Film Scoring in GARAGEBAND?!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Download the movie and the complete Garageband project here: thinkspace.ac.uk/signup/film-scoring-in-garageband/

[@K1500Project]

This is great, I have a huge amount of respect for Garage Band as a product. I've recorded entire EPs on it - and on an even more stripped back version as I was on an Ipad 2 (using an Alesis Ipad Dock)! It's also a great tool for DAW education, because it strips so much stuff down to just what is necessary. I'm also a huge fan of their virtual drummers (as a drummer myself) as they make it incredibly easy to customize drum beats without having to map everything out in the piano roll.

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

Same here. I use IOS garage band on an iPad constantly for demos/ideas etc. I also use it for live backing tracks on a touring gig. Using the Live Loops to record basic drum/bass tracks for each section of a song, and then pair it with an AirTurn 6 button Bluetooth switcher - and it does everything I need it to with no need for a laptop/interface! It’s an invaluable tool for when I want to make something but am sick of being in front of the computer. Sometimes I can’t believe it’s free.

[@HansAlbers10000]

@@blairmichaelhogan4502 I don‘t find a way to change sections or live loops via midi in garageband for IOS. How do you realize switching them via a pedal?

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

@@HansAlbers10000 it was a bit of a process to figure out since IOS/GarageBand doesn’t deal with midi in the typical way. I ended up with an AirTurn switcher that has a midi over Bluetooth mode. I can’t remember exactly how I figured this out, but I’ll try to find you a video and link to it. Basically you have to go into ‘Accessibility’ in your IOS settings on your phone or iPad, and set up what’s called a ‘recipe’ that involves assigning each of the foot switches on your switcher, and then the trickiest part is that you have to hold your finger on the exact spot at the bottom of each live loop in order to set the switcher to hit the spot on the bottom of each ‘part’ of the songs (meaning the vertical columns that are your song sections in Live Loops, as opposed to you horizontal columns that represent your different instrument tracks). I know that sounds fucking confusing and it is, but I’ll try to find ya the video I used!

[@HansAlbers10000]

Thank you @@blairmichaelhogan4502. It seems that this is not working via midi controller connected via cable but anyway the link would be very helpfull, thanks again

[@smartyheadysyoutube3399]

19:42 bottom of the screen, under track, it says plugins, expand that. That's where you can load in instrument libraries, kontakt, spitfire, etc, and effect plugins after that (edited to fix timestamp)

[@dwjgrunwald8251]

This is actually brilliant. Make a short nonsensical video of yourself performing an everyday activity, and them scoring it! Bravo Sir.

[@AwesomeOpenSource]

Also, a lot of people don't realize you can use the plugins / Sound libraries from production companies like Spitfire, Native Instruments, and so on. Really powers up GarageBand from the sound selection options as well.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Yes but you can’t change time sig during the song

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Yes I know it’s cool

[@mTurnaviotov]

Ahah! I use SpitFire BBC template simply tendu for me some months before buying Logic Pro and also import all my tracks sketches mostly witted in GB from GB to LP

[@anthonystahl]

Guy proves once again that it's talent over tools

[@steve_composer]

You're the only man I know who can make Garageband sound properly. I really like this kind of vlog video when you share the place you live. Thank you !!

[@JacqueHarper]

I watched the whole thing anxiously waiting for Guy to discover the time signature dropdown, first scorned at 2’05”. I was disappointed in that particular quest. But I was rewarded when Guy went full “Banshees of Inisherin” on his former friend, Gmaj, at 23’30”. Thanks @ThinkSpaceEducation for sharing!

[@Avocadough3510]

I started out composing electronic music on Garageband ON IPAD. I believe Garageband is capable of putting ideas and notes together, but falls short on anything technical. When I tranferred to Logic Pro (about a year ago) the amount of control I had was overwhelming. Yet, I persevered. I've learned about so many more ways to improve my instruments. Anyways, this video reminded me of how far I've come XD. Great content as always!

[@KasoProductions]

Wonderful Presentation Guy, keep up the great work!

[@MarkOffski]

This is perfect Guy, a lot of people just want to produce a piece of original, (copywrite free), simplified music to accompany their video blogs, without spending hundreds of pounds on software and sample libraries. I know there's tonnes of copywrite free music out there to use, but your own creations will be unique and a reflection of your mind, and nobody else's.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Exactly it is uniquely satisfying and fun

[@user-jw4fz3sq1w]

Thank you Guy. I was wondering how to use garage then properly and how would apply to videos and separate trucks. Thank you so much.😊

[@geezusgiifft8270]

I want to come out and say … I’m one of them , and what sucks more is I can produce music for days, but because I was new to film I opted for copyright free stuff until I’ve realized I didn’t have to

[@TAGSlays]

Also, there are tons of track effects...in the mix/track view. Just use the HUGE Plug-ins drop down, lower left of each track.

