GarageBand MacBook Pro Model: A1286

Can Garage Band work on this MacBook Pro?


  System Version: macOS 10.13.6 (17G14033)

  Kernel Version: Darwin 17.7.0


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Model Name: MacBook Pro


  Model: A1286


  Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2


  Processor Name: Intel Core i7


  Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz


  Number of Processors: 1


  Total Number of Cores: 4


  L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB


  L3 Cache: 6 MB


  Memory: 8 GB


  Boot ROM Version: 87.0.0.0.0


  SMC Version (system): 1.69f4


  Serial Number (system): C02GX1BGDV7P


  Hardware UUID: 6CBFB7EE-FC53-5FAB-A2CB-CCCEFBD15E3E


  Sudden Motion Sensor:


  State: Enabled


  System Version: macOS 10.13.6 (17G14033)


  Kernel Version: Darwin 17.7.0


  Boot Volume: Macintosh HD


  Boot Mode: Normal


  Computer Name: Marie’s MacBook Pro


  Secure Virtual Memory: Enabled


  System Integrity Protection: Enabled

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jan 19, 2024 10:19 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 11:09 AM

Earlier versions of GarageBand, yes, but the only currently available version requires macOS 13.5 or later.


To download a version of GarageBand compatible with that Mac, you would have needed to purchase it in the past. To do that, open the App Store and click the Purchased tab.

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