How do I turn off the amp sims in Garage Band?

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How do I turn off the amp sims in Garage Band?

I am trying to record simple guitar and drum tracks using a Steinberg UR22 MkII. I'm taking a line out from my amp, going in to the UR22, then into the Mac using USB.

I want to record tracks using only the signal from my amp but don't seem to be able to turn off the amp sims, so I am having to use either the vocal mic settings, or a clean amp sim. Both colour the sound somewhat, which is definitely not what I want.

I also want to record drums from an electronic drum kit using the same method, and similarly I want the native drum sound to not be coloured by sims and effects.

IMAC (RETINA 5K, 27-INCH, LATE 2015), Steinberg UR22 MkII

Posted on Dec 26, 2017 4:03 PM

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HangTime

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Dec 26, 2017 4:22 PM in response to dereksmalls

dereksmalls wrote:

I [...] don't seem to be able to turn off the amp sims

open the Smart Controls, and click the Plug-ins disclosure triangle to show the plug-ins:

hover your mouse over the left edge of the Amp Designer to show the "Power" icon, and click on it to turn it off:

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