[@rodterrell304]

You are the best Guy. Thank you so much for your content. I have learned a great deal from you and have benefited greatly from your encouragement and teaching.

[@sr4triple7s]

I’m just getting into learning Hybrid Epic Orchestral Music. I used to use GarageBand. Now I use AUM Audio Mixer, Atom 2 & AudioShare. They’re not as easy as GarageBand when you want to ,are a full song. All that I don’t like about GarageBand is that you can only use 32 Tracks. With AUM Audio Mixer, Atom 2 & AudioShare. There’s no limit. It’s mainly used for live shows. I’m using it to replace GarageBand and other DAWs. That’s My Subjective View. A lot of people prefer Regular DAWs which I used to as well.

[@gianni1646]

I’m about half way through and this is just crazy good! 💐💐🌟 Totally fun! Gianni❤

[@bonuebonue]

Dear Guy, your presentation is wonderful, your music is wonderful, the degree of teaching and learning and inspiration that you deliver are wonderful, YOU are wonderful!!! Thank you sooo much for all the content!!!, ❤❤❤

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Thank you

[@blindazabat9527]

Always inspiring stuff. Thank you.

[@filiprasmussen]

A great testament to the fact that craftsmanship is more important than the tools.

[@jade8538]

Agree -- it's the talent not the tools.

[@Fastvoice]

Some operations in GB are a lot easier than you guessed when you know some keyboard shortcuts and somehow hidden functions. E. g.: If you want to export only a part of a midi track as an audio you can select a loop or a region, then mark the checkbox "cycle or region" in the export menu and it won't render the whole song. Or if you want to access the plugins for a track, just press "b" on the keyboard when the correct track has been selected. I work exclusively in GB with a bunch of 3rd party plugins, Arturia KeyLab Essential and Universal Audio interface integration. The results may surprise some Logic users.

[@philipthrift4950]

Ha, ha, brilliant, Mr. M., really enjoyed that. Yes, a minimalistic setup encourages us to focus on the essentials.

[@djuengst2000]

Thanks Guy, I learned some tricks today. I think your score sounded pretty good. I liked when you turned the click off although I’m not sure you needed it anyway😊

[@IAmJadeFalcon]

Oh my god, I love these videos so much) Guy always makes my day better no matter how harsh that day is.

[@randyramos6979]

Wow, I just bought my editing system and watched a lot of your videos. About 7hours ago I actually searched your channel for editing in garageband. Didn't find any results. Few hours later this video appeared. How great is that? Almost as if you made it while I was at work😅 Thank you. Amazing content❤

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I did

[@mpimando6345]

I like your project on Garageband Sir. Guy Michelmore and your Teaching & Education is also great so thank you a lot for the Knowledge & Bigup Respect 2u Sir. I've been using Garageband for a long time besides my other Daw and am always coming back at it because of its Easy Going diversity and suitable workflow BlessingsStrong💯💥🙌

[@Saeedathar]

GarageBand is the most underrated software .. its wonderful .. amazing video guy

[@Geo-Dome]

Great, I've been waiting for this. Glad you are doing this for skint people

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

My pleasure

[@after387]

You sir, are an absolute LEGEND.

[@DJLing]

I was on GarageBand RELIGIOUSLY. I literally maxed it out until I had enough for Logic Pro. Many great memories...

[@shannonmariehauck]

Love your videos, Guy. Very educational and super fun. Thank you!

[@JandeBloois1952]

Nice tutorial! To compensate the lack of Markers, I suggest you use the Arrangement track (shift-Command-A), where you can add intro, couplets, bridges and outro.

[@portlyoldman]

I’ve just found your channel and it’s prompted me to get in to some proper music theory! I’ve signed up for your course too. Really love your style 😄😄😄

[@johnnyjohnn281]

Ahhh😎! A lovely cup of Tea. Never mind the music. Tea is where it’s at. 😁

[@budgetkeyboardist]

Great job! GarageBand is, I think, the perfect starter DAW - it's super simple to use and has lots of neat surprises like Drummer. Best of all, if you then graduate to Logic Pro, you're already familiar with a lot of the program.

[@Prospero30820]

I have installed BBC SO Discover on my mac and then, in my GarageBand, I can choose instrument and setup from the library in the plugins section. I have a whole template with all instruments/articulations in tracks.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Then you are good to go!

