How can i use different chords in GarageBand loops?

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Level 1

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How can i use different chords in GarageBand loops?

Say I have a verse using 4 different chords. Is there any way i can change a certain loop to a different chord without affecting the whole track?

Thanks :-)

GarageBand 10, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Jan 25, 2016 5:55 AM

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Answer 1

léonie

Level 10

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Jan 25, 2016 6:21 AM in response to Elymatt

AAfter you loop the region you can cut out the section where you want to modify the chord. Position the cursor and enter command-T .to split the region. You can use the transpose slider in the editor to shift the cut out region to a different key or replace it by a different loop. Is it a midi loop or an audio loop?

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Answer 2

Elymatt Author

Level 1

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Jan 25, 2016 6:24 AM in response to léonie

Thank Leonie for your answer, it's an audio loop, and the transpose won't change from minor to major chords or vice verso...

I needed something like Band In A Box, but it seems GarageBand can't do these chords progression... sadly

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Answer 3

léonie

Level 10

200,639 points

Jan 25, 2016 8:00 AM in response to Elymatt

No, sorry, if it is an audio loop you can only replace the cut out region with a different loops from the same family that is in minor.

Most of the GarageBand loops come in families of similar loops, some major, some minor.

You can filter the loop browser to show only major or minor loops by using the Scale pop-up menu.

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