Force Touch trackpad gestures

If you have a Force Touch trackpad, you can access additional functions in GarageBand by changing how hard you press. To force click, you press firmly on the trackpad until you feel a deeper click.

Create a new, empty MIDI region

  • In the Tracks area, force click an empty area in a software instrument track.

Add an audio file to an audio track

  • In the Tracks area, force click an empty area in an audio track, then choose an audio file from the menu that appears.

Rename a region

  • In the Tracks area, force click the upper part of a region, then type a new name in the name field that appears.

Add a note

  • In the Piano Roll Editor or Score Editor, force click an empty part of the editing area.

Delete a note

  • In the Piano Roll Editor or Score Editor, force click a note.

Open the New Track dialog

  • In the Tracks area, force click the empty area below the last (lowest) track header.

Add automation points at region borders

  • In the Tracks area, force click the automation area of a region.

The trackpad also gives you feedback (you feel a subtle vibration) when you reorder tracks, move a region to a different track, adjust track volume and pan, and perform other actions.