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you need to have an interface that takes the analog audio signal from your guitar and converts it to a digital signal your phone can understand. Check out Amazon for an iRig like this one

There are some okay mic’s for just 22 dollars https://www.amazon.com/Condenser-Microphone-SOONHUA-Omnidirectional-Recording/dp/B00K68MT9Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=mic&qid=1596923520&sr=8-13

EDIT- I had some free time so I just did it. Tell me if I messed up the key...it's late and I don't know this song, so I went by ear and did it pretty quickly, just listening to one small part. http://www.filedropper.com/gothedistance-417161115pm

EDIT EDIT- Oh, I see someone in the Disney forums did it for you, too! Awesome! I feel like in mine you can hear the background piano a bit better. Try both out and use whichever one fits your needs/style better!

I'm sure there's a better way to do this that won't distort the music so much...if someone else has that knowledge, please help OP out!

Here's what I do when I need to transpose music in garageband. First, put the track into garageband (if you don't know how to do that, basically grab the instrumental by copying the youtube url of the song you want...google "youtube to mp3", and paste the link into any of the sites that pop up. I like the first one. Then import that into itunes, drag the file onto your desktop, open garageband, make a new track for mic input/audio recording (NOT the piano one that's the default first track), and literally drag the icon of the song from your desktop to the new track you made. Now it's in garageband). To transpose, open up all the edit tools (view, show smart controls) at the bottom at click "output". Hover over one of the buttons on the left...hover on the right to get all of the options to come up. You're looking for "pitch". Open it. See where it has semitones? If that's at 0, it'll be normal pitch. Each semitone you go up or down, it'll shift it up or down respectively one key. If you go too much, though, it'll start to sound funny. (If you have an older version of garageband, the process is the same except there isn't a semitone clicker...you have to manually input +100 or -100 each semitone you want it to go up or down). Hope this helps...it sounds like the key you want might be a bit much for this process, but it's worth a try.

You can use the onscreen keyboard to type in notes, if you don't have an external MIDI keyboard.

But you can get MIDI USB keyboards for cheap. That'll make it so much easier to use GarageBand.

Something like the AKAI MPK is cool... it has a keyboard and some drum pads so you can also tap in drum beats: https://www.amazon.com/AKAI-Professional-MPK-Mini-Play/dp/B07HDB12FM

That's $100 new, and you can often find them for super cheap ($40) used when someone upgrades to something else.

"powered USB hub" are the magical words to search on Amazon, and will return a lot of variations on this type of device: https://www.amazon.com/atolla-Charging-Splitter-Individual-Switches/dp/B083XTKV8V

I use one of these with one of these to plug in headphones and midi controller on my iPad.

I’ve been recording since the 80s ( I’m an old fart) and I’m always surprised at how good the sound is from the iPhone earbud microphone. As someone else has mentioned, much of it is technique. If you watch most pro singers, they alter the distance between their mouth and the microphone when performing. This kind of technique will help. The mic on the earbuds moves around a lot. This will create issues for you. Tape it to something solid so that it doesn’t move around so much. With a traditional type mic you would use a pop shield go stop certain “plosive” sounds. Here’s a link to one you could possibly use if you taped your earbud mic to something solid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Microphone-Swivel-Filter-Flexible-Gooseneck/dp/B079WXTQG6/ref=asc_df_B079WXTQG6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310679392516&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18142211037229182921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&am...

You may also want a “ de-esser” app.

> A minor is nothing like c major

Oh shit. You’re gonna learn today! Also, obligatory r/confidentlyincorrect

> [Example of Relative Keys: C Major & A Minor

>For instance, the key of C major shares the same notes as the key of A minor, which makes them a pair of relative keys.

>Both the C major scale and the A natural minor scale use only natural notes with no flats or sharps. If you start the scale on the note C, the notes in order will be C-D-E-F-G-A-B—this is the C major scale. If you play these same notes, but start on the note A, the notes in order will be A-B-C-D-E-F-G—this is the A natural minor scale. In this case, A minor is the relative minor of C major, and C major is the relative major of A minor. All major keys have a relative minor key that uses the same notes, and vice versa.](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-relative-scales-in-music#what-are-relative-keys)

A minor is the relative key to C major. It contains all of the same chords and notes.

C major chords:

I. C (major)

ii. D (minor)

iii. E (minor)

IV. F (major)

V. G (major)

vi. A (minor)

vii. B (diminished)

Whereas A minor starts on the vi chord of C major and follows the same cycle containing every last chord in C major:

A minor chords:

i. A (minor)

ii. B (diminished)

III. C (major)

iv. D (minor)

v. E (minor)

VI. F (major)

VII. G (major)

The C major scale has all of the exact same notes as the A minor scale.

Thank you! I don’t want to bother you. Just one more question - will just about any MacOS support the 256 track limit? I found this on Amazon, but I’m not sure if it’ll do the trick or if it has to be something newer. I’m trying to do this as cheaply as possible because I am a pauper.

Simple. GarageBand is an audio editing software, and can only import certain audio files. It seems that you're trying to import a video file, which GarageBand can't do. You can easily convert the video (mp4) to audio (mp3) here: http://www.zamzar.com/ I tested Zamzar to make sure it wasn't a spam or virus download site, and it is clean (just don't click on any of the ads). If you're not comfortable with downloading things from sites, I can always do it for you and sent you the audio file. Otherwise, best of luck and happy "GarageBanding".

https://www.bandlab.com/revisions/a4c7333b-8e65-ea11-a94c-0003ffd19c0f

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It's nice, I like it, bit of a Millencolin vibe in places. I'd definitely consider adding a 'response' to your 'call' in your chorus (the clean-ish 5 note phrase) to resolve the tension, maybe something like this: https://flat.io/score/5d0740b68453b15e8963e559-astrocyte?sharingKey=a9f84aa1f695cd996a4705af1bb6a5d6a3fb4d45f8ed6e268dcde42ceabea7d4f2d99888e910b75246645db6df77211dc4bc9fa9235620491d7a9436d4b27db7

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Otherwise, sounds awesome, nice one :)

You'd actually want Loopback (https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/) to do this, rather than Audio Hijack. But as you noted, some inexpensive hardware may well be the best solution here.

