How to connect a USB audio interface to an iPad/iPhone

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Here’s the gear I use in this demonstration: 1. Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter - imp.i114863.net/xMRB1 or amzn.to/2wnyqmL 2. Tendak powered USB 3.0 hub - amzn.to/2oeOyqu 3. Behringer UM-2 audio interface - amzn.to/2Dmsyyk 4. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface - amzn.to/2mm3IWo 5. Steinberg UR12 audio interface - amzn.to/2DosUo9 (Steinberg UR22mkII audio interface - amzn.to/2Dnww9Z)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank you my friend. 🤘

[@DominicIsaac]

Please help, i have a scarlett 2i2 and apple lightning to USB 3 adapter connected to a powerbrick and the iPad (5th generation, iOS 13.2.3 ) still says “Cannot use accessory: Scarlett 2i2 USB: this accessory requires too much power”. The setup works on my iPhone 7 iOS 13.2.3 so i know that i am not doing anything wrong. I just want to use the iPad cause it has a larger screen. Thank you so much.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I would highly recommend a powered USB hub in this situation as it will provide much more reliable power and work with any iOS device, as it won’t drain any of the power from your iPhone or iPad.

[@DominicIsaac]

SOLVED: Just use a powerbrick strong enough to power the iPad such as the iPad’s original powerbrick. (When I had the problem, turns out I was still using the iPhone’s powerbrick for the iPad, my bad)

[@DominicIsaac]

couldnt have said it better, thanks Pete!

[@ch3fway]

I HAD TO FIND YOU AND LITERALLY COME BACK AND SAY THANK YOUUU!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾‼️

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. Appreciate it.

[@WhiteSteveHarvey]

@@PeteJohnsMusic does this work with the volt 2 universal audio?

[@ch3fway]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I’ve created song on the radio and TV with this setup 🔥

[@LiamThomason-ij8ti]

It’s been working great but now my iPad is using the iPad speakers instead of monitoring on the interface. What to do

[@fret2fret221]

You literally answered every single firggin question I’ve had for a while. Thank you so much for this video!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Love it. That’s my aim here my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@lukeisac5975]

Hi pete.. the tendak USB 3.0 is now not available in amazon.. the link is not working.. any other suggestions?

[@marioalvarado919]

Pete Johns I bought all the products suggested in this video and am using a focusrite Scarlett 18i8. The first time I plugged everything in it worked, but after I turned everything off and plugged in the mics, the iPad stopped recognizing the interface. I can’t get it to bring up that message that says “audio device connected”

[@derekbeiner3293]

Somebody tell me what microphones work with these interfaces

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

SAME HERE! great video Pete. Subbed!

[@Mr.Altavoz]

After so many years.. this is still the best channel for " GarageBand beginners"

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. Really appreciate it.

[@bobbeaver2361]

I just received this exact same USB hub and it works great!!! I had an old M-Audio interface laying around that didn’t work with my MacBook anymore and I couldn’t believe it works with the iPad!!! It’ll be great to go out and record mobile wherever inspiration comes to me, thank you for this tutorial.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! That’s great news Bob. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

[@dallasmcfaul1405]

I was about to spend so much more money on a new laptop to record. So glad I saw this video first!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

iPad recording is definitely a great option. Makes things so simple.

[@jayswitzer9871]

I was having problems with my UR22-C and iPad and i remembered that you had a video. You are the best teacher on the web. You explain everything and yes i take your advice on gear.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sweet! So glad to hear. Yes, I like to think that I do the work learning this stuff so I can pass it on to you folks.

[@SMBorthwick]

Hi Pete. Great video. A good audio interface to consider if you want to avoid the lightning connection issues is the Focusrite iTrack Solo. It comes with a lightning cable, so you can just plug and play. I picked mine up 2nd hand, boxed and barely used for about the same price as the usb to lightning adapter you’re using in the vid. It doesn’t draw power from the iPad, so you do need to connect it to a usb power source.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Thanks for the recommendation. I have seen the iTrack Solo around the place and often wondered if it was a good option since it supports iOS out of the box. So it has two separate connections, one for power and one for data?

