Tempo

Apple loops will not sync with the song tempo.
When I import a real instrument loop into GB, and check the “follow tempo & pitch” box, sometimes the loop does not follow tempo. For example, a simple drumbeat may not follow the tempo even when its tempo is originally the same. Sometimes a drum at 120 does not match the 120 tempo of the song.
We are recording a bass and guitar and vocal with no problems. When we try to bring in a simple drum or rhythm, it does not sync with the tempo settings.
So I must be doing something wrong. Can you please give me the proper procedure for importing a loop to make it match the tempo of the song?
Our procedure now is:
• Open Garage Band and set tempo and key
• Import real instrument drum for timing
• Import mp3 song for reference
• Play instruments
I do not understand the theory behind the timing enhancement. If the timing is off at the beginning or the time signature is just a small bit off at the beginning, it will be obvious by the end of the song.
So I must be missing something, otherwise all the loops are not worth much if they don’t sync perfectly.
Thanks for your help,
Jeff

Yes, I understand that the loops sync to the temo that is set. I have brought in a mp3 song to use as reference and did not think it would sync, after playing with the enhance tool.
Yes, it is a language thing, i just open the loop from inside GB, and sometimes it would not sync with the . Tempo checkboX was checked,but i do not remember which ones were problems.
Maybe i confused it with the mp3
So if the procedure is ok, and having the mp3 on its own track will wont hurt the tempo,then i will keep trying
It is good to know that the procedure is ok. Now that i know that, i can assume that it was my mistake somewhere along the process.
Thanks again
Jeff

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