Mac's Garage Band

[Joey Ace]

Apple announced some new products today.
The one that I find very interesting is "Garage Band", which is part of the new iLife suite.

It appears to be a BIAB on steroids. I've been waiting for PG Music to release their Mac OSX version of BIAB, but now I'm not sure if I want it. ILife is only $49, BIAB is several times that amount. Of course you need a powerful Apple computer

(I have the computer, a PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive purchased two months ago.)

Info about iLife, including a demo movie is at http://www.apple.com/ilife/

I try to avoid newly released software, but I suspect this will be an exception.

[Ken Lang]

One thing I noticed is there are no sample songs to listen to in ilife, or I missed them somewhere. At least BIAB has samples.

I'm still at BIAB ver 10 and looking for something that may be better, even to the investment of a Mac if necessary. I do have some mac internet studies to learn from, but haven't as yet had the time.

[b0b]

It looks more like ACID than BIAB. Loop-based music.

BIAB applies styles to chord progressions, and outputs MIDI. ACID repeats small segments of pre-recorded music and outputs audio.

Personally, I find the BIAB approach more useful for real composing. I like working with chord progressions, and trying them in different styles. It has expanded my understanding of music.

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[bob drawbaugh]

Bob, I think it can do some of both. But, if you have a MAC what a great practice tool for only $49. I have spent that much on one or two tracks to play with. I have it ordered so I will let you know how it works when it gets in.

[Joey Ace]

The price is great, and it includes upgrades for other programs in the iLife suite.

Besides, BIAB for OSX in not yet available.

I look forward to your report Bob.

[Joey Ace]

Apple has started a GB Support Forum today.