[@SMBorthwick]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Yes. It has a usb power supply which I just plug in to an Apple charger. The Lightning cable has a proprietary connector to the device which probably won’t work with anything else. The interface can apparently work with Mac or PC if you download the appropriate driver, although I’ve never tried it. Other than that, it’s pretty standard. Two inputs with separate gain stages (mic and jack), phantom power, direct headphone monitor and two line outs for monitors. I’ve never used anything else, so I don’t know how it compares to other devices, but it’s working fine for me.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Beautiful! Thanks for the extra info. Looks like a really solid option for those wanting an "out of the box" solution but wanting something more solid than the iRig range.

[@PeteJake100]

I would love to see a comparison between the iTrack Solo and the Scarlet Solo as those are the two I’ve narrowed my search to. I asked a KZbin reviewer if the iTrack and she said Scarlet will produce a bit better sound.

[@SMBorthwick]

@@PeteJake100 I’m not sure anyone could say that unequivocally unless they had tried both or studied the components list. For me, the iTrack Solo was an easy choice because I didn’t need an extra camera kit to get connected. I tend to think along the lines of the fewer additional connections in the signal path the better.

[@peteryoung9991]

Hey Pete, did anybody ever say thank you for a great vid on how to use such gear? Then let me start today: THANK YOU Sir, ever so helpful. And thank you for letting us have the links to all your product suggestions.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks to you my friend. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. My goal is genuinely to get more people creating music and when I get feedback like this it really gives my motivation an extra boost. 👍

[@HieuDinh2011]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Pete i am 100% with Peter Young. Big THANK YOU THANK YOU , very helpful, to all of us newbie. Wanted to let you know. Hieu , I am from France.

[@yt12394]

thank God for this video. I watch many videos about recording with the Focusrite and the Roland go mixer Pro and NOBODY explained the actual procedure for plugging everything in as well as you did .thank you and BRAVO!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to hear it my friend. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@yt12394]

Pete Johns I was on the fence but purchased Focusrite straightaway. I cant wait to start recording!

[@jacquescousteau217]

You don’t need a hub. You can just use your charger that comes with your iPad. If you’re recording acoustic guitars with CONDENDER mics the FOCUSRITE has 48 volt phantom power. Your acoustic guitar ,and vocals will sound ten times better using a condenser mics. Why does EVERYONE say to use a hub. Use your regular iPad charger.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. It depends on the audio interface generally. Some will work fine with just the charger plugged in however some tend to use an inconsistent amount of power and need the powered hub. If you have an interface that gets enough power form the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter then you’re good to go. But folks who get the “this device uses too much power” message will need to simply add a hub to their setup. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@Bobby_Uterus]

You should thank him for his detailed answer to your question.

[@a1ankaymusic]

@@PeteJohnsMusicI just tried to do lightning straight into the adapter + a behringer um2 into the adapter via usb. Doesn’t power the interface. So I’m guessing you are correct and I would need a hub for the power

[@dallinhatchmusic]

@@PeteJohnsMusic what if the 3.0 hub you recommended was working but now it’s not? Just barely started saying that i need more power even with the hub.

[@ThaSouthMU]

Thanks you for this… Was thinking about adding a interface like either the UM or the Focusrite to my mobile recoding setup and needing the powered hub would have been a bummer!? Great vid still tho…

[@carlosestevez4582]

Hi! I have a new iPad7 purchased a month ago, on which I use GarageBand connecting my electric guitar to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. audio interface, and this one to the iPad. I can hear myself while playing and/or recording if I use my headphones on the interface or/on the iPad. But I can't hear my guitar without headphones, as the iPad's internal speakers stop working. Even if I activate the “monitor” icon in GarageBand, the iPad doesn't sound. I have tried the two solutions that Apple offers on its website, in the troubleshooting section, in the section "GarageBand for IOS: Audio is not heard when monitoring an external device" I have tried both solutions and the problem remains unsolved. Thanks beforehand

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. So, in my experience once you plug in an audio interface this replaces the audio input and output, so I don’t believe there is a way to do this?

[@LAMYGAMERSHORTS]

Can we use that Usb port and connect to pc while charging please tell i really need to use usb on pc while charging

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’m not sure I quite follow the question sorry? Check out my USB guide here. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond]

Your videos are miles in front of the rest out there. Thanks for all your help

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers my friend. Appreciate the kind words.

[@Swordplay24]

So when I plug the interface into the iPad I dont get a message on the iPad acknowledging audio device

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Check out this video for my troubleshooting tips for this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naixoolnjJiZhrc

[@A1Fooley]

PIECE JUST CAME TODAY🤞🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@pizzakid135]

Hey on garage band, I can select input 2 with ease, but when wanting to play guitar while recording on the camera it only receives audio in one ear and I cant find a setting on the camera app as well as TikTok any suggestions?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. You’ll need to either use the app which came with your interface to make the audio mono, or fix this in editing using something like LumaFusion.

