GarageBand+for+iOS

__** OVERVIEW **__ There are some differences between the desktop version of GarageBand and it's iOS counterpart on the iPad, but key features such as MIDI and Audio Recording/Editing, Loops, and Virtual Instruments are part of both.
 * On an iPad you have a smaller screen, limited number of tracks (16), limited number of measures you can view in a single screen, different access to DSP effects, no "notation" view in piano roll, timeline viewed as measures only (not hours:mins.:secs), and no menus with options or keyboard shortcuts (i.e. to Delete a Track you select it, then tap it and choices appear - whereas in the desktop version you can just go to the Track menu and choose Delete Track or type "Command - Delete Key").
 * However, the iOS version does have some cool Virtual Instruments with "Auto Play" options to help the NTM (Non-Traditional Music) student who may lack formal training.
 * On iPad you'll need to get some Lightning adapters for USB if you want to hook up a USB Snowball Mic, or a USB nanoKeys keyboard controller, etc.
 * You CAN begin a project with GarageBand for iPad and then port it over to the desktop version, but it's a little involved see below). However, it appears you CANNOT move a desktop GarageBand doc onto your iPad to open in the iOS version.


 * Recording Audio with GarageBand for the iPad **
 * Check out this video tutorial by music teacher, Justin Calcasola (Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School, Springfield, MA) **

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 * GarageBand iOS Major Features Overview **

__** iOS to OSX **__ Two frequently-asked questions: Can I move a GarageBand file from my iPad to the desktop version? If so, how? Click the video tutorial, or follow the steps/screenshots, below to learn how! media type="custom" key="26416850"

1. In GarageBand on the iPad, click the "Select" button (top-right).

2. Select the GarageBand doc you want to move, then click the "Share" icon (top-left).

3. A sharing window opens; choose "iTunes."

4. Another window pops open; choose GarageBand.

5. Now, connect your iPad to a Mac OSX desktop computer and open iTunes. Click on the "iPad" button that appears.

6. Click on the "Apps" tab along the top and scroll down to the File Sharing area. Select "GarageBand."

7. On the right, in the "GarageBand Documents" area, select the GarageBand doc you want to move. Click the "Save to..." button and save to your desktop.



8. Finally, open this saved file in the desktop version of GarageBand.