GarageBand App Tutorial

When you first start using GarageBand, it's essential to understand the different track types available. The software comes with three main track types - MIDI, Audio, and Drummer tracks, each colored green, blue, and yellow (orangish/yellow) respectively.

MIDI tracks are the most versatile and will likely be your go-to choice for creating music from scratch. Once you've mastered building projects from the ground up, moving on to handy templates is as easy as can be. When I first started using GarageBand, I chose 'Empty Project' so that I could learn everything from the basics.

The plus side of using templates is that they allow users to get started quickly without having to load software instrument tracks, drum tracks, microphone settings, and more. The templates are actually quite cool and worth testing out, but for this tutorial, I'll suggest sticking with an empty template.

When loading up the Hip-Hop template, you'll get a range of different synthesizers, including the Sweeping Arp, Deep Sub Bass, Arctic Noise Lead, and Trap Kit Drummer Track. If you decide to use a template other than 'Empty Project,' GarageBand offers six options: Songwriter, Voice, Electronic, Amp Collection, Keyboard Collection, and Hip-Hop.

Each project template is geared towards a specific purpose, depending on your goals. For instance, if you load up the Songwriter template, GarageBand offers pre-created track regions and instrument tracks like the Southern California Drum Pre-set, Tracking Vocal, Natural Strum Guitar, Brit Clean guitar, Modern Stack amplifier, and Steinway Grand Piano.

However, I'd suggest not using Factory Templates until later. Instead, start with an 'Empty Project' to get started from scratch. Assuming you want to begin immediately, click on 'Empty Project.' You'll be brought to the 'Choose A Project' page, where you can choose whether to start a new project, open up a template, or look at Apple's GarageBand tutorials.

Important Notes for Beginners

* Musical Typing and Basic Commands

* Other Features

Garageband app tutorial