GarageBand For Windows PC With BlueStacks Download Latest

GarageBand is a music-making app that was developed by Apple and caused a massive shift in how music was made, by offering iOS users a portable music studio, making it easier to make music on your iPad, iPhone or Mac. Various features that make the app a success include:

1. Default MIDI keyboards that let you create versatile musical tracks.
2. A wide choice in Loop technology that can be edited into your track.
3. A collection of instruments that offer a range of musical effects for the artist to choose from.
4. The Lesson Store that helps you download lessons from well-known artists for guidance. 
5. All of this, free of cost. 

How to download GarageBand on PC?

However, this game-changing app is only available to Apple users and the easiest way to use GarageBand on PC is to download an Android emulator (that will help your system act as a host for running apps that were previously unavailable to you) like BlueStacks or virtualization software (that will make your desktop similar to the iOS devices) like VMware or iPadian. Before you proceed to Garageband for windows download, you must make sure that your PC/ laptop has the system requirements that are needed to use the GarageBand app:

1. Windows PC or laptop running on Windows 7, 8, 9, 10.
2. A RAM capacity of 2GB (required) and 4GB (preferred).
3. Intel core processor with at least i3 chipset(i5 is preferred).
4. At least 2 GB of free space on the hard drive.

Below are the steps to download GarageBand on your PC –

Garageband For Windows Download With the help of BlueStacks:

1. Visit BlueStacks.com and download the link to install this app in your PC.
2. Run the link to install BlueStacks on your PC by clicking on it.
3. Now, the BlueStacks app is launched.
4. Sign in to the app with a Google ID and once signed in, search the GarageBand app by typing its name in the search bar.
5. Choose the GarageBand icon from the list of search results, to install it on your PC.

DISCLAIMER: Every time you have Garageband for windows download, you will need to launch the BlueStacks app first and open GarageBand from there.

 Via iPadian:

1. Download the iPadian app on your Windows PC.
2. Once downloaded, run the iPadian app.
3. After installation, open the app and go to the ‘App Store’ icon.
4. Search for GarageBand in the App Store and start downloading it. It is now available for use on your PC via the iPadian app.

How to download GarageBand on Mac

Now, you have learned how you could have Garageband for windows download and install on the Pc. But, there are many reasons to use this app on your Mac as opposed to your iOS devices because it has better beat-making, sound-mixing, and Loop options not to mention the availability of instrument plug-ins and the variety of instruments presented. The app also produces quality tracks that can easily take up a lot of space for users working regularly with GarageBand and hence it is advisable to operate it on your Apple laptop as opposed to your iPhone or iPad.

Steps to Download:

1. Open your ‘Launchpad’ tab from the ‘Dock’ area of the Mac. 
2. Search for App Store in the Finder bar to access the app you want.
3. In the search box of the App Store, type GarageBand. You will see a brownish icon with a guitar on it. 
4. Apple has made this app free for macOS users so you should see a ‘Get’ button beside it as opposed to a ‘Buy’. 
5. If it shows a purchase option, you must read the app’s information and find ‘Free’ written beside it, so it deducts nothing from your balance when you click on it.
6. Next, press ‘Install the App’ to start the download. Sign in with your Apple ID and password, once the app is downloaded. Depending on your internet connection, it might take some time.
7. The factory version of GarageBand comes with a minimum of 50 sound effects, just one drummer kit, and around 500 Loop in the Sound Library.
8. To download the vast library available, make sure to open GarageBand Preferences Toolbar, in the Sound Library head, choose Download All Available Sounds after downloading the app.
9. You can similarly find options to download artists and GarageBand lessons from the Project Chooser option in the File menu under the New section. Find the option for ‘Lesson Store’ and find an amazing guidance path to your dreams.
10. Always keep in mind that the version of macOS you are using needs to be compatible with the version of GarageBand that Apple is presently offering at the time of your download. A simple Google search will aid you in finding out which version is compatible with your Mac.

GarageBand for iPad

System requirements of operating GarageBand on the iPad are limited to making sure that your iPad is updated to the current version of iOS that the app is compatible with and a minimum of 2 GB of free RAM to download the full range of the Sound Library and to have enough space to record new tracks. The iPad version of GarageBand even contains a Jam Session wherein you can do jamming sessions with other users whose Apple devices are synced to your iPad while using GarageBand but does not host the Lesson Guide available in the macOS version. 

HOW TO USE GARAGEBAND IN iPad

1. The interface of the iPad version is similar to the iPhone one in its streamlined nature as opposed to the enhanced version of the desktop version of GarageBand. It is much more flexible and easy to use with less editing buttons and settings options.
2. To download the app on your device, open the App Store and search for GarageBand.
3. Click on the install button in front of the app’s icon to download the app on your iPad.
4. Once downloaded, open the app on your device. A track workspace will be displayed on your screen only after you’ve chosen the instrument you want and the type of recording you want to do etc. For eg- a wide variety of Smart-Touch instruments like Live Guitars, Drum kits (this alone has options from Smart Drums to a Beat Sequencer), Samplers etc. as well as a choice of genres for recording like Hip-Hop, Electric, Techno etc.
5. On the top left portion of your screen, you will find buttons for editing options like Compression or Fading or using PlugIns with the help of the editing panel and FX button. You can copy, paste and drag parts of your record and immediately add presets and/or Loops to help you start with your recording.
6. With the help of Apple’s exquisite Live Loops feature, you can add as many instruments as you want on a single track to be played simultaneously. The Loop library is accessible from the top right corner of the screen.
7. On the top right side, you will also find options to set the Metronome and Count-in, Tempo, Time and Key Signatures that allow the app to set some basic rhythm levels for your track. 
8. You can also set the Volume of the master track and make notes using the ‘Notepad’ option in the Settings menu on the top right corner. 
9. Since the default setting of a recording is just 8 bars, using the ‘+’ button below the Settings button, change this ‘Song Section’ from Manual to Automatic so you can record your track for as long as you want.
10.  Using GarageBand on your iPad allows the novice user to easily understand the interface of a digital audio workstation and helps artists get used to making and editing music along with giving quality results. 

It is a digital workstation for everyone waiting to explore the music and audio industry with ease of access and a ready to delve into a library of instruments, sound effects, and techniques to help you become an ace in your game.