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Chapter 2 GarageBand at a Glance 21
Column View and Podcast Sounds 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.
In podcast sounds view, the loop browser shows a different set of columns, featuring
sound effects, jingles, and other loops suitable for podcasts. You work with the columns
in podcast sounds view the same way you do in columns view.
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Keyword type column: Click a keyword type to show the categories for that keyword type in
the middle column.
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Category column: Click a category to show keywords for that category in the right column.
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Keyword column: Click a keyword to show matching loops in the results list. You can click
multiple keywords to expand your results.
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View buttons: Click one of the buttons to change the view between column, button, or podcast
sounds view.
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Scale pop-up menu: Choose a scale type to see only loops using that scale.
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Search field: Type text in the field to see loops with the text in their file name or path.
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Preview volume slider: Drag the slider to adjust the volume of the loop being previewed.
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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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