Inputting from a digital source (mini recorder - -BOSS micro BR)

I have recorded original song tracks on a mini recorder and want to input the song into Garage band. The project chooser window does not give me any options for inputting digital sources, so I am at a complete loss as to how to begin. I am not recording a voice or any of the instruments shown.... the "HELP" does not indicate how to do this. At least I have not found it, so the "Help" is not much help..This is my very first time at using Garage Band, and am already stymied. Can someone please give me 3 basic steps to get the song into Garage Band? Thanx.

Are you asking how to get files from this mini recorder onto your Mac?
Once the files are actually on the Mac, and assuming they're in a format GB can import (WAV, AIFF, mp3, or aac), then we can help you get those files into garage band.
You'll have to read the documentation that came with your recorder on how to transfer files to the Mac first.
You'll note this is the Garage Band forum, not the BOSS micro BR forum

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