How To Download Garageband For Windows

Are you in search of a working method to get the Garageband software on your Windows computer? Search no further, as we have fully covered the steps and processes to install and use Garageband on your Windows PC. We'll also fill you in on the best alternatives to Garageband that work just as efficiently in terms of producing quality music.

Full Guide: Garageband For Windows

Garageband is a well-known Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that is available only on iOS and Mac platforms. It was created by Apple and released to its users at no cost whatsoever, and is on of the most used applications for making awesome podcasts and videos. But, not everyone can afford Apple devices. There are many Windows users out there that love Garageband and would want to use it on their computers, but Apple doesn't allow this just yet.

But today, we're going to look at comprehensive guide that lets us use Garageband on our Windows devices. First, we'll look at the first two methods.

Download Garageband On Your PC With The VMWare Workstation Player.

The VMWare Workstation player software is a well-known virtualization application for those computers running Linux and Windows OS. It is a free software(or freeware) and can be used without any limitations whatsoever. This method will be best applicable if your Windows computer is Intel-based. The entire method will be broken down into a simple procedure that can easily be followed.

1. Enable Virtualization From BIOS

This procedure varies from device to device, as the steps involved are unique for each kind of device. It is one way for Asus laptops, and another on Acer PCs, and that way for yet another. Nevertheless, what is basically involved is visiting the BIOS during startup, look for the Virtualization option in the Advanced tab, and then activate or enable, with the Enter key.

2. Download The MacOS Sierra

All this involves is downloading the Mac OS Sierra on your Windows computer via the above link.

3. Download and Install The VMWare Workstation Player.

You can get the VMWare Workstation Player on your Windows computer (64-bit systems) by downloading the exe file. (Don't attempt this just yet.)

4. Extract MacOS Sierra and Run Win-Install

• Open your favorite decompression program to extract MacOS Sierra file.

• Next, follow this file pathway: MacOS Sierra > MacOS Sierra 10.12 tools > Final YouTube Folder > unlocker208.
• Now locate and start Win-Install as the Admin.

• Then a command prompt window will be displayed, to inform you or the user on the settings and changes that will be affected. Approve in order to grant the necessary access and permissions.

5. Run VMWare Workstation Player, and Install MacOS Sierra Through It

• Start the VMWare Workstation player. As a shortcut, click on it from Desktop.
• Select Open Virtual Machine from the options.

• A pop-up window will then appear. From there, locate the following file path: Sierra > macOS Sierra 10.12 tools > Final Youtube Folder > macOS Sierra folder and select the appropriate OS.

• Next, go to the Edit Virtual Machine option.
• Now select the right number of processor cores, i.e select four if your Windows computer is quad-core.
• Afterwards, s pecify the RAM capacity you would like to allocate to VMWare. For instance, if your total RAM is 8GB, then you may allocate about 4GB to this software. Select the OK button to finish this process.

6. Boot The MacOS Sierra.

• First, start the VMWare Workstation player.
• Select Play Virtual Machine. Usually takes between 5 to 10 minutes, to finish loading.
• From the screen displayed, select your country and click continue.
• Now click on your preferred language and continue.

• Click the option that says Don't transfer any Information now and then continue.
• For the next screen displayed, select whether to enable your location or not.
• Now if you have an Apple ID, simply sign to access it, or you can create one if you don't.
• Skim the terms and conditions and click on accept.
• Now, select the Set up later option on the displayed iCloud Keychain and then continue.
• Select your time zone and ensure that you select the appropriate one.

• The entire process will then be completed in about 10 minutes.

7. Download, Install, and Use Garageband.

• Open the App Store.
• Locate the download button to download, and then install it.

When the installation is completed, you can now use and enjoy Garageband on your Windows PC for as often and as long as you would like. This is the easiest, effective, and probably the best method to use the Garageband service on Windows in full performance.

Second Method: Download Garageband With IPADIAN On Your Windows

The iPadian software is a very popular application; it is an iOS emulator that is used on Windows computers. This emulator can as well be used to operate Garageband on your Windows computer. Steps are listed below.

• First, d ownload and install iPadian on your computer.
• When installation is completed, start iPadian.
• Visit the iOS app store via iPadian.
• Now enter Garageband in the empty search bar and hit enter from your keyboard.
• Click on the download button and wait for the download and install process to be completed.
• Open Garageband and start using to to create good pieces of music.

Note that this procedure may not be as easy or as effective as the first, but it is a sure way to use Garageband on Windows.

Five Best Alternatives To Garageband

If you don't wish to go through the stress of using Garageband on your PC with the above listed methods, you can easily get an alternative to Garageband that would adequately satisfy your DAW requirements and needs. Therefore, the below listed, are the most handy alternatives for you; check them out. They can equally create marvelous, amazing music and rhythms.

1. Music Maker Jam

The Music Maker jam software is a very popular music production software on Windows. It is free to install and use, and has got about four music mixing styles, including mastering and mixing features. It can be used to create, customize, or add background images for any tracks of your choice as well. Its other awesome features are track remixing through shaking of the device, and tempo and harmony adjustment.

2. LMMS

The LMMS is another free, easy to use, and handy alternative to Garageband. Its applications and software are available on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. LMMS has got nearly all of the basic and advanced features that are necessary for the creation of quality music. What's more, its developers have created an online community, through which they organize the annual Best of LMMS competition. For more instrumental quality, this application would make a great choice.

3. FL Studio

The FL Studio is an equally popular tool that is widely used for music production and editing on the Windows OS. Its interface is similar to that of LMMS, but in regards to user friendliness, simplicity and UI, the FL Studio has the upper hand. However, one of the only drawbacks to its use is that all of its features are not free. Nevertheless, if spending money to get your desired feature isn't a problem, then this would make a great option for you.

4. Mixcraft 8 Home

If you are a beginner in the field of music production, then Mixcraft 8 Home would be a great pick. It comes preloaded with the best features for good music production, while helping you learn about it all from scratch. Mixcraft's user interface is pretty straightforward, and its got a selection of loops, live recordings, and lots of other features.

5. Audiotool

Audiotool is a great alternative as well. It is a music production tool with a unique cloud-based library and infinite samples from its online community. It can be used to create/compose and edit ring tones, music and other forms of sound. The composed piece of song can even be shared through the application to Soundcloud, YouTube, or Facebook. Audiotool doesn't need any other software or plugins for its use. Everything can be done through its app very easily, as long as an Internet connection is available.

Final Words

So that's all that involves the use of Garageband on the Windows operating system. Any of the two methods as specified above, can be used. There are other alternatives to Garageband as well that could equally create top notch pieces of music; do well to check them out if you don't want to try out the listed methods. Fell free to drop by the comments section for any suggestions, help, or other feedback; we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for reading. Hope this helped.

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