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Founder of The GarageBand Guide & The Logic Pro Guide | Musician | Husband | Dad | Baw Bag

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Have you ever finished a mix in your headphones, thought it sounded great… then played it in the car and immediately regretted everything?

I’ve been testing something this week that might completely change how we mix on headphones.

Full video lands on Friday... you don't want to miss it.

18.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Host Update🚨 Apple has updated β€˜Logic Pro’ to v3.0.1!! Update contains stability improvements and bug fixes! Update yours now in the App Store!!

apps.apple.com/us/app/logic...

17.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this video, I’ll show you how to create your own DIY Session Players inside Logic Pro for iPad. Starting with an acoustic guitar style part, then expanding the idea to other instruments like harp, clean electric guitar, xylophone, and more!

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovPJ...

17.02.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this video, I show you how to free up storage on your iPhone without breaking your GarageBand workflow, including one Apple setting I strongly recommend you avoid if you make music on your phone...

πŸ‘‰https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5I4JLt1Wpo

12.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AudioKit Super J8Β brings Jupiter-style synthesis to iOS - The GarageBand Guide.com AudioKit Pro Super J8 is a Jupiter-inspired iOS synth with 64 voices, poly unison, AUv3 support and over 600 presets.

AudioKit Pro has launched Super J8, a Jupiter-inspired synth for iPhone and iPad.

It’s designed to capture that classic analogue character in a modern, mobile-friendly instrument that works standalone or inside your favourite iOS DAW.

More info here πŸ‘‡ thegaragebandguide.com/audiokit-sup...

12.02.2026 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’ve been using GarageBand on iPhone or iPad and you’re moving over to Logic Pro for iPad, you may be wondering how to bring your existing projects with you.

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to open GarageBand projects in Logic Pro for iPad.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5rC...

10.02.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Audiomodern Releases Starlit, a New Free Soundbox Instrument - The GarageBand Guide.com Audiomodern has released Starlit, a free dreamy virtual instrument for Soundbox on Mac and iOS, featuring 37 presets.

Audiomodern have released Starlit, a new free instrument for Soundbox.

Dreamy, modern presets built for late-night melodies, glowing hooks, and bittersweet synth-pop.

Free on Mac and iOS!

10.02.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this guide, I break down exactly how GarageBand’s built in effects work, how third party AUv3 plugins fit into your workflow, and the difference between AUv3 instruments and AUv3 effects in GarageBand for iPhone.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ET...

06.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’ve been thinking about making the jump from GarageBand to Logic Pro, or you just want to understand what actually changes when you open Logic for the first time, this video will help you find your feet fast.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWHk...

04.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Logic Pro for iPad on Older iPads: Can Non-M Models Still Cope?
YouTube video by The GarageBand Guide Logic Pro for iPad on Older iPads: Can Non-M Models Still Cope?

In this video, I test Logic Pro for iPad on three non-M-series iPads to see how they cope with modern Logic features like Session Players, Chromaglow, Quantec Room Simulator and Stem Splitter.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdR...

30.01.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Logic Pro 12 for Mac and Logic Pro for iPad 3 are finally here!

From the new AI powered Synth Player and Chord ID to Quick Swipe Comping on iPad and a brand new Sound Library on Mac, here’s everything you need to know.

πŸ‘‰https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWscvVsL5c

28.01.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So you’ve finished a song and you want to release it.
But how do you actually get your music onto platforms like Spotify and Apple Music?

In this video, I break down exactly how music distribution works, what distributors actually do, and how they charge for it.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNC...

23.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Frodo: I wish so much unbelievably stupid shit had not happened in my time

Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. This is all exceptionally stupid, though

Frodo: I wish so much unbelievably stupid shit had not happened in my time Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. This is all exceptionally stupid, though

19.01.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 15585    πŸ” 5663    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 55
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Apple has announced Apple Creator Studio (you might have heard...), a new subscription that bundles Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more.

In this video, I break down how it actually works and who it makes sense for.

Watch here πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...

19.01.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Logic Pro Update Explained: New Features and Compatibility Changes Coming - The GarageBand Guide.com Apple Creator Studio brings exciting new features to Logic Pro for Mac and drops support for older hardware.

Logic Pro Update Explained: New Features and Compatibility Changes Coming

"Apple is making Logic Pro better for performance and future updates, even if that means saying goodbye to older machines..."

Read the full article here πŸ‘‰ thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-fo...

17.01.2026 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge Logic Pro Update Incoming (Mac & iPad)

Apple’s announcement of Apple Creator Studio grabbed most of the attention, but it also came with major updates for Logic Pro on both Mac and iPad, landing January 28th.

Here's everything you need to know!

πŸ‘‰https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCxKTKaZr0

15.01.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apple Creator Studio

13.01.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Apple announced Apple Creator Studio, a subscription that bundles Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more across Mac and iPad.

In this video, I break down what the sub includes, what it means for Logic Pro users, and who this subscription actually makes sense for.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HP...

13.01.2026 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This Might Be the Best Stock Plugin Apple Has Ever Made
YouTube video by The GarageBand Guide This Might Be the Best Stock Plugin Apple Has Ever Made

One of my absolute favourite plugins in Logic Pro for iPad is Quantec Room Simulator.

In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into how Quantec Room Simulator works, breaking down the controls, presets, and showing you how to actually use it in real music.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdm...

12.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this video, I show you exactly how to connect and use an audio interface with Logic Pro on an iPad.

I walk through USB-C setup using a class-compliant audio interface, explain which adapters to use, and show you how to configure audio inputs and outputs properly.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Dy...

30.12.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stem Splitter is undoubtedly one of the most impressive features in Logic Pro for iPad!

In this video, I put Stem Splitter through its paces using some real world audio examples.

Watch here πŸ‘‰ youtu.be/PBnsgDhg3CU?...

23.12.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join myself and @petejohns.bsky.social from Studio Live Today as we grumble and complain our way through the 12 Rants of Christmas.

⏰ 10pm GMT, 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern, 10pm UTC, 9am Aus

πŸ‘‰https://youtu.be/7ybf5ytCmQQ

22.12.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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KV331’s SynthMaster One is currently free on both iPhone and Mac!

In this video, I walk through the preset library, show how easy it is to sculpt your own sounds, and explain how to use SynthMaster One inside GarageBand on iPhone and Mac.

Don't Miss This! πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5i...

19.12.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GarageBand for Mac finally got an update… What’s new?

Honestly, not much; no new features, no updated app icon, and some sound packs still missing.

In this video I break down what’s going on and why it’s a wee bit concerning.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcA-...

17.12.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn MIDI in Logic Pro for iPad lets you map buttons, knobs and faders on your MIDI controller to anything inside Logic.

If you want faster workflows and less screen tapping, this is a feature you should absolutely be using.

Here's everything you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xj-...

16.12.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite being around since the launch of GarageBand for iOS, it seems like nobody uses Smart Drums in their projects anymore...

Do you?

Here's how they work and why you should consider using them in your next project

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlXY...

12.12.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I put together a simple starter guide that walks through the first things you should do the moment you open Logic Pro for iPad - from Sound Packs to Lessons to AI Session Players.

πŸ‘‰https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFSZUsnHGA

09.12.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tapescam is a lo-fi drive and tape emulation plug-in for iOS and macOS. I used the plug-in to give this track an 80s sound character. youtu.be/zTakg207NHI?...

#tapescam #lofi #auv3 #lofibeats #boombap #beatmaking #80smusic

07.12.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A quick update on the future of The GarageBand Guide Youtube channel...

πŸ‘‰https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI78UyGSgkc

05.12.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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