

To import audio to GarageBand ’11 or GarageBand for iOS, it is better to convert to AIFF, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless or MP3 with a sample rate of 44.1 kilohertz (kHz) and a bit depth of 16 bits using QuickTime Pro or third party applications before importing them into GarageBand. I use my MacBook Pro mostly for making music, and today i tried to import an MP3 to Garageband and the regular dialogue of “Importing File” appeared as always, but then… NOTHING! The file isn’t there! Then i tried importing the file directly from iTunes and i couldn’t.It says “xxxx.mp3” could not be handled because GarageBand cannot open files in the “MP3 audio” format”.

Recorded a very small piece of sound and try to edit it in GarageBand.Tellingly, the icon on the files has gone from being the ‘music notes’ icon (iTunes) to a quicktime icon. Converting them into MP3 with Switch, Handbrake, but they’re not recognised. caf files are not working, opening (in any program). caf files on iPhone (via Quickvoice app) and import them direct into Garageband (by dragging). If you files cannot meet the requested specifications, you will encounter several situations: Even the AIFF, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless and MP3 should have a sample rate of 44.1 kilohertz (kHz) and a bit depth of 16 bits (files with a different sample rate might play back faster or slower). Any other files in different formats such as FLAC, CAF, APE, OGG, WMA, M4A, RA, AMR, QCP, SHN, BIK will not be able to be imported to GarageBand. How to Add Any Format of Audio Files to GarageBand ’11 or GarageBand for iOS OverviewĪccording to Apple Support, users can import audio files in non-protected AIFF, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless and MP3 into a GarageBand project.
