GarageBand FAQ: Playhead

Q. What is the GarageBand "Playhead"?
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A. The GarageBand Playhead shows both what part of your GarageBand project is currently playing or recording, as well as being a control which allows you to pick a location in your GarageBand Project from which to play or record. Additionally it is used to designate a location in which to place a "Split" in a region. The playhead looks like this:

The inverted triangle at the top can be grabbed and moved with your mouse to any position in the GarageBand timeline.
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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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