Patrick Baird

I've put together a dedicated Gear page on The GarageBand Guide website. It includes the audio interfaces, headphones, microphones, MIDI keyboards and accessories I personally use and recommend for GarageBand, Logic Pro, iPad and Mac. Check it out here: thegaragebandguide.com/gear

Before you buy another plugin, give these a listen! Six FREE effects for your next project, with demos of every one and download links in the description. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do0e...

An AI assistant inside Logic Pro. 🤔 Apple says it’ll help you navigate Logic, set up vocal tracks and refine projects using Apple and OpenAI models... Everything they announced that's coming in November 👇 thegaragebandguide.com/logic-pro-no...

Your GarageBand song can sound quiet even when the volume meter is nearly at the top. Here’s why, how to make it louder, and what to listen for before you squash the life out of it... www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2x3...

AudioKit Synth One J6 is on Mac, and it’s free! It’s easy to start playing with, but there’s a lot to explore under the surface: a sequencer, three LFOs, MIDI Learn and a great selection of effects. Here’s a quick look at how it sounds and what you can do with it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrzz...

Can one tiny microphone really work as your entire recording setup? In my latest video, I'll show you how to unlock included software, get everything connected and start recording music on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. No complicated setup required! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xSn...

Two interfaces. Two slightly different approaches. I've been testing Maono's new P1 and P2 audio interfaces with GarageBand and Logic Pro. Which one makes most sense for *your* workflow? www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS6t...

Apple just added 400+ new loops to GarageBand and Logic Pro! The new Drill Yard pack is inspired by UK and NY Drill, with sliding 808s, hard-hitting drums, dark melodies, reversed pianos, vocal chops and more. Here's what's included: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtxx...

GarageBand does sheet music? Yep! Edit your MIDI notes as notation, then print your part or save it as a PDF. Here’s how in GarageBand for Mac. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnoO...

Little timing differences become much more noticeable when you stack several vocal takes together. In my new video, I’m looking at how VocAlign 7 handles doubles and harmonies in its multi-track workspace, with examples so you can hear the difference. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvk...

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 are here… but should musicians actually update yet? If you use GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUv3 plugins, third-party music apps or external recording hardware, I'd check your setup BEFORE installing. Here's what you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiNj...

Making music on your Mac? Hold off hitting that Golden Gate update button until you’ve checked your setup. I’ve put together a quick video covering the compatibility warnings, the plugins and hardware to check, and when it makes sense to upgrade. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgyL...

Recent price rises have hit Macs and iPads across the board, and once you start adding extra RAM and storage, some of the numbers get pretty eye-watering. Does buying the latest Apple hardware still make sense? Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ql...

I've tested 5 budget condenser microphones side by side, with vocal and acoustic guitar recordings from every one. Some of the cheaper mics did MUCH better than I expected. Watch the full comparison: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlDJ...

Trying to import a full song or backing track into GarageBand, only to have it cut off after eight bars? There’s one setting you need to change before bringing in the file. Watch my new quick tutorial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D8p...

AudioKit has unveiled Super 606, a new synth-powered drum machine for iPhone and iPad. It features hardware-inspired sequencing, instant pattern generation, built-in effects and AUv3 support for GarageBand, Logic Pro. Here’s a closer look: thegaragebandguide.com/super-606-is...

Most GarageBand users know that automation can create volume fades. Far fewer realise it can control individual settings inside third-party plugins. Here’s how it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP1R...

GarageBand has a bunch of Apple plugins hidden away in its settings. And some of them give you WAY more control than the stock effects most people use every day. I’ve picked out 3 that are actually worth using: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWL0...

GarageBand can do far more than most people realise! You can get around its 32-track limit, organise a complete song properly, play almost any instrument using a keyboard and even turn Drummer performances into editable MIDI. > www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUDE...

Made a great instrument, vocal chain or guitar tone in GarageBand? Save it before you lose it. In my new tutorial, I’ll show you how to create custom GarageBand sounds and load them instantly in any future project. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCc...

GarageBand turns your iPad into a complete music studio... …but when you open it for the first time, where are you actually supposed to begin? In my new beginner’s guide, I’ll show you the first things you should do when opening the App! New to GarageBand for iPad?: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IZF...

Can’t play piano? You can still build melodies, chords and complete MIDI performances in GarageBand. Here’s how to draw notes directly into the Piano Roll, plus a really easy way to customise GarageBand’s built-in Apple Loops: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao4e...

Ever recorded something in GarageBand and wished it was just a little higher... or a little lower? The good news is you don't need to record it again. GarageBand actually includes two built-in ways to change the pitch of vocals, guitars and more. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHZ...

Need to import a song or backing track into GarageBand? Here’s how to add MP3 and WAV files to a GarageBand project on your Mac, plus the important Apple Music limitation you need to know about: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygx5...

