How to Change Instruments for a Midi File on Garageband

Here are some instructions for one technique to change instruments for a Midi file on Apple's Garageband software for your Mac.

Steps

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    Get your midi file.
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    Open GarageBand.
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    Put your midi file into GarageBand.
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    It will automatically separate the track into instruments that could be customized.
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    Select a track.
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    Go down to the bottom right. Press the button that has a circle around an "i".
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    Select your instrument.
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    Play your track.

Tips

  • After you're done, you can go to the Share menu, and click "Send Song to iTunes".

Things You'll Need

  • GarageBand
  • a Mac
  • Midi file
  • iTunes (included on every Mac)

Article Info

Categories: Mac