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This App Is Like GarageBand for Windows, Only Better

While Apple's GarageBand isn't available for Windows, Akai's MPC Beats app fits into the same nice, and it's completely free to use.

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The Best Free Music Production Software for Beginners

If you're just starting to make your own music, try these free music-making tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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6 Reasons Why Your Vocals Sound Distorted in GarageBand (and How to Fix It)

Not sure why your vocals sound distorted in GarageBand? These issues might be the culprits.

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Remove the GarageBand Sound Library From Your Mac to Save Storage

GarageBand comes with gigabytes of files that take up space on your Mac in the Sound Library, even after you uninstall GarageBand itself.

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The 8 Best Free and Cheap Audio Editors for Mac

Here are our picks for the best free and cheap audio editors for Mac, from simple apps to professional tools.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade From GarageBand to Logic Pro X

Logic Pro X has a host of features that make it superior to GarageBand, but is the price tag worth it? Here's why we think it is.

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How to Add Extra Sound Packs to GarageBand on iPhone or iPad

Learn how to add extra Sound Packs to unlock more instruments and loops in GarageBand on your iPhone or iPad.

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The 10 Best GarageBand Sound Packs for iPhone and iPad

Take your mobile music creation to the next level with these impressive sound packs for the GarageBand app on iOS or iPadOS.

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Become a GarageBand Master With These Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Get the most from GarageBand for Mac by using these keyboard shortcuts, available in a free downloadable cheat sheet.

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GarageBand vs. Audacity: The Best Music Production Software Compared

GarageBand vs. Audacity is one of the big battles in music production software. Which will work better for you? Let's compare them.

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The 6 Best iPhone and iPad Apps for Musicians

If you're a musician, these apps for your iPhone or iPad will help you jam, practice, and even publish music.

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How to Make a Song on GarageBand

Bring out your creative side, and learn how to make a song on GarageBand.

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How to Fade Music In and Out in GarageBand

With GarageBand, you can easily apply fade-in and fade-out effects to your songs.

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A Beginner's Guide to Comping Vocals in GarageBand

Seamlessly combine multiple vocal takes together by learning how to comp in GarageBand.

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How to Make a Ringtone Using GarageBand

Want to jam out to your favorite song every time your phone rings? Here's how to create a custom ringtone using Garageband.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Vocals in GarageBand

From choosing a microphone to tweaking the EQ, here are all the steps you need to take to record vocals in GarageBand.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Recording Your Guitar in GarageBand

Follow this beginner's guide to get the best recording of your guitar in GarageBand on a Mac.

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9 Reasons GarageBand Is the Best DAW for Beginners on macOS

Not sure about choosing GarageBand as your starting DAW? We've got a list of reasons why you should give it a shot.

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How to Record Your Keyboard on GarageBand For Mac

GarageBand makes recording a variety of instruments simple and easy. We'll look at how to use it to record your keyboard.

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How to Use GarageBand on Mac to Record Multiple Live Tracks at Once

Multitrack recording on GarageBand for macOS is simple, but we'll show you how to get started.

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