Hi, Reader If you use a Mac or iPad to make music, you’ve probably noticed that buying Apple hardware has become considerably more expensive recently. Price increases have hit Macs and iPads across the lineup, sometimes by hundreds of Dollars/Pounds. And that’s before you start looking at what Apple charges for additional RAM and storage… Now, there ARE legitimate reasons behind these increases. The global RAM and storage supply situation has affected the entire tech industry, so I don’t...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader Did you know GarageBand has a collection of Apple plugins hidden away in its settings? And I do mean hidden. You need to enable them in your iPad’s Settings first, then dig into the Audio Unit Extensions menu before you’ll even see them. It’s a shame, because there are some really useful effects in there. In my latest video, I show you how to unlock them and take a closer look at three of my favourites, including a much more powerful alternative to GarageBand’s usual compressor....
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader Whether you’ve just opened GarageBand for the first time or you’ve finished a song and need to get it out of the app, I’ve got two new tutorials for you this week. First up, if you’re new to GarageBand for iPad, this is the place to start. I’ll show you how to navigate the Sound Browser, record Touch Instruments and real audio, adjust your project settings, add Apple Loops, download free sounds and import your own samples. WATCH: GarageBand for iPad Tutorial for Beginners And for...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader If you’re thinking about buying a new Mac, Apple’s current lineup is… a little confusing. There’s the new MacBook Neo. The M5 MacBook Air. The M5 MacBook Pro. On paper, it’s easy to get caught up comparing chips, RAM and benchmark scores. But what most people really want to know is: Which one should I actually buy? That’s exactly what I’ve tried to answer in my latest video. Rather than reading spec sheets, I’ve spent time using all three for the sort of work many of us do every...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you wanted an affordable way into the Apple Music making eco-system today, what would you buy? A MacBook Neo? Or an iPad A16? On paper, they're closer than you might think. Both use Apple's A-series chips. Both run GarageBand and Logic Pro. Both can edit video. Both are aimed at people who want an affordable way into the Apple ecosystem. So I spent some time testing them side-by-side to see which one makes the most sense for musicians and creators. Watch here: MacBook Neo vs...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Two new videos for you this week. First up: Open-back vs closed-back headphones. If you’re recording, mixing, or just trying to work out what you actually need, this one clears it up. I break down: When to use closed-back headphones and why they matter for recording Where open-back headphones really make a difference The common mistakes that can throw your mixes off What to do if you can only access one pair If you’ve ever finished a track and it sounds completely different...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, For years, if you wanted to make serious music on iPad, the answer was simple: Get the iPad Pro. But after testing the new M4 iPad Air this week… I’m not so sure anymore. I’ve been putting it through the usual stress test: Logic Pro projects AUv3 plugins bigger, more complex sessions And it’s getting very, very close to iPad Pro territory. Close enough that I think a lot of people are overpaying. I break it all down in this video, including a proper performance test and where the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re thinking about picking up an audio interface right now, you’ve got loads of options. Most of them are… fine. But every now and then something comes along that feels a bit different. I’ve been testing the Antelope Audio Zenith 2 over the past couple of weeks, and for a budget option it’s doing a few things you don’t usually see at this price point. So I’ve put together a video breaking down 5 solid reasons why it might be worth a look. 👉 Watch it here: 5 Features That...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Making music on iPad in 2026 is honestly brilliant. We’ve got full DAWs, serious synths, proper mixing tools… even big desktop developers bringing flagship plugins over to iPadOS. But there’s still one big name missing. Kontakt. If you’ve ever worked with sample libraries on Mac, you’ll know how central Kontakt is. And if you’ve ever tried moving a Kontakt-heavy project to iPad… you’ll know the frustration. Because it simply isn’t there. So the question becomes: what’s the...
7 months ago • 1 min read