Patrick Baird
@patrickbaird.bsky.social
Founder of The GarageBand Guide & The Logic Pro Guide | Musician | Husband | Dad | Baw Bag
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GarageBand for Mac doesn’t have a real mixer… but it does, secretly.
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
It turns out Apple Loops might not be as “royalty free” as we’ve been led to believe.
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Pj...
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Pj...
November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It turns out Apple Loops might not be as “royalty free” as we’ve been led to believe.
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Pj...
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Pj...
Really respect how Baby Audio are handling the release of Transit 2 on iOS.
Because the App Store doesn’t allow upgrade pricing, they’ve priced the full version at £9.99/$9.99 for everyone.
More info here: thegaragebandguide.com/baby-audio-r...
Because the App Store doesn’t allow upgrade pricing, they’ve priced the full version at £9.99/$9.99 for everyone.
More info here: thegaragebandguide.com/baby-audio-r...
Baby Audio release Transit 2 for iOS with intro offer - The GarageBand Guide.com
Baby Audio’s Transit 2 brings its powerful motion FX engine to iOS with full AUv3 support and an intro price of just $9.99 for a limited time.
thegaragebandguide.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Really respect how Baby Audio are handling the release of Transit 2 on iOS.
Because the App Store doesn’t allow upgrade pricing, they’ve priced the full version at £9.99/$9.99 for everyone.
More info here: thegaragebandguide.com/baby-audio-r...
Because the App Store doesn’t allow upgrade pricing, they’ve priced the full version at £9.99/$9.99 for everyone.
More info here: thegaragebandguide.com/baby-audio-r...
RePitch 2 is here, and it’s a serious upgrade for anyone who records and mixes vocals in GarageBand.
In this video, you’ll see how I use RePitch 2 inside GarageBand to tighten multiple vocal takes, correct tuning, and align timing in seconds!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ4e...
In this video, you’ll see how I use RePitch 2 inside GarageBand to tighten multiple vocal takes, correct tuning, and align timing in seconds!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ4e...
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
RePitch 2 is here, and it’s a serious upgrade for anyone who records and mixes vocals in GarageBand.
In this video, you’ll see how I use RePitch 2 inside GarageBand to tighten multiple vocal takes, correct tuning, and align timing in seconds!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ4e...
In this video, you’ll see how I use RePitch 2 inside GarageBand to tighten multiple vocal takes, correct tuning, and align timing in seconds!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ4e...
GarageBand for iOS just got a new update alongside iPadOS 26.1 and iOS 26.1; version 2.3.18.
In this video, I’ll walk you through everything new, from the redesigned app icon to some surprisingly deep fixes for automation, plug-ins, Drummer, and more.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0EPv9QOu1s
In this video, I’ll walk you through everything new, from the redesigned app icon to some surprisingly deep fixes for automation, plug-ins, Drummer, and more.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0EPv9QOu1s
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
GarageBand for iOS just got a new update alongside iPadOS 26.1 and iOS 26.1; version 2.3.18.
In this video, I’ll walk you through everything new, from the redesigned app icon to some surprisingly deep fixes for automation, plug-ins, Drummer, and more.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0EPv9QOu1s
In this video, I’ll walk you through everything new, from the redesigned app icon to some surprisingly deep fixes for automation, plug-ins, Drummer, and more.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0EPv9QOu1s
Reposted by Patrick Baird
It's been 7 years to the day since the iPad Pro received its iconic redesign.
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It's been 7 years to the day since the iPad Pro received its iconic redesign.
If you’ve ever struggled to get your mixes to sound right on headphones, this might be the fix.
In this video, I take a look at IK Multimedia’s ARC On Ear, a headphone correction and virtual monitoring system that promises to bring studio-level accuracy anywhere. 👇
youtu.be/4W3dhadzWDI?...
