It says I have to update the software but there isn't an update for garageband on the App store.
Why aren’t all the garageband loops present
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There are Vocal Effects in Garageband. Open Garageband and create a voice project:
Then go to the Info pane in the bottom right hand corner:
Under Real Instrument>Vocals, you will find all the effects you were looking for.
I found another Macbook that already had GarageBand running on and copied GarageBand right out of the Applications folder and into the shared folder of my newer computer that needed it. My new machine also runs Mountain Lion. Once it's in the shared folder of the new computer, then move it to the Applications folder of the new computer.
Best Answer
Not everybody uses Garageband's wide spectrum of pre-recorded audio clips to use in their own mix. As they take up a lot of space on your harddrive, the average user will be very happy to save that extra space.
People who require more loops can download them via the Software Update:
This is the normal procedure of getting the free, extra audio clips.
Wat you are experiencing could be an error. Are you seeing any error message that you could add to your question? This would give us more information to help you. Otherwise, you could take your Mac to an Apple Store and ask for a helping hand.