How to create a song in GarageBand iOS for Beginners (iPhone/iPad)

Beginner's guide to creating a song in GarageBand iOS (iPhone/iPad)
In this live video, I take you through how I set up a new GarageBand song on my iPhone from scratch and start to build a new song in GarageBand iOS.
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12:00 - Keyboard - • How to use the keyboar...
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18:00 - Bass Guitar - • How to play the bass t...
19:05 - Autoplay - • How to use AUTOPLAY in...
23:31 - Guitar - • How to play the GUITAR...
30:55 - Touch Guitar Through an Amp Sim - • Better Touch Guitar So...
34:46 - Alchemy Synth - • How to use the Alchemy...
38:15 - Mastering - • What is the difference...
41:41 - EQ - • How to use VISUAL EQ i...
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46:41 - Compressor - • How to use the compres...
52:04 - Vocals - • Record Pro Sounding Vo...
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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

New to GarageBand? Start here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGGwZKqkn8Z-f9E

[@Cody20069]

Pete Johns how was your afternoon tea with Jane and Harper

[@screamingjimmy]

I am a long long time user of garageband. I just want to say my much I appreciate your channel. Thank you for all that you do

[@sleekitwan]

Not only a great teacher but a brave one. 100% respect, tech problems tried to trip you but failed! Education and fun too. At 29 mins in you made a solid recovery. Kudos, and all power to you.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Gotta have fun with music don’t we?

[@torontocpl]

Thanks Pete .. going back through all your older videos.. picking up lots of tips tricks as I’m going through them all Cheers from northern Canada 🇨🇦

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Yes this is certainly one from the archives. Appreciate your support.

[@tren1060]

This man is living his best life making music. Keep up the positive vibes man

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend.. appreciate the kind words. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@wolfetteplays8894]

Tip for beginner: A very good tip is to learn to improv out a decent sounding melody, and then refine it as you go. That will massively improve your workflow and inspire you more than just placing notes in the interface.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Totally! Great tip.

[@Difrentstyles]

First 30 seconds is why im a fan of the channel!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@Harpyjaproductions]

Thanks for everything. I’m finally in my own “flow” with everything, and with your mixing and mastering tips I really am pleased with the quality of the final production. GarageBand is awesome, only because I learned so much about how to utilize all of it here. I was giving up Pete - I was counting on your videos to encourage me to continue working with the recording process. I learned to trust the process and to take my time with each step. I thoroughly watched so many of your videos, even over and over again, until I was confident with what to do. This is the one thing in my life where time flies and the day is over before I know it, and I’m rejoicing in a sense of accomplishment that I don’t get anywhere else. I only have one mastered track from GarageBand iOS so far, but I’m mixing my second original now and have so much planned to record. It’s going great. So thank you Pete for everything. You alone had the biggest helping hand in my music production.

[@AntwanGlenn8]

Thank you so much for this video. Peace and blessings to you.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@sampsonaborah1190]

You’re really helping my tutor... kudos

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome my friend.

[@robknight5540]

A really informative, entertaining and enjoyable hour. Time well spent. Thanks Pete.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Rob. Appreciate it my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@jml19221]

Arranging on the fly as you write songs has been the norm since MIDI was invented. New generation of songwriters get inspired exactly as you are describing here, to make ‘Beats’ Pete. So, if you are truly sitting down to compose, its really important to state your goal before you start sequencing in any DAW. I.e.-“ I need an intro, I need a verse, I need a chorus, a bridge etcetera”. Keep up the good work Pete.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Good points. I have mixed feelings about how easy it is to create. I think it has definitely lowered the bar for more people to create more music, but as you say; it is also important to finish songs, and not just make a whole pile of 8 bar “beats”.

[@matthewarrowsmith9022]

Really interesting to go through your process and compare it to what I do. I definitely picked up some useful tips and tricks. Thanks Pete!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one my friend. I also love seeing how other people’s workflow comes together... always enlightening and I always learn something new. 👍

[@nathancox3126]

Nice one man. Very helpful. Keep singing, why not

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@ianward8159]

Hi Pete. Thank you SO MUCH for this and other Garage Band videos. I am new to GB and have watched a couple of them over the last two (lockdown) days. They are so useful and very well put together. Appreciate your efforts!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Ian. Appreciate it my friend. Feel free to check out my GarageBand web page at studiolivetoday.com/garageband if you want more information about using GarageBand to record.

