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GarageBand: Select and record MIDI synth sounds

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Demo summary

The demonstrator cycles through various software instruments, including the Steinway Grand and 80s bit rate synth, before recording an intro part.

Step-by-step

  1. Select a software instrument track
  2. Cycle through available sounds to preview them
  3. Press R to begin recording
  4. Perform the intro part to capture the MIDI data

Options

  • Steinway Grand piano
  • 80s bit rate synth

Highlights

This 80s bit rate synth is like one of my favorites.

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  1. 2:120:51Select and record MIDI synth soundsCurrentThe demonstrator cycles through various software instruments, including the Steinway Grand and 80s bit rate synth, before recording an intro part.Sweetwater Soundcheck