[@FeranoWibisono]

in my country there’s no any usb hub that requires power to the wall. is that going to work with my ipad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It may not provide enough power to run your devices if it is not an A/C powered hub.

[@HuseyinErdinc]

Do you need the lightning cable for it all to work? Can you not go directly from phone to the usb hub with a normal iPhone charger cable?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You need the genuine Apple Lightning to USB cable for this setup to work as it enables the creation of a USB Host.

[@mon_nobi]

Quick question: what’s the difference in quality between using any of these interfaces vs using the iRig? Are interfaces a better translation of the sound than the iRig?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So the iRig is pretty good these days. Probably not quite up to the quality of a dedicated USB interface. The difference is usually the quality of the preamp (less noise) and the converters (again, cleaner conversion).

[@Prodbynull]

How come I cannot hear the audio when it’s plugged in?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Might need to monitor the audio either through your interface or your software.

[@koolkd]

With the power bank does it have to be plugged into the wall? I’m trying to do this all mobile without anything being in the wall.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can use a mobile battery instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOvoX-gfdN-fdk&feature=shares

[@dreikelvin]

Hey Pete, your channel rocks! I‘ve been following it for a year now and it helped me a lot, especially with music distribution and ios stuff. Keep on doing what you‘re doing! 🤘

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Really glad to hear my friend. Thanks for taking the time to reach out.

[@theanswer2730]

Hey Pete, loving the content on this channel, thanks! I’m considering between getting the 2020 base model vs 2020 iPad Air. Regarding the lightning connection situation on base model, is the only drawback just the inconvenience of having to use the additional lightning to usb converter? or does it have any other effects on playback sound quality or production performance in general, compared to having a direct usb c connection on the iPad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great question my friend. In my experience the only real difference is that you definitely need a genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter as opposed to USB-C where you can use pretty much any generic adapters. Once you have the connections converted to USB-A there is no difference in the reliability of the connection or quality of sound through any devices. Hope this helps your decision. studiolivetoday.com/ipad

[@theanswer2730]

@@PeteJohnsMusic ok great, I think I’m gonna go with the base model 8th gen as I’m a noob still. All best, Jon

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one. I think it will be a great iPad to get you recording. If you’re buying on Amazon feel free to use the affiliate links here - studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@Mr.SoulSpeak]

Can you connect a scarlet2i2 4th gen plug in with an MaonocasterE2?

[@Greghc48]

Pete, I find myself watching many of your videos and learning something from each one. Thank you so very much for your work. After watching this one…. I went right to Amazon to place an order…….

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks for the kind words my friend. Appreciate your support. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@josemanuel2244]

I have a mixer with interface and I will like to connect my iPad to the mixer to manage video calls. I tried with that setup but didn't work. Any suggestions?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. You will need to make sure your interface/mixer is class compliant and you have the genuine Apple Lightning to USB adapter. It can also be difficult to record calls and get just one copy of both sides of the conversation. This is called a “mix minus” if you want t research it more.

[@celinareisoficial4930]

Very good 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@karenwoods211]

Thanks so much Pete. You’ve got me up and running. Much appreciated.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! So glad to hear it Karen. Thanks for the inspiration for this one. Hopefully it helps other folks in the same situation. 👍

[@thegodnasr]

Thank you! Brilliant information for mobile and iPad creators💙

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@nicholasmurchison8251]

You’re a legend cheers for all of this 👌

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome Nicholas. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@BadKarma714]

My Scarlett 2i2 don’t work on my iPad or my iPhone 11 it makes this noise like a heartbeat and the light flashes where it says 48V And when I turn it off and still makes the same noise but lower

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sounds like a power issue? Are you using a powered USB hub? This video might help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naixoolnjJiZhrc

[@BadKarma714]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I am using the power connector on the iPad power cord and plug

[@prod.mustang]

@@BadKarma714 did u fix it? I got the same issue

[@justinTime077]

You guys need a POWERED usb hub - it should be self powered.