[@Prospero30820]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation I just need to acquire your talent !

[@paulwhittle4369]

When I first started watching I thought you were going to be snobby about using free decent software! But as usual it ended being informative and brilliant thank you 😊

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Nothing wrong with free

[@jimbim4405]

Wonderful tutorial Guy!! Thanks

[@JanBLarsson]

This was a fun video to watch. Sometimes less is more and you proved it :).

[@stop6production]

I literally created a full production song 100% fully in Garageband. It's fantastic when you know how to mix and master. Limited to only a few racks to put things in, you can still produce awesome productions. Yes I use it because I downloaded Logic and it started crapping out on me the absolute day I bought it. Refunded got FL Studio but after I upgrade my drive to a bigger size and SSD, i'll get Logic again

[@orcsong]

All the guitar players just raised their heads and said in great surprise, “Did Guy just go pentatonic?!” Lol!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

PENTATONIC! Not a guitarist's monopoly -love a pentatonic tune

[@studio42.thelivesessions38]

Great... in every sense... most remarkable "lil" detail... turning down the click ;) even listening through these ideas feel strange when I always here it. Anyway, thanx again. I am quite new here, and love it soooo much what you're doing. As a composer and studio owner with Cubase as my goto DAW it is great to feel so comfortably when the environment is known. Hugs from Germany.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

thank you

[@TeddyLeppard]

New to your channel here. I should check before commenting, but hope all of your videos are more or less this kind of thing. Live scoring sessions, plus your thinking on the matter are invaluable.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Yes more or less! Some reviews some music theory lots of writing music

[@TAGSlays]

Immediately when you hit the Mallet/Marimba it felt like BREAKING NEWS. LOL

[@SteveSensenig]

"This just in....Guy takes a walk on the beach and then composes a score to his own video. Details at 11!"

[@MartinJG100]

That was fun, Guy. PS 33:26 absolutely.

[@Bashanvibe]

Thank you for this!!! 🙏🏾

[@jazzviewer]

YES u have to look lower left== plug ins are kinda hidden..i was screaming at my monitor lol...add all u want--BBC loaded on mine.....so many people assume GB is so limited, but like many things just haven't explored enough....LONG LIVE GB!! lol......love your vids

[@jimrogers7425]

I tried to do things in GarageBand, but got incredibly frustrated very rapidly… more than likely because of my years in the studio. I like Logic much better. However, with that said, I CAN see GarageBand being incredibly helpful to write sketches (on a laptop) to be imported into Logic, then developed more fully. Overall, I really appreciate this video because it demonstrates that tools are tools and that the tools available now can be utilized as a means of learning and developing one’s talents. Bravo, Guy! 🥳

[@ChanceQian]

Hello sir, Thanks for the video! Could you please do some GarageBand iOS tutorials as well? I think the iOS version is a great Daw too!

[@ablebees_com]

Chance, you might be not the only one who would want to get GarageBand iOS tutorials from Guy. Would you like to start a petition on Ablebees requesting Guy to do that? Others would support your petition.

[@russkalen2337]

Thanks for this video, I have been watching your channel for over a year and trying to get GB to do some of the amazing things you demonstrate. It has been a challenge but like in your video, if you dig in deep enough many of the things you want are mostly there. I appreciate your trick about time markers with the tempo track. Pretty cool. I was shouting and pointing when you couldn't find the plug-in section. Obviously you heard me and went back to demonstrate it. ;-)

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I wondered who was shouting! I know took me a while to find

[@IanWaugh]

Awesome, Guy 👍 You could score a movie with a log drum and a wet banana 👍

[@jamesburland]

Thank you, this is superb! GarageBand on the iPad would be great to see.

[@VJAWAKE2009]

Really enjoyed your scoring in garageband, hahaha. Perhaps next time, have (your version of) Hans Zimmer in the studio and make a compostion with pirates and carribean music 😁.

[@pythonicentertainment6280]

Hi Guy i've had the pleasure of watching your videos for a long time but i don't think i've seen you talk about EQing at all i would love to hear your take on it & how to adjust your ear to make sure certain sounds aren't too loud

[@ChristianScholz]

and now you can make this video into a loop :-) I also started with GarageBand and it's a nice way of starting actually.

[@Quogmeyer]

Someones got a new toy drone 😂 Seriously though GB is a great sketchbook for ideas with quite a good array of tools for laying down tracks to be exported into Logic for the more advanced stuff. Great video as usual Guy. Oh and id love you to do a video as your alter ego (he needs a name) as he sounds like a diamond geezer 😊

[@matthewgaines10]

While you can compose music on just about any DAW, MPC, Maschine, or even in on a workstation keyboard, the real question is what would you actually prefer to use given a choice. I would never choose GarageBand given I have tools much better suited to the way I work. I feel claustrophobic in GarageBand.