If you were buying a Mac today, which one would you choose? MacBook Neo? MacBook Air? MacBook Pro? I've spent the last few weeks using all three for music production and video editing to find out which makes the most sense for creators. Full comparison is live now www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ec5...

Ever wondered how songs fade in or fade out so smoothly? GarageBand can do both in just a few clicks, and there's a simple trick that makes it much easier than automating every track individually. Here's how it works - www.youtube.com/watch?v=098I...

Thinking about upgrading from GarageBand to Logic Pro? Before you do, you might already have access to some surprisingly capable alternatives. In this video, I show you how LANDR Studio helps close some of the gap without switching DAWs. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=THU9...

Apple has updated Logic Pro for Mac and Logic Pro for iPad with new Beat Breaker modes, a new Sample Alchemy effect, improved Chord ID, Flex workflow updates and a brand new demo project and sound pack! Here's everything you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iap2...

Apple just released two new FREE Logic Pro Sound Library downloads. The new Granular Alchemy pack includes 45 presets and more than 180 Apple Loops, and the Kehlani Demo Project. I've been digging through both today 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ThH...

Most Logic Pro users completely ignore the demo projects. Which is a shame, because they're full of professionally built mixes that you can take apart, study and even save as your own patches. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLdS...

Apple's two cheapest devices are surprisingly close on paper, but which one actually makes more sense for musicians and creators? I put the MacBook Neo and iPad A16 head-to-head to find out. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn3M...

Mighty Synth Sampler is completely free, works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, includes four AUv3 plugins and lets you turn almost any sound into a playable instrument. I've been having a lot of fun with this one. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjsM...

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This FREE plugin is ridiculous. BattleFX takes the delay, reverb and mastering section from Unfiltered Audio's Battalion drum machine and gives them away completely free to Mac and iOS users. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfWV...

In this video I've rounded up the Macs, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, microphones, headphones and studio monitors I'd recommend to most home recording musicians in 2026. Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2DJ...

GarageBand on Mac can feel pretty overwhelming when you first open it. Track types, loops, instruments, menus everywhere… So I put together a simple beginner guide covering the handful of things you actually need to understand to start making music quickly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvM...

Is the MacBook Neo actually good enough for music production? I’ve been testing GarageBand, Logic Pro, plugin performance, real-world workflows and yes… the controversial 8GB RAM too. Full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5He5...

Apple just released a new sound pack for GarageBand & Logic Pro called Eko Soul and it feels VERY different from their recent content releases... www.youtube.com/watch?v=meBm...

Exporting stems in GarageBand for Mac is possible… but Apple definitely doesn’t make the process obvious. In my latest video I show: • How to export individual tracks • How to export all stems at once • The hidden “freeze files” method Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Nr...

GarageBand just dropped an update… and it’s not all good. There’s a pretty major bug affecting takes right now that makes projects way harder to manage. I break it down here and show exactly what’s going on. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=skZe...

You don’t need to spend money to get great synth sounds on iPhone. I've tested a few free ones and honestly… some of these are better than paid apps. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=z42F...

GarageBand for Mac just updated to 10.4.14. No big new features, but a few small fixes that actually improve day to day use. Quick breakdown here → www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlBX...

Just picked up a new iPad? Let’s get it set up properly. I’ll walk you through everything step by step so you don’t miss anything important. Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Lg...

Most people make mastering way more complicated than it needs to be. So I put three simple iPad options to the test: Logic Pro’s Mastering Assistant Grande Finale BandLab (free) Watch here → www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAr2...

Apple just released a UK Garage sound pack for GarageBand and Logic Pro. 500+ loops for GarageBand Full kits, synths, and Live Loops for Logic NO GarageBand for Mac version Here's everything you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcT...

Most people think you need an iPad Pro to make serious music on iPad. I’m not so sure anymore. I've been testing the new M4 iPad Air and… it gets very close... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM42...

Recording usually means a mic, an interface, cables, and a bit of setup time. This replaces all of that with one device. I've been testing the HISONG AirStudio S1 this week and it’s a *very* different way of working... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbTN...

On iPad, we’ve got some seriously good options when it comes to piano sounds. I put Logic Pro’s stock Studio Piano up against Ravenscroft 275 and Pure Piano to see which one actually sounds best. The results might surprise you... 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4hE0WPEB8

I’ve been testing the Antelope Audio Zenith 2, and it’s doing a few unique things you don’t usually see at this price point. 5 reasons why it might be worth a look 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYFo...

Most people never change key properly in Logic Pro for iPad. They either: • Change everything by accident • Break their MIDI tracks • Or avoid it completely There are actually two simple ways to do it properly... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uitz...