How do I add instrument plug-ins (such as EZDrummer) in the new GarageBand X?
So you’ve installed some instrument plug-ins and you want to use them in the new GarageBand X, but you can’t find them. Don’t worry, if you follow the steps below, you’ll have your new plug-ins up and running in no time. Keep in mind that while we used EZDrummer in this demonstration, this applies to all AU instruments.
- First, make sure you’ve created a Software Instrument track. By default, the instrument will be Classic Electric Piano.
- Next, click on the Smart Controls button.
- A window will show at the bottom of GarageBand. Click the “i” icon as pictured below to reveal more options.
- You will see a section labeled Audio Units. Click on the area that says “Instruments.”
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From there, you can select the manufacturer for your instrument. In this case, we have Toontrack’s EZDrummer installed, so we’ll choose that.
- You may be asked to lower GarageBand’s security settings in order to run your plug-in. Click Lower Security Settings.
- Voila! Your AU instrument has been inserted.
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