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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
GarageBand
Star Rating
(269)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GarageBandStudio One
Star Rating
(54)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Studio OneSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Studio One excels in its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, allowing for seamless audio editing and arrangement, while GarageBand is praised for its user-friendly interface that is particularly beneficial for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Studio One's robust MIDI capabilities and advanced automation features provide a more professional experience, whereas GarageBand's MIDI capabilities are simpler, making it easier for casual users to create music without a steep learning curve.
- G2 users highlight that Studio One offers a more extensive range of virtual instruments and effects, which enhances creativity, while GarageBand is noted for its solid selection of loops and samples that cater well to those looking to quickly produce music.
- Users on G2 appreciate Studio One's flexible workspace and customizable layouts, which allow for a tailored workflow, while GarageBand's fixed layout is seen as limiting for more advanced users who prefer a more personalized setup.
- Reviewers say that Studio One's integration with third-party plugins is superior, providing users with more options for expanding their sound palette, while GarageBand's compatibility is more restricted, which can be a drawback for users seeking to use specific plugins.
- Users report that Studio One's support quality is generally rated lower than GarageBand's, with some mentioning that GarageBand's community and resources are more accessible for troubleshooting and learning, making it a better choice for beginners.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GarageBand
No pricing availableStudio One
No pricing availableFree Trial
GarageBand
No trial information availableStudio One
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
237
8.6
43
Ease of Use
8.7
238
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
8.4
28
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.4
164
8.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
18
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
232
8.3
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GarageBand and Studio One are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
GarageBand has no unique categories
Studio One has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Studio One
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Music
18.8%
Entertainment
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.4%
Religious Institutions
4.1%
Higher Education
4.1%
Other
55.3%
Music
57.4%
Media Production
11.1%
Entertainment
5.6%
Religious Institutions
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
18.5%
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Discussions
what happened to the loops?
2 Comments
TC
then download themRead more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 Comments
NR
It's an all-in-one Music Editing software, with capabilities to connect to high-definition mics, and any instrument with MIDI capabilities. It's easy to use...Read more
Which version of Garageband is best for podcasters?
1 Comment
ES
10.3.5 but don't upgrade beyond Catalina OS . If all you need to do is use a Microphone you could use any new version on new operating Systems but if you...Read more
Any thoughts & suggestions to make Studio One even more over the top for those like me using it to compose for film?
1 Comment
D
My want, which probably isn't important to everyone else, is if Studio One tried to streamline itself to help out us film composers.
I love the workflow...Read more
Where i can get another soundsets?
1 Comment
RS
Stock and 3rd party sound sets can be imported into studio one with its built in function. Taskbar > Studio One > Options > Options (on bottom, not Song...Read more
I made a a heavy metal song I wrote just for fun but the quality in the end was blurry after using all inbuilt effects, can you guys suggest some better settings to blur out the additional noise because of distortion and poly-rhythmic sounds?
1 Comment
D
I'm not into heavy metal at all, not in the least. But I don't think your problem is directly linked to your genre of music that you created in regards to...Read more
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