Using ED3 with GarageBand

[Matt1957]

I know this issue is probably so simplistic it’s embarrassing, but I have spent a lot of time trying to sync ED3 into GB as a plugin. My intention is to start to have some fun recording things, and I would like to record some riffs and then drop them into ED3’s ‘Song Creator’, find a drum track that rocks, and go from there.

After fumbling through help topics and Youtube searches, I somehow stumbled on getting it to show up in my GB plugins (still don’t know how), but when I open it as a ‘Software Instrument’ track, all I get is a list of parameters. I can’t get past that.

 

I’m just starting out, and it seems like every time I take a step forward, I just run into another roadblock and want to give up. It shouldn’t be this hard to coordinate the interface (GB sounds only play through the headphone jack, not through the interface) and the GB and ED3 software. I’m pretty sure all are up to date.

 

Help is greatly appreciated.

EZdrummer version: 3.0.5
Operating system: macOS Monterey (12)

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[Shootie]

Try not to get discouraged. Know that we all go through this when getting into pro audio workflows.

Pics below to find EZD3 in GB and replace the current plug in with it. Simply tap on the Blue EZ Drummer bar to see the interface.

Also, go to Menu>Garageband>Preferences>AudioMidi>Devices. Select your interface here.

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[Matt1957]

Thank you, but I’ve already been there. Here’s a screen shot of the parameter list that opens when I choose ED3 from the plugin list, along with the MIDI input preferences, which doesn’t include ED3. I would think when opening ED3, I would get the regular interface window.

Also here’s a screenshot that shows the ‘Enable Audio Units’ box checked and greyed out so it can’t be changed. It wasn’t like that yesterday before I got ED3 into my plugin list.

 

Ugh!

[Shootie]

Preferences>Accessibility>Uncheck this box

As for your interface. Even if your interface is powered by USB and has lights on. I recommend, before wasting any more time thinking about it, replace the USB cable. More so with a short USB cable. If it still doesn’t work, then continue your search for a solution.

If you’re still stuck, I recommend seeking Mac support or the brand of your interface’s support.

Best of luck!

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