Finding all of your Garageband files can be somewhat of a pain if you don’t know where to look, due to the fact that it appears as though Garageband doesn’t store the Project Files anywhere outside of the program.
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GarageBand is free, approachable, and runs on any modern iPhone or iPad. You’ll find it in Apple’s App Store. It’s available for Mac, too, but we love the touch-based iPhone and iPad version most of all. You can use GarageBand to make music quickly, without any prior knowledge of musical theory or practical skills.
However, there are two ways – that I know of – for getting access to your Garageband Project files.
Follow this process to find all of your Garageband Project files.
1) On your home screen, go into the tool-bar at the top.
2) Click on “Go.”
3) Click on “Home.”
4) Click on “Music.”
5) This should bring up all of your Garageband files, including “Audio Music Apps,” “Garageband,” and “iTunes.”
6) Click on “Garageband,” and voila, you’ve now got access to nearly every single Garageband Project that you’ve ever made.
What I like to do is I put all of the files in order of “Date Created,” and then I organize it in the “List” format, that way each file is listed in order of when they were first made, and you can also see all of them easily because they’re written out one by one, rather than displayed as little icons.
Moreover, you’ll also realize, at this point, the importance of actually taking the time to name your projects accordingly. I typically give each one a number, in order of what project it is.
For instance, I’ve created around 115 beats thus far, so right now, my latest project file is named #116.
There’s another way of accessing your Garageband Files.
1) Open up Garageband
2) Click on File
3) Click on Open or use the command (Command + O)
4) This should bring up every single Garageband Project File.
5) Click on the icon on the top-left of the screen to determine how the files are shown to you, including the options, “Date Added,” “Date Created,” and so on.
Where Are Garageband’s Audio Files Stored?
Garageband doesn’t actually store the Audio files, the files that are always blue in the workspace, anywhere other than in Garageband’s personal files.
I’m sure there is a way of going deep into Garageband’s directory and finding where each individual file that makes up Garageband is stored, however, there is no place on the computer where the Audio Files are stored OUTSIDE of the program unless we’re talking about the loops.
Where Are Garageband Instruments And Lessons Stored?
You can find Garageband’s instruments and lessons by following this process:
1) Click on “Go”
2) Click on “Computer”
3) Click on “Macintosh HD”
4) Click on “Library.”
5) Click on “Application Support.”
6) Click on “Garageband”
7) Then you’ll notice three different files, “Instrument Library,” “Chord Trainer,” and then “Learn To Play.”
The “Learn To Play” category is where all of the lessons are for Garageband.
And of course, you can access all of these instruments inside the software just by hitting the Library Icon or “Y” on your keyboard to bring up all of the available instruments.
Where Are Apple Loops Stored?
You can find all of the Apple Loops as well.
1) Click on “Go”
2) Click on “Computer”
3) Click on “Macintosh HD”
4) Click on “Library.”
5) Click on “Audio”
6) Click on “Apple Loops.”
7) Then click on “Apple,” and it’ll bring up each genre folder, “Hip Hop,” “Electronic,” and so on and so forth.
With Garageband open, you can find the Apple Loops by clicking on the icon that looks like a hose in Garageband’s interface. It’s in the top-right of the interface, and once you click on the icon, it’ll bring up all of the loops.
You can also hit “o” on your keyboard, and that will bring up the Loops browser.
They’re organized with the following categories, “Instrument,” “Genre,” and “Descriptors.”
You can also search for them based on what key they’re in, Minor or Major.
Where Are Media Files Stored?
To find other media, click on “F” on your computer keyboard with Garageband open, and it’ll automatically connect to all of the files you’ve created or had possession of in iTunes.
How Do I Delete Garageband Files?
If you want to delete all of your Garageband Project files, or perhaps, move them to an external hard drive, following the first part of this tutorial above for finding them: Go > Home > Music > Garageband.
Once you’ve accessed all of them, can select each one and then move them to the trash, and then empty the trash, if that’s what you want to do.
