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GarageBand

Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

iPad Version: Tracks

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
4.4
Very Good8 reviews
267likes
11comments
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  1.  Preset beats
  2.  Audio Recording
  3.  Digital Audio Workstation
  4.  Virtual Instrument
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  Music Sequencer
  7.  Audio Samples
  8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
  9.  Piano Roll

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Top Positive Comment
7Are5ster
2

I used it to make my own ringtone before in my Iphone 5.

Sebastian
0

Its an awesome software, but only available on Mac OS X, ipad's and iphone. So only 3/5 stars from me.

TomBar
1

Love this app! You can make killer sounds/melodies/mixes really fast and easy. I love having a customized ringtone and this app makes it possible.

Stim
1

My brother loves it! Simple to use and the music rocks!

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BloodyBogart
-1

I like Garage Band, my only issue is that it's progressively gotten harder to use. I often times need help finding a feature or whatever. Audacity for my two cents is easier to use!

Review by a new / low-activity user.
rogerharden
1

I have the GarageBand iOS app, and I essentially use it as a "notepad" but for music. I can easily bang out a quick drum loop, strum a few chords on a guitar, hum a melody, etc...all on my phone! It's incredibly useful, and more powerful than it lets on initially.

robertmu
1

i really like this app, it works just fine

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What is GarageBand?

Welcome to the school of rock. A Mac-sized practice space. Your own recording studio. If you want to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song, GarageBand can help — whether you’re a rookie or a rock star.

GarageBand is a whole music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes software instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and virtual session drummers. An intuitive interface makes it easy to learn, play, record, create, and share your hits worldwide. It’s never been easier to make music like a pro.

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GarageBand information

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.4
  • Alternatives

    103 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Arabic
    • Catalan; Valencian
    • Croatian
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • Finnish
    • French
    • German
    • Greek
    • Hebrew
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Indonesian
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Malay
    • Norwegian Bokmål
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Slovak
    • Spanish
    • Swedish
    • Thai
    • Turkish
    • Ukrainian
    • Vietnamese

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Our users have written 11 comments and reviews about GarageBand, and it has gotten 267 likes

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