GarageBand vocal presets are ready-made vocal chains that you load into GarageBand on Mac, so you can record with compression, EQ, reverb and effects already set. Single presets cost $10, bundles run from $20 to $25, and the Mega Bundle covers the full GarageBand catalog for $49.
GarageBand vocal presets: what you get
Each preset is a finished chain. You load it on a vocal track, record, and adjust the settings to fit your voice. You skip the hours of building a chain from scratch.
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Single presets, $10 each: 12 chains, including Auto-Tune, Cellphone Effect, Reggae Dancehall and Chopped and Screwed.
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Bundles, $20 to $25: Hip-Hop Hitmakers, Chart-Topping and the Vocal Effects Variety Pack.
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Mega Bundle, $49: every preset in the GarageBand catalog. See the GarageBand Vocal Preset Mega Bundle.
How to install vocal presets in GarageBand
Download the preset after purchase, then follow the step-by-step GarageBand vocal presets install and use guide. It shows where the files go and how to pick the preset on a track.
How to choose a preset
Start with the sound you want. Pick a single preset if you need one style, such as a telephone effect or a pitch-corrected lead. Pick a bundle if you work across a few styles. Pick the Mega Bundle if you want every chain and plan to use them often.
Not sure what a good chain looks like? Read our guide to the best vocal chain preset for GarageBand.
GarageBand vocal effects
A vocal chain is a set of GarageBand vocal effects in a fixed order: compression, EQ, reverb, delay and more. Our guide to GarageBand vocal effects explains what each effect does, so you can tweak a preset with confidence.
Try a free preset first
Want to hear a finished chain before you buy? Download the free Toronto Warmth preset for Logic Pro X. It is a Logic Pro X preset, so it does not load in GarageBand. It shows the quality of our chains.
FAQ
What are vocal presets for GarageBand?
They are saved vocal chains, with compression, EQ, reverb and effects already set. You load one on a track and record through it, then adjust it to your voice.
Are there free GarageBand vocal presets?
Our free preset, Toronto Warmth, is for Logic Pro X, not GarageBand. The lowest-priced GarageBand presets are the $10 singles.
Can I use GarageBand presets for other genres, such as alt rock?
You can load any preset on any vocal. Our chains are built for styles such as hip-hop, R&B, pop and reggae. For other genres, load one and adjust the settings by ear.
Which preset should I buy first?
Buy a $10 single in the style you want. If you want several styles, a bundle costs $20 to $25.
