Recording Guitars in GarageBand
In this tutorial video, Dr. Watson explains how to use an audio interface to record a guitar signal. The demonstration includes both acoustic guitar (with pickup) recorded into a regular audio track and electric guitar recorded into GarageBand's special "Guitar" Track.
Featured in this video is the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Channel (with preamps) USB audio interface. While I really like this particular interface, there are many fine 2-channel audio interfaces on the market. All of them work in relatively similar ways. You should be able to apply the concepts presented here regardless of what brand interface you are using.
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Be sure to check out related videos by Dr. Watson on the following topics:
Using an Audio Interface with and XLR Microphone
http://bit.ly/2r7apiH
(...if you'd rather use an XLR mic to record an acoustic guitar or the sound coming from an amp)
USB Mic Recording
http://bit.ly/2rZSmJf
(...to use a simpler, yet still excellent, USB mic to record an acoustic guitar or the sound coming from an amp)
Cool Stuff in GarageBand's Preferences
http://bit.ly/2r76Skk
(...for more on configuring GarageBand's sound in & sound out options when using an audio interface)
GarageBand Overview & User Interface
http://bit.ly/2qY2uE1
(...if you're relatively new to GarageBand you should definitely check this video out before jumping into recording guitar with an audio interface!)
Finally, if you're looking for a fine overview of GarageBand for the guitarist, check out Bobby Kittleberger's comprehensive article on Guitar Chalk:
https://www.guitarchalk.com/garageban...