my garageband suddenly started fading out

So i recorded three different tracks. One guitar track and two vocal tracks. I had been working on it for a bit and everything seemed fine. Then i began to mess with some settings because I wanted to put some effects on the guitar. And then I accidentally wound up clicking the 'ducker' setting. I immediately switched it off. I then went to listen back and at a certain point in the song it just starts to fade out and then goes silent and I cant hear anything for the rest of the song. I tried it with my headphones and without and I cannot hear anything. I also tried adjusting Audio/MIDI settings and that didn't do anything. I also updated my computer hoping that would help, but again.....nothing. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP. I am not that great with garageband but I have been working on this project for a while and I need to finish it. Hopefully someone can help. Any help is appreciated.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2016 11:00 AM

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Jul 9, 2016 7:25 AM in response to mollyyoogg

Which version of GarageBand are you using? GarageBand '11, version 6.0.5, or a different version?

Since you did not mention it - have you checked the automation curves on the the Master Track? (Track > Show Master Track). The Master Volume should not fade out.

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When you played around with the effects, did you make any changes in the Effects panel for the MAster Track? In the "Edit" tab?

Jul 8, 2016 11:25 AM in response to mollyyoogg

did you backup the track at some point and can you go back to it? can you undo the plug-in?

The ducker is a filter that decreases volume so another audio source can be heard over the track so if you committed it to the track then a backup or re-recording of the track would be necessary.


http://thegaragebandguide.com/garageband-tutorial-the-definitive-guide-to-using- the-compressor-in-garageband

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