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Does the mic have to be plugged into the computer?

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It depends on what you're trying to do. If you want to use a built-in microphone, you don't have to plug anything in. If you're trying to use an external microphone, you most likely need to plug into the computer.

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When editing tracks, how do I actually make notes?

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To add notes, double click on the track you're trying to edit, hold command, and left-click onto the note you want.

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Can I plug a midiman keyboard into my computer laptop and hear myself through the speakers?

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Yes. Click on the input monitoring icon (which looks like a circle with two lines beneath it) in your track to hear yourself as you play.

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Can I insert notes into the piano roll editor?

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Yes. You hold the command button and click where you want the note. You can change the length of the note afterward or you can just duplicate other notes and move them around.

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What if I want to add singing?

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You can do that, too. Record yourself either with your own mic, on your phone or through an extension like an external microphone or recorder.

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Can I use GarageBand on Windows? If not, is there a similar program I can use that is free?

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No, it is not available on Windows. You could set up a parallel MacOS desktop or try Wavepad for free on Windows instead.

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Does GarageBand work for free on phones other than iPhones?

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No. GarageBand is from Apple Inc, and cannot be used on any other devices that do not run with Apple.

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