[@toghopper]

Great tutorial bro! Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@danny1959]

You are very brave, Pete. I like the feel of the vocal you adlibbed with the bit you created live. I would pursue it further if I were you.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers my friend. Yes, it didn’t quite match the beat, but might work in a different track. Appreciate your support and kind words as always.

[@Howardo8]

Awesome job on the tutorial. I've been meaning to learn how to use garageband for a while. Got a new iphone so I figured why not. Fun times ahead! Thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one!! Make sure you let me know if you have any specific questions. Plenty of GarageBand videos here already and plenty more to come, so I hope you consider subscribing. 👍

[@colintapp6150]

As a new GarageBand user just had a good hour of starter tuition I’m quite exited to get started; just need to buy a few items you recommended for the connections I’ve just got my new iPad and already have maudio studio monitors m audio interface and a keystation midi keyboard, I am certainly impressed with GarageBand, I started with Ableton live 9 but this looks a lot better, Thanks Pete, Colin

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Colin. Yes, sounds like if you grab yourself a Lightning to USB 3 adapter and powered MIDI hub you’ll have quite a powerful little studio. Can check out my recommendations and grab links at studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@cptrobby5700]

Great video - can u please do one that is more for advanced users? Full song with multiple chords changes using loops and real instruments

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I’ve done a few series like this. Maybe check out my Songtember series from one of the last 3 years. kzbin.info/aero/PLc8Xg_23Wa55epFNNTDjwItIPxDJuRCmV

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

Hey Pete. Just getting into GarageBand and this Video helped me out quite a bit thanks for the crash course. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to hear it my friend. Keep this page bookmarked as you keep learning for more answers to your GarageBand questions. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@lahavfarkas5534]

Thank you so much!!! You say exactly what I need to know You have a new subscriber 😊🤘🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Fantastic! Thanks for your support and great to have you on board.

[@String60Band]

Just watched this video on my second day of following you. I follow along on my iPad and find you so easy to understand. New to GarageBand but I've been playing music a long time . Thank you! I'm running GB vs. 2.3.8 on my iPad with iOS vs. 13.5.1 Two questions-I couldn't manipulate the notes in the bass guitar edit screen-I could change velocity but not pitch. Did I miss a step?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hmmm..... seems strange indeed? Maybe check out this video for some info - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOqZYiXnax3f7s

[@michaelhoard7024]

Awesome! Thank You. Just watched today but watched the entire thing. Great info.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Michael. Appreciate your support. 👍

[@vincentgaglio5106]

This is great. I am no way through it however what am doing which is taking more time than I really have is stopping your video going into garage band on my same iPAD and following a long with where u are at , at that moment, Awesome

[@amaracea]

That’s the best way to learn!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent Vincent! I’m glad it’s working for you in this way. 👍

[@TheFreehbird]

Pete I just discovered your channel, and I wanted to say thanks from Cleveland, OH. I learned quite a bit, and will plan on watching more of your videos.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Thanks so much my friend. If you want to keep up with the latest dialysis videos make sure you subscribe. Oh, and by the way.... Cleveland rocks!! 👍😎

[@TheFreehbird]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Hi Pete I've watched a few more of your videos since the other day, and they have all been valuable. I have been interested in GB for years. I have read several e-books on it including one from Apple which has you create a pretty cool song. I definitely learn more from seeing than reading so I really appreciate your channel. I have subscribed. My problem is that I'm not musically creative. It's something I have to try and work on. How did you become so knowledgeable on GB? It seems like your really know it inside and out. You're enthusiasm comes through, and you really make it fun. Keep up the great work. Is your merch available in the US?

[@pericologan]

Hello Pete! I am new to your channel and I must say it is a MUST! I only saw very few videos but they are really useful and with this video I even created a some kinda silly song that I like. Thaks again and take care!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one Pedro! Very glad to hear that you’re enjoying the videos. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and provide feedback.

