing loop, for example stretching it to take up a different number of beats? I'd like to take one or the risers and turn it into a long, slow build without changing the pitch. Thanks!
Loops will automatically conform to the tempo of the project.
If you want to stretch it, create a different audio file from the loop, that has a longer duration. Then import the modified audio file.
To change the duration of the loop, create a different project with a slower tempo. Add the loop to the track. It will be slowed down. Export the slower loops as a new audio file. Add this exported audio file to your current project with the faster tempo.
Loops will automatically conform to the tempo of the project.
If you want to stretch it, create a different audio file from the loop, that has a longer duration. Then import the modified audio file.
To change the duration of the loop, create a different project with a slower tempo. Add the loop to the track. It will be slowed down. Export the slower loops as a new audio file. Add this exported audio file to your current project with the faster tempo.
Hello David,
It sounds like you want to change the size of an existing loop. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.
You can drag the left or right edge of most loops to resize them. This article may be able to help: Edit audio regions in Audio Editor in GarageBand on Mac
Cheers!
David,
Thank you for clarifying. This article may be able to help: Edit the note and beat timing in GarageBand on Mac
If this isn't what you are looking for, it may be best to reach out to Apple directly.
You can reach them here: Get Support
Take Care!
I appreciate the reply, but taking this action will trim the loop rather than stretch it. What I want to do is stretch a loop to a different number of bars without losing any of the clip. For example, I want to take “for example” and change it to “f o r e x a m p l e” and not “for examplefor example” if it’s a stretch distortion. Likewise, I want to be able to compress a sound without clipping it like “for examp”. Does that make sense?
Stretch a GarageBand loop?