[@sammodog]

Just started using Scarlett 2i4 yesterday and ran into a similar issue. The order in which you hook up the Scarlett is important. Make sure nothing is plugged into the Scarlett or iPhone. First plug in the iPhone/iPad camera adapter 3 into device and make sure power is connected to it. Then connect the Scarlett to the camera adapter USB port. Make sure phantom power is not on when you connect or you will get a not enough power message. Once connected and powered you can then connect your inputs and use phantom power if needed. These steps need to repeated any time the Scarlett or iPhone/iPad is disconnected. Also, in my case no matter what order I tried (and I’m ocd when it comes to troubleshooting) the Scarlett would not power up properly when connected to a powered usb hub. I’m using a usb 2 Scarlett btw. I’ve read that the 3rd generation may not have drivers installed on the device as 1st and 2nd gen do as well just fyi.

[@kongregant8100]

Would it work if I would plug my USB hub to a phone power adapter and then my MOTU M2 to it? I'm interested in using the audio interface as a mixer and amp without any software interface, just want to make sure nothing fries or blows up

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If I understand you correctly then yes, this should be fine. More info is here. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@kongregant8100]

@@PeteJohnsMusic ended up risking it and it worked! Straight into the phone adapter, had a blast. Thanks for giving me the intuition and the reply ✨

[@Eydri_]

BRO you LITERALLY saved my wallet thank you sooo much

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome!! Very glad to hear. 👍😎

[@shevaphoenix4713]

Hey so I did everything you recommended using the Focusrite interface but now for some reason when I play my tracks - the beats I’ll be singing to - they sound all distorted. Usually I play them in the background from my iTunes and I also tried importing them to see if that would fix the issue but they sound terrible. When I disconnect everything they sound normal again so I know it’s not the tracks themselves. Any suggestions?? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Howdy. I’ve replied to this on your other comment asking for a little more information. Where are the sounds you are importing being sourced from? And if you import them and play back are they still sounding distorted by themselves?

[@mdmarquez99]

Hey!! Just want to say THANK YOU for making this video. I got the usb hub you recommended and my focusrite and IPad set is ready for worship tomorrow at our church. Thank you!! Keep doing these videos my friend.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@GQM3Z]

Hi Pete, very explanatory content again, thx. One question here: how do you cope with recording latency to the GB click?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I haven’t experienced a whole lot of latency with this setup. I find it quite low.

[@followyourpassion8378]

@@PeteJohnsMusic are all 3 devices the same regarding latency? Cheers

[@jonyroll2007]

Hello , generally the interfaces don’t have an usb in , what I want to say is , I have a blue yeti microphone the cable has an usb plug , I can connect it into my iPhone without use any interface or the power usb , just using the small white hub that you have , works fine , but I would like better quality, so I have been informed that I need an interface , but how to connect my mic on it ? Thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. You either need to connect a USB mic or an interface and use a standard XLR mic. Unfortunately there is no way to use both in iOS.

[@blainebroderick2082]

GREAT JOB. ONE QUESTION WHAT IS THE SOFTWARE ON THE IPAD TO MAKE THIS WORK? FANTASTIC VIDEO. THANKS.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

GarageBand is what I generally use. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@rebeccahoulihan6057]

You are the biggest legend I swear I've been screlambling my brains trying to get this to work. Thank you so much. I love your videos 💕❤️❤️❤️

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great stuff Rebecca. Thanks for the kind word and very glad it helped. 👍

[@That.old.mountain]

All the adaptors and need for power defeat the beauty of a mobile device. Wish there was a good all In one iOS audio interface

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

And there is! The iRig Pro I/O - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX2alZ95pr6rn8U

[@joeurbanowski321]

Great stuff.. Why a hub..? How about an individual external power supply for the Ainterface..?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Also an option if your interface supports this, but many have just one USB input for both power and data. Http://studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@Fanzindel]

One day we’ll overcome the “your mileage may vary” nonsense 😌

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Maybe. One can dream.

[@tinalyd]

Thanks fore this tutorial. I wonder. How to I get audio out of my iPhone/iPad and connect it to an audiointerface and then info a sound mixer. for PA sound use

[@CheilaRaposo]

Great video for recording only vocals. Now I'm strugling with record voice+piano at the same time (Focusrite, vocals on channel 1, piano on channel 2). It's only recording voice on Left and piano on Right.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Yes, if you record the audio to GarageBand you can choose to record each channel as a mono channel. THe camera app will capture stereo and pan one left and one right. You can use something like LumaFusion to edit the audio or a video, or use a different video app. In short, two channel interfaces are basically just a stereo interface. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@RamonChicharron]

Thanks so much for the video. 😊

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome Ramon. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@ZARAGOZA6958]

Can I use the Tendak USB 3.0 Hub in New Zealand?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Either but the one with the AU/NZ plug or get an adapter if you have the US or a different model. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@brittanyatterberry]

Does this setup work for the new iPad Pro? I’m using the iRig but it only works with lightning cable

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Ah.... yeah, so you’d need one of the newer iRig Pro or HD models that has a standard USB connection as well. Anything designed for Lightning alone won’t work.