[@amaracea]

Good 12 hours after the live show, Pete! Watching the replay :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one my friend. I didn’t give any notice for this one sorry. 😊

[@mansurpias8440]

Love Pete, feel cool when I see your hard work for us for free to inspire to go ahead with lovely tune

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. 🙏

[@markhessey9605]

Fantastic jog through the process thank you so much 🙏

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@bryanmontero]

This was really educational, sat through the whole thing. Keep up the good work, you got yourself a new subscriber 🤘💥

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Bryan. Appreciate it my friend. 🙏

[@drizneyland2886]

Very helpful video, thank you Pete! So glad I came across your channel!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate your support.

[@vincentgaglio5106]

I missed the live but I am now on the replay and I think this is great I will listen in

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Cheers my friend. 👍

[@Antropos1111]

I loved this video, even if I use other programs your ideas are helpful, thanx Pete!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great to hear my friend!

[@micheleminsuk2317]

This is the BEST tutorial ever!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend! Appreciate it.

[@hernandoibarrac8332]

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge.... greetings from Chile ✌🏿👽

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hello my friend! Thank you for your kind words. 🙏

[@shadeshadyshade254]

This is another excellent video!! Perfect timing for me as I’m new to this whole process. Thanks again for doing all these helpful videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Excellent! Great to hear and thanks for taking the time to let me know.

[@shadeshadyshade254]

No problem. I’m watching plenty of your videos since I’ve never done this before & it’s a bit overwhelming. I’m a guitar player/singer so watching you play other instruments & explain the different settings ( mixing/effects etc) is extremely helpful. It’s amazing what GB will do so I’m very glad I chose it & purchased iPad few weeks ago. Writing songs & recording my ideas is what I’m after.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Fantastic! This is exactly what I love to hear. Being able to capture and record your own music has never been more accessible and if I’m able to help folks do this, I’m pretty happy. 👍

[@shadeshadyshade254]

Hi Pete....Velocity Sensitivity. I was reading some other comments about it and others not being able to adjust it. I’m following along to this video again and it does Not show up as an option. I can adjust it in drums, but when I try in the electric piano you use on the video, it’s not there. Is there a main setting somewhere for it? Seems odd that it isn’t there. I tried all those suggestions you gave to others as well. I am using the keyboard off the screen as well. Thanks in advance 👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. So, the most common cause of this is that you are not in the actual instrument view. For some reason the settings only work when you have the instrument view showing, not the track view. Give that a try and let me know how you go.

[@teddybear100]

✅ Awesome Tutorial❗

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@dylanbradley6213]

Hey from Dylan Newcastle Australia

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Howdy Dylan. Hope everything is okay for you over there.

[@novelistusonthewater]

haha, good lesson. I was sure half way through you'd totally lose it. But you recovered ... great job, great intro.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! I’ve learned to be very patient over the years.

[@novelistusonthewater]

@@PeteJohnsMusic you didn't look patient getting back into the game .... but it was an incredible save nevertheless .. ;-). My Video would have ended there (cut) and get everything sorted out and come back showered and towelled off and with new HW ;-) This video was all I needed to get back into Garagband to collaborate with my daughter far away. If you find time you could make a a video with some tips of aligning voice, guitar and other REAL instruments. Loops are easy, drummer is easy. I always struggle getting the timing right when for example - starting with a drumming track / 8 bars - putting some guitar chords over it via Audio recording / 8 bars, lets say G, a, C, G (- add a not so dominant bas loop) / 8 bars following chord progression - putting a harp track over it via Audio recording / bars 3-6 - putting vocals over it via Audio recording / bars 1-2 and 7-8 - putting a guitar solo over it via Audio recording / bars 5-8 ...... then do all the timing alignments and mixing and effects if needed .... then make a 4 bar intro - 4 bar drummer - 4 bar guitar audio intro picking - 4 bar gentle piano arpeggio via midi keyboard then add a 2 bar outro - 2 bar guitar outro picking - 2 bar soft synth via midi keyboard there must be some magic on aligning the timing, the amount of overlaps and such .... pls share your wisdom thanks

[@TheG5Man]

Subscribed. Great info. I’m challenging myself to write a song, using only my iPad. I want to see if the limitations can be used to my advantage somehow.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

In my experience they really can! I find I get overwhelmed with too many options and having these limitations helps me make better music. Thanks for your support. I have a weekly love Q&A show too if you ever have questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabNqIpjoMl5g9k

[@pianomasher6691]

Its easy just practice

[@m4_mob882]

U r da 🐐

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. 👍😎

[@kimmydean2158]

Love the way you teach, have learned alot from you..