In this video, I take a look at IK Multimedia’s ARC On Ear, a headphone correction and virtual monitoring system that promises to bring studio-level accuracy anywhere. 👇
youtu.be/4W3dhadzWDI?...
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you’ve ever struggled to get your mixes to sound right on headphones, this might be the fix.
In this video, I take a look at IK Multimedia’s ARC On Ear, a headphone correction and virtual monitoring system that promises to bring studio-level accuracy anywhere. 👇
youtu.be/4W3dhadzWDI?...
In this video, I take a look at IK Multimedia’s ARC On Ear, a headphone correction and virtual monitoring system that promises to bring studio-level accuracy anywhere. 👇
youtu.be/4W3dhadzWDI?...
Ever wanted to record your iPhone’s screen to show off your GarageBand tracks, app walkthroughs, or gameplay?
Here’s exactly how to do it, plus how to trim and share your recordings straight to social media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGt...
Here’s exactly how to do it, plus how to trim and share your recordings straight to social media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGt...
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Ever wanted to record your iPhone’s screen to show off your GarageBand tracks, app walkthroughs, or gameplay?
Here’s exactly how to do it, plus how to trim and share your recordings straight to social media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGt...
Here’s exactly how to do it, plus how to trim and share your recordings straight to social media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGt...
Reposted by Patrick Baird
1,000 songs in your pocket. 🎶
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
1,000 songs in your pocket. 🎶
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
After several Fed-Ex flavoured f*ck ups, i've finally got my hands on IK Multimedia's new Arc On Ear DAC.
Impressions/review coming soon!
Impressions/review coming soon!
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
After several Fed-Ex flavoured f*ck ups, i've finally got my hands on IK Multimedia's new Arc On Ear DAC.
Impressions/review coming soon!
Impressions/review coming soon!
Reposted by Patrick Baird
🚨Plugin Sale🚨 Klevgrand has placed select iOS plugins on discount for a limited time! Get these deals now in the App Store!
Rum: $14.99 -> $12.99
Slammer: $15.99 -> $9.99
LUXE Audio Enhancer: $7.99 -> $5.99
Knorr: $9.99 -> $8.99
apps.apple.com/us/developer...
Rum: $14.99 -> $12.99
Slammer: $15.99 -> $9.99
LUXE Audio Enhancer: $7.99 -> $5.99
Knorr: $9.99 -> $8.99
apps.apple.com/us/developer...
October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨Plugin Sale🚨 Klevgrand has placed select iOS plugins on discount for a limited time! Get these deals now in the App Store!
Rum: $14.99 -> $12.99
Slammer: $15.99 -> $9.99
LUXE Audio Enhancer: $7.99 -> $5.99
Knorr: $9.99 -> $8.99
apps.apple.com/us/developer...
Rum: $14.99 -> $12.99
Slammer: $15.99 -> $9.99
LUXE Audio Enhancer: $7.99 -> $5.99
Knorr: $9.99 -> $8.99
apps.apple.com/us/developer...
One of GarageBand’s most powerful synths has been hiding in plain sight.
Alchemy might be built in, but it’s every bit as deep as the big-name third party instrument Apps.
Check out my latest video to see/hear why it still sounds incredible!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgXY...
Alchemy might be built in, but it’s every bit as deep as the big-name third party instrument Apps.
Check out my latest video to see/hear why it still sounds incredible!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgXY...
October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
One of GarageBand’s most powerful synths has been hiding in plain sight.
Alchemy might be built in, but it’s every bit as deep as the big-name third party instrument Apps.
Check out my latest video to see/hear why it still sounds incredible!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgXY...
Alchemy might be built in, but it’s every bit as deep as the big-name third party instrument Apps.
Check out my latest video to see/hear why it still sounds incredible!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgXY...
Want pro-quality guitars in your tracks without recording a note?
I check out LANDR Guitar; a free plugin (for a limited time) that gives you real riffs, loops, and expressive parts you can drop right into GarageBand or Logic.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHp...
