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, 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:
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 limits actually are: If you’re thinking about upgrading your iPad for music production, this one’s worth a look. Cheers, Patrick PS - If you're finding these messages helpful, please consider supporting The GarageBand Guide by buying me a coffee! |
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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 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...
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...
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...