Conversely, if you wanted to move them to your external hard drive, you would just select all of them and drag them into your external hard drive’s folder instead.
If you’re in the market for a nice external hard drive to move your files too, I recommend the one that I listed on the product page here.
How To Remove Garageband Instruments?
If you want to eliminate all of your Garageband instruments, files, loops, and so on, you can do it in the Storage setting under “About This Mac.”
1) Click on “About This Mac.”
2) Then click on “Storage.”
3) Click on “Manage.”
4) Then click on “Music Creation.”
5) From here, you’ll notice that the finder brings up a screen that shows the Garageband icon as well as the button, “Remove Garageband Sound Library.”
You can delete all of the files, but then re-install them later.
How Do I Recover Garageband Files?
If Garageband crashes while you’re using it, you shouldn’t have to worry, because the program simply auto-saves everything, and when you open it back up again, the file should be the way that it was before.
However, for whatever reason, if this isn’t the case, you could just always use the (Command + S) command constantly the way that I do, that way if it ever crashes or what have you, you haven’t lost any of your work.
I’ve found that with the new MacBook Pro, even if the battery does run out when you open up the program again, everything is exactly the way it was before.
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Conclusion
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I hope this article today was helpful in your search for all of the relevant files, instruments, lessons, and so on. Make sure to share this on your social media if you found it helpful, I’d appreciate it a lot.
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What better way to add some embellishments to your songs than with an orchestral plugin? Even better if its free, right?
Orchestral samples, and samples in general, have come a long way.
They were practically unusable back in the day, but now, even though you can hear the difference between a sample software and the real deal, they sound astoundingly similar.
I love finding free software that actually works, so in this post I will go into each of the ones I found and tried, this way you won’t have to do any of the research and try the ones that sucked, like I did!
All of the download links are included!
The Best Orchestral Plugins are:
Best Free Full Orchestra VSTs
While every single one on this list is a good plugin overall, there are two which stand out.
Layers by Orchestral Tools
Layers is an ultra realistic orchestral sample library that features a full orchestra, Brass-, Woodwinds-, and Strings sections.
You can choose between a couple different mic positions and it also features different articulations; different chord types, staccato and sustain unison, and more.
In total, the sample pack is about 17GB and runs on Windows 10 and Mac OS.
Lastly, Layers works with Orchestral Tools’ SINE Player.
You can download Layers here.
Total Composure Orchestra (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Total Composure Orchestra is a full orchestral sample library created using only samples in the public domain.
Total Composure is the first to offer such a library exclusively for the Kontakt format; making use of Kontakt’s scripting capabilities to greatly enhance the playability, realism, and functionality of these public domain samples.
This is a fantastic plugin, it comes with a huge array of instruments from pianos, to brass instruments, strings and percussion.
One bad thing about this plugin is that it runs both on Kontakt Player, which is free, and the full version of Kontakt, but on Kontakt player you can only use the samples for about 30 min before it stops working.
If you want to be able to use them to their fullest extent, you will need to purchase Kontakt.
You can download Total Composure Orchestra here.
Related: List of the best Choir VST Plugins available.
Spitfire LABS
I mentioned Spitfire in a couple of my posts simply because they have some of my top recommendations as far as free plugins go.
LABS is basically a collection of free VST and AU plugins that not only sound fantastic, but that is also being updated consistently, with new plugins being added over time.
Here you will find great-sounding samples of any orchestral instrument you can think of.
You can download LABS here.
The Free Orchestra by Project Sam
Project Sam is behind Symphobia, which is one of the best-rated libraries for film scoring, video games and TV, and they created the Free Orchestra library which contains bits and pieces of all of their paid products.
What struck me the most about this free library is how great it sounds as soon as you load it up; there is little to no tweaking required.
Now, it runs on KONTAKT (6.2. or higher), but luckily it works in the free version which can be beneficial to you if you’re interested in using KONTAKT but don’t want to purchase the premium version just yet.
