Garageband editing question

johng · Post by **johng** » March 13th, 2006, 1:04 pm

I like the way I can stop a Garagband taping and then start again without any noticeable stop/start sound. However, I have been unable to figure out how to INSERT a pause or a comment or word I've inadvertently left out.
When I try to insert something, then the cuts after the insert don't move toward the end to make room for the new material.
Anyone know how to insert and push the rest down??

Gesine · Post by **Gesine** » March 13th, 2006, 3:36 pm

Yes, take a pause from another bit (highlight it and hit return or whatever until it becomes its own segment if it isn't a segment already), then copy and paste it into the place where you want it. Paste again if you need a longer pause, or chop the segment in two or whatever.

If this doesn't make sense, tell me and I'll try to explain again... :)

johng · Post by **johng** » March 13th, 2006, 3:39 pm

well, that SHOULD work...but what happens is that the sections beyond the inserted pause (or other alteration) don't "slide right" to make room for the new insertion.
What happens is that the section immediately to the right of the new material moves right...but it also moves OVER the NEXT section beyond, instead of everything being pushed.

Gesine · Post by **Gesine** » March 13th, 2006, 3:48 pm

Ugh, yes, I remember. No, don't have a solution for that, other than shifting the whole block to the right prior to inserting. Which is awkward. This, I now remember, is one of the many reasons why I switched to Audacity. :)

johng · Post by **johng** » March 13th, 2006, 4:03 pm

[quote="Gesine"]Ugh, yes, I remember. No, don't have a solution for that, other than shifting the whole block to the right prior to inserting. Which is awkward. This, I now remember, is one of the many reasons why I switched to Audacity.

[/quote]

well...I guess I better try Audacity...see how it fits.
Thanks!

Kele · Post by **Kele** » December 11th, 2008, 12:48 pm

To slid multiple blocks do a select all and then holding down the shift key delselect the ones to the left of where you want to insert.

If there are more to the left than the right you can just shift click the ones you want to slide to the right.

After you are finished inserting you would use whichever works best for you and slide them back to fill up any gaps.