Apple GarageBand '08 - Manual (Page 18)

18 Chapter 2 GarageBand at a Glance
Column 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, and 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.
G Results list: Shows 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.
H Loop library pop-up menu: Choose the loops you want to show in the loop browser from the
pop-up menu.
F E G D
B A C
H
A Keyword type column: Click a keyword type to show the categories for that keyword type in
the middle column.
B Category column: Click a category to show keywords for that category in the right column.
C Keyword column: Click a keyword to show matching loops in the results list. You can click
multiple keywords to expand your results.
D View buttons: Click one of the buttons to change the view between column, button, or podcast
sounds view.
E Scale pop-up menu: Choose a scale type to see only loops using that scale.
F Search field: Type text in the field to see loops with the text in their file name or path.
G Preview volume slider: Drag the slider to adjust the volume of the loop being previewed.
H 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.