[@BillionDollarMiles]

I would have loved it if you demonstrated it with an iPhone. Also I would love to know the interface control in your iPad that I was looking at

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. iPhone works almost exactly the same. More details and info here. Http://studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@steveapplegate322]

HEY PETE can I plug a flash drive into the powered hub and save my mixes on it? By the way thanks for the detailed explanations!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sort of. You can copy files over to a USB device.

[@steveapplegate322]

THANKS@@PeteJohnsMusic

[@anabelle._e]

I have 3 questions: Would it work to have a midi keyboard plugged directly into the USB power hub, a USB mic plugged directly into the USB power hub, and then an electric guitar plugged into the interface which is plugged into the USB power hub? Also would garage band allow all 3 to record at the same time? Where would the sound come out of at this point?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. iOS supports only one audio Inuit and output at a time, plus MIDI as this is data. Check out this video for more info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2W7eXSPedt7ptU

[@raveredmusic218]

New iPads are coming with C type , can you make similar video for this cobnection

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup! Already got you covered. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvck2R_iN5mrc0

[@connordalymusic]

Does the audio also work for the video recording app on the iPhone?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes it does. Though be aware that it will put channel 1 on the left and channel 2 on the right which you’ll need to fix in editing.

[@connordalymusic]

Pete Johns sorry for another question, but where is the best place to edit the audio? I’m only hearing the audio in the left side of my headphones.

[@kharzwoidich8955]

Hi Pete! did all the procedures and used the right gear for my iPad pro but still no success in hearing my audio on my Ipad.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That’s odd? Definitely have the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter and a powered hub? kzbin.info/www/bejne/naixoolnjJiZhrc

[@ScarletRed.]

Thank you so much, I was beginning to think I purchased the wrong device. I didn’t see you use the external power bank with the Focusrite so I’m assuming that’s a no go. Thanks again!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

So, yes you can! This video will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOvoX-gfdN-fdksi=Vzq8HoZ_sOe_ZT8C

[@dawnoftheblackout]

Does it have latency. If so do you know what could help that.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I haven’t had any significant issues latency personally. If it is an issue you can use the direct monitoring feature on most audio interfaces to help with this.

[@dawnoftheblackout]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you for your response.

[@anrianka]

hi pete, how to hack our soundcard so we can get more than 2 input channel ? ( my soundcard only have 2 input channel) but i need 2 more input channel 🙏🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’ll need to upgrade to an audio interface with more than 2 inputs. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@Jabr_music]

Thank you for this video A question can I hear my self when I’m recording in a real time? Or there is a delay like pc ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

There is always going to be a b of latency if you’re using monitoring via an audio interface. I personally find it pretty low with GarageBand on iPad and iPhone. Http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@williamsototv]

Great video brother!! Really useful , thanks!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@thedarkhistorians]

Brilliant video. Only issue I’m having with all this is I would like to record all of this onto DAW on my laptop. How would I go about that using this set up?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Going through your iOS device and then out to a DAW on a desktop? You’ll just need to send the output from an audio interface to the input of a second interface on your other device. The Behringer UCA222 is good for this.

[@juanmamedina7535]

Great video... I have an iPad Pro 10,5 and was wondering about the quality of the built in ADDA converters. Anyone?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Average. You’ll really need an audio interface to get good quality audio in and out. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@trulyhenro413]

Do I necessarily need a usb hub or will it work without it?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Depends on the interface you are using Stienberg interfaces can connect to a separate power supply directly so don’t need a hub. Most others however do need a powered hub.

[@pablomoyasolano1561]

Hello sir I enjoy your teaching very much I have one cuestión. Can I use focus right liquid fire 56 with an iPad 2008? What kind of an adapter should I use?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. Not familiar with this interface sorry. If it is USB and class compliant you can use the same process as I show here.

