Feedback in GarageBand

I am getting a lot of feedback when using my electric guitar with GarageBand, even with headphones.

GarageBand 10

Posted on May 14, 2017 2:38 PM

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May 15, 2017 1:16 PM in response to wjoe14

Hello wjoe14,


Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you want to eliminate feedback while recording guitar in GarageBand for Mac. To help with this, please follow these steps:

Adjust the input volume level for the sound source

  1. Select the track you want to use, then click the Smart Controls button User uploaded file in the control bar.

  2. Click the Inspector button User uploaded file in the Smart Controls menu bar to open the Smart Control inspector.

  3. In the Recording Settings section, adjust the Record Level slider.

    User uploaded file

You can also select the Automatic Level Control checkbox to have the recording level adjusted automatically. It lowers the level to prevent feedback, and raises the level if too low.

Hear your microphone or instrument as you play and record (monitoring)

Do one of the following:

  • Click the Monitoring button User uploaded file in the track header of the track you want to use.

  • Select the track you want to use, then click the Monitoring button User uploaded file in the Recording Settings section of the Smart Control inspector.

    User uploaded file

You can also select the Feedback Protection checkbox to avoid feedback while you play.



Before recording audio - GarageBand Help
Connect an electric guitar - GarageBand Help


Cheers!

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