Garageband Version 10.4.8

I was having the same problem. Finally restored, from Time Machine, a version from December 2022 and now it works. So one of the updates is bad. I suspect its one of the last three updates since I believe it Garage Band was working for me about a month ago.

Hey there ronniedavis573,

We'd like to lend a hand!

We recommend starting with the troubleshooting steps below to help get GarageBand back up and running properly:

Try these steps in order

After trying each step below, test GarageBand again to see if you've fixed your issue. 

Restart your Mac

Choose Restart from the Apple menu .

Update GarageBand

Choose Apple menu  > App Store, then click Updates in the toolbar. If a GarageBand update is available, click the Update button to download and install it.

Check device or software compatibility

If you're using an external audio interface, MIDI interface, storage system, control surface, or plug-in not made by Apple, make sure that it’s compatible with the latest version of GarageBand. Contact the manufacturer for support. If an update is available, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to update the device or software.

If the issue persists, continue with the additional guidance here next: If GarageBand isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support

Still not working?

Contact Apple support.

Take care!

the mystery is SOLVED - someone said "voice isolation" - make sure you de-select and select "standard" as mic mode = image attached

I have a Mac Mini M1. I upgraded Sonoma from 14.1.

Something strange has been happening whenever I record my guitar on GarageBand. It started about a week ago. When I record my voice I don’t have any problems, but when I record my guitar, I get static, a flat line, and my guitar sounds like a cow chewing cud.

Everything checks out. I have a Motu M6 Audio/MIDI interface. I have two Condenser microphones. I have Sennheiser dynamic microphone as well as an AKG dynamic microphone. I also have a new Dean Markley external humbucker pickup.

I still get static and a flat line.

I have been doing the same thing over and over and wind up with the same result. There’s nothing wrong with the microphones, nothing wrong with the cables, nothing wrong the Audio/MIDI interface.

If I leave the problem alone and go back to my computer and try again, I have the same problem. Solving the problem and leaving it alone that doesn’t resolve it either.

I’ve googled this issue, I’ve put my problem on Apple, I gave feedback to GarageBand, I’ve called tech support four times, I called Guitar Center, I’ve called Sweetwater Music. Nothing.

HELP ME!

I have had similar issues!

After upgrading my m1 mac from Ventura OS to Sonoma 14.0.1 - GarageBand 10.4.9 my guitar input from either Fender Mustang LT 40S or positive grid Spark GO will not record clean or be recognizable in GarageBand Chord Trainer.

However, I can record quality input from both sources using QuickTime 10.5 audio absolutely well. Therefore this issue appears to be with the application specific to GarageBand.

I have posted and hope there is a timely solution, and caution all who upgrade major version to wait, or be inconvenienced and loss of productivity.

I still have GarageBand 10.8.4, and I am in a situation. I’m taking a trip to a local Apple Store and visiting their Genius Bar.

When I record my guitar using a microphone I get a crackle, a flatline and something that sounds like a cow chewing cud. I don’t have this problem when I use the same microphone to sing or speak. I recently purchased a new audio/midi interface, a Motu M6. I also purchased a guitar pickup that fits across the sound hole. Same crackle, same flatline, same cow eating cud. There’s nothing like doing the same thing over and over again to create a different result.

I have the suspicion it’s a GarageBand issue.

Thank you for your suggestions. I guess I’ll have to wait until they have 10.4.9.

I see it is available but a point release with a full uninstall prior is not the answer - problem persists

After reading the complaints about GarageBand, my issue and your issues are affecting everybody.

I am thinking of down loading Garage Band IOS. Do I need to remove my version 10.4.8. My mac is Monterery

version12.7.2 ?

Understood ronniedavis573,

Have you tried opening GarageBand in safe mode? That only allows for native programs to run, so it can help eliminate potential sources of interference. Here's how to access safe mode: Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Let us know what happens when you try!