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Great to hear. Thanks for letting me know Kim. 👍

[@marcaineasunder]

Thanks Pete!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@marcaineasunder]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I sure did!I felt pretty much defeated and was already gonna give up because all of my mixes and guitar tones sounded very muddy and muffled.I remembered your channel and you got me back on the right track and for that I will be forever grateful for gents like yourself taking the time to show all of us newbies how to use GarageBand correctly!I would like to send one of the tracks I am currently recording to see what you think of how it came out,but I wouldn’t know where to send it to.

[@joshnic6639]

EXCELLENT JOB MY MAN!! Many thanks! from Johnson City, Tennessee.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing.

[@joshnic6639]

Pete Johns Thank you very much! I’m 40 years old and just now trying for the first time to write a song. Lyrics haven’t really been a problem, but putting music to those lyrics has been a damn nightmare. So thanks again for uploading!

[@ArtShimko]

I love your videos, I’ve learned so much already to improve and expand my GB usage and I know I’ll be learning more from you!! Also using Amuse for distribution👍🏽

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! Thanks for your support.

[@SHHISHHIE]

You are AMAZING

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Why thank you! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@SHHISHHIE]

@@PeteJohnsMusic My pleasure. I watch your vids a lot. The best channel

[@smithy7034]

Top man Pete! Thanks very much. 👍🏻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@smithy7034]

I have subscribed Pete. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻

[@vincentgaglio5106]

This is awesome because you are helping on my own I would not go that fast

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Vincent. Yes, I was trying to fit as much as I could in to under one hour so I wouldn’t have gone quite this quickly usually. As you mentioned, you can always hit pause and try things out.

[@robcory3744]

Many thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Very welcome. 🙏

[@latenight_workstation6822]

Thank you... after following the tips you gave... Can you please give your feedback on the 1st track i made on garageband....😀 Thank you...

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I would recommend sharing over at the GarageBand Users or Create Record Release Facebook group. createrecordreleaae.com

[@pamcemusicandvids1956]

Good job

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks, and thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@jerrymac1795]

I didn't understand your answer to the question you got about copyrights and loops. You said not to use four different loops but then said to use two. Four would be more complex than two, therefore more unique which would be less likely to be flagged right?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Can’t remember what exactly I said, but the point is to use at least two and change some parameters or effects to make loops more unique and less likely to match anyone else’s release. So yes, four would be even better.

[@RussMcClay]

Tap autoplay with two fingers! How to know to do that? Thanks, Pete for the efforts.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Two or three for some fun and different sounds! 🙏

[@ericdrost6548]

hey Pete cover starwars or outher songs like from

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤘

[@oscarkastor7718]

You're so amazing Pete! I have to do a garageband loop song for school, u got any help?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Plenty of help on the channel here. This one should she’ll get your started / kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnLlmSdlpljeJo

[@oscarkastor7718]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thanks! :D

[@amaracea]

Sometimes a pad sits on top of the music - especially in Imagine Dragons’s newest album Origins. The pads are the lead instruments in that album. Well, maybe the drums are, but if we ignore the drums

[@Jojotube1]

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. 👍

[@Jojotube1]

Pete Johns 🌹❤️done

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍🙏🤘

[@weijunwang3160]

Hi Pete, after watching your video, I still do not know how you monitored your voice with your earphone since you only have one external plug to plug in an external microphone. Where do you plug your earphone to monitor the voice? I want to record my voice using iPhone 12 and monitor my voice on a earphone at at same time. I just do not know what device will allow me to do that. Thanks.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. If your device doesn’t have a headphone jack you’ll either need to use a set of headphones with a microphone or some sort of audio interface. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZSQkH-fqtaciKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprJlqaOntZ2nJY

[@captainhonan]

As I record something a few seconds later starts to play the recording as I’m still recording it into the background so now it’s recording to the same thing very annoying. How do you stop this and why does my GarageBand app look nothing like yours?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

This is a pretty old video. And it’s GarageBand iOS. (In case you’re on Mac). Heck out my latest info here. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@jwllong]

I’m trying to record some garage band instruments over a basic vocal and guitar audio recording. I can hear the recording but it’s all one loop and I can’t record anything over it??????

