Step 1: Connect Tascam US-1800 to Your Mac
1. Power off both your Tascam US-1800 and your Mac.
2. Use a USB cable to connect the "TO COMPUTER" port of the US-1800 to an available USB port on your Mac.
3. Use a power adapter (included) to connect the DC IN 5V port on the US-1800 to a power source.
4. Turn on your Tascam US-1800.
5. Your Mac should automatically recognize the US-1800.
Step 2: Open GarageBand
1. Open the Applications folder on your Mac and double-click on "GarageBand" to launch the application.
Step 3: Select Tascam US-1800 as Audio Input
1. Within GarageBand, click on the "GarageBand" menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select "Preferences."
2. In the Preferences window, click on the "Audio/MIDI" tab.
3. In the "Input" section, select "Tascam US-1800" as the input device.
Step 4: Create a New Project
1. In GarageBand, click on the "New Project" button in the main window.
2. Select the "Audio Recorder" template from the list of available project types.
3. Click on the "Choose" button to create your new project.
Step 5: Record Audio
1. Connect a microphone or instrument to one of the input jacks on the Tascam US-1800.
2. In the GarageBand project window, click on the "Record" button to start recording audio.
3. When you're finished recording, click on the "Stop" button.
Step 6: Edit Your Recording
1. Once you've recorded your audio, you can edit it using the tools in the GarageBand interface.
2. You can trim the recording, add effects, and adjust the volume levels.
Step 7: Share Your Recording
1. When you're finished editing your recording, you can share it with others by exporting it to a file.
2. Click on the "Share" button in the GarageBand window and select the desired export option.
By following these steps, you can successfully use GarageBand with Tascam US-1800 to record, edit, and share your audio creations.