
One of the main reasons for this is obvious – it’s totally free!īut really the overall success of GarageBand is down to its inclusion of editing tools, native plugins, instruments and samples as well as whole host of other ‘semi-professional’ processing tools like compressors and EQs. GarageBand is one of the most recognized names when it comes to free DAWs or ‘Digital Audio Workstations’. Looking for mobile options? Check out our post on the Best Music Making Apps For Android.Here are 5 of the best GarageBand alternatives (that are free AND better than Audacity).


I looked into downloading Garage Band on the internet and the download is free but the current version of Garage band being offered is 10.3.4 and the download info says you must have Mac OS 10.13.6 or later to use this version. Now, I thought that Garage Band came bundled as part of the operating system download but apparently not in my case as I don't have it but I would like to start using it. This version of the operating system was installed onto my iMac at the Genius Bar/ Apple Store about 18 months ago. I have an iMac and I'm using Mac OS Sierra 10.12.6.