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. You’ll need a new audio track to record over your backing track. Check out my videos and guides here. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@sluggodadon]

Great Help! I advice everyone to subscribe and check out all these helpful videos. Coming from a recording artist I really feel like I can make my own instrumentals now thanks to Pete. Thank you Pete

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks o much my friend. Really appreciate your kind words

[@urdecisionisurs]

Have u ever had problems with copyright if u use the loops?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nope. As long as you’re using multiple loops and never just one at a time you’re fine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3rUmmmKh9OHoZY

[@k12vdm]

Can you please make im in love its a beautiful day?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Ot familiar with it sorry?

[@naruto5183]

Can you do a tutorial on how to make remix sounds?im planning to make one though

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I don’t do a lot of remix videos on KZbin due to copyright, but have covered the FX options - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJiTd3uadqitiNU

[@naruto5183]

Pete Johns how about mashups though?

[@dheybollecer2074]

How i add more instrument and loops live

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. This video will show you how to quickly start layering up looks and instruments.

[@nora3668]

Hello Mr. pete , i want to learn how can i make pop song and edm , and i really don't know how can i make lyrics , vocal with it , i mean how can i make it fit with music background . I am totally beginner i want your help in lyrics , should i write lyrics can fit with melody or make lyrics then melody . i really confused and sorry if my english weake . thank you so much .

[@amaracea]

If I understand you correctly, this video may help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTRZ5uwdtx8m5o

[@amaracea]

For your other question about whether to write lyrics first or make the instrumentals first, that is entirely up to you. Different artists do it different ways. Some even do both ways at different times. I would suggest for a simple mainstream-style song it’s easier to do music first and lyrics later, but for more complex songs it’s easier to do lyrics and structure first so you have an outline for the music and don’t forget to create a section lol

[@nora3668]

@@amaracea thank you so much , but for my question about lyrics how can i make it fit with melody did you know how ? Again thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hello there my friend. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your question. It can be hard to write songs when you are starting out. The best advice I have is to write as often as you can to get as much practice as possible. Exactly how you do it will vary as different methods work for different people. What o do so make sure I have a melody line for my vocals before I start actually writing lyrics, meaning I develop the rhythm and melody first and then find words to fit. Check out some of my songwriting videos here on the channel to see how I do this.

[@nora3668]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you very much. It became clear to me. I did not know this. I mean, I have to have the melody before I start the project. You really helped me. Thank you.

[@jeromejohnson1029]

Can you step record on garage band

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Sort of. There is the Live Loops mode and also the Beat Sequencer which is a step sequencer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnOeo2dl6efptE

[@peterkelly774]

Hi have a ipadpro & a idock 2 (help) why an't Thay compatible?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I don’t believe so? If the iPad Pro is USB-C it won’t be. I believe the iDock is Lightning based.

[@Ywatch01]

21:30

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ywatch01]

@@PeteJohnsMusic loool sorry I put the time stamp there so I know where I stopped watching 🤣

[@madurakarango]

Hi Pete this is Fredy from India and I need a solution that I m doing project in garage band in iPhone 6 s plus it allows me to add only 21 tracks I need to add further bass and some stuffs I don’t have channel to add in please give me a suggestion what can we do .

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there Fredy. This video might help you with this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbPoHWDoZmkp7c

[@madurakarango]

Pete Johns thank you very much Pete I will be very useful

[@Erick-fs1yv]

Can I connect studio speakers to my 4th generation iPad? If so what else do I need to make that happen?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, you’ll need an audio interface that has stereo line out for this. I recommend the Steinberg UR22C but have other recommendations and options over at studiolivetoday.com/gear

[@Erick-fs1yv]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Thank you so much for the enlightenment. You rock👍🏾!!!

[@Erick-fs1yv]

I just signed up to your website! Thanks again.

