The catch is that in order for those samples to work properly, the app needs to convert them in real-time causing high memory usage. For instance, your project runs at a 48kHz sample rate but GarageBand samples at 41.1kHz. The memory problem usually occurs when your computer is not running at the same sample rate as your project. For instance, if other apps are on stand-by waiting to use the mic or they’re actively using it, GarageBand may fail to capture audio input from your mic. Third-party apps might also interfere with GarageBand breaking the app’s functionalities. Click on your Apple menu and select Force quit. Reduce the strain that background apps put on your hardware by quitting unnecessary apps. The synchronization issue can also occur when you’re low on memory or processing power. Consider replacing the mic cable as well. If there are any compatibility issues between your mic and GarageBand or the OS, an audio interface device should help you fix the problem. For example, many users solved the problem by plugging the mic into a different USB audio interface. Use a different USB hub (or a non-powered USB hub) and check if you notice any improvements. Make sure your microphone is properly connected to your computer. Double-check to make sure the input is lower than 48,000.
Use the standard GarageBand options (44.1kHz and 16 bit), and then tweak your settings one by one until you find the right setup. GarageBand is actually pretty picky about the sample rate and bit depth settings. Keep in mind that for a microphone, you should use the 1 channel option.Īdditionally, try changing the bit depth from 32, or 24 to 16. If the format is set up to 2 channel 16-bit integer 44.1kHz (CD quality), change the settings. Navigate to Applications, select Utilities, launch the Audio MIDI Setup utility and check your sample rate settings.
So, before you tweak your sample rate settings, make sure your Mac recognizes your Blue Yeti mic. Interestingly enough, this error often affects Blue Yeti microphones. If GarageBand encountered an error while trying to synchronize Audio and MIDI, this indicates the app detected a weird sample rate that it couldn’t process.
This software is freeware and must be considered beta status. I have also created a (experimental) JavaScript-based version of the GB2MIDI app which works directly in your browser. The original AppleScript tool was published on my website
The resulting files will be saved with the same name but a.
Either drag & drop onto the icon, or run the script and select files.
mid file or download and use the GB2MIDI "app" (written in AppleScript) for Mac OS X in this repository. You can either use a Hex-Editor to cut out the part between “MTrk” and “CHS” and save as a.
(Please note that this folder is only created after you created your first loops and can be tricky to navigate to in the Finder.) You can find the resulting loop file in the folder /User/Library/Audio/Apple Loops/User Loops/SingleFiles/ with the. In order to export MIDI from Garageband, you first need to create a loop from the MIDI segment (join segments for a whole track) via drag&drop into the loop area (up to 45 measures long, otherwise you the menu edit->add to loop library). Tools for converting Garageband (Mac OS X) files to MIDI files