Older Versions Of Garageband

  1. GarageBand On Mac. Before proceeding, note that the navigation menu may diversify depending on the version of your Mac’s operating system. Depending on the version of GarageBand, you may need more or less than 4GB of available RAM. Install the app. Steps to download the application in your Mac device are as follows.
  2. However, if you purchase/download the current version of the application–on either a newer iOS device (like your iPhone 6) or using the iTunes desktop software on your Windows or Mac–then the older version of the application will be accessible to your older device.
Garageband

New in GarageBand 10.4.3

  • This update contains stability improvements and security updates. Learn more about Apple security updates.
  • Adjusting the Limiter level parameter in the Smart Controls no longer causes an unexpected drop in level.

Previous versions

Garageband is included on the OEM installation disc for your Mac ONLY. If you upgrade your OS to the latest version, Garageband is not included. That has always been the case afaik. Trying to download Garageband from any other source is most definitely piracy. If you have the original install disc for you mac, you may have to install that OS.

GarageBand 10.4.2

Older versions of garageband

Accessibility

  • Plug-ins can now be opened in Controls view, which makes their functions available while using VoiceOver.

Editing

  • The region header in the Audio Editor now updates correctly when a track is muted.

Content

  • Sounds from the 808 Bass collection now sound and play correctly.

General

  • On the Region tab of the Audio Editor, Time Quantize for audio regions displays as expected after a take folder is deselected and then reselected.

GarageBand 10.4.1

New feature and enhancements

  • Refined new design on macOS Big Sur.
  • Improved performance and efficiency on Mac computers with Apple silicon.
  • Allows customization of region colors in your tracks.
  • Adds 1800 Apple Loops in a variety of genres including Hip-Hop, Chill Rap, Future Bass, New Disco, Bass House, and more.
  • Adds over 190 instrument patches and 50 vintage and modern drum kits.

Stability and reliability

  • GarageBand no longer becomes unresponsive sometimes when dragging the top edge of the Smart Controls display.

Performance

  • When GarageBand is on a secondary display, the app is now immediately visible when exiting from Full Screen mode.

Accessibility

  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when showing or hiding the Master Track.
  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when showing or hiding Automation.
  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when showing or hiding the Library.
  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when showing or hiding alignment guides.
  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when toggling snap to grid.
  • VoiceOver now provides audible feedback when performing zoom.

Apple Loops

  • Transposition now works reliably after dragging an audio Apple Loop to an empty portion of the Tracks area.
  • Creating Apple Loops from regions now works in cases where the end of the region is close to the end of the song.

Flex Time

  • When quantize is enabled for an audio region, the “Strength” setting automatically is set to 100.

Smart Controls

  • Choosing a different tab in a dual-tabbed Smart Control display now works reliably.

Plug-ins

  • Newly inserted instances of Space Designer now show the correct reverb length.
  • If dragging a plug-in to a new position or empty slot, this will no longer reset customized settings back to default.

Import

  • GarageBand now displays an alert when an audio file that contains no tempo information is imported.
  • GarageBand now displays a dialog when an audio file is imported containing tempo information into an empty project.

General

  • GarageBand now properly opens .CAF files created by Voice Memos that have been shared to the Finder or Mail.
  • When “Create Takes” mode is active, GarageBand will no longer display a “Circular Structure” error while recording MIDI over an existing Take folder that is covered by another region.
  • The quantize menu now remains visible after Flex Time is turned off and then back on.
  • The level meters for the Master Output in the Control bar now continue to function when the output is set to mono.
  • Saving a song that contains a movie no longer causes GarageBand to display a dialog asking to replace to the movie file.
  • Importing an audio file with the same name as an existing file in a song no longer overwrites the existing file.

GarageBand 10.3.5

• This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.

GarageBand 10.3.4

  • Smart Controls now work as expected on Mac computers that don't support Metal.

