GarageBand app not working? crashes or has problems?

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Published by Apple on 2024-05-14

GarageBand turns your iPad, and iPhone into a collection of Touch Instruments
and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go.
And with Live Loops, it makes it easy for anyone to have fun creating music like
a DJ.

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By Warren Pushaw 1 year ago

Garage band crashes every time I try to add a new song (.aif) Doesn't crash when I copy a song from another Garage Band project. NO EXPLANATION!!!!!!!!

By colette fiona 1 year ago

Everytime I trim an audio track, it just keeps crashing, I have tried everything , restarting, deleting garageband itself, charging the macbook, updating software, closing apps,but none seem to work, it just keeps crashing, somebody please help me.

By Dirk Diggler 1 year ago

When I plug in to overdub a guitar track shot just cuts out? Wtf son? Apple was the shit, now it’s easily the worst part of my day. Maybe if you guys cared more about good software than commie faggot politics this shot wouldn’t happen. Fuck Apple and China! 🖕🏻

Common dislikes about GarageBand app

- Cannot press the drum-stick into the drumhead depressing just enough to tighten the next strike to a different semi-tone

- Acoustic drum patches sound terrible unless you put some work into them

- Issues when switching to 3/4 or 6/8

- Laggy and buggy

- Multiple files disappear

- Sustain doesn't work properly

- Tap on a key lightly it'll play extremely loud but when played with force, it's quiet

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Common GarageBand Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot GarageBand app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all GarageBand app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

GarageBand iPhone Issues and Solutions

GarageBand iOS app crashes, not working, errors
GarageBand iOS app network issues
GarageBand on iOS has black/white screen

GarageBand Android App Issues and Solutions

GarageBand has errors/crashing/not working
GarageBand server network connectivity issues
GarageBand has black screen

GarageBand iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever GarageBand app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix GarageBand app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the GarageBand app on iPhone
Update GarageBand app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall GarageBand iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix GarageBand on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve GarageBand network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix GarageBand black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the GarageBand iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

GarageBand Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix GarageBand not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent GarageBand app issues:

Force Stop the GarageBand App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click GarageBand app. » click "Force Stop".

Update GarageBand to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear GarageBand App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "GarageBand app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch GarageBand.

Fix GarageBand unable to contact server/ GarageBand internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click GarageBand » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got GarageBand » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch GarageBand on android.

Solve GarageBand black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the GarageBand android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

Contact Support

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About this app

And then share your song with friends and family. * Requires compatible third-party Audio Unit Extensions apps from GarageBand Store. ** Requires free download from this app Sound Library. *** Multitrack recording requires a compatible third-party audio interface. Use the Sound Library to download additional free instruments, loops, and sound packs created by some of the biggest producers in the world. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play keyboards, guitars, and create beats that make you sound like a pro — even if you’ve never played a note before. this app turns your iPad, and iPhone into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. Plug in a guitar or bass and play through classic amps and stompbox effects. Use a Touch Instrument, microphone, or a guitar to instantly record a performance, with support for up to 32 tracks. And with Live Loops, it makes it easy for anyone to have fun creating music like a DJ.