How do I add software instruments to garageband 4?

Question

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I can't seem to find where I go to add software instruments. I see references to Jampacks, but then see they are no longer available. What replaced them? Why did they discontinue them? I mainly want to add some jazz and acoustic instruments, and variations, to the limited choices in GB. Not so much interested in loops, althugh that could be fun too . I was under the impression that there are all kinds of instrument voices available. My old Yamaha keybord had plenty.  Also, should I update to to GB11? Thanks for any input.   -JW

Answer 1

JWD88 wrote:
I see references to Jampacks, but then see they are no longer available.
all the JamPacks now come free as a digital download when you buy MainStage 2 from the Mac App Store for $30 (each JamPack used to cost $99)
JWD88 wrote:
where [can] I go to add software instruments
try out some SoundFonts (5,000 ish):
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/PlugInsSoundFonts.html
how to install them (short story):
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#installsoundfonts
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how to use them (short story):
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#usesoundfonts
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install and use tutorial (the long hand-holding story):
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/Tutorials.html#allaboutsoundfonts
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JWD88 wrote:
Also, should I update to to GB11? Thanks for any input.   -JW
only you can answer that - what was added to version 5:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#whatsnew09
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what was added to version 6:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#whatsnew11
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