How to MIX in GarageBand iOS (iPad/iPhone)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🎸 GarageBand Beginner's Guide - studiolivetoday.com/courses 🎧 Learn more about mixing in GarageBand iOS - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTHg2mPjseaaKs

[@Wolfythereviewer]

All of your videos are so good, I'm still very new, but watching your videos gives me the confidence to start making my own songs.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Very glad to hear it my friend. 🙏

[@lucaschristenson561]

Dang it Pete, every time I watch one of your videos I’m like “alright I think I got it now” but then you link forty other videos down below and remind me that I really don’t know anything lol. I have a whole album written but I want it done right, I’ll watch your videos for the rest of my life if that’s what it takes lol. Thanks for all the valuable info bud

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there Lucas. Thanks for the kind words. The key is to just keep learning but also keep creating and mixing. You learn even more by applying the principles you learn. Some will work for you, and some won't - but it's worth trying everything to see what works for your specific workflow.

[@alexbaccus]

Hi Pete, your videos on mixing are ace! I watched a couple of videos yesterday whilst doing laundry and when I switched on my iPad earlier I was able to immediately make practical use of my gained theoretical knowledged. You are a brilliant teacher! Thanks a lot and regards from Germany, Alex

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks so much for all your support Alex. You are a very supportive member of the community. 👍

[@HarikrishnanSrinivasan]

This was extremely useful for me as I have just started out.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Awesome! Check out my “GarageBand Essentials” playlist and answers to other questions at studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@arrow8742]

Thanks buddy it helps a lot

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@joeycyclone8566]

Thanks for more useful stuff Pete, especially using reverb and delay as glue, makes so much sense when you put it like that. Also I had only been thinking about quick and easy mastering this week as I wanted to share some demos with friends...I knew you had done some videos about this in the past but this was a great reminder of what to do.👍 Looking forward to the isymphonic demo 😀

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! Yup, it will be coming soon. 👍

[@rapperssingnotturntherebac2213]

CANT WAIT! BEEN WATCHING PETE FOR Months NOW😉

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hope you enjoyed it Adrian. 🙏

[@rapperssingnotturntherebac2213]

Pete Johns I don’t want you to ever stop doing what you are doing i feel it helps a lot of people

[@timstagray3680]

Excellent. 👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Tim! Always a pleasure hearing from you my friend.

[@mobilemetal4554]

Extremely helpful video. Mixing can be the most challenging part for me.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

True that!! 🤘

[@rogerdavid3598]

Amazing video! Thank you for this master class!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@DesolateMourning]

I needed this video. I knew most of it but not all. I learned something as usual. Thank you

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Glad to hear it. I know these are more for those starting out but I try to sprinkle in some advice and a few bite advanced techniques to get you more experienced folks thinking.

[@DesolateMourning]

Pete Johns you did a great job

[@MrGrumpMusic]

Thanks Pete, brilliant advice as always.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Appreciate the kind words. 👍

[@johnusher83]

Great video. Thanks Pete!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome John. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

[@MeanMaoriMean555]

Cheers Peter. Valuable content as usual!! ❤️

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Ramon. 👍

[@timosborne2506]

Another great little vdeo .... I do around 7 already but the other 3 tips are really good ... will be doing those.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one Tim! That’s my intention here. I know experiences folks won’t need all of these as they’ll know many already. But if you pick up an idea or two that’s great.

[@MusicHands]

@@PeteJohnsMusic All useful

[@colwild]

New to iPad based audio. I'm guessing you looked at Cubasis, and Garageband ended up being the better choice for you. Top 2 reasons (other than GB being free). Been enjoying your videos. Thank you. :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey Greg. Am actually about to put Cubasis to the test, so will take this question on notice - watch this space for more details. The two reasons I use GarageBand right now are: 1. Simplicity - it does everything I need 2. Community - so many folks are using it that there’s always someone who can help with problems.

[@gustomadeit27]

Pete Johns Let me know what you think about cubasis, I’m split between cubasis and Auria at the moment.