Parameters such as envelope controls, effects, octaver, and reverse make this library very versatile to use.
All in all, if you’re a beginner tipping their toes into the whole orchestral world, this entry level library could just be what you need.
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You can download the Free Orchestra here.
DSK Overture Orchestra (Windows)
DSK Overture is a full orchestral sample VST plugin.
It gives you the ability to choose between 40 different instruments and play 4 of those instruments in the same instance, through MIDI.
The included instruments are; Acoustic Piano, Harpsichord, Bassoon, Celesta, Glockenspiel, Vibes, Harp, Flute, Piccolo, English Horns, Oboe, Clarinet, French Horn, Trumpet, Church Organ, Trombone, Tuba, Cello, Contra Bass, Viola, Violin, Orchestra Drum Kit, Full Sections.
Honestly, what makes this plugin great is the variety of instruments, since there is no shortage of them, plus they all sound pretty damn good!
You can download DSK Overture here.
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover by Spitfire Audio
Here’s another great addition by Spitfire.
The BBC Symphonic Orchestra Discover actually sells for $49, but you can fill out a form and they will send it to you after 14 days for completely free.
This library is clearly aimed at beginners since it is very simple to use and straight-forward, plus it already comes premixed into one mix signal which gives you less control over it, but makes things easier if you’re just starting out.
It features a total of 33 instruments and 47 techniques, and thanks to Spitfire’s new mode switching technology, you can share and collaborate with fellow composers, regardless of which edition they own.
You can download the BBC Symphonic Orchestra here.
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One Track Orchestra (Windows)
One Track orchestra is primarily a sketching tool, meant to be used for songwriting and recording demos and aimed mostly at beginners and songwriters who need a simple tool to create and record music.
Therefore, the sound quality and usability aren’t the best ones out there.
The plugin was created using samples from VSCO Community Edition and assembled with Maize Sampler.
It is available as 32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin for Windows.
You can download One Track Orchestra Here.
Related: I love free plugins, so I put together a list of the best Free Synth VST Plugins out there which you can check out here,
Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra (Windows)
The Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra Module contains the full SSO by Mattias Westlund, in one simple VST plugin (32 & 64bit)
The SSO samples are stereo, 16 bit, 44kHz.
While it’s not the most professional Orchestral Sample Plugin out there, it will certainly provide the building blocks for creating some astounding virtual orchestra sounds.
Melodic instruments and chromatic percussion are sampled in minor 3rds and all samples have varying amounts of stage ambience, depending on their front-to-back placement.
SSO is the one plugin on this list that provides the highest number of instruments.
You get loads of String instruments, Brass instruments, Woodwind instruments, Keys and Choirs, Chromatic Percussion and Regular Percussion.
You can download it here.
DSK Virtuoso (Windows)
DSK Virtuoso allows you to play a combination of 6 layer instruments, or to play a composition up to 6 different parts, through the MIDI channels selectors.
The included instruments are;
Acoustic Piano, Harpsichord, Church Organ, Celesta, Glockenspiel, Vibes, Harp, Flute, Piccolo, English Horns, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba,
Cello, ContraBass, Viola, Violin, Orchestra Drum Kit, and more.
You can download DKS Virtuoso here.
You may also be interested in trying out some Free Bass Amp VST Plugins which should help you achieve a better sounding mix!
VSCO2 – Chamber Orchestra 2 (Windows, Mac)
The Community Edition, which is the free edition of these samples, comes with a total of 19 instruments, ranging from Woodwinds to Brass, Keys, Mallets, Strings and Percussion.
Decades of work have gone into creating these samples using nothing but the best equipment to capture them.
You can download the VSCO2 library here.
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Conclusion
The reason I like these kinds of plugins so much is that you can create complete song just by using virtual instruments.
You will need a good MIDI controller to do this properly and fast, even though you can manually add in every note in your DAW.
I hope this information was useful!
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See you on the next one.