l-dopa

Directions on how to get the really cool and free Crystal analog synth Audio Unit working with your copy of GarageBand 2 or higher:

1. Download the DMG, run the installer.
2. Fire up GarageBand. Create a new project, key of C.
3. Get Info (command-I) on the default track (”Grand Piano”). Click on the little triangle next to “Details” to expose the Generator and the Effects. The “Generator” is the source of the sound, the “Effects” are what post-process the sound — think of them as guitar pedals and you’re not far off.
4. Select “Crystal” as the generator. If you don’t have a USB MIDI keyboard (and really, why don’t you?) turn on “Musical Typing” (command-shift-K) and play that funky sawtooth. Hello, “Logan’s Run”!
5. Now select one of the other 127 totally excellent presets by using the drop down next to the “Crystal” generator drop down.
6. When/if you get bored of those, make your own by clicking the tiny little pencil all the way to the right. Good luck.
7. Save your patch at any time by selecting “Save Instrument”. This will save the generator and any effects you’ve applied.

~jeff