Working with plugins in Garage Band.

By Khomus, 13 November, 2024

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macOS and Mac Apps

Hi all.

So I'm trying to do stuff with plugins in Garage Band. I can load them just fine, although I se just AU showing up, is anything else supported?

Anyway, my main question is this. How do you open up the plugin's interface? Alternatively, how do you send keys to the plugin, and not GB, and how do you get back to GB when you're done?

If I load Surge XT, for example, I just get the default saw noise, or whatever it is. I can't change presets, among other things. Since Surge XT has excellent keyboard navigation, it seems like the simplest thing would just be to open its interface. But I don't see how to do that from smart controls.

Thanks for any help. I'll bet it's something straightforward that I'm just missing.

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