[@lo-fidevil2950]

The word “epic” is overused these but once in a generation a film comes out that truly deserves the title. From the palpable horror of The Walk to searing triumph of the Gazing, Shoreline Walk captures our present cultural moment. Hey I was wondering if you could do a commentary on the Main Theme from Fallout 4 by Inon Zur. It starts out normal but veers off into this really confusing section, and finally seems to end as a completely different piece. I’d love to hear someone who really understands music explain what Zur is doing there.

[@TigerRichards]

The advantage of GarageBand, in this context, is the way it strips out all of the fine detail work, to show the basic workflow of writing a soundtrack to a video. So I think this is a rather amazing video for that reason. I'd be happy to see more. It also demonstrates that one does not need $5000 in kit and gear and software and sample libraries to write music. But why do you keep saying you can't change the time signature? Click on the "4/4" in the time code display, and select your time signature. And, while there aren't markers such as you find in Logic or Cubase, there does exist a set of arrangement markers.

[@TeddyLeppard]

Markers certainly would be a welcome addition to GarageBand.

[@MarcusGPG]

Really cool video! Very usefull for me whos a teacher in high school. Next challenge: Garageband...ON IPAD! :D

[@DaveDickens]

Great stuff as usual, I like to use Cubasis to put together simple little themes, all great fun! Cheers Dave

[@TeddyLeppard]

The other thing you must remember to do is turn on the Master audio track and make sure you fade out all tracks on the Master or you'll have a much longer track than you intended on final mix.

[@ScreamieBirds]

Before Logic was on the iPad, I would start some music ideas in GB on the iPad and then bring it into Logic on the iMac to finish it.

[@toshaymusicgroup5589]

I love it!!!!

[@Braindrain85]

Playing a video in the DAW is already a function that my DAW doesn't support. Kudos to Garageband.

[@joshuarice1016]

Fantastic video! Two questions: 1. What book or resource do you recommend for someone know knows guitar (12 years classical) but wants to learn piano better to make scoring go faster? 2. Would you be able to do a video like this in Reaper? It seems to be in the middle of GB and Cubase, Logic, etc as far as function and cost.

[@taggartjs]

Hi, guy! Love your videos! I’ve learned a lot over the years. I’m curious as to if you’ve made a video of your actual recording “space”, or what appears to be your “sunroom” or whatever folks call it. 🤷‍♂️ Is it separate from your house or attached? Is it more like a greenhouse or a gardening shed? I’m thinking about building one for myself at my house. I live in North Dakota and I’d love to have the kind of views you appear to have from your space. Do you feel it’s secure enough in your neighborhood? Sorry for all the questions, but I’m very curious. And I want to copy you.😂

[@FedericoFoglia]

Golden!

[@siro5838]

Apple stock instruments are brilliant.

[@OliveNLuv]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm the director of the Rise Of the Brave Tangled Dragons fanfilm, B4: Guardians, and, since this fanfilm started almost 11 years ago, I wanted to create its original score myself! Yes, it's still in the storyboarding with audio (aka voice acting; the voice acting is phenomenal by the VAs that were chosen. My characters? Ehhh...not so much) stage, but I'd like to eventually put a score to it! I know now that this is not the longest a film has taken to come out, however it has been a passion project of mine pretty much since almost the end of my senior year of high school! Anyway, I've rambled on long enough...if anyone is interested in watching the fanfilm, please let me know, and I can redirect you to the fanfilm's KZbin channel. Oh, and if you're a passion animator (an animator who animates for fun), please let me know! We currently have one animator, and I don't want to overwhelm them, as the fanfilm is over an hour long, and it's over 800 storyboard panels. But please watch this video (the video my comment is below) first, if you find this comment!

[@KimForsberg]

And you haven't even touched all the free kits you can download for it. For a "DAW" with the cost of "free" it's really good value over many other offerings. *free as in comes with a purchase of an Apple device of choice.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Very true

[@BillyBanter100]

I produced a home album on Garageband in 2005. Then life got in the way and I didnt get back to producing music as a hobby for 14 years. I now use Cubase and Reason. I enjoyed Garageband but it falls short compared my current DAWs Cubase and Reason. An unfair comparison I know.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Its a great simple DAW to start with but runs out of steam pretty quickly

[@ssdelko]

Now make it 10,000 beats long so I can listen to it and get my steps in! But seriously, I enjoyed the video/process.