It takes a little bit of setup, but you can use QuickTime (or Command + Shift + 5) in conjunction with Soundflower and a Multi-Output Device in Audio MIDI Setup to do screen recording with system audio.

According to the GarageBand web page (https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/), the latest version requires MacOS Big Sur. Here is the MacOS Big Sur compatibility list: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211238

If you pick something from that list, it should work. But be careful picking the oldest machines there, as Apple may drop compatibility for them in the next version, which will make your investment obsolescent.

I use Reaper as my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for recording spoken word and it is really solid and reliable. It’s free to try and only $60 for a license. Check it out at http://reaper.fm.

Pete http://studiolivetoday.com

I have use musescore to convert midi arrangements to tabs. It might take a little work, its very basic and i have had to rearrange tabs to make the fingering feasible bit its definitely workable

Even Bluetooth 5.0 with the lowest latency codecs being used will have too much latency when doing anything other than listening to music or watching streaming TV. I have BT headphones with supposedly low latency and cannot use GarageBand with them if I'm recording. However, I find I can use them if I'm simply editing or adjusting eq/presets/plugins/etc.

Also, I'm assuming your IPhone/iPad doesn't have a headphone jack. There are tons of adapters you can get on Amazon that low you to charge and plug in a 3.5mm audio cable (headphone cable) into your device.

Here's a link to one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X3HX1WB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NQRC8ZF1XQ385B1GF2MD

If reddit strips it out when I post, just search for IPhone headphone charging adapter. Hope that helps!

iRig HD is the one you need. I have it and I love it: https://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-digital-interface-IP-IRIG-HD2/dp/B01KPYGBR6

Sorry actually I just realized you have an iPad with USB-C in which case you want a cable like this

That should work but I personally do exactly what you’re looking to do with this cable and it works perfectly in GarageBand on my iPad. Rather than buying an extension and adapter cable you just need the one and it’s very clean and simple.

Edit: It’s lightening straight to MIDI.

I'm going to give this a go - again, doesnt solve the bluetooth lag issue but might be an low-cost way to connect wired headphones

https://www.amazon.com/USB-Camera-Adapter-Headphone-Compatible/dp/B07P94PB7Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=usb+to+audio+jack+ios&qid=1610997110&s=electronics&sr=1-5

Y shaped??? What???????

The “front two interface channels” are two separate inputs for two separate instruments. You need to plug your keyboard into one of those using a 1/4” instrument cable, and then plug the scarlet into your phone using a USB A to B cable (aka a printer cable). Then you need a usb converter since you’re using an iPhone.

For what it’s worth, neither of my iOS devices was able to power my Steinberg interface. So I had to get an external usb power supply, like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VK9C24M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_wyT6Fb81JF4FA

You need the  camera connection dongle.here From there connect it via usb

Use a USB audio interface. Doesn’t have to be an expensive one. Just something that allows you to connect from your keyboards mono/headphone Jack into the interface. Something like this

I bought a £2 from Tesco the other day just on the off chance that it would work for exactly this reason and it does. They were selling them off reduced to clear and I couldn’t find any online that stated anything about accepting an audio input on a 3.5mm jack.

It’s a tad bulky but this is the one:

KitSound Five Up Audio 3.5 mm Jack Splitter for 5 Audio Outputs, Multiple Headphone Splitter / Adaptor, White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EZ772VS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_UnTHFbVQXBPV3

Thanks so much for the response, this helps a lot. I have a grand piano, a 2003 story and clark that I inherited last summer. It’s a player piano (it plays cds specifically for the piano through an internal speaker). It does have a midi out but that doesn’t seem to do anything in GarageBand so I figured I would just try to buy a mic to record my crappy songs.... the piano sound I’m going for is I guess most similar to alt rock? Radiohead, Fiona Apple, the National, Aphex Twin etc. just tying go give it my best shot so it doesn’t sound super muffled and raw.

There’s a ton of mics on amazon for about $50 - ideally I would just like to buy one, put it on the piano and use line in or usb through my Mac or iPhone

This one is cheap, I might just go with it and give it a shot. Could also use it for my acoustic guitar stuff I guess.

USB Microphone,Fifine Metal Condenser Recording Microphone for Laptop MAC or Windows Cardioid Studio Recording Vocals, Voice Overs,Streaming Broadcast and YouTube Videos-K669B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EBuWEbX2P8YAN

Thanks so much for the response, this helps a lot. I have a grand piano, a 2003 story and clark that I inherited last summer. It’s a player piano (it plays cds specifically for the piano through an internal speaker). It does have a midi out but that doesn’t seem to do anything in GarageBand so I figured I would just try to buy a mic to record my crappy songs.... the piano sound I’m going for is I guess most similar to alt rock? Radiohead, Fiona Apple, the National, Aphex Twin etc. just tying go give it my best shot so it doesn’t sound super muffled and raw.

There’s a ton of mics on amazon for about $50 - ideally I would just like to buy one, put it on the piano and use line in or usb through my Mac or iPhone

This one is cheap, I might just go with it and give it a shot. Could also use it for my acoustic guitar stuff I guess.

USB Microphone,Fifine Metal Condenser Recording Microphone for Laptop MAC or Windows Cardioid Studio Recording Vocals, Voice Overs,Streaming Broