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Drum sticks, guitar picks for GarageBand for iPad needs support

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 9th, 2011)

Aspiring musicians with a gentle touch should check out this project from the Australian group behind the Wallee mount for the iPad. The designers are developing rubberized accessories, branded Pix & Stix, to be used with GarageBand on the iPad 2. The project includes a pair of drum sticks ...

Apple and Guitar Center to offer GarageBand workshops

by Michael Grothaus (May 6th, 2011)

Apple and the musical instrument retailer Guitar Center have teamed up to offer weekly workshops in GarageBand, according to Guitar Center's website. Starting May 7th from 10-11 AM and running every Saturday, Guitar Center will be offering four free Recording Made Easy workshops at all of its ...

GarageBand for iPad running on an iPhone 4

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 27th, 2011)

YouTube user PSPfano has posted a video of GarageBand for iPad running on an iPhone 4. He accomplished this by using a hack (detailed on 9to5) that allows users to modify jailbroken iPhones; it also allows them to run most iPad apps on them. After applying the hack, PSPfano moved the GarageBand ...

Five apps to show off (justify!) my iPad 2

by Matt Tinsley (Apr 7th, 2011)

Yesterday, I was finally able to pick up my iPad 2. This is my first iPad since I decided to hold out on the first generation model. Upon bringing it home, I found myself oddly excited and nervous. You see, I've wanted an iPad since Steve Jobs first introduced this magical and revolutionary ...

The Ultramods record entire album in GarageBand for iPad

by Steven Sande (Apr 4th, 2011)

We all know that Apple's GarageBand for iPad 2 makes it incredibly easy for anyone to make and record music. Now The Ultramods have gone and created an entire album using the 8-track recording capability of GarageBand. Most of the songs on the album Underwear Party (iTunes Store link) are NSFW, ...

GarageBand updates to 6.0.2, improves iPad support

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 31st, 2011)

GarageBand has updated to 6.0.2, updating stability throughout the program and addressing support issues regarding projects that are imported from GarageBand for iPad. GarageBand 6.0.2 is a 45.2 MB download and is available through Software Update and through Apple's support page. ...

GarageBand for iPad: Using the app to show off the device

by Erica Sadun (Mar 22nd, 2011)

GarageBand for iPad is, I'm pleased to say, another one of those apps. It's software that melds so perfectly with the iPad hardware that when you show it off to someone, their natural inclination is to say "Oh, so that's why I should buy one of these devices." I love finding those ...

GarageBand for iPad: A look under the hood

by Brett Terpstra (Mar 12th, 2011)

Apple's release of GarageBand for iPad has, in a small way, rocked my world. There have been a few admirable attempts at multi-track recorders, but this US$4.99 app from Apple takes the cake. The best part is that it's not just a musicians tool; anybody with half an ear for a tune can start ...

iMovie and Garageband now available for iPad

by Mike Schramm (Mar 10th, 2011)

As expected, iMovie and GarageBand are now available on the App Store for the iPad 2 when it releases later on this week. iMovie is actually just a universal update, since the app was already available for the iPhone, but it won't run on the original iPad (GarageBand will, however). Both apps ...

Apple posts new iPad guided tour videos

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 10th, 2011)

Apple has posted new iPad guided tour videos on its site. The new videos all feature the iPad 2 and encompass FaceTime, Mail, Safari, iBooks, Videos, Photos, Find my iPad, iPod, iTunes, App Store, Maps, AirPlay, GarageBand and iMovie. The videos follow on the heels of the release of iOS 4.3 ...

Apogee's Jam connects your guitar to your iPad

by Brett Terpstra (Mar 7th, 2011)

We've seen the iRig and the AmpKit, two interfaces for getting a line-in from your guitar or bass. Both come with effect racks and sound pretty darn good. But where do you go from there? How about a dock interface that records 44.1 kHz, 24-bit audio without line noise? Apogee's Jam guitar ...

Apple announces GarageBand for iPad

by Dave Caolo (Mar 2nd, 2011)

Earlier today, Apple announced GarageBand for the iPad (US$4.99). Available March 11, this app puts the power of audio recording and editing on the sleek, portable iPad. Features include touch instruments, guitar and amp effects (you can plug your guitar in for live recording), 8-track recording ...

Buy individual iWork, iLife apps from the Mac App Store

by TJ Luoma (Jan 6th, 2011)

Apple's iWork suite is a nice collection, but some users don't need all three apps. Fortunately, the Mac App Store lets you pick and choose between iWork and iLife apps. Starting today, you can buy and install only the apps you want for US$20 each. For iWork customers, that means Pages, Numbers and ...

TUAW's Holiday Gift Guide: Music gear for the Mac musician

by Matt Tinsley (Dec 8th, 2010)

Welcome to the TUAW Holiday Gift Guide! We've sorted the treasure from the junk and are serving up suggestions to make your holiday gift-giving a little easier. Choosing the right gift for an Apple-loving musician can be very tricky. Usually, they've got everything they want already because they ...

Review: GarageBand '11 is worth diving into

by Brett Terpstra (Nov 1st, 2010)

iLife '11 has a lot of goodies, but none impressed me more than GarageBand's new capabilities (although I am pretty enthralled with some of the new iMovie features). GarageBand has taken another step toward being a "prosumer" music-recording solution, while still maintaining its roots as a simple, ...