Apple Updates GarageBand for Mac and iPhone: New Drummers, Apple Music Connect, Force Touch

Apple released GarageBand 10.1 for OS X Yosemite on Tuesday, as well as GarageBand 2.0.7 for iOS 8. Both updates add support for Apple Music Connect, allowing artists to upload content directly to Connect. The Mac version also adds ten new drummers, new patches, 1,000 new Apple Loops, support for Force Touch trackpad (which is currently only available on Apple's new MacBook), and more.

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Apple Music Connect is part of the new Apple Music service, which launched Tuesday. Connect allows artists to connect with fans by uploading content such as interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, alternate tracks, and other content.

Apple's patch notes:

What's New in Version 10.1 [for Mac]

  • 10 new Drummers that produce beats in a variety of electronic music and Hip Hop styles including House, Trap, Techno, Dubstep and more
  • Over 100 EDM and Hip Hop-inspired synthesizer Patches featuring the new Transform Pad Smart Control for sound morphing
  • Record the movements of software instrument Smart Controls to capture performances of effect and tone adjustments
  • 1,000 new Apple Loops from a variety of popular instruments and genres including EDM, Hip Hop, Indie, Disco, Funk, and Blues
  • Share directly from GarageBand to Apple Music Connect*
  • Adds support for Force Touch trackpad
  • Resolves an issue which prevented the export of long recordings
  • Contains multiple enhancements to Accessibility

* Requires Apple Music Connect account.

And:

What's New in Version 2.0.7 [for iOS]

  • Share directly from GarageBand to Apple Music Connect*
  • Stability improvements and bug fixes

* Requires Apple Music Connect account.

Both updates are free. The Mac version can be downloaded through the Mac App Store, while the iOS update can be downloaded through the App Store.