GarageBand 10.3.3

New Features/Enhancements

  • The Loop Browser now allows you to filter by loop type.

Stability/Reliability

  • GarageBand no longer quits unexpectedly when the Intro to Guitar lesson is opened a second time in the same Learn to Play session.

Editing

  • The keys on the keyboard in the Piano Roll are now the expected size.

General

  • Open System-based windows in GarageBand now immediately change between Light and Dark mode when the mode is changed in the System Settings.
  • The input level meter now works in the Learn to Play setup window.

GarageBand 10.3.2

Performance

  • GarageBand no longer hangs when opening the Sound Library, the Note Pad, the Loop Browser, or the Media Browser when the Smart Controls are open.

Sound Library

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  • When opening GarageBand on a Mac in which the sound library has been moved using Logic Pro or MainStage, and the external drive containing the library is not connected, GarageBand now shows a dialog indicating the drive must be connected to access to sounds.
  • It is now possible to reinstall the Sound Library in GarageBand after moving the library in Logic Pro or MainStage, and then disconnecting the external drive that contains the library.
  • Impulse Response files for Chinese and Japanese traditional instruments are now correctly found when a GarageBand for iOS project is opened on macOS.

Learn to Play

  • The Tuning Hint window now opens in Learn to Play lessons that feature non-standard tunings.
  • Chords now display in the correct positions in the Chord Trainer.
  • The Chord Trainer again provides visual feedback when correct and incorrect chords are played.

General

  • GarageBand now supports drag and drop from Voice Memos.
  • The Smart Controls Inspector now displays correctly in newly created projects.
  • The LCD display now immediately updates to reflect undo or redo of key signature change.
  • The GarageBand window now remains visible after exiting full screen mode.
  • It is now possible to position the end of song marker with greater precision.

GarageBand for macOS 10.3.1

Older Versions Of Garageband For Mac

  • Resolves an issue where third-party Audio Units and the PlatinumVerb plug-in could not be accessed.

GarageBand for macOS 10.3

New features and enhancements

  • Two new Drummers play roots- and jazz-influenced brush styles.
  • Over 20 free downloadable Artist Lessons show you how to play hit songs on piano and guitar, taught by the artist who made them famous.
  • Includes 1,000 new electronic and urban loops covering Reggaeton, Future Bass, and Chill Rap.
  • Includes 400 animal, transportation, and voice sound effects. Learn how to download the new sounds.
  • Play and record using traditional instruments from China mainland and Japan with the Guzheng, Koto, and Taiko drums.
  • Add classic sounds to your song with 5 Vintage Mellotron patches.
  • Updates compatibility with GarageBand for iOS.

Stability and reliability

  • GarageBand no longer quits unexpectedly when loading certain patches created in Logic Pro.
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Editing

  • MIDI Pan data can now be edited in GarageBand.
  • The Help Tag for the Marquee tool now shows the total length of the current selection as well as its start and end positions.
  • Step editing of automation is now possible in the Piano Roll editor by pressing Command-Option.

Accessibility

  • VoiceOver now announces the type of track that is selected in the New Track dialog.
  • VoiceOver now speaks the names of tracks when interacting with regions in the tracks area.

Plug-ins

  • The size of plug-in windows no longer sometimes changes unexpectedly when switching to presets that contain a different number of controls.

Flex

  • Enabling 'Follow Tempo & Pitch' in the Region editor now also enables Flex in the Track Editor if it is not already active.

General

  • GarageBand no longer unexpectedly sustains notes when using Musical Typing.
  • Metronome volume and tone can be adjusted in the GarageBand Preferences.
  • The GarageBand LCD again displays times down to milliseconds.
  • Master Echo and Master Reverb bypass settings are now saved in GarageBand projects.
  • Performing Undo after changing the key of a project now correctly returns Apple Loops to the original key.
  • Software Instrument tracks now respond properly to MIDI input after Track Lock is disabled.
  • It is now possible to record audio during playback.