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How do you do half speed in GarageBand?

Published in Music Production 1 min read

You can slow down your audio in GarageBand by adjusting the playback speed. Here's how:

  • Select the audio region: Click and drag your mouse over the part of the audio you want to slow down.
  • Change the speed: You can adjust the playback speed in a few ways:
    • Using the Speed slider: Find the Speed slider in the Inspector window (usually on the right side of the screen). Drag the slider to the left to slow down the audio.
    • Using the numeric field: Enter a specific percentage value in the numeric field next to the Speed slider. For half speed, enter "50%".
    • Using the keyboard shortcuts: Use the following keyboard shortcuts to change the playback speed:
      • Option + Left Arrow: Slow down the audio by 10%.
      • Option + Right Arrow: Speed up the audio by 10%.
  • Listen to the results: Play the audio to hear how the speed change affects the sound.

By following these steps, you can easily adjust the playback speed of your audio in GarageBand.

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