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Zacariem · Zacariem #1 (**permalink**)

01-28-2007, 10:36 AM

Hi

I've just bought a MacBook and I love it! I've been using garage band alot and I've been told that I can plug my guitar straight into the MacBook (using a guitar lead and a Jack to Mini Jack adaptor).

I followed the help files and went to 'System Preferences >> Sound' and set the import to 'Line In'. The imput level monitor showed that the Mac was picking up my guitar. Great. Then I opened up Garage Band, added a new real instument track and turned Monitor on. But when I started to play, the sound was picked up from the built in mic.

How can I record sound directly from my guitar into Garage Band???

Thanks alot!

Zacariem

Zacariem #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 24, 2007 Location: Sowerby Bridge, W. Yorkshire, UK Posts: 61 Mac Specs: White MacBook with 4GB RAM and 80GB memory + 500GB external hard drive. iPod Classic Silver	01-28-2007, 10:36 AM Hi I've just bought a MacBook and I love it! I've been using garage band alot and I've been told that I can plug my guitar straight into the MacBook (using a guitar lead and a Jack to Mini Jack adaptor). I followed the help files and went to 'System Preferences >> Sound' and set the import to 'Line In'. The imput level monitor showed that the Mac was picking up my guitar. Great. Then I opened up Garage Band, added a new real instument track and turned Monitor on. But when I started to play, the sound was picked up from the built in mic. How can I record sound directly from my guitar into Garage Band??? Thanks alot! Zacariem No excuse is sometimes a good enough one.
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