How To Use Yamaha MG10XU With GarageBand

[@morpheux2]

Thanks so much Jim very clear explanation.

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Use this mixer with GarageBand. It has great pre-amps and doubles as a USB sound card. Let me know what questions you have in the comments below.

[@hienvu1714]

Hi Jim. On the MG10xu, I know you can only send 2 channels to GarageBand. Can you choose which 2 channels to send out or is it always channels 1 & 2? I have several mics and instruments plugged into my MG10xu and would hate to have to plug/unplug and readjust the gain & EQ for each track. Thanks!

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

@@hienvu1714 Good question. You can specify which channels in Garage Band are input for the mixer. Hppe that helps

[@hienvu1714]

​@@JimSnedekerMusicThank you for your reply, Jim. My guess now is that the MG10xu will send a stereo (or dual mono) signal regardless which input(s) are used. Have a wonderful Christmas!!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@rohitvarun170]

Can we have 4 or more tracks show up in the DAW when we use it as an audio interface. Or does it consolidate all inputs and shown up as one track. Please clarify. I already have a 2 channel audio interface and have the need of recording 4 or more channels into a DAW. Wanted to check if this product suits my exact requirement.

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Great question. If memory serves, tracks are consolidated assuming you mixed them before reaching your DAW.

[@notbobbypropes]

Hi! What a coincidence that you just uploaded this today as I'm working right now to set this up for myself. One thing I'm wondering about: I'm getting a terrible feedback loop when I try to monitor my instruments through Garageband. I assume it's coming in through the USB to the board, then back out to the computer, etc. Am I supposed to use a separate output to monitor Garageband or is there something I'm doing wrong on the board? Thanks for making this vid!

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Thanks for viewing. I use headphones for monitoring because of the same problem. The mixer is much more powerful than my previous digital interface. Hope this helps!

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

One more thing. Feedback comes because you have not turned the peak and gain knobs all the way to the left.

[@kerrithorby8984]

Hi Jim sorry i cant see how u plugged in and set up your guitar on the mixer and the headphones are they through Mac computer or mixer? So i can see microphone set up. Computer plugs into usb on back of mixer line9/10 I cant see guitar set up? One other question not using garage band so using mixer only with powered speakers microphone through mixer n guitar through mixer but it guitar sounds terrible like u strum a note n keeps going what/how do u set up acoustic guitar on this mixter? My guitar is maton ebg808ce

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Guitar and headphones plug into mixer. Not sure I follow 2nd part, but having speakers tuned on while mic is hot can produce a feedback loop. To eliminate this I turn off speaker and use headphone.

[@jerichoramos1162]

can your record and monitor the outputs live via the monitor out?

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Yes, you can record and monitor the outputs live via the monitor out feature. It's a great way to keep track of your audio while recording!

[@atultakle7615]

Can we use yamaha mg 10 xu in studio reccording of songs? Pls reply!!

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Most definitely! This mixer can be used as a digital interface. The USB connections enables it. Check your manual.

[@viraajgupta6047]

@@JimSnedekerMusic would it allow for all of its inputs to be used for garageband? for example, i wanna see if i can record drums with it using 5 xlr cables. If i were to plug this console straight into my macbook, would garageband give me the option to make a channel for each corresponding xlr input? so that i can mix each mic separately?

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Yes. Works well for single tracking

[@viraajgupta6047]

@@JimSnedekerMusic thanks so much!

[@fadel1254]

Nice

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Thanks

[@maustinminnis]

I am trying to transfer records to GarageBand using RCA inputs. Is there anyway to do that with the Yamaha MG10UG?

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Yes - use the corresponding inputs on the mixer. They appear on channel 5/6 and 7/8.

[@maustinminnis]

@@JimSnedekerMusic Thanks Because I have been having trouble transferring vinyl to music files