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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I get about GarageBand iOS with links to video tutorials to help you get creating fast! (Updated: April 2021)

Starting out with GarageBand?
What is GarageBand? – An overview of the app
How to start a song in GarageBand – starting your first project
How to set up a song in GarageBand iOS – setting up a new project
GarageBand Quick Jams – video series with short 2-5 minute tutorials
GarageBand iOS Essentials – video series covering the most useful topics

Questions below are in alphabetical order by topic.
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Q: 24-bit audio – how do I change GarageBand to 24-bit audio quality?
A: Tap settings, advanced settings, then enable “24-Bit Audio Resolution”
V: Enable 24-bit audio in GarageBand iOS

Q: Audio interface – how do I connect a USB audio interface to GarageBand iPhone or iPad?
A: Use a genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter to connect your interface, and if required also use a powered USB hub
V: How to connect a USB audio interface to an iPhone/iPad

Q: Audio unit plugins – how do I use audio units plugins in GarageBand iOS?
A: Download a compatible AUv3 app, tap the mixer icon, tap Plug-ins and EQ, tap Edit, tap a green plug button, tap Audio Unit Extensions, select the plugin
V: How to use Audio Unit plugins in GarageBand, How to add free Apple Audio Unit plugins

Q: AUv3 – What are AUv3 (Audio Unit) plugins and how do I use them?
A: AUv3 plugins are third party apps you install on your iPhone or iPad and then use as plugins or instruments in your GarageBand projects
V: Audio Unit plugins, How to enable Apple’s free AU plugins

Q: Automation – how do I use automation to automate volume in GarageBand?
A: Tap on the track icon (not the audio wave) and select “automation”
V: Automation Playlist, Automation for volume, Automate effects, Panning automation

Q: Background mode – how do I run GargaeBand in Background mode?
A: Tap onsettings, tap advanced, enable “Run in Background”
V: Background mode in GargaeBand, Recording vocals using Background mode

Q: Bars – how do I extend a project to more than 8 bars?
A: Tap the “+” icon in the top right and adjust the number of bars to the desired amount
V: How to add more than 8 bars in GarageBand iOS

Q: Compatibility – what iPads and iPhones are compativle with GarageBand iOS?
A: To run the latest version of GarageBand iOS, you will need a device which can run iOS13 or iPadOS13, which is an iPhone 6S, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Gen, or any newer device (my recommended iPads)
V: Which iPad/iPhones are compatible with iOS 13/iPadOS 13?

Q: Compression – how do I use a compressor in GarageBand iOS?
A: GarageBand iOS has a built in compressor that you can add by tapping the mixer icon, Plug-ins & EQ, tapping edit, adding the “compressor” plugin and adjusting compression settings
V: Compression in GarageBand iOS, How to compress vocals in GarageBand iOS

Q: Delay on part of a track/last word – how do I add an effect to just part of a track?
A: Duplicate the original track, copy the audio you want the effect on and add the effect to the new track
V: Add effects to part of a track

Q: Download GarageBand – how do I download GargaeBand iOS in iOS 12?
A: Go to the App Store, tap on your account, tap Purchased, tap My Purchases, search for GarageBand, download GarageBand
V: How to download GargaeBand in iOS 12

Q: Echo/Delay – how do I add echo/delay to my track in GarageBand iOS?
A: Tap on the mixer icon, adjust master effects echo, or tap edit and add the “track echo” plugin
V: How to use echo/delay in GarageBand iOS

Q: EQ – how do I use the Visual EQ in GarageBand iOS?
A: Tap on the mixer icon, Plug-ins and EQ and select “Visual EQ”
V: How to use EQ in GarageBand

Q: FX – how to use FX to remix a songs in GarageBand iOS?
A: Tap the FX button in the top left, and slide up the panel for more options
V: Use FX to remix tracks in GarageBand iOS

Q: FX – how to add FX to a single track in GarageBand iOS?
A: Add FX and then merge the FX track and the tracks you want to have the FX
V: FX in GarageBand iOS on a single track

Q: Guitar – how do I play the virtual guitar through an amp sim?
A: Merge the virtual guitar track and then move to a guitar amp track
V: Virtual guitar through an amp, Virtual bass through an amp

Q: Importing – how do I import an audio file (WAV/MP3) in to GarageBand iOS?
A: Go to the tracks view, hit the loops icon in the top right, tap files, locate your audio file, tap and hold, drag in to your project
V: Import audio files, Import samples

Q: Inter-App audio (instrument) – how do I use inter-app audio instruments in GarageBand iOS?
A: From the instrument selector, choose “External” and then “Inter-App Audio”
V: Inter-App Audio (Instruments)

Q: Inter-App audio (effect) – how do I use inter-app audio effects in GarageBand iOS?
A: Under the instrument settings, choose “Input Settings”, then ‘Inter-App Audio” and “Effect
V: Inter-App Audio (Effects)

Q: Keyboard – how do I play the virtual keybaord in GarageBand iOS?
A: Select the keybaord instruments and choose from piano, synth, organ, Alchemy and other sounds
V: Keyboard, Synth, Alchemy Synth, Organ

Q: Keyboard note labels – how do I add note labels in the keybaord instrument in GarageBnad iOS?
A: Clsoe GarageBand, go to the Settings app in iOS, scroll down and tap GarageBand, tap the “Keybaord Note Labels” option, open GarageBand
V: How to add note labels in GarageBand iOS

Q: Mixing – how to I mix my song in GarageBand iOS?
A: Mixing involves balancing levels, adjusting panning and adding plugins and effects. GarageBand provides up to 32 tracks and a range of built-in plugins. You can also use third party effects via Audio Unit plugins.
V: Mixing in GarageBand (playlist)

Q: Mastering – can I master my song in GarageBand iOS?
A: Yes, you can master by merging your tracks to one stereo file, or exporting and importing in to a new project, then adding a limiter and other plugins. You can also export from GarageBand to other third party apps like Final Touch.
V: Mastering in

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