[@Erick-fs1yv]

I apologize for bombarding you with questions but let’s say that I’m hiking out in the wilderness somewhere (hiking is a hobby of mine) and I hear a sound that I want to record. Could I record it onto my iPhone (ex: Voice Memo) or would I have to record it through Audio Recorder in GarageBand?

[@realfootball338]

Which Iphone did U use ? is IPhone X good choice ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’m using the iPhone XS now and it is great for GarageBand. Here’s a few videos where I talk about my upgrade. kzbin.info/aero/PLc8Xg_23Wa57xUf0D0Cy2fjbeIy7F-OYp

[@popsongtom]

Pete, in GarageBand on iPad, when you first create and also duplicate, say a ‘vocal track’, is there a way to link up all the controls, so when you move one setting (like reverb or track volume, compression, etc) that both tracks will change simultaneously ? Thanks, Pete !!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. Unfortunately not and I’ve found this a challenge in the past too. What I do in this case is duplicate to get them the same, then if I make changes on one, I re-duplicate and then move the audio to the new track and remove the old. A little more clunky but it works.

[@popsongtom]

Pete Johns, thank you for solidifying that; and I certainly agree with and like that workaround that you gave ! Cheers !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

No problem my friend. Thanks for your support.

[@vincentgaglio5106]

I have the garage band version 10.3.5 is that an old version

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

That’s a version for Mac.

[@vincentgaglio5106]

Pete Johns Yes

[@amaracea]

Song sections are such a timesaver and why did I take so long to know they exist

[@saydesign74]

Hi. I have just bought an iPad and what I really want to do is to attached a midi keyboard so I can easily change sounds while performing live. But there is no monitor output for the preset sound files - how can I do this. I was trying to use Garage Band buy is there another app more suited for this? So basically I will have my sounds all set up and then just have to touch the relevant pad / track to change to the sound I need.

[@Univaryy]

Hey Pete so I was gonna ask u a lil question about copyright, someone sent me a beat, and I made a song over it, but he gave it for free, it’s a hip hop beat, it has no tags, how do I make sure he won’t try to claim it? Thanks man

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. So, this is a tough one. In terms of him making a manual claim once you release it, this would be possible but tough to prove. Do you have correspondence from him saying you could use it free and without paying royalties? Trouble is that most of the time it’s not as clear as this. In short though, it would be hard for him to make a claim unless he had released his best previously. On that topic, the other issue is an automatic Content ID claim, which is mostly on KZbin. If you were going to release to KZbin, what I would do is upload an unlisted video of just the beat and leave it there for a day or two. If there is a content ID match you will get a notification and then you’ll know that it may have been released by him or someone else before. I know this is really unclear and it’s one of the challenges for those making, and using, beats.

[@Univaryy]

Pete Johns oh I understand, yeah he told me I can use it no royalty just credit , I’ll upload the beat and look for a content ID matchb

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cool. Yeah, you should be fine. Good luck!

[@melsxteaxcake]

I don’t have a plus sign in the studio.. help?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

This should help / kzbin.info/www/bejne/nou3lH2Md6-ar9E

[@mosesmedina6898]

What I want to do is put the drummer then play my keyboard and record it but when I connect it to my iPhone the sound goes away and it does now record.. I have to record my piano first can you help me with that ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Howdy. So, are you plugging in a MiDI keyboard and therefore can’t play back the audio through headphones? Not quite sure that’s what you are asking so perhaps provide some more information.

[@mosesmedina6898]

Pete Johns so what I wanna do is first put a drum track then play over it with the keyboard but once I connect it the sound goes off.. I’m using a lighting cable to connect it to the piano and iPhone

[@mosesmedina6898]

Pete Johns I haven’t connected headphones maybe that’s the problem ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yep. If your iPhone/iPad has a headphone jack try connecting to that. Otherwise you might need to consider a device like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bTmpecgrGIp6s

[@peterwright5249]

Pete wot ipad will GarageBand work on an wot ones it won’t ? Also how much gb do you need ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Peter. You’ll want at least an iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 or any iPad Pro so you can run iPadOS and the latest version of GarageBand (2.3.8). I suggest a minimum of 32gb or storage. 64/128 if you can afford it. This video should help you with more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZi0f5arorVplck

