Q: How Do I Add Sampled Instruments to the Instrument Library?
Many GB version ago I was able to easily add more instruments to the library. But with GB 10 I have struggled weeks and have been unable to find instructions that show me how.
Specifically, I was able to add high quality samples from "University of Iowa Musical Instrument Samples http://theremin.music.uiowa.edu/MIS.html". These are acoustic instruments recorded in .aiff format and are free to download. Placing them in the Library>Audio>.... or Library>Application Support> GarageBand... will not cause them to show up.
I have even considered purchasing MainStage 3 for $30, but they don't list the specific orchestral instruments in the package, or specify if it they can be imported to GB as some of theirs can only be added to Logic Pro. Also, the documentation available for MainStage is silent ability to import third-party sampled instruments, or even which solo string instruments are available. https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1649/en_US/mainstage_3_user_guide. pdf
I am hoping to add the following:
Violin
Violoa
Cello
and the above in pizzicato (plucking) and arco (for instance: http://theremin.music.uiowa.edu/MIS-Pitches-2012/MISCello2012.html)
Even GB for iPad more for strings.
Thank you.
Posted on Aug 26, 2016 1:19 PM