- On-Screen Keyboards
- External Instruments
- Choosing a GB Instrument
- Recording Options
- Recording a Track
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Recording a Track
Now, we're finally ready to begin recording.
First, make sure that the track you want to record in is selected. Next, make sure that you are completely ready to begin playing; recording will begin as soon as the button is pressed (unless you have turned on Count In, which I again strongly encourage).
Select the measure where you want the recording to begin by moving the progress marker in the ruler at the top of the window. Now, just click on the record button and begin playing at the appropriate measure/beat.
GarageBand automatically selects the Play button when you click on Record, so if you have already added other tracks to your song, these will play along with you as you record. If you do not want to hear the other tracks, click on the Solo button in the track information column (see Mixing - Track Controls). You can also turn off specific tracks by using the Mute button.
To stop recording, click on the Record button again. Don't worry if some extra space is left at the end of your new track; this can be taken care of during editing.
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