![]() ![]() Those latter aspects are what we’re focusing on, because they add an entirely new dimension to GarageBand. With Apple’s update to GarageBand 2.1 for iOS, the $4.99 app has been boosted in big ways both for serious music production ( see more in the final section) and for loop-based performing, remixing and live, tempo-synced effects. There’s little to no downside to giving this a try. It’s easy to create your own loops, and the Drummer feature makes it even easier to customize beats. The Bottom Line: The new grid-based loop-launching Live Loops view in GarageBand 2.1 for iOS lets you combine and remix included loops, finished tracks, material you create or any other audio file, and then effect them with tempo-synced Remix FX in a way that should be familiar to users of Ableton Live and Novation Launchpad for iOS. The Bad: No built-in MIDI sync capability, but if you have the Audiobus app, you should be able to sync GarageBand with other Ableton Link apps and software through Audiobus. Convenient workflow for making your own loops and using them in the Live Loops grid. Drummer for iOS lets you finely customize beats without having to program them. The Good: Live Loops and Remix FX add new music-creation dimensions to GarageBand, as well as making it practical for live use and more appealing to DJs and music-making beginners. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. System Requirements: iOS 9.1 or later.Price: $4.99 or free for many iOS 9 devices.Is this a vital new companion to DJs and live performers or more a watered down version of Novation Launchpad for iOS or Ableton Live? We dissect the new features in this Garageband review. Still, everything else is here for unthought of music creation - all in a portable, intuitive, touch-screen design that puts amazing music making at your fingertips.Įditor's note: Reviewer Kim Alessi worked with Apple as curriculum writer and consultant from 2004 to 2008.This seemingly major update adds the performance-oriented Live Loops view with tempo-synced Remix FX to the GarageBand for iOS music workstation app. ![]() Two minor downsides: kids can't download additional loops, and woodwind and brass instruments aren't plentiful in the sound bank. GarageBand is huge (588 MB) - but that's because it's a fully-functional mobile recording studio complete with high quality sounds, interactive virtual instruments, and helpful tools for endless music creation. (Plus the in-app support is fantastic and is available in 34 different languages!) There are some pretty sophisticated features here, but the app is intuitive enough so that anyone can jump in and start creating music, regardless of music training. The app's multitouch controls and visual interface help kids see their music so it demystifies how songs are put together and recorded. GarageBand is a powerful mobile digital audio workstation for multitrack recording with impressive, on-board loops and production and editing tools. There's really no app like GarageBand - imagine being able to write, record, and share your own professional quality music wherever you are with a few taps of a screen. ![]()
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