Recording audio on GarageBand is really simple. You can use the built-in microphones on your Mac or iPhone and can also use an external microphone for better sound quality. After you open a project, recording audio is as simple as pressing record.
I’ve been writing, recording, and producing music for most of my adult life. I’ve spent a lot of time working with GarageBand, and I know how to record audio of all kinds by using the app.
This post will show you how to record audio on GarageBand. I’ll show you how to record audio using the app’s basic functions and how to do it by connecting an external microphone.
One of the great things about GarageBand is that you don’t need a microphone to record audio. You can use the built-in mics on your Mac or iPhone to record a voice, guitar, or any other live audio you want to add to your project.
You don’t need to set up anything special to record audio without a microphone. Your Mac or iPhone will automatically use the built-in mics when you set up a project and start recording.
You can double-check that the audio input is set to the built-in mics, and I’ll walk you through how to do that in the steps laid out in the section below.
Recording audio on GarageBand for Mac is pretty simple. This is one of the reasons it’s such a good app for beginners, and you don’t need to have much technical skill to get started with recording.
You can record audio on GarageBand by using the built-in speakers on your mac or by connecting an external microphone if you have one.
To record audio on GarageBand for Mac, follow the steps below:
1. Open GarageBand on your Mac.
2. Select either an Empty Project or choose the Voice option from the Project Templates window. If you are brand new to using the app, the Project Templates option simplifies the process and makes it very easy to get started.
3. Select Create. The main GarageBand window will now appear.
4. Select one of the vocal mic tracks here (if you used the Project Template). Select a microphone option from the Voice section of the Sound Library if you start a new project.
5. Click the Smart Controls button to show all the controls and settings on your currently selected track.
6. Select the Track button to display the track controls.
7. Select the microphone source you want to use. Note that the internal mic on your Mac will be selected automatically if you don’t have an external device or mic connected to your Mac. If you do have an external mic, make sure to select that as the input source.
8. Click the Record button to start recording audio. Click Stop whenever you are done.
Recording audio on GarageBand with your iPhone is also really simple. You can also choose to use the built-in mic on your iPhone or connect an external mic. There are a few microphones out there designed to plug directly into an iPhone for better audio quality than the built-in mic.
Follow these steps to record audio on GarageBand using your iPhone:
1. Open GarageBand on your iPhone.
2. Open a new or existing project in the app.
3. From the software instrument options, choose the Audio Recorder. If you are already working in the main project window, tap the + button to add a track and get directed to the software instrument options.
4. Tap the Voice or Instrument option depending on what type of audio you want to record. These options change the settings of the audio track slightly.
5. Adjust any settings you want to before you start recording.
6. Tap the Record button to begin recording audio. Tap the Stop button when you are done.
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