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Audio Unit Extensions That Rock

With GarageBand and Audio Units plug-ins it’s easier than ever to add pro-level virtual instruments and effects to your projects.

To dive in, go to GarageBand > Preferences > Audio/MIDI and make sure Enable Audio Units is checked. Then download one (or all!) of these standout instrument and effects plug-ins.

Reverb

Turn your bedroom closet into a concert hall! Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, voice actor, or DJ, these reverb apps give your tracks a beautiful resonance.

    Envelope AU Reverb by DDMF

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    Reverb - FDN

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    AudioMaster: Audio Mastering

    Podcast, Music, Sound Studio

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    Baby Audio - Magic Dice

    AUv3 Echo / Reverb Plugin

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    Tonebridge Guitar Effects

    Play songs in original sound

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Vocal effects

How do podcasters get their voice to sound so deep and resonant? And how do pop stars pull off the perfect vocal track? These plug-ins are part of the secret. They enhance vocal depth and clarity, and can adjust a singer’s intonation and even range in post.

    FabFilter Pro-Q 3

    High-quality equalizer plug-in

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    FabFilter Pro-C 2

    Compressor plug-in

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    apeFilter

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    Limiter - Audio Processor

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Virtual orchestras

These apps provide a full suite of acoustic instruments—piano, cello, flute, horns, and much more. Compose and perform your next symphonic masterpiece with these incredibly natural-sounding virtual instruments.

    Heavy Brass

    Trumpet, Trombone & Saxophone

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    GeoShred

    GeoShred Musical Instrument

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    Ravenscroft 275 Piano

    A VIRTUAL PIANO LIKE NO OTHER

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    Melodica

    AUv3 Sampled Instrument

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    SWAM Cello

    Expressive modeled Strings

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Super-synths

These apps bring the heat to your electronic-music tracks and live performances with classic synth sounds and vintage vibes.

    Poison-202 Vintage Synthesizer

    Synthesizer & Audio Unit

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    SquareSynth 2

    Quirky 8bit music maker.

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    Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

    Classic Analog Synthesizer

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    iVCS3

    Official EMS VCS3 emulator

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    iSEM Synthesizer

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Dynamic delays

From tried-and-true vintage tape delays to psychedelic effects that have never been heard before, these delay plug-ins offer granular adjustments to let you craft your echo just so.

    K7D - Tape Delay

    AUv3 plugin included

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    Dahlia Delay

    AUV3/IAA Space Echo Effect

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    PhaseDelayArray

    Reverb Delay Audio Unit

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    apeDelay

    Spectral Delay

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Break the mold

Some creative tools defy categorization. With these game changers, tap out a beat to convert it into an editable MIDI track, create a fugue with a tailor-made sequencer, play wild bass synths, and more!

    Fugue Machine : MIDI Sequencer

    Multi-playhead MIDI sequencer

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    NOISE

    Music Made Mobile

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    BASSalicious 2

    The Ultimate Synth Bass App

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    EG Pulse

    AU3 Drum Machine & Sampler

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    AAS Objeq

    Your hands become drums!

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