Exploring the Loop Browser


The Jazzy Rock Drums regions came from a library of over 1,000 prerecorded Apple Loops that are included with the GarageBand software. Loops are musical parts that can be repeated (looped) over and over seamlessly. These loops can be accessed through the Loop Browser. The Loop Browser organizes the loops by categories and helps you search for loops using the Musical Button, Column, or Podcast Sounds views.

There are three ways to open the Loop Browser:

  • Click the Loop Browser button.

  • Choose Control > Show Loop Browser.

  • Press Cmd-L.

Let's open the Loop Browser now.

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Click the Loop Browser button to open the Loop Browser.

The Loop Browser and the editor occupy the same space in the GarageBand window. You cannot open both at once.

Imagine if you had to listen to hundreds of loops just to find the sound you want. Luckily, the Loop Browser sorts and organizes the loops for youall you need to do is narrow the search. The Loop Browser has the following controls:

  • Keyword buttons or columns Click the keywords to display the matching loops. Click additional keywords to narrow the search.

  • View buttons Changes the layout of the Loop Browser to Column view, Musical Button view, or Podcast Sounds view.

  • Scale type pop-up menu Narrows your search to a specific scale type.

  • Search text field Type the name of the loop or the kind of loops you want to find.

  • Preview Volume slider Adjusts the volume of the loops as you preview them.

  • Results list Shows the results that match whatever keywords you have selected or text you have entered in the Search field. Once you have used keywords or buttons to narrow or refine your search, the results are listed in this pane. You can sort the results by columns, including by name, tempo, and key.

  • Loop library pop-up menu Click to choose the loops you want to show in the Loop Browser.




Apple Training Series GarageBand 3
Apple Training Series: GarageBand 3
ISBN: 0321421655
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 134
Authors: Mary Plummer

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