When comparing Soundbug Audio Editor for MacOS vs GarageBand, the Slant community recommends GarageBand for most people. In the question“What are the best Audio Editors for Mac users?” GarageBand is ranked 2nd while Soundbug Audio Editor for MacOS is ranked 6th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Analysis tools that generate automation lines that can then be linked to effects parameters
Pro Both real-time and offline effects automation
Pro No proprietary file format
Pro The spectral graph with equal loudness scaling
Pro The granulation tools
The same basic algorithm seems to be used in both tools, but they get at it from slightly different perspectives. Both tools are really flexible and fun to work with.
Pro The spectral graph and equal loudness scaling
Pro Great sounding instruments
Pro Free if you have a Mac
Pro Extremely easy
GarageBand is one of the most basic and user friendly DAWs, making it very easy to learn.
Pro Good MIDI editing with quantization, piano roll and notation
Pro Amp Sims/ Pedal Effects/ Mics
There are several amp sims for guitar and bass or other direct input instruments. Different style speaker cabinets, microphones and mic placements. It also comes with a good selection of pedal effects.
Pro Allows 3rd party plug-ins
Plug-ins for effects or sample instruments can be installed and work great. Must get the AU plug-in for Mac if available.
Pro Easy automated drummer
Cons
Con Pricey
Although it's cheaper than most other editors, except Audacity.
Con No send/buss tracks
Tracks can't be sent into a buss channel for grouping tracks together.
Con 44.1K sample rate
The maximum sample rate is 44.1K. No 48K or higher.
Con Mixer console panel not available
Mixing must be done on the channel strip or by smart control panel only. There is no mixer with fader, vu meter and effects chain listing.
Con No sidechain effects
Can't manipulate other tracks with a sidechain trigger such as ducking with a compressor.
Con Platform dependant
Only for Mac.