MacBook GarageBand: Cannot record multiple tracks

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I selected "record enable" under "track" in GarageBand on a Macbook, but it is not allowing me to press record on both tracks at the same time.

Any advice on how I can click the small record icon on both and have them record at the same time?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Dec 9, 2025 5:17 PM

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Answer 1

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To record multiple tracks at the same time in GarageBand:

GarageBand → Settings/Preferences → Advanced → Enable Multi-Track Recording
Track → Enable Record on Multiple Tracks
Make sure each track has its own input
Use an audio interface if you need more than one simultaneous mic/instrument input

After enabling multi-track recording, you will be able to arm both tracks and record them together.

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