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18 Chapter 1 GarageBand at a Glance
Column View
In column view, the loop browser features columns for keyword type, categories, and
keywords. Click a keyword type to show categories for that type, click a category to
show keywords, then click a keyword to show matching loops in the results list.
Clicking multiple keywords expands the results to those loops matching any of the
selected keywords.
A Keyword type column: Click a keyword type to show the categories for that keyword type in the
middle column.
B Category column: Click a category to show keywords for that category in the right column.
C Keyword column: Click a keyword to show matching loops in the results list. You can click
multiple keywords to expand your results.
D View buttons: Click the column button to show column view, or click the grid button to show
button view.
E Scale type pop-up menu: Choose a scale type to see only loops using that scale.
F Search text field: Type text in the field to see loops with the text in their file name or path.
G Preview volume slider: Drag the slider to adjust the volume of the loop being previewed.
H Results list: Shows the loops that match the selected keywords. Also displays the tempo, key,
and number of beats for each loop. Click a loop in the results list to preview it. Click the Favs
checkbox for a loop to add it to your favorites.
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