{"id":82877,"date":"2022-06-06T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=82877"},"modified":"2022-12-20T13:47:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T19:47:46","slug":"getting-started-with-garageband-how-to-edit-a-guitar-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/82877-getting-started-with-garageband-how-to-edit-a-guitar-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started With GarageBand: How to Edit a Guitar Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GarageBand has long been one of the biggest perks of owning an Apple device. This fully-featured digital audio workstation (DAW) comes free with every Mac, iPhone, and iPad, giving users an intuitive, streamlined way for creating and publishing music, podcast, audiobook and other types of recordings. If you\u2019re new to GarageBand, this is the series for you. In <strong>Getting Started With GarageBand<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be covering topics that help you get the most out of this free\u2014yet powerful\u2014app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in this series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/83251-getting-started-with-garageband-how-to-record-and-edit-a-digital-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Record and Edit a Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/83567-getting-started-with-garageband-how-to-lay-down-a-sick-beat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Lay Down a Sick Beat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n<p>Recording and editing music of your own may seem like a daunting task and many musicians may feel overwhelmed with the plethora of hardware and software options available. Today, we\u2019re going to discuss how to record and edit guitars in GarageBand for Mac. For any guitarist looking to jot ideas down, flesh out a demo, or produce a finished track, GarageBand is an easy to use piece of software compatible with every Mac. Best of all, GarageBand is available for free in the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/garageband\/id682658836?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='1170' height='659' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UQJrKmcVuDA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For acoustic guitarists, all you will need to get started is a microphone. Any microphone that macOS can see, GarageBand can see, be it a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/item\/Audio-Technica\/2500XU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USB mic<\/a> or even the built-in iSight camera found on iMacs and MacBook Pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric guitars, however, require an audio interface. Audio interfaces are input\/output boxes that convert a sound signal into a digital signal that can be understood by your Mac. There are many audio interfaces available to purchase from the likes of M-Audio, Arturia, Focusrite, MOTU, and <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/item\/Apogee\/JAMPLUS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apogee<\/a>. While the feature set between devices will vary, a single 1\/4&#8243; line to USB conversion box will be enough to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam.jpg\" alt=\"A home setup for connecting an electric guitar to GarageBand using the Apogee Jam+ audio interface.\" class=\"wp-image-82884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_05_ApogeeJam-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption><em>A home setup featuring an Apogee Jam+ Audio Interface (Image: OWC)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-up\">Setting Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before launching GarageBand, its best to confirm a few settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click the Apple menubar icon<\/li><li>Select System Preferences<\/li><li>Sound<\/li><li>Input<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that macOS can see the audio interface currently connected to the system. If the name of your device appears, good news! You can launch GarageBand. If not, ensure the device is plugged in properly, powered on (if applicable), and check the product\u2019s website to ensure no additional software is required. Note, any sound input such as a microphone, webcam, or even a headset will appear in this menu. GarageBand utilizes CoreAudio for input and output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound.jpg\" alt=\"macOS System Preferences, Sound panel.\" class=\"wp-image-82879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_10_SystemPreferences_Sound-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption><em>macOS System Preferences, Sound panel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, launch GarageBand and select Empty Project +.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project template launches with several options, select Audio &gt; Connect a guitar or bass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject.jpg\" alt=\"GarageBand panel for selecting the type of track you'd like to produce. Guitar is selected.\" class=\"wp-image-82883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_15_NewProject-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GarageBand finishes loading and an empty project is available. A track has already been created with a basic amplifier preset. Before we begin recording, confirm one more essential setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select the GarageBand menubar<\/li><li>Preferences<\/li><li>Audio\/MIDI<\/li><li>Input Devices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm that the <strong>input device <\/strong>is mapped to the audio interface. A common problem is that GarageBand will sometimes look for audio coming in from the iSight camera and not the desired input, microphone, or interface. Close the settings panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tuner can be found in the form of a fork icon, along the right side of the recording transport. An essential setting to check as well before recording!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner.jpg\" alt=\"A GarageBand project window with the tuner window open on top of it.\" class=\"wp-image-82885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_20_Tuner-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I\u2019m ready to record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing Guitars in GarageBand: The Basics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening back, not bad, but I\u2019m off on quite a few of these bars. I want to tighten up this performance and ensure chords start on each bar. Splitting the take at the 9<sup>th<\/sup> bar will ensure anything I move around earlier will leave the latter part alone, move the playhead to the 9 on the time ruler, click to activate the event and select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Edit menubar<\/li><li>Split Regions at Playhead (Command T)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead.jpg\" alt=\"GarageBand project window with the macOS Edit menu open and mouse hovering over the split regions at playhead option.\" class=\"wp-image-82878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_25_Split_Regions_At_Playhead-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The metronome is serviceable but a bit annoying. I\u2019m going to replace it with a drum loop. Opening up the loops browser, I\u2019m going to filter the results down to All Drums &gt; Rock. Click on a loop to audition it. To add to the composition, click and drag the loop below the guitar track. GarageBand will add a new virtual instrument track. This sounds much nicer for a temp track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_30_Adding_Loops-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost there, but the chord I played on bar 2 is too early and too fast but, I know I played the chord correctly on bar 6. First, I\u2019m going to use the same <strong>Split Regions at Playhead<\/strong> command to isolate and remove the bad take, and to isolate the good take. Hold the option key down on the keyboard and click and drag the good take over the bad one, the performance gets duplicated. Much faster than copying and pasting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OWC_GarageBand_Guitars_35_option_click_and_drag-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I quite like recording in GarageBand because all the guitar parts are recorded clean; without any effects applied. This offers great flexibility in the editing process because amps and pedals can be freely modified. 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