[@TelinaASMR]

this is SO helpful thank you!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@kawaiigothh]

How do I connect my headphones using the adaptor so I can hear myself while singing on the microphone ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not quite following you sorry? Just plug your headphones in to the interface to monitor.

[@beardedelephant3023]

Thank you!!! I’ve been searching for weeks trying to find a connection video. All the other 10,000 videos lol showed the equipment and blah blah blah but this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Appreciate it!!! 💪🏾👏🏾

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Very glad to hear. Welcome to the community my friend. studiolivetoday.com

[@freddiemurphy2000]

Can it work just by setting up the Scarlett and usb 3 adapter?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

As long as you plug in to A/C power with the USB 3 adapter this will often work, but isn’t as reliable in my experience. I always recommend a powered USB hub for any interfaces that are bus powered as the iPad/iPhone often just doesn’t have enough power.

[@freddiemurphy2000]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Great, thank you!

[@MichaelManhertzMusic]

I've set up everything but the iPad won't pick up the microphone signal. I'm not sure why. I have it set to the correct channel. Any help?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. So you have an audio interface with a mic plugged in and you're hearing playback through the interface? If the mic is a condenser mic is the phantom power on? Also make sure you're using a genuine Apple lightning to USB adapter and a powered hub if necessary.

[@MichaelManhertzMusic]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks for the reply Pete! I'm using all the items you gave us. Phantom power is on! Switched to the correct input and still nothing 🤔

[@MissJnet]

This is great but when I record a video on my iPhone through the focusrite it’s mono. So one earbud only. What can I do, so I can go live?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

So, you can convert it to mono like this / kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4izf4F4f9F_orcsi=dBwIo0VzmrmkW80t Or just use LumaFusion to edit the video/audio.

[@RudyGOfficial]

Hello! my iPhone 11 works with my Scarlett 18i8; however, it only works with inputs 1 & 2 and with a huge issue... It only records inputs 1 & 2 in stereo (input 1 is panned hard left and input 2 is panned hard right). I want to record both inputs in mono so both channels are in the center. Please help. thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That's odd? Perhaps it requires drivers to access the other inputs and therefore not fully class compliant with iOS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqYc2VjgMuAl80

[@stomptheelites]

how to have individual volume control for youtube and garage band?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sounds like you’re looking for a mixer? Audio interfaces like this only have one audio out. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@stomptheelites]

@@PeteJohnsMusic so i can use my focusrite? but I'll need to get a powered usb thanks

[@zainyzee914]

Hey Pete, do we have to have the USB Battery?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. For most audio interfaces (except Steinberg) you need a powered USB hub or some sort of USB power supply as well as the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter. Steinberg interfaces have the handy separate power input. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3OqnXmJepymq6M

[@thearmoniaband9189]

Great video! Question. Would I be able to do Face Book Live with this setup? Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes. It should work fine. You may need to unplug and re-plug your audio gear when you are in the app.

[@renosmusicofficial]

Thanks for this video, does this method also power the ipad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

If you use the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter with the power pass-through it will. studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@renosmusicofficial]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks a ton Pete!

[@WKSABINE]

Anyway to connect the USB powered hub for a focusrite into a power bank when an outlet isnt available?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sure is! You just need the right cord. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWOvoX-gfdN-fdk

[@phucnguyenguitar2210]

Im wondering can I use my iphone xr charger and put it in the adapter to power the ipad and the soundcard instead of using a power bank ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Anything that sends 5v of power to the adapter will work. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@Saynthegod]

One question pleaseeeeee What application is that on the iPad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

GarageBand Http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@DAVIDHERNANORDONEZCHAVEZ-ig1ce]

Can I set multiple outputs with GarageBand connected to an audio interface that has 4 outputs?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not with GarageBand iOS I’m afraid.

[@DAVIDHERNANORDONEZCHAVEZ-ig1ce]

That’s what I read! I wanted to confirm it. So all points that GarageBand only allows outputs 1 and 2; not multiple outputs. I wanted to use it as backing tracks live; outputting several different outputs for individual instruments but guess it can’t be done that way, isn’t it? Is either left of right only. Thanks in advance Pete

[@SagarThorat]

This is a really helpful video. Thanks for sharing. A quick question thou, to hear what we are playing (example guitar) we hear it via the phone bluetooth headphone?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I use a mixer to play the sounds in my demos. Ordinarily you would donuts plug standard headphones in to the headphone jack in the audio interface.