[@RubenMainor]

@@PeteJohnsMusic hey Pete, I hope you’re doing well. I had a question. I have a pair of earbuds that I recently bought, but I wanted to ask you since the earbuds I have have a mic. Is it a good idea to use it or how can I mix it better because it doubles my vocals

[@oliverholland6512]

Oh yes I need to learn this

[@houseofmik1360]

Me too

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

@@houseofmik1360 🙏

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I hope you get a few valuable tips.

[@oliverholland6512]

Pete Johns thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

@@oliverholland6512 🙏😀

[@stefanjankovic9511]

been waiting for this vid 👍

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍🙏🤘

[@BIG1TOWER]

Good stuff pete

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍🙏🤘

[@bgimusic]

very helpful tutorial 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. 👍

[@jasinow]

Awesome timing for me that video thanks. Question, what is the toggle switch that looks like a wifi button next the the red record light on some individual tracks in the mixer.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. This video should give you some info about this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2m8c4KEnNlloqM

[@bestrickie2]

Thanks for your excellent tips. I never like to copy and paste instruments as it won’t sound natural. Where as copying drums and percussion is likely to be the exact same pattern or as near as.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍

[@steveapplegate322]

Hi Pete great job. I see you are using a laptop are all these same plugins and features on an ipad air?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

This video is about GarageBand iOS on iPad which is what I use the most. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@DeanBothaMusic]

Hi Pete! Could you please do an in-depth video on iSymphonic? P.S This parts i could hear in your track sounds great. Can i listen to the full finished track somewhere?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah. I do indeed need to explore iSymphonic a little more. Here’s the completed song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWi2eqSfhcyUqqM

[@DeanBothaMusic]

@@PeteJohnsMusic That would ba wonderful. I have iSymphonic, but for someone who doesn’t really know a lot about synth and keys, it can become quite intimidating. I’m a guitarist and always wanted to get into the synth aspect. Thanks for sharing your track. I’m checking it out right away.💪

[@Gee-no]

Good stuff, Pete. Great idea going over the basics. People need to get basic before they get insane. Will we be seeing an iSymphonic video soon? *Wink wink nudge nudge*

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Haha! I pretty much wrote this song so I could finally put iSymphojic to the test!! 😁

[@Gee-no]

@@PeteJohnsMusic lol😀

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

😊🤘

[@2543016]

Sounds like a good track there Pete. When will you be releasing it?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey James. I released it today before I even had a chance to respond to the this one. 😊🙏

[@2543016]

@@PeteJohnsMusic It's a good tune and I have just stumbled across and bought your hip song too! That was a good surprise! Good job with that one too btw!

[@imthatnigga8123]

Legend!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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

[@donparadis7137]

Hi Pete, when you export a track from someone else’s reaper to my GarageBand I know to make sure you have a new project open with enough bars to except the length of the track but how about making sure the tempo and key signature is correct first ! Is that necessary !

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Tempo is definitely important and key signature can help if you’re laying in some virtual instruments - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3_apJx5i6ababc

[@mayon1974]

Great tips Pete thanks, do you know of any VU meters Auv3?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Not that I’m aware of, but I haven’t actually looked very hard either? Maybe someone else can chime in with suggestions?

[@senthilsamrat24]

Waiting for it :)

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hope to see you at the premiere. 👍

[@houseofmik1360]

Me 2

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍🙏🤘 See you soon!

[@matthewtawse3702]

Question - Is there a surface controller/mixer with motorised faders that works with an Ipad Air/Garageband? Something between AU $500-$1000. Absolutely loving your channel! Great stuff

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. So because I use GarageBand which doesn’t support control surfaces I haven’t really looked in to this. Perhaps other DAWs support this but I’m not an expert on this sorry.

