Using the Track Editor for Apple Loops

There are two types of Apple Loops that come with GarageBand: Software Instrument loops (green) and Real Instrument loops (blue). The Software Instrument loops can be edited in the Track Editor in the same way as any Software Instrument region. Likewise, Real Instrument loops (blue) can be edited in the Track Editor in the same way as any Real Instrument region that you record in the Timeline (purple).

Let's quickly examine how the Track Editor looks when you use it for Apple Loops.

1.	Locate the Bongo track in the Timeline.
2.	Click the first World Conga region to load it in the Track Editor. Notice the waveform of the conga drums in the Track Editor. These look different from the note events you worked with previously for the Software Instruments. Also notice that this region is blue, indicating that it is a Real Instrument Apple Loop. You can use the Track Editor to zoom in and edit these loops as needed when you're arranging a song. You'll learn more about editing loops later in this book.
3.	Move the Zoom slider to the right to zoom in to the track for a more detailed view of the waveform. Then move the scroll bar to the right or left to view different parts of the region in the Track Editor.