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How to Plug Your Guitar Into GarageBand
What Gear You Need to Connect Your Guitar to GarageBand
1) Connect Your USB 2.0 Printer Cable to Your Computer
2) Connect the Other End Into the Audio Interface
3) Open GarageBand and Select “Open Project”
4) Choose “Input 1” in the “Choose A Track Type” Page
5) Select “Built-In Output” for Your Output
6) Select Your Audio Interface for the “Input Device”
7) Plug Your Guitar Into the Audio Interface
8) Turn on the Monitoring Button
9) Set The Gain on the Audio Interface
10) Choose Your Guitar Amplifier Sound
How to Fix the Most Common Problems When Connecting Your Guitar to GarageBand
1) Use Direct Monitoring If You’re Experiencing Bad Latency
2) Don’t Use Bluetooth Headphones for Monitoring
Other Ways Of Recording Your Guitar In GarageBand
1) Using The MacBook’s Microphone (Built-In Microphone)
2) Using A 1/4″ Guitar to USB Cable
3) Use A Portable Audio Interface Like the iRig HD 2, iRig Pro I/O, or Apogee Duet
4) You Can Also Use A Microphone With Your Guitar Amplifier
8 Tips for Connecting Your Guitar Into GarageBand
1) Get A Long USB Cable (USB 2.0 Printer Cable or USB to USB-C)
2) Turn Your Pickups Down
3) Turn Your Pickups Down Even More If They’re Active Pickups (High Output)
4) Don’t Forget to Use the INST (Instrument) Button
5) Use A Quality Amplifier Simulator
6) Use A Right-Angled Guitar Cable (For Sitting Down)
7) Get An Even Better Audio Interface
8) Get A Quality 1/4″ Cable to Headphone Adapter
How To Tune Your Guitar Using GarageBand
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