[@matthewtawse3702]

I haven’t unearthed anything in my research that suggests you can. I have emailed a few music stores around Aus so I find out anything useful I’ll let you know. Cheers

[@scottmcdaniel4890]

What is that new icon next to symphonic tracks please?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Not quite sure exactly what you're referring to sorry? Maybe check my information at studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@scottmcdaniel4890]

@@PeteJohnsMusic HI pete! I noticed in your mixing video an unfamiliar Icon on the tracks for the strings. I wondered what you were using for string sounds, i only use the GB strings. you get great results from GB and i always want to try what you use. i like the string sounds you are getting. I just purchased the maximizer you recommended and i'm very happy with it keep up the good work! Scotty Mac

[@dafingaz]

Nice!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍🙏🤘

[@OfficialPaulStillo]

Really great coincidence stumbling upon this video. I' still a relatively new user. I've been using GB for the past several months and have only been recording MIDI tracks. So I suddenly started wondering about those sliders on the left... if they only control output or if they also act as input faders when recording real instruments?? I'm also intrigued by those two "iSymphonic" tracks in your example. are those hidden somewhere in GB or did they have to be purchased/downloaded? Thx!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. I answered your questions on today’s Q&A show Paul - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqyq6elpdKCq6c

[@OfficialPaulStillo]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I didn't think you meant that so literally! Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@stephanelavoie4472]

Hi Pete ! Thanks again for all your usefull videos . I see that you use iSymphonic and that you have midi information on your tracks. I use it too but I’m not able to have my tracks in the midi format, it’s always an audio track. It’ si the same with my other midi keyboard apps. Do you know what would be my problème ? Thanks.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there Stephane. It sounds like you’re using iSymphonic as an inter-app audio plugin. You can also use it as an AUv3 (audio unit) plugin. I’m doing a video on this soon but in the meantime this one should show you the process - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmTKeGOMqLelm9k

[@chrisezelle]

👍🏼😎

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘😎

[@MendingSilence]

How do I set my tracks at the proper volumes? Please help

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Lots of GarageBand videos and tips in the links here. studiolivetoday.com/garageband

[@2smokeHennerz]

Great vid btw it’s me HENOBRO I changed my name

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there! Good to hear from you my friend.

[@antruong4374]

Im making a 8 bit, chiptune beat using the arcade synth in garageband ios, the problem it sounds too hard, it feels like someone smashing the notes( even when I changed the velocity of the notes to the lowest), I want to make it smoother, and softer, any useful tips ?????? will be appreciated

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Probably need to use EQ to reduce the treble by the sounds of it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mwfIiMhJikna8

[@princessl.d.g.]

I have been playing around with Apple's sounds in Garageband. What sounds should be put in mono or Stereo?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Great question with about 300 answers. In short? Lead vocals, kick drum and bass - middle. Everything else? Wherever it works!

[@princessl.d.g.]

@@PeteJohnsMusic Okay, thanks! 😁

[@bestrickie2]

The trouble I have at times is getting the volumes right. Merging will that normalise all the tracks automatically?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Would be nice to have the ability to NOT normalise, but you can usually just lower the track volume.

[@jimgraham7475]

Where did you find the Symphonic pad?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Symphonic pad? Not quite sure what part you’re referencing sorry. Might need more info. Maybe ask over at the GarageBand Users Facebook group. studiolivetoday.com/gbu

[@jimgraham7475]

It’s okay I found it. iSymphonic Orchestra app

[@firegangg]

Would you say that it is easier and better to mix it in GarageBand Mac? Because I have been think about getting a MacBook Pro

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

It’s different.... not sure about “easier” - possibly better for some things like precise volume changes. But not much you can’t do in iOS that you can do on a Mac these days.

[@SBboredom]

When you use pianos in your videos for example this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmavlaetr6xoebs do you do any editing to the overall piano sound? If so, could you show us in a video how you accomplish this and also how to change different aspects of the piano and how changing those aspects would affect the sound (i.e. resonance, reverb, delay, chorus, attack, release, etc.)?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there my friend. To be honest, I don’t change the default piano sound much at all. In this tune I added a little more reverb as it was a high “spacey” sound that I was going for. I’ve also been using this one quite a bit lately - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3iymKGLrLOaj5o

[@whatabouttheearth]

My god corny tropes galore im that song! Lol such good music but the lyrics make me cringe.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I can’t even remember what song I used. 😄 Thanks for the feedback. Not everyone is going to like every song and that’s A-okay with me. 👌