Apple GarageBand for Mac

I've been using Apple software since I was really young and I've become really attached to Apple and GarageBand especially. Thats why I would love to use Logic because it is very similar to GarageBand.

A really basic DAW, does the job. Really simple to use

With a very good gamma of drums, synthesisers, pedals and amps, Garage Band is an amazing tool to Record Demos, but that is all. There are some key features which are still lacking in this tool which are available in every pro Tool for professional recording, such as multi recording tracks for one channel.

Apart from that, if you want to record Demos for your band, that's exactly what you are looking for.

Awesome for producing garbage records in your basement, and I love it to death. Lots of samples, looping options, etc.

I have used this to record demos for other musicians and for the recording studio where I will be working, so that the producer has an idea of what I am looking for. It is relatively easy to learn how to use and you get pretty good results out of it. You have to watch for feedback when doing the guitar tracks in particular and I found that recording the guitar is best using an acoustic with an external mike and then choosing the electric sound you desire afterwards. There are some great tutorials on line for those who are starting out. One in particular is called "How to Make A Song in Garageband".

Not the greatest audio mixing / composing software out there, but hey! it's free on mac.

Small pkg, fun to bang out a quick tune on the iPad wherever...with Korg micro keys, its quite useful!

I use GarageBand at work and at home for fun. It's very intuitive and a great way to kill time on a Tuesday night. From recording music, to playing with all the various amp/effects the program has to offer, it's given me to try out styles I have yet to explore. There are better recording programs out there, but this is perfect for knocking out a quick idea.

GarageBand is more powerful and useful than most people give it credit for.

I thinks it is great to start with, it is a cool way to get introduce into the music production and recording world because it is amazingly simple to use. Even now I still use it when I have my laptop and I just want to throw some ideas into a track, that way I can try them fast and easy before I´m sure I will use any of them.

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It is a good daw, and I reccommend it to young producers, but there is a point when you can't do any more with the product. At this point, it is time to upgrade to a daw like logic pro x, or a program like ableton live on a mac.

Garageband is useful for amateur; for those who wants to start to produce music, and have a similiar user interface with Logic Pro X. So, don't worry to start to produce music using Garageband.

Well done for a free software. May not be as great as Logic but still does the job

While I have moved on to its bigger brother, Logic Pro X - GarageBand still has a special place in my heart as a excellent cheap DAW.

GarageBand is actually extremely in-depth for being free, and easy to use for beginners. I produced my entire first EP on GarageBand, and it sounds somewhat professional, at least for what a first-time music producer can do. It's extremely easy to use and very, very good for a free software.

i love it because for apple users its free and its just fun to play with and so i have more experience with different softwares.

I wasn't expecting such a large variety of amps and effects, but Apple has a way of surprising users in the best ways possible. The one downside is that for a novice, it can be hard to figure out what is what, and how to use certain features. It took me forever to figure out how to turn the feedback off. Another problem I've encountered a lot is getting sound. Hooking up with an iRig, sometimes the computer doesn't register you've put something in the headphone jack, or doesn't register that what you've put in ISN'T a pair of headphones. The quick fix is to simply restart the computer, but it can get annoying if it persists.

The fact that this comes with any Apple product is what I love most. Sure you have to buy accessories and additional amps if you're serious about using this app, but what you're getting as a standard is pretty impressive. I've gone back and forth between this and Ampkit. Each have their merits, but Garageband is better for recording, editing, tracking, and that sort of stuff. All in all I give Garageband a 7.5/10.

First time used this DAW,looks great!I really love it!!

This app actually pre-installed on my iPhone. At first I was like, "Hmm... I should get a better DAW for my iOS" but then after experimenting it for a few minutes I was like "damn man, this app is hella fun and easy to use".

Great for sketching out ideas, but I've actually recorded and released songs done entirely in GarageBand that we're released on vinyl & all the standard different digital sources-iTunes, Spotify, etc, etc. during a time when I didn't have my studio set up & touring a lot & GarageBand + Apogee Duet got the job done.

Tons of producers hate on garageband or write it off as useless, but to be honest I think it's a very powerful platform when you put in the time to learn how to use it. I've got it upgraded with a nice selection of plugins but even on it's own it's definitely underestimated.

I was surprised at the latest iteration of Garage Band. Apple pulled together a very user friendly music production product for the entry level masses. I enjoy playing around with the loops, but also was amazed at the built in instruments. In education, this is a great way to start students off with the basics and they are not overwhelmed. I tell them to not be fooled because while it looks simple, it contains a lot of features to master.

when i gotta get dat nana goin

Just starting to mess around with it and a midi keyboard. im Excited!

I use garageband to jot down ideas and for composing.

Personally I don't really understand all the hate this program gets. It does a good job for demo making, and especially if you're starting out - VERY user friendly. I wouldn't use it for a final track, but it's good for putting ideas together.

when I make songs I use garage band. its so amazing you wouldnt believe it. Through the endless drumbeat combinations, basslines and synth settings, its totally essential. 10/10 would reccomend

Used to connect to NI Massive to create our presets and put loops together.

I started with this and still use it for synths