Backing up GarageBand projects...

I'm a relatively new GarageBand user. How do I back up those projects? Can I back them up to a DVD or CD? Should I get an external disk drive?
Thanks,
Ernie

You can back up a GB project like any other file. You can also record directly to an external drive (a 7200 rpm drive would be ideal).
If your project contains audio loops or regions copied over from another file, make sure to do a "Save as Archive", otherwise audio files may be missing when you try to open it.

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