Importing Garageband Songs into Logic Express

I recently imported a song that I created in Garageband into Logic Express (I already downloaded the most recent version) and I can't hear the Audio from the song. What should I do?

Very common question. Usually means you're not routing the audio through the "output 1-2" channel strip or the core audio settings are wrong.
You can search here or on google and found thousands of forum threads about the same thing. You should find your answer easily. Also, read the getting started manual.
Logic ain't GB and requires more manual controlling to organize. This is good.

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    Hi I have spent around 4 hours looking for an answer to this problem so hopefully it has'nt been answered before apolgies if it has.
    I am trying to import a Garageband Song into Logic Express (7.1) it appears to import it to Logic but when finished it reads file corrupt not a Logic File.
    I followed the tutorial opened the GB song and followed the instructions on how to import but I cant import it to Logic without the above message coming up.
    Any ideas?
    I'm using a MacBook Pro with 10.4.9 on it.Logic is version 7.1 (Is there a known bug when importing?)
    Thank you if you can help.
    KB.

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    Welcome to the forum!
    the answer is within your question;
    your machine needs the universal Logic express (7.2)
    and your GB's probably GB 3.
    That's the reason you can open the files.
    If you bought version 7 "new"(from the reseler)
    ask for version 7.2, as you can't buy crossgrade anymore.
    (until logic sells a new one)
    "You just bought diesel and your machine's not run on it"
    rule number 1: You should Allways look for system requirements and software versions compability!
    Cheers,
    Jorge

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    I've been working on my album for 11 months now - and I'm about to go into the studio to mix it in late August.....and after all my hard work, I'd be so relieved if anyone can help me avert a catastrophe!
    Many thanks folks (in advance) if you can help.....

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    OK doesn't look possible.  Closing discussion. 

  • HT201368 I got an error message when trying to import a Garage Band song into Logic Express 9.

    Logic Express 9.1.8 (which I have) claims to be the most recent update.

    YOu have not provided any system info, not told us what version of AE you use, your audio setting, what specifics in the audio file and a million other things. See how it may not be possible for anyone to tell you anything beyond "Your computter sucks!" ???
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