[@augustemusiclegacy]

thank you. do you think ssl 12 will work on iPad too?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I believe so? As long as it is class compliant and doesn’t need a driver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqYc2VjgMuAl80si=1DaTnqKs0-4AkItt

[@royrmatthew834]

Hi sir, what about playing Synth one app using keyboard/MIDI controller? Can u give tutorial of doing that.. really appriciated! God bless

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Should work in a very simple way. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@willianvictor4992]

Can i record the 2 individual channels at the same time? Great video man

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sure can! Check out this video for details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PLaXh5acx2l9U

[@willianvictor4992]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks man, u really help me

[@k1v4nccc]

thanks for the video! can i use my ipad air 5 without a usb hub because it has usb c?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sort of. Depends what you’re plugging in and if you want to power your iPad at the same time.

[@wuwliwonka]

Big thumbs up, really loved the video! I have a question guys; what's the difference between recording on an 'entry level' iPhone / iPad Vs their higher end models? I wanna avoid spending more than I really need to. I'm just getting into this, mostly for fun. I'm thinking of recording guitars, bass, drums and vocals. How would an entry level iPad limit me as opposed to a balls out Pro model?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

“Balls out” - love it. So, I’ve been using (and still use) and iPad Air 2 - which is currently the oldest model a to ok supporting by iOS 13, and it does a decent job recording for sure. The sort of music I record is pretty straightforward so I’m not using huge amounts of virtual instruments or plugins. If you’re using 5 external apps and 6 plugins on every channel, sure you might need something more modern, but in my experience you don’t need to break the bank to get in to mobile recording. Check out my iOS device guides for more info: studiolivetoday.com/ipad Http://studiolivetoday.com/iphone

[@thejacevekexperience]

So this should work for live streaming as well- correct?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Just be aware that some apps and platforms will put the mic input on just one side.

[@MarcoAustriaMusic]

Thank you for the video!!! Quick question, i connected my mic to my scarlett 2i2 to the power hub to the adapter to my iphone but im only getting audio in the left side when I record?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, the way two channel audio interfaces work is that they only record audio on the left for channel 1 and the right for channel 2. Recording to something like GarageBand will help with this as you can choose where to pan the audio. If using other apps, you would need to convert the audio in editing using something like AudioShare or LumaFusion on iOS.

[@MarcoAustriaMusic]

Pete Johns thank you! Actually I also saw that on video settings it was set to stereo so yeah I had a mic in the left port. I'm recording video in iPhone so I'll have to try mono next time!

[@tagyoureit.5166]

And this will work with a podcast as well ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. For recording a podcast? Sure - the same principle applies for any audio recording. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@andrewwebb4635]

Thanks for all this info. My interest is much simpler- I simply want to connect a DAC to my iPad for earphones. I’m puzzled why you need the powers hub. Can’t you simply connect the lightning power cable for charging the iPad into the Lightning port of the Apple Camera Kit? Wouldn’t this supply enough power for the USB-powered DAC?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Some devices? Yes. Many audio interfaces need the powered hub however.

[@andrewwebb4635]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks

[@metalchriswpg]

First off... LOVE the videos, they are helping me out so much... Quick question though, if I use a USB 3 adapter would I just be able to plug the lighting cable into it and use that as power? Eliminating a need for a USB power hub?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

This will work with some iPhones and iPads but not all. And sometimes you’ll get random “this device uses too much power” errors. This is why I always recommend the powered hub.

[@kipmarchetti6123]

Great job on an otherwise baffling subject (at least for me). I've recently retired and am called to try and compose some songs with my acoustic guitar. Had no idea how to hook up an interface and all of that stuff. I have an iPhone 8 plus and a recently purchased iPad pro. On top of all that I've been binge watching your channel to try and get up to speed with GarageBand IOS (you do a really good job with your tutorials). Thanks for all of your work and I'l be dipping my toe in the aforementioned waters soon.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent Kip! Great to hear my friend. Keep this link handy as it’s my FAQ for all things GarageBand iOS - studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@mrm5867]

Thanks for the video, I got the exact same set up using 2i2 now, but I got a huge problem: shooting videos with my iphone I can only hear it on the left channel when playing back in headphones, any solution? Thank you!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. This is because any 2 channel interface uses stereo so apps that use stereo audio will push audio to just one side. What I do is edit the audio afterwards to make it mono, either in LumaFusion video editor or AudioShare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaYiap3jNWma6c

[@nicogravina1409]

You could connect the charger into the camera adaptor. That way you power the interface without the need of the powered usb hub. Is that rigth?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, this works for most interfaces and devices. Some tend to work more reliably with the powered hub.

