Patrick Baird
@patrickbaird.bsky.social
Founder of The GarageBand Guide & The Logic Pro Guide | Musician | Husband | Dad | Baw Bag
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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 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
In this video, I break down how it actually works and who it makes sense for.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
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...
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5I4JLt1Wpo
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5I4JLt1Wpo
February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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...
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5I4JLt1Wpo
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5I4JLt1Wpo
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 👇 thegaragebandguide.com/audiokit-sup...
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 👇 thegaragebandguide.com/audiokit-sup...
AudioKit Super J8 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.
thegaragebandguide.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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 👇 thegaragebandguide.com/audiokit-sup...
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 👇 thegaragebandguide.com/audiokit-sup...
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...
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to open GarageBand projects in Logic Pro for iPad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5rC...
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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...
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to open GarageBand projects in Logic Pro for iPad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5rC...
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!
Dreamy, modern presets built for late-night melodies, glowing hooks, and bittersweet synth-pop.
Free on Mac and iOS!
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.
thegaragebandguide.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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!
Dreamy, modern presets built for late-night melodies, glowing hooks, and bittersweet synth-pop.
Free on Mac and iOS!
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ET...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ET...
February 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ET...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ET...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWHk...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWHk...
February 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWHk...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWHk...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdR...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdR...
Logic Pro for iPad on Older iPads: Can Non-M Models Still Cope?
YouTube video by The GarageBand Guide
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdR...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTdR...
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWscvVsL5c
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWscvVsL5c
January 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWscvVsL5c
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZWscvVsL5c
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNC...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNC...
January 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNC...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNC...
Reposted by Patrick Baird
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 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
In this video, I break down how it actually works and who it makes sense for.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
In this video, I break down how it actually works and who it makes sense for.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AehA...
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 👉 thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-fo...
"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 👉 thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-fo...
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.
thegaragebandguide.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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 👉 thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-fo...
"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 👉 thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-fo...
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!
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCxKTKaZr0
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!
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCxKTKaZr0
January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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!
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCxKTKaZr0
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!
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCxKTKaZr0
Reposted by Patrick Baird
Apple Creator Studio
January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Apple Creator Studio
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HP...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HP...
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HP...
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.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HP...
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...
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...
This Might Be the Best Stock Plugin Apple Has Ever Made
YouTube video by The GarageBand Guide
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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...
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...
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 👉 youtu.be/PBnsgDhg3CU?...
In this video, I put Stem Splitter through its paces using some real world audio examples.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PBnsgDhg3CU?...
December 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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 👉 youtu.be/PBnsgDhg3CU?...
In this video, I put Stem Splitter through its paces using some real world audio examples.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/PBnsgDhg3CU?...
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
👉https://youtu.be/7ybf5ytCmQQ
⏰ 10pm GMT, 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern, 10pm UTC, 9am Aus
👉https://youtu.be/7ybf5ytCmQQ
December 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
👉https://youtu.be/7ybf5ytCmQQ
⏰ 10pm GMT, 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern, 10pm UTC, 9am Aus
👉https://youtu.be/7ybf5ytCmQQ
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! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5i...
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! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5i...
December 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5i...
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! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5i...
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-...
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-...
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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-...
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-...
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-...
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-...
December 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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-...
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-...
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
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlXY...
Do you?
Here's how they work and why you should consider using them in your next project
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlXY...
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlXY...
Do you?
Here's how they work and why you should consider using them in your next project
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlXY...
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFSZUsnHGA
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFSZUsnHGA
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFSZUsnHGA
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFSZUsnHGA
Reposted by Patrick Baird
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
#tapescam #lofi #auv3 #lofibeats #boombap #beatmaking #80smusic
December 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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
#tapescam #lofi #auv3 #lofibeats #boombap #beatmaking #80smusic