Ipad Garageband Monitor While Recording

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  • Recording audio on the ipad- that you can hear as you record? Even though some apps have a 'monitor' feature to monitor the incoming signal while recording it it's good practice to monitor thru headphones rather than the iPad's speaker. (Some apps do not enable the monitor feature unless a pair of headphones is attached, this is done to.
  • Mar 29, 2006  I am recording my voice in GarageBand with the monitor turned on. What I hear through the monitor is really good- it sounds appropriately deep and resonant. However, the playback of the recorded voice track is much thinner and it makes me sound squeaky like a.
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Use the Audio Recorder in GarageBand for iPhone. Using the Audio Recorder, you can record your voice, an instrument, or any other sound using the microphone on your iPhone, and play it back in GarageBand. You can also record sounds using an external microphone connected to your iPhone. Apple’s GarageBand app for iPad makes music creation so simple that a band produced an entire album with it in just two weeks. The Ultramods, an independent punk duo, recently released its album.

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Hi- I know you can record audio on the likes of Audioshare by using an audio/ digital convertor.. but you (at least I) cannot hear it as it records. Is there a straightforward way to record audio into the iPad- and be able to hear it at the same time- like you would do on a conventional digital recorder/ multitrack?
Thanks

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  • For AudioShare, turn on the Monitor ( lower left corner on the recorder screen). Most of the recording apps have a monitoring option.

  • Headphones?

    What is your exact setup, including iOS and app version levels?

  • It's an iPad Air 2. On the latest os 9.2. Audioshare updated as far as possible l believe- there are no updates waiting anyway. I have the same problem with Audiocopy and iMPC pro- when I used it. I had assumed for a while that the speaker was automatically disabled when a digital/ audio source was plugged in.

  • So you are using an external audio interface? Then I would expect the internal mic and speakers are turned off. Usually the audio interface has a headphone and/or line out to hear what is going on. I believe this is where the output from turning on monitoring ( in the App) would be going. Can't verify right now, I'm working ;-), but I'll try with my studio connect this evening.

  • What software are you using? I may be missing the point, but I use Auria, and I can certainly monitor as I record, quite well. All the DAWs can do that, it's the norm. You can then play back, and record another track while listening.

  • Even though some apps have a 'monitor' feature to monitor the incoming signal while recording it it's good practice to monitor thru headphones rather than the iPad's speaker. (Some apps do not enable the monitor feature unless a pair of headphones is attached, this is done to avoid feedback, FingerBeat is one of them).

    I see you also mention AudioCopy and iMPC Pro. I've requested a 'monitor' feature from Retronyms too many times without any action or response, apparently they don't understand the value of input monitoring when recording/sampling..

    The monitor in AudioShare works for me, but without headphones attached, it's feedback-time ala Jimi Hendrix

  • Ah- I never use headphones when I monitor- my preference is speakers. My headphone socket output is not working in any case- so it sounds like this may have something to do with it the loss of monitoring ability?
    I am using the latest iPad iOS with Audioshare- along with a Berhinger audio to digital converter.
    Like I said though- it doesn't seem to be working in Audiocopy either.
    There is workarounds that I can employ- I can record into a digital recorder- which I can monitor- then send it into Audioshare via the converter.
    My latest scheme is to use the iPad mainly for it's rich variety of drums- along with recorded phrase samples taken from a Novation Circuit and both the Pocket Operators- Factory and Sub Bass (shortly to arrive)-all of which have onboard sequencers- so I should be able to record them straight in. Then my performance/ arrangement tool of choice is to be Novation Launchpad.... At least that's the plan anyway.

In this feature I ditch the recording studio and take a look at the best portable interfaces for GarageBand musicians who want the freedom to record anytime, anywhere.

The beauty of an app like GarageBand for iOS is that you no longer need to spend ludicrous amounts of money renting studio time or wait until your ‘big break’ to write, record and release your own music.

If you want your DIY music to sound its best however, you’ll need to ditch that inbuilt mic on your iOS device and invest in an audio interface of some kind.

There’s tons of choice out there and it can be hard to work out what interface is right for you. How to log out of spotify on djay youtube. I’ve brought together 3 of the best portable recording interfaces on the planet to help you narrow down your options.

Let’s take a look.

£74.99/$99.99

Compact, portable, and easy to use, the Roland GO:MIXER makes it simple to record high-quality audio with your iDevice.

With multiple inputs available, you can connect a mic, musical instruments, and media players and mix them all together at the same time.

