Chapter 5
Using Loops to Make Music
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding loop basics
Finding the right loops
Knowing what the loop browser can do for you
Adding loops to your song
Tinkering with loops
Even if you can’t play or sing a note, you can have lots of fun using GarageBand’s loops, which are prerecorded bits of music that require absolutely no talent on your part to sound great. In many cases, the fastest and easiest way to get a song started is to use one of the thousands of loops included with GarageBand.
We’re starting our Mac recording journey with loops for a reason. I have no idea whether you’re a talented musician or someone who can’t play a note on any instrument. With loops it doesn’t matter.
In this chapter, you create a song using only the prerecorded loops that come with GarageBand. (You’re free to add an audio track and sing your masterpiece if you like, but that’s optional.)
What Is a Loop, Anyway?
A loop, in its simplest form, is a piece of music that can repeat ...
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