I run The GarageBand Guide on YouTube and the web, helping beginners and hobbyists make better music with Apple gear through clear tutorials, honest reviews, and practical guides.
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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 the perfect time to make a video walking through what actually changes when you open it for the first time… and what stays reassuringly the same. You can watch it here 👉 GarageBand to Logic Pro: Not as Scary as You Think If you’re using GarageBand on your iPhone and have ever installed a new instrument or effect app only to think, “Right… now where did that go?”, I’ve just published a new video that walks through exactly how AUv3 plugins work. I break down the difference between instruments and effects, where they actually show up inside GarageBand, and what really works on iPhone so you’re not left tapping around the screen in frustration. Watch here 👉 Using AUv3 Plugins in GarageBand on iPhone (What Actually Works) Cheers, PS - If you're finding these messages helpful, please consider supporting The GarageBand Guide by buying me a coffee! |
The GarageBand Guide
I run The GarageBand Guide on YouTube and the web, helping beginners and hobbyists make better music with Apple gear through clear tutorials, honest reviews, and practical guides.
Hi Reader, I get asked gear questions almost every day. Which Mac should I buy? Which audio interface is best? Do I need studio monitors? What headphones should I get? The problem is that there are now so many options available that it's surprisingly easy to spend hundreds on gear you don't actually need. For example, I think a lot of home studio musicians are buying far more computer than they'll ever use. And I think many beginners would get better results spending less on their Mac and...
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...
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...