I check out LANDR Guitar; a free plugin (for a limited time) that gives you real riffs, loops, and expressive parts you can drop right into GarageBand or Logic.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHp...
October 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Want pro-quality guitars in your tracks without recording a note?
I check out LANDR Guitar; a free plugin (for a limited time) that gives you real riffs, loops, and expressive parts you can drop right into GarageBand or Logic.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHp...
I check out LANDR Guitar; a free plugin (for a limited time) that gives you real riffs, loops, and expressive parts you can drop right into GarageBand or Logic.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHp...
Think you’ve heard every sound in GarageBand?
There’s a whole library of Sound Packs you can download for free with new loops, drummers, synths, and more.
Watch how to unlock them all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKU...
There’s a whole library of Sound Packs you can download for free with new loops, drummers, synths, and more.
Watch how to unlock them all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKU...
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Think you’ve heard every sound in GarageBand?
There’s a whole library of Sound Packs you can download for free with new loops, drummers, synths, and more.
Watch how to unlock them all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKU...
There’s a whole library of Sound Packs you can download for free with new loops, drummers, synths, and more.
Watch how to unlock them all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKU...
GarageBand for Mac doesn’t have a real mixer… but it does, secretly.
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
GarageBand for Mac doesn’t have a real mixer… but it does, secretly.
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
You just need this free app to unlock it.
Watch how to add a full mixer to GarageBand here www.youtube.com/watch?v=V699...
The Beat Sequencer in GarageBand for iOS is way more powerful than it looks.
Here’s how to unlock its full potential and make your beats stand out!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ld...
Here’s how to unlock its full potential and make your beats stand out!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ld...
September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Beat Sequencer in GarageBand for iOS is way more powerful than it looks.
Here’s how to unlock its full potential and make your beats stand out!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ld...
Here’s how to unlock its full potential and make your beats stand out!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ld...
Recording into GarageBand on iPhone just got easier!
In this video I show you how to hook up an audio interface to an iPhone and start recording vocals or guitar in minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09D...
In this video I show you how to hook up an audio interface to an iPhone and start recording vocals or guitar in minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09D...
September 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Recording into GarageBand on iPhone just got easier!
In this video I show you how to hook up an audio interface to an iPhone and start recording vocals or guitar in minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09D...
In this video I show you how to hook up an audio interface to an iPhone and start recording vocals or guitar in minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09D...
"If you’re an iOS musician looking for a powerful, characterful VA synth that can handle everything from trance leads to cinematic pads, VIRAL Synth T2x is an easy recommendation."
Check out my full review of AudioKit Pro's NEW App; VIRAL Synth T2x here 👇
thegaragebandguide.com/review-audio...
Check out my full review of AudioKit Pro's NEW App; VIRAL Synth T2x here 👇
thegaragebandguide.com/review-audio...
Review: AudioKit VIRAL Synth T2x for iOS - The GarageBand Guide.com
AudioKit VIRAL Synth T2x brings Virus-inspired virtual analog power to iOS. Huge sounds, 500+ presets, and AUv3 support for just $4.99.
thegaragebandguide.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"If you’re an iOS musician looking for a powerful, characterful VA synth that can handle everything from trance leads to cinematic pads, VIRAL Synth T2x is an easy recommendation."
Check out my full review of AudioKit Pro's NEW App; VIRAL Synth T2x here 👇
thegaragebandguide.com/review-audio...
Check out my full review of AudioKit Pro's NEW App; VIRAL Synth T2x here 👇
thegaragebandguide.com/review-audio...
Reposted by Patrick Baird
🚨Plugin Update🚨 Timothy Schoen has updated ‘plugdata’ to v0.9.2! Update adds Metal accelerated rendering, improved Ul, fixes and much more!! Update yours now in the App Store!!
apps.apple.com/us/app/plugd...
apps.apple.com/us/app/plugd...