[@anbanb8787]

this composer can write music with or without anything

[@sbutler860]

We have Garageband on an iPad, but there ain't no tempo track there - not, that is, one that can change the tempo mid-song that we can find. When it says, 'Tap on Tempo', you just get a small box with the tempo in it. Help? x

[@THISISMYHANDLETODAY]

Guy, you can change time signature at the top right next to tempo :)

[@THISISMYHANDLETODAY]

Also this takes me back to 2010 - love it

[@SteveSensenig]

I think he was referring to changing time signature at various points in the project -- a VERY common thing in film scoring

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Exactly

[@tomkent4656]

Is that the Witterings?

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

Great effort, but I stick with Reaper, because it's so versatile and powerful. And I use synths instead of samples, sometimes on the drums I use a sample, but very rare on other instruments.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Fair enough!

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation But I'm making video's for KZbin with remastered tracks, and since my favorite free app is taken out of business, I might use GarageBand as replacement. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. Reaper is overkill for that kind of content. End good, all good.

[@alexiusa.pereira9956]

Dear sir, need to know something urgently…where is that awesome beachfront?

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

East wittering West Sussex

[@Sweeps]

Should I buy Logic or should I use my free copy of Ableton I got with my roli seaboard

[@cris661000]

Hi, my name is Crispian. I was wondering if I could ask for your advice? I really want to be a music producer and wondered if you thought I should consider this as I am 48 and autistic. My learning process is completely different to a neurotypical person and I need time, patience and the right environment to achieve this. I have been playing around with some sample apps and I am at the point of buying the equipment for a small home studio. I don't play any instruments but my autism is very sensory and I have an amazing ear for sound, I also have the ability to hyper focus. I would really appreciate your advice as your videos are a great help to me.

[@geezusgiifft8270]

8:07 😂❤❤❤❤

[@SteveSensenig]

Me at 19:50 yelling at my computer: "IT SAYS PLUG-INS RIGHT THERE IN THE BOTTOM PANEL!!" LOL

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I know I know - took me a while to find it. To be fair it’s not that intuitive!

[@SteveSensenig]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation You're actually right. I think I had the same problem when I first looked at GB a few years ago. I love your attitude, though. And always enjoy your videos. I love that you obviously do SOME editing, but then you leave stuff like that in there for us to enjoy your humanity ;) You rock, Guy!

[@mattibiskit]

Insight and musical wisdom, or Entertainment value? Still trying to decide why I watch your videos 😂 Bit of column A, bit of column B 🤣

[@karayuschij]

Hey Guy, you forgot your sunglasses on the bench nearby the beach!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Ah! Editing error

[@gutterg0d]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation Always leave some things for the fans to nitpick on, it drives engagement. 😉

[@SteveSensenig]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that noticed that! LOL

[@Bocaca49]

You always enjoining our studio wz that coffee

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

:)

[@Roberto-bu]

You are awesone

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Thank you

[@akcel1211]

Hi Guy, I know my question isn't related to the video, but I'm going to ask it here. Can a mini-pc (like Geekom, Minisforum, Beelink, etc) be enough to make orchestral music?

[@jasminemcpherson6536]

Guy you can indeed change time signature. its the same as logic

[@mikemurphy8744]

Impressive!, but can you compose something on a Commodore 64? ;-)

[@paulcole1171]

Hi Guy can you do a video on MixCraft 10 DAW

[@paulcole1171]

go away scammer

[@ablebees_com]

Paul, you might be not the only one who would want to get a video on MixCraft 10 DAW from Guy. Would you like to start a petition on Ablebees requesting Guy to make on video on this topic? Others would support your petition.

[@drbop6951]

yup plugins!

[@diemcarpemusic]

Hello Guy. Can you play any other instruments beside keys?

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Yup lots quite badly

[@AndrewPRoberts]

6:03 The sus2 of doubt

[@ILikeRockets]

No way!

[@dominic.isidore]

I am wondering how do you work with other studios and don't use pro tools? Or do you also use pro tools? Isn't pro tools the industry standard?

[@nigelworwood8530]

Just goes to show it is not the gear that counts ... It is about talent.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

In one sense the only software that matters is the software between your ears

[@mr-ladi617]

It looks like the garage band has everything that logic Pro has

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Nope..... it looks like logic but there are a tonne of things it cant do- its a great place to start though

[@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so]

"The S E A ! !"

[@stevem-h3562]

Dorset?

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

West Sussex

[@stevem-h3562]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation Ah I did wonder. Very nice views. :-)

[@Sosha666]

If you haven’t got any dosh and you’ve got a Mac..