I use GB primarily for audio recording - not so much software synths. it is highly accessible for audio recording, although a little weird at first.
To load a different synth in your software track, you need to uninteract with everything and get to the top level. Then open the info pane with command I if it isn't already open. then, in there, you'll find a list browser that you can interact with and try out different instruments. GB comes with a bunch of pre-installed synths, and you don't really need anything more at first until you get good at using what's already there. There is a Layout area that contains all your track headers and tracks, along with some other stuff. you have to uninteract with that layout area in order to get to the info pane - it will appear at the same level as your record button etc. I don't have the exact details in front of me, and am working from memory. browse around in the info pane and you should find the list browser that contains the synths. If you want another audio editing app that seems a little more intuitive to use, Amadeus Pro is the way to go, although, I can do any audio recording and editing I want in GB - its just a matter of learning the tricks. On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Andy Collins <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok Phil - mouse clicking works in the preferences. Thanks. > > I still need confirmation as to if the preinstalled version of GarageBand > only comes with the software piano, and if other instruments need to be > downloaded, and if so, how can I get to where I can instigate the download, > and if not, how do I get them to play in the way I can get the piano to play? > > When I first bought this Mac, I'm sure I read on list that GB was accessible > and that listers were using it, but now, apart from your good self, all is > quiet on the GB help front, and if I can't move on from here, would like to > know what others use instead of GB that has good accessability? > > Thanks all - > > Andy > 3 Dec 2013, at 22:11, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > >> mouse click the buttons instead of VO space. First though, route mouse to VO. >> >> >> On Dec 23, 2013, at 4:16 PM, Andy Collins <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi all - >>> >>> Two things here: >>> >>> Firstly, when I look at preferences for GB, the general button is selected >>> by default, and I can't change it. If I click the midi button, or the >>> advanced button, the focus just stays stuck on the general button. >>> >>> Secondly, I am finding that the GB app freezes, and I have to do a forced >>> quit to get out of it. Again, anybody help? 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