[@SKEEZOTHEREALSKEEZO]

My question is would I be able to use two mic's at once while using this setup?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You can't use 2 x USB mics at once with iOS. This video will help explain - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hau7Z52YidJjfsU

[@los4698]

Hello. Great video. Thank you. Question. Can you also link video for example iglive streams. I’m trying to go from my dj mixer into an interface then into the iPhone.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So I’ve showed my live stream setup previously which you can check out here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7Oqn94dtVji80 All my gear recommendations are here - studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@shashankmasih5442]

Hello Pete, I get to learn from your videos. Could you please help me, I am trying to connect my iPad using everything that you've mentioned but my iPad is not picking up the condenser microphone from the audio interface. ( no input channel has been showing). On IPAD.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re using a genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6WZi5awmbqXjJY

[@mrdave740a]

I have an iPhone X. Tried to connect my Behringer UM-2 interface (love it!) to GarageBand. I used a powered USB 4-port USB 3 hub, an Apple Lightning to USB cable (not the wide one). GarageBand let me pick the channel on the interface, and I could see it was getting a signal, but with no headphone out on the phone I couldn't hear it. I tried USB earbuds but as soon as they connected, the UM-2 disconnected. Something I haven't found in the phone only allows one or the other, not both, to be active. So I guess I need to stick with my iRig interface until I get a different phone. Very good video, I like how you showed several interfaces and options. I got very close to making it work!

[@mrdave740a]

Update: tried again today, it all works now. No bluetooth needed; sound plays from the audio interface into my headphones. Not sure what changed since yesterday, maybe a monitor setting, but sound is very good. Nice to be able to start a GarageBand drummer and play along, using amps and effects in the phone. Also tried connecting an XLR mic and my keyboard (via USB hub) and it worked seamlessly, all at the same time. It's easy to capture ideas now from any source and build into different tracks. So thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad you got this sorted my friend. I would have just suggested unplugging and turning off then re-plugging. Even after years of experience I still come across weird and random occurrences like this.

[@gml_7]

I need help! I have a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, and I connected everything and it works perfectly fine with GarageBand, but doesn’t work with camera app. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hmmmm.... I have had similar issues with multi-channel interfaces with it only picking up two channels. Is this the same for you? Have you tried other camera apps like Filmic Pro or MoviePro? These tend to have better audio options, though do cost a few dollars to buy. Worth investigating.

[@gml_7]

Pete Johns I’ll definitely check it out, thanks for the help brother! You’re the best!

[@gml_7]

Pete Johns Sorry I misread your answer, I’m having a problem where the camera app in general won’t work at all. Not even through one channel. I used iRig recorder, and I got video from one channel.

[@Gabriel-qv7gg]

Hey so I bought an akg p120 and I also bought a 48v phantom power from a company named aokeo on Amazon and I did all the steps in the video but my phone 11 doesn’t bring up a notification showing a microphone was connected any advice???

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

What are you using to connect to the Lightning port of your iPhone? You’ll need a genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter along with a powered interface. studiolivetoday.com/usb

[@Gabriel-qv7gg]

@@PeteJohnsMusic yea I have the usb 3, a 48v phantom, and the usb ports do I have to buy a sound card?

[@Gabriel-qv7gg]

@@PeteJohnsMusic should I just return the 48 phantom and get a audio interface instead??

[@MostLogical]

Hello - Do you have a link to the USB to 5v adapter? Thanks for sharing

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

All my USB links are here / studiolivetoday.com/usb And here: studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@ghostofuchiha8124]

Since the power bank has two ports cant we connect it directly without usb hub?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sometimes. Many interfaces need their own dedicated power supply which is why I always recommend a powered hub. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2W7eXSPedt7ptU

[@brxndonthorne]

Will the audio work if I use my video camera?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Yep, it sure will. Depending on the interface, if it is stereo you may find one channel goes to the right and one to the left. You can either make this mono afterwards in editing or use a camera app which slows you to control this.

[@albert_ters]

Hello can i please know what is the name of the application ? big thanks for this great video.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. This is GarageBand, the free DAW included with iPhones and iPads. Jump over here to learn more - studiolivetoday.com/garageband