September 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🚨Plugin Update🚨 Timothy Schoen has updated ‘plugdata’ to v0.9.2! Update adds Metal accelerated rendering, improved Ul, fixes and much more!! Update yours now in the App Store!!
apps.apple.com/us/app/plugd...
apps.apple.com/us/app/plugd...
Just got a brand new iPhone?
In this video I’ll walk you through the entire setup process step by step using Quick Start and iCloud backup. Whether you’re moving from an older iPhone or starting fresh, this guide makes it simple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnGo...
In this video I’ll walk you through the entire setup process step by step using Quick Start and iCloud backup. Whether you’re moving from an older iPhone or starting fresh, this guide makes it simple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnGo...
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Just got a brand new iPhone?
In this video I’ll walk you through the entire setup process step by step using Quick Start and iCloud backup. Whether you’re moving from an older iPhone or starting fresh, this guide makes it simple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnGo...
In this video I’ll walk you through the entire setup process step by step using Quick Start and iCloud backup. Whether you’re moving from an older iPhone or starting fresh, this guide makes it simple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnGo...
Just picked up the brand new iPhone 17!
If you’ve got questions about how it holds up for music production, recording, or any kind of creative work, drop them in the comments. I’ll test it out and share my findings in an upcoming video. 👇
If you’ve got questions about how it holds up for music production, recording, or any kind of creative work, drop them in the comments. I’ll test it out and share my findings in an upcoming video. 👇
September 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Just picked up the brand new iPhone 17!
If you’ve got questions about how it holds up for music production, recording, or any kind of creative work, drop them in the comments. I’ll test it out and share my findings in an upcoming video. 👇
If you’ve got questions about how it holds up for music production, recording, or any kind of creative work, drop them in the comments. I’ll test it out and share my findings in an upcoming video. 👇
I put macOS 26 Tahoe to the test with GarageBand, third-party plugins, and audio hardware.
Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what you should do before updating your own system.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlZVuNb6Zc
Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what you should do before updating your own system.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlZVuNb6Zc
September 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I put macOS 26 Tahoe to the test with GarageBand, third-party plugins, and audio hardware.
Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what you should do before updating your own system.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlZVuNb6Zc
Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what you should do before updating your own system.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlZVuNb6Zc
iPadOS 26 is out with big new features… but is it safe for iPad music production?
I tested GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis 3 & more so you don’t have to.
Watch before you update! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Js...
I tested GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis 3 & more so you don’t have to.
Watch before you update! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Js...
September 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
iPadOS 26 is out with big new features… but is it safe for iPad music production?
I tested GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis 3 & more so you don’t have to.
Watch before you update! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Js...
I tested GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis 3 & more so you don’t have to.
Watch before you update! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Js...
macOS 26 “Tahoe” is out today with a shiny new liquid glass design and plenty of exciting features.
If you make music on your Mac, you might want to think twice before hitting that update button...
Everything you need to know www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7bi...
If you make music on your Mac, you might want to think twice before hitting that update button...
Everything you need to know www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7bi...
September 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
macOS 26 “Tahoe” is out today with a shiny new liquid glass design and plenty of exciting features.
If you make music on your Mac, you might want to think twice before hitting that update button...
Everything you need to know www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7bi...
If you make music on your Mac, you might want to think twice before hitting that update button...
Everything you need to know www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7bi...
Donner’s new Essential L1 synth promises HUGE analog sound in a budget package.
But is it a beginner’s dream or a noisy nightmare?
Watch my full review to hear it in action 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtR...
But is it a beginner’s dream or a noisy nightmare?
Watch my full review to hear it in action 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtR...
September 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Donner’s new Essential L1 synth promises HUGE analog sound in a budget package.
But is it a beginner’s dream or a noisy nightmare?
Watch my full review to hear it in action 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtR...
But is it a beginner’s dream or a noisy nightmare?
Watch my full review to hear it in action 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtR...