GarageBand FAQ: reindex

Q. How can I do a complete re-index of my Apple GarageBand Loops?
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A. For these older versions of the OS, search your entire hard drive (not just your 'Home' Folder) for "Apple Loops Index" and delete the contents of any folders that show up. Then drop your folder(s) of loops onto the loop browser so GB can re-index them...

Under Mac OS X 10.5.x (and later) an additional step is required because Spotlight will not search certain folders unless explicitly told to do so. Look at the first three images in this tutorial to see how to force Spotlight to do the search. Then search the Library folder in your Home directory as well as the one at the root level of your Hard Drive for "Apple Loops Index". Delete the contents of any folders that show up. Then drop your folder(s) of loops onto the loop browser so GB can re-index them.
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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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