GarageBand
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About
GarageBand is ranked #5 of 130 in audio editing software on Inferse. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is a free plan.
Compared on audio editing software
- Free plan
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Supported platforms
- macOS, iPhone, iPadapps.apple.com
- Multitrack editing
- Yesapps.apple.com
- MIDI sequencing
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Third-party plugins
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Noise reduction
- Yesapps.apple.com
- Video synchronization
- Noapps.apple.com
Facts
- Free plan
- Yesapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOS, iPhone, iPadapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Yesapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- MIDI sequencing
- Yesapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yesapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yesapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Video synchronization
- Noapps.apple.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- GarageBand is a music creation studio for playing, recording, editing, mixing, and sharing music.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Sound library
- The Mac version includes a sound library with instruments, guitar and voice presets, and session drummers and percussionists.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Virtual drummers
- GarageBand for Mac includes 28 drummers and three percussionists across six genres.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Recording limit
- GarageBand for Mac can create and mix up to 255 audio tracks.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Editing tools
- Mac recording tools include Flex Time, Groove Track, multi-take recording, audio effect plug-ins, compression, and visual EQ.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Lessons
- GarageBand for Mac includes 40 genre-based lessons for guitar and piano and offers real-time feedback during lessons.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Logic Remote on iPad can control GarageBand on Mac, play software instruments, adjust Smart Controls, and control recording.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Cloud projects
- Apple says iCloud lets users add tracks to Mac songs from iPhone or iPad and import song ideas from iOS devices to Mac.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- GarageBand for Mac can share tracks by email or social networks, save them as ringtones, and export them to the Music app library.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- iOS features
- GarageBand for iOS supports up to 32 tracks and Audio Unit Extensions for compatible third-party instruments and effects.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- iOS sharing
- GarageBand for iOS supports sharing by email, social media, and AirDrop, as well as saving custom ringtones.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The Mac App Store listing says the app may collect a user ID for app functionality and that this data is not linked to the user.apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Apple offers support by phone or chat and provides online answers through Apple Support.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- apps.apple.com/na/app/garageband/id682658836· checked 21 Sept 2026
- apple.com/mac/garageband/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apple.com/ios/garageband/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apps.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id682658836· checked 3 Oct 2026
- apple.com/contact/· checked 3 Oct 2026



