Hey Reader, Have you ever finished a mix in your headphones, sat back thinking “Yes. That’s it.” …then played it in the car and immediately questioned your entire existence? The thing is, most home/bedroom producers aren’t bad at mixing. They’re just making decisions based on monitoring that’s lying to them. Small rooms. Untreated walls.Late-night headphone sessions.Stereo that feels huge.Low end that isn’t what you think it is. You compensate for what you’re hearing… and then your mix falls...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re a GarageBand user who has ever opened Logic Pro and immediately thought, “Nope. That looks complicated”… you’re not alone. But here’s the thing. Logic Pro is far more familiar than most GarageBand users realise. Under the surface, they share the same foundations. The layout, the workflow, the core ideas. Logic simply gives you more control and more room to grow once you’re ready for it. With Apple now making it easier than ever to try Logic Pro on Mac, I thought it was...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apple just released a big Logic Pro update and it’s an absolute cracker! Logic Pro for Mac and Logic Pro for iPad both get some major new features, including: • A new AI powered Synth Player session musician• Chord ID that can build a chord track from MIDI or audio• Quick Swipe Comping finally on iPad• A redesigned Sound Library on Mac• Smarter loop search and better plugin layouts on iPad I’ve put together a full breakdown video showing how it all works and how to use them in...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve just uploaded a new video that clears up one of the most confusing parts of making music. Music distribution. If you’ve ever finished a track and then hit that “now what?” moment when it comes to Spotify, Apple Music, fees, royalties, or distributors, this one’s for you. In the video I break down: What a music distributor actually does Why pricing and royalties get so confusing The real differences between popular distribution services And how to actually release a song step...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apple’s Creator Studio announcement made a lot of noise this week, but it also quietly came with info on some big updates for Logic Pro on Mac and iPad. I put together a video breaking down exactly what’s new, what actually matters, what it means if you use Logic day to day and why now might be the time for GarageBand users to dip their toes into Apple's more pro DAW. You can watch it here: Huge Logic Pro Update Incoming (Mac & iPad) The response to this one has been pretty wild...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apple has just announced Apple Creator Studio, a new (surprisingly affordable) subscription that bundles its professional creative apps across Mac and iPad. On the music side, this includes Logic Pro on both Mac and iPad, plus MainStage on Mac. It also pulls in Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and a set of premium features for Apple’s productivity apps. For anyone already using Logic Pro on Mac or iPad, this changes the value calculation quite a bit. For GarageBand users, nothing is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, First of all, I want to wish you a very happy and peaceful Christmas! Your support this year is very much appreciated! All Change! In case you missed it, big changes are afoot at The GarageBand Guide YouTube channel. You can find out more about some the exciting new content you’ll be seeing in the future right here: The GarageBand Guide Just Got Bigger Don’t Miss This! Until January 4th, KV331 Audio are giving Mac and iPhone users the chance to grab their excellent synthesizer...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve just posted a new video that you’ll want to watch if you use Apple Loops in GarageBand or Logic. I tested capturing loops inside GarageBand with Shazam to see what got picked up. Most do. That can lead to Content ID claims and a world of hassle. In the video I show: What happens when you Shazam Apple Loops Why this is becoming a bigger problem Simple ways to make loops your own so they don’t get flagged• chop and rearrange• edit MIDI notes• add effects Watch here: Apple Loops...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apple just rolled out iPadOS 26.1 and iOS 26.1 and with it, a brand new update for GarageBand on iPhone and iPad. Version 2.3.18 is officially out now. On the surface, it’s your typical “bug fixes and improvements” release, but Apple’s support page tells a different story. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes here. From tweaks to automation and Drummer, to fixes for missing sounds and Bluetooth crashes, this update touches nearly every part of the app. There’s even a new...
4 months ago • 1 min read