The unit features the ability to combine five sources at once via inputs for a ¼” jack vocal mic (no XLR input or +48 V Phantom Power here), guitar, stereo keyboard, and two stereo line-level devices (such as music players, drum machines, etc.).

The quality is great, assuming you don’t clip/peak the audio. There is a dial for each main instrument input as well as a master volume dial to adjust as appropriate. The GO:MIXER also has a peaking LED which is useful to have.

All in all this little box is incredibly versatile, though the lack of XLR input or 48v Phantom Power would definitely prove limiting for some.

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Tech Specs

  • Inputs: 8 channels
  • Outputs 2 channels
  • Connectors INSTRUMENT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • LINE IN 1 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  • LINE IN 2 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  • MIC jack: 1/4-inch phone type (no plug-in power)
  • GUITAR/BASS jack: 1/4-inch phone type (high impedance)
  • MONITOR OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  • USB port: USB Micro-B type USB Bus PowerCurrent Draw40 mA
  • Accessories: Lightning to USB Micro-B type cable (50 cm, 1 ft 7 inches)
  • USB OTG Micro-B type to USB Micro-B type cable (50 cm, 1 ft 7 inches)

£81.99/$119.99

Focusrite has a great track record for producing extraordinarily high quality USB and Thunderbolt audio interfaces for Mac and PC. With the iTrack Solo Lightning, they’ve packed most all of the killer features from their range into this little box.

While it is smaller and lacking a few of the features of some of Focusrite’s more expensive units , the iTrack Solo packs enough of a sonic punch to hold its own against most other interfaces at this price range.

The mic preamp used here series are nothing short of phenomenal, giving you clean and clear recordings every time. There’s also +48 V Phantom Power available, so you can use a studio quality condenser microphone to really push the quality of your recordings to the next level.

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Super-low latency brings confidence to your performance, letting you record and monitor with software effects in real time.

New gain controls and a sleek metal chassis underscore its industrial design – this thing can take one hell of a beating!

Tech Specs

  • 1 microphone input – XLR, 1 Instrument input ¼’ unbalanced, 2 Gain knobs,
  • 48V Phantom power switch, Direct monitor switch
  • 2 unbalanced monitor outputs – RCA Phone, DEVICE LINK port (to connect iTrack Solo to iPad)
  • USB 2.0 Port, Kensington Lock slot
  • Supported sample rates 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz – Mac and PC 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz – iPad
  • In the box: iTrack Solo, 1.2m USB cable, 1.2m “DEVICE LINK” cable (to connect to a Lightning iPad), Getting started guide, Registration card, USB power supply (US only)
  • Compatible with: iTrack Solo Lightning: Any iPad with Lightning connector, Standard iTrack Solo: iPad (1st gen), iPad (2nd gen) and iPad (3rd gen)


£127.99/$149.99

Ipad Garageband Monitor While Recording Video

iRig Pro I/O is a pocket-sized full-featured audio and MIDI interface that gives you 24-bit/96kHz recording studio quality sound everywhere you go with a few additional essential features for mobile recording.

Its designed to be “plug and play” and easy to use with all of your gear — studio mics, vocal performance mics, guitars, basses, keyboards — whatever it is, iRig Pro I/O can probably handle it.

It features a new 1/8″ stereo headphone out with preamp and level control, making it compatible with even the most recent iOS devices. Plus, when used with the optional DC power supply, the unit will charge your iPhone or iPad while in use for unlimited playing and recording time – super handy!

The Pro I/O also features a new MIDI Out jack that gives you even more flexibility and control over your outboard MIDI gear.

Despite it’s small size the iRig Pro I/O has it where it counts, packing the features you’d expect from a full scale audio interface into it’s sleek form factor.

Tech Specs

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  • High definition 24-bit/96kHz audio plus MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android devices
  • Connects to everything, yet easily fits in your laptop bag, gig bag or pocket
  • Neutrik™ combo input for guitar, microphone or other instruments with a professional quality preamp, phantom power and gain control
  • iPhone 7 ready with integrated headphone output with volume control
  • Powered via USB bus, two AA batteries or the optional iRig PSU 3A (PSU simultaneously charges iOS device)
  • Detachable Lightning and USB cables included for connection to iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC (MFi certified)
  • Comes with a Velcro strip to secure iRig Pro I/O to a mic stand
  • Comes with over $/€550 worth of full version Software & Apps

There you have it, that’s my top 3 favourite portable audio interfaces for use with GarageBand for iOS.

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