How Droxy would change Garageband

OK i have had some eperience from school with iMacs, particularly GrageBand and iMovie (or whatever its called) and I have to admit, I really don't like them. I would absolutely love it ifa Windows version of GarageBand was released, I have been looking for a long time. That would just make my day! - Matt

First of all the idea of GarageBand for Windows is a non starter. GB uses system level libraries and frameworks that just dont work the same way in Windows. Second of all, GB only recognizes AudioUnits plugins which are Mac OSX only as well. PC users would want VST plugin compatibility which would either create a major schism (thus destroying cross platform compatibility) or would require Apple to build VST support in the OSX version which is doubtful since they want to promote their in house AU standard. Anyone who enjoys using GarageBand should check http://www.macjams.com which has a very active user base discussing things like this as well as being a great place to share your creations & check out other people's for free.

to number 1: Apple launced this thing called MacOS in the early 80's... If you need more information on 'MacOS' go to http://www.apple.com/macosx/

Thing is, even if Garageband was commercially available for Windows, people would still switch. You'd still get Garageband for free with a Mac purchase whereas you'd have to buy Garageband on Windows each time it was updated. Putting Apple apps on Windows just shows Windows users how much better the Mac experience is and stealthly convinces them to take a look at the Mac platform the next time they buy a new computer (plus, it would kill sales of Sony's Acid). I mean, arguing against a Windows port of Garageband is like arguing that a Windows port of iTunes would hurt Mac sales. I think we know better than that. Just as porting iPhoto to Windows would be smart if Apple decides to re-enter the digital camera market. Hell, I wish Apple would port Safari to Windows and include it with iTunes for Windows. By stealth and very quickly, Apple would destroy the Internet Explorer vicegrip on web browsing, at least amongst the consumer market.

Slightly off topic but with regards to your feminine/masculine comment, the French refers to the term "blog" in the masculine form (i.e. "Le blog"). So I'm gussing that the affiliated sites would be considered "brother site"?

Add me to the camp of people who dropped Windows and bought a Mac for GarageBand. It was by far the #1 attraction. Everything else has been icing on the cake. Obviously I love it: I just bought an iBook to supplement my iMac G5. Apple is definitely making their money off of me. I would echo Dave's comments. Printing sheet music would be great. Also, as a singer first and a pianist second, I would certainly like more robust music-editing functionality. There are pieces of music that I have that I simply am not skilled enough to play and it would be nice to be able to easily program a passage. I know there are programs that can do this --Finale maybe? -- but I'd like to just use GarageBand. Also, there are some key instruments missing (amazingly). The Orchestra add-on pack is nice, but I was hoping for more solo string instruments. Certainly a solo cello would be nice.

Print sheet music. I'd like to select the instrument I want, pop a sheet of blank staff paper in my printer and print it's part in perfect notation. If I'm working on some music, and then when I get together with the band I can just hand the guitarist, the bassist, the drummer, etc. their parts. . . well that'd be fantastic.

Ok, I didn't buy a Mac just for GarageBand, but the iLife suite was a big factor in my decision to go Mac. iLife is a major draw for the consumer market, and I think it would be a mistake for Apple to release it on Windows.

I also bought my Mac partly due to GarageBand. I was unsure about switching, but when they demoed GarageBand for me at the Apple Store, that was enough to push me accross the rubicon to buy my PowerBook. What would I add? For 3.0, more (and more robust) plugins out of the box, native Midi out, a standard drum-machine-esque sequencer in addition to the current piano roll, optimized audio engine (GarageBand is slower than it needs to be), maybe a mixer screen for fine tuning, and finally continued compatability with 10.3.x... If I have to get Tiger just to use iLife '06, I'll just buy Logic Express instead!

something tells me that there aren't many people buying Macs just for Garageband. Actually, I did just that! Well, yeah, there were a few other reasons, but I wanted GB as a quick simple cheap home recording solution.