Import your vinyl collection.

This article explains how to digitize vinyl records using GarageBand on a Mac running macOS 13.5 or later, focusing on preserving audio quality while converting analog signals to digital files. It details the necessary equipment, such as a USB-enabled record player or a phono preamp with USB output, and provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the device, configuring input settings, recording, and exporting individual tracks into the Music app. The guide emphasizes disabling GarageBand’s metronome and count-in features to avoid unwanted noise and recommends exporting songs in uncompressed AIFF format for optimal sound quality. This process allows users to preserve their vinyl collections digitally while enabling convenient playback options like AirPlay. [Extracted from the article]