Apple today released a major update to its mobile DAW, GarageBand for iOS.

The update introduces a new GarageBand Sound Library, where you can select and download a variety of free sound packs. The free sound packs contain a variety of Touch Instruments, Apple loops, Live Loops templates, guitar and instrument presets and more. Initial sound packs include Future Bass, Reggaeton, Beat Sequencer kits, guitar amp tones and more.

In addition, there’s a new Beat Sequencer instrument, inspired by classic drum machines. The app also features new Asian Touch Instruments and updates to Drummer, including six additional players.

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Here’s what’s new in GarageBand for iOS:

• Updated for Super Retina display on iPhone X
• Use the new Sound Library to download additional free instruments, loops and sound packs
• Adds 3 Drummers who play percussion in the styles of Pop, Songwriter, and Latin*
• Play and record using traditional instruments from China and Japan, including the Guzheng, Koto and Taiko drums*
• Build grooves inspired by classic electronic drum machines with the Beat Sequencer
• Support for expanded sharing and storage options with the Files app in iOS 11
• Enables a larger Audio Unit Extensions view for compatible third-party instruments and effects
• Recording, mixing and exporting a song can be done at 24-bit audio resolution
• Includes iMessage sticker pack that adds GarageBand instrument icons
• Provides stability improvements and bug fixes

GarageBand for iOS is a free download from the App Store.

You can open the Sound Library from the Sound browser, the Live Loops browser, and from instruments that have additional sounds available for download. To open the Sound Library, your device must be connected to the Internet.

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Open the Sound Library

To open the Sound Library from the Sound browser:

• In an existing song, tap to open the Sound browser, swipe until you see Sound Library, then tap Sound Library.
• If you’ve created a new song, the Sound browser opens automatically. Swipe until you see Sound Library, then tap Sound Library

To open the Sound Library from an instrument like Drummer:

1. If necessary, select the Drummer track in Tracks view, then tap in the control bar.
2. Tap the drummer name, then tap “Get more Drummers.” The number indicates how many additional drummers are available.

To open the Sound Library from a Live Loops song:

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• In an existing song, tap to open the Template browser, then tap Sound Library.
• If you’ve created a new Live Loops song, the Template browser opens automatically. Tap Sound Library.

Navigate the Sound Library

Once you've opened the Sound Library, do any of the following to navigate it:

• Tap a tile to see more sounds.
• Tap Preview to hear samples of the sounds.
• Scroll to view additional information about the sound pack, including file size.
• Tap Get to download the sounds to your device.
• To delete a downloaded sound pack, tap the tile, then tap Delete