Media+Browser


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The Media Browser allows you to view media that can be added to your project. This includes items from iTunes, iMovie, and iPhoto as well as other projects from GarageBand. There are two ways to view the Media Browser.

1. In the GarageBand Drop-down Menu, select **Control > Show Media Browser**. The shortcut for the Media Browser is **Command - R**.

2. On the bottom-right corner of GarageBand, click on the Media Browser Icon located next to the Loop and Track Info Browsers.

There are three tabs under the Media Browser (Audio, Photos, and Movies). When you click on a tab, specific media will drop-down below.

**__Audio Tab__**
The Audio Tab stores any and all audio tracks that you may wish to use in a project. This includes your entire iTunes Library as well as any GarageBand projects. To preview these files, select the file from the list and click the Play button in the lower-left corner of the Media Browser window. You can also preview the track by double-clicking on the track. To stop the recording, click the Play button again or select another file. To import an audio track, click and drag the file onto the track window. A new track will be created for the selected file.

__Photos Tab__
The Photos Tab any and all pictures uploaded and saved in your iPhoto Library. When you select the iPhoto icon or any drop-downs from the iPhoto icon, the media in that folder will appear in the Media Browser window. To preview a photo, double-click on the photo and the photo will enlarge in the same window as the other photos. To close the picture, click once on the enlarged photo. To import a photo, click and drag the file onto the track window. A new track will be created for the selected file.

__Movies Tab__
The Movies Tab stores any and all movies uploaded and saved in your iMovie Library or iPhoto Booth. You may also view any movies and podcasts stored in your iTunes Library. To preview a movie, select the file from the list and click the Play button in the lower-left corner of the Media Browser window. You can also preview the movie by double-clicking on the track. To stop the recording, click the Play button again or click once on the enlarged movie. To import a movie or podcast, click and drag the file onto the track window. A new track will be created for the selected file.