Just got a mac.. still wearing my sister's hand-me-downs.

Hey Chris,

  Cool that you bumped this old post.  As for an update, I've been demoing songs for the rest of my band on garageband, but still outsource our actually recording.

   I find I can get a decent guitar tone but like you, I am never satisfied with the vocal track...  and like you I think it might just be my voice !

~T  

Hey there! I'm using GarageBand to record guitar/vocal demos... Have recorded my guitar part and I'm happy with the sound quality BUT very disappointed with the vocs! (maybe it's just my voice!) Anyone got any suggestions how to make the vocal side of things sound stronger/gnarlier on Garageband? Any settings you can recommend? Thanks!!!

Yeah, GarageBand is great. Been producing my podcasts on it for five years now!

I haven't owned Mac, so I know nothing about a Garageband, but if you buy an audio interface, some of them bundle each complimentary trial version of a DAW software. For instance, TC Electronic (Ableton Live), Presonus (Studio One) etc, so you may be able to choose a DAW software which you prefer. Anyway, before it, you can download a free versions at each maker's sites.

I love garageband!

As a very rudimentary/basic introduction to using a DAW it's fine. For real recording/mixing it's like trying to tie shoes while wearing boxing gloves. Love my Mac, though. 

Garageband is a great program, I paid a friend who knew the program well to show me how it works. In 2 hours I knew enough to record my songs. If you have an Apple Store close to you, you can sign up for free training. You just have to register online when they offer the class. Just go to the site and you will find it. All you need is a USB audio interface to get started,(it is a unit to plug mics and guitar cords in), they are not too expensive, I'm sure you can find a used one on Craigslist. So the answer is yes, it's worth messing around with.