How much does GarageBand cost?

What's been in it for Apple, which has not only declined to make money on the app for 15 years but spent millions meticulously refining it? (Garageband's premium version, Logic, costs around $200, but Garageband itself has always been free.)
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Is GarageBand free or paid?

GarageBand is Apple's free music creation software that comes preloaded on Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
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Is GarageBand free for Apple?

Previously, these apps were only “free” with a recent Apple hardware purchase. But now, no one has to pay anything to use these apps anymore. Some of them — GarageBand in particular — remain killer apps for iOS with no direct Android competitor.
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How much does GarageBand cost Iphone?

The company confirmed the rumors yesterday: GarageBand for Mac and iOS are free for all OS X Mavericks and iOS 7 users. Additional instruments and sounds, however, will cost a one-time in-app-purchase price of $4.99 each. GarageBand formerly cost $4.99 to download on gadgets running iOS 5.1 and above.
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Is GarageBand good enough for professional recording?

Garageband is a great DAW for recording and editing audio because it has many features that other more sophisticated DAWs have, albeit in a more simplistic and stream-lined format. The user interface is incredibly friendly and it also has things like Apple Loops and drummer automation.
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Is GarageBand good for making music?

The Bottom Line. GarageBand offers easy music recording for novices and pros alike, and it comes free with every Mac. The app is still the best way to learn piano or guitar on a computer and easily earns our Editors' Choice nod. PCMag editors select and review products independently.
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Can I put GarageBand on my PC?

GarageBand isn't available on Windows. Any claims that you can get it working on Windows are essentially trying to emulate the Apple environment on your PC. It's generally a much better idea to use a program that works natively on Windows.
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Why can't I install GarageBand on my Mac?

1) Make sure that you have 10.3 iOS or later downloaded on to your iPhone. 2) When downloading Apps, you need a good Wi-Fi connection, otherwise, it may not work. 3) Update to the latest operating system on your Mac. 4) Have enough space on your phone.
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Can I record music on GarageBand?

Using the Audio Recorder, you can record your voice, an instrument, or any other sound using the microphone on your iPhone, and play it back in GarageBand. You can also record sounds using an external microphone connected to your iPhone. The Audio Recorder has two sets of controls you can use to change the sound.
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Does GarageBand come with MacBook Pro?

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With the release of OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple announced that all new Macs, including the MacBook Pro, and all iOS devices qualify for free access to GarageBand.
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Do I need GarageBand on my Mac?

GarageBand is only worth keeping on your Mac if you use the application. If you don't use the application, it will take up storage space you can use for other things. If you want to produce music or edit sound for iMovie or a speaking project like a podcast, then GarageBand is perfect for you.
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Does GarageBand cost money on Mac?

GarageBand doesn't cost any money regardless of whether you're using it on macOS or on iOS.
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Is GarageBand the best music app?

GarageBand is without a doubt the most popular & one of the best mobile music-making app available, exclusively for iOS users. It makes it easy to play, record, and share music, and its sound library is full of free instrument packs and loops. With Live Loops, you can make electronic music easily and enjoyably.
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When did GarageBand become free?

Previously, Apple allowed users to download iWork, iMovie and GarageBand for free on an iOS device as long as it was activated for the first time since September 1, 2013.
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What is the closest thing to GarageBand on Windows?

Alternatives To GarageBand For PC (All Free Options)
  • 1) Cakewalk By Bandlab – Best GarageBand Alternative.
  • 2) LMMS – Great For Beginners.
  • 3) Reaper – Pay What You Want (As Low As $12/Year)
  • 4) Stagelight.
  • 5) Ableton Live Lite (Requires Product Code)
  • 1) Fl Studio Pro – Closest Paid Alternative For Windows.
  • 2) Cubase.
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Will GarageBand work on any iPad?

GarageBand will work on all iPads.
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What is the best music maker?

  • Best Overall: Pro Tools 12. Buy on Amazon. ...
  • Runner-Up, Best Overall: Reason 12 at Reason Studios. ...
  • Best Value: Logic Pro X. ...
  • Best for Electronic: Ableton Live 11. ...
  • Best for Songwriters: Presonus Studio One 5 Artist. ...
  • Best Budget: Acid Music Studio 11. ...
  • Best Plugin: Celemony Melodyne Editor 5. ...
  • Best for Mobile: iZotope Spire.
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Does Windows 10 have GarageBand?

Garageband is not available on Windows 10; therefore, we suggest taking a look at the following free Garageband alternatives: Soundation Studio. LMMS (Let's Make Music) T7 DAW by Tracktion.
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Is audacity better than GarageBand?

Garageband is easier to use for beginners. Garageband supports MIDI and virtual instruments like synths. Audacity includes more powerful audio manipulation tools and effects. Audacity is great for bulk editing audio files, such as converting an entire folder of tracks to a different format.
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Do any artists use GarageBand?

Vincent, Rihanna, Duran Duran and Usher are among artists who've all released music using Garageband's suite of free sounds or audio loops.
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Can you make a professional song on GarageBand?

Garageband can be used professionally; there's no question about it, considering some big names in the industry have used the software to track entire albums and hit songs.
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Do professional producers use GarageBand?

Yes, GarageBand is used by many professional music producers and singers – Steve Lacy, T-Pain, Rihanna, and Oasis have all been using GarageBand at some point. You can install GarageBand on all your Apple devices, making it a very versatile DAW for music production.
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