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Optimizing GarageBand performance

GarageBand performance depends on your computer's processor speed, the amount of memory installed, the speed of your hard disk, and the complexity of the project you are playing. Performance can affect whether a project plays and how many tracks, instruments, notes, and effects it can have.

While a project is playing, the playhead changes color from yellow through orange to red to show how much of your computer's processing power is being used to play the project. Yellow indicates moderate processor use, orange indicates high processor use, and red indicates that the project is close to not being able to play completely. If this occurs, a dialog will appear.

To optimize performance, try one or more of the following:

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