GarageBand FAQ: Add effect to a track in GB09

Q. How do I add an effect to a track in Apple's GarageBand '09 (and later)?
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A. Select any of your "Real" tracks, "Software" tracks, or the Master GarageBand track (not a Guitar Track), click the Track "i"nfo button, and select the Edit tab near the top. Once the Edit tab is selected...

click in any of the blank slots to display a PopUp menu of GarageBand effect choices.

For a Guitar Track, Click any of the effects displayed on the "wooden floor", and then click the Edit Button towards the Top Right. Form there you can drag any of the "Stomp Boxes" onto the "Floor".

To remove a Stomp Box, drag it back to the bottom area.
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GarageBand from Apple Computer uses audio loops and MIDI loops in Apple Loops format. It can work with Audio Units plug-ins. Apple Macintosh Compatible FireWire and USB interfaces can be used to connect Audio and MIDI instruments to your Mac, and be recorded into GarageBand.

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