[@peterwright5249]

Pete Johns thanks Pete is not for me I already got iPad Air 2 64gb witch you told me to get a couple years ago it’s for my brother whoes just getting into GarageBand now , I’ve showed him you’re site an told him to Follow all you’re videos an he won’t go far wrong wot ever he wants to do on GarageBand there’s definitely a video by you that covers it , top man thanks agen Pete 👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great stuff. Yes, let him know to keep my iPad buyer’s guide handy when he’s looking around and he’ll know what he’s looking at. studiolivetoday.com/ipad

[@KonnieFuzeon]

I feel like I have trouble coming up with different parts of a song or timing and all that

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Keep working on it my friend. 👍

[@KonnieFuzeon]

So do you like make music

[@yvngtringle4938]

Question. Mid song tempo changes. I know its possible on mac. Is it on IOS?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Alas, no. You need to literally create two projects, export them, and then join them together.

[@yvngtringle4938]

Pete Johns Aw, thanks tho. Would i be able to reimport them as a single track into garage band to record vocals over the whole thing, and if so, how would it be done? Imovie? Sorry im so new to this but so eager

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah no problems! Yep, what you do is export both tracks, then create a new track and import your two original tracks, one directly after the other. You can then use this as he basis for your song. It sounds harder than it is. I should make a video about t actually!

[@yvngtringle4938]

Pete Johns Oh thank you! If you made a video that would be extremely helpful, im trying to write in a genre of music that is notorious for tempo changes (Hardcore) and this would be a godsend

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one! So because you asked nicely, here’s a sneak peak at the video that will be out in the next day. 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXRmpWJatyfesk

[@peterwright5249]

Pete if someone is selling a iPad Air 2 but it has a iCloud lock on it can I still be used for GarageBand an if so wot are the downfalls with it ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I’ve actually never heard of an “iCloud lock” before sorry? Not sure what that means? Any iPad should be able to be reset to factory settings unless it is locked to a particular cellular carrier, and that’s only the ones with cellular data.

[@peterwright5249]

Pete Johns o ok mate , I’ve heard it before on a few people on eBay selling iPads

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah right? Not heard of it before?

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

Hey Pete, are you open to eMails, or no -(?) I’ve seen your email underneath all your other social media links, in the description , but I thought it’s more polite to ask you , first

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. I can’t always answer every question via email but always do my best.

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

@@PeteJohnsMusic ok, thanks man. I just had some things on my mind, and I hardly know anyone as knowledgeable as you on this stuff ! Thanks again, I'll make it brief as possible ....

[@nboldrini]

I downloaded Garageband 10 on my ipad air two. It is amazing but I then discovered Magic Garageband and I want garageband 09 version. I am unable to find out how to get that version. P)lease help.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hi there. The current GarageBand version for iOS is version 2.3.7. GarageBand 10 is on MacOS, so I’m not sure what you’re referring to?

[@nboldrini]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I discovered that Magic GarageBand is only on previous versions. How can I download an earlier GarageBand so I can use Magic garageband?

[@dekuchan9757]

I low key don’t want to watch the whole video but my grade depends on this so-

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Are you creating a GarageBand song for school? That's pretty cool. You ain't no fool..... other rhymes. Let me know if I can help.

[@ashalinaarman9008]

Same dude

[@Jojotube1]

All the music here with garageband kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6O8pYyuptSVjqs

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. What’s that you’re linking to? Let us know a little more of you have a chance. 👍

[@Jojotube1]

Pete Johns my music im created it with GarageBand only...i hope that appeal to you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing.

[@ssessler1885]

Your video doesn't display a cursor, so when you say "just tap here" to activate something, the viewer has no idea what you're tapping. Very frustrating to watch.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks for the feedback. Now that iOS has complete mouse support my videos have been much easier to follow. Check out some of the more recent ones. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@ssessler1885]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks Pete, I will. Sorry about the griping, was a bit frustrated at the time. Your vid’s are very helpful.

[@JULIOAIS]

2.36 talking... nothing relevant...

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Wow! Really tried to get in to the content quickly on this one. Will keep trying.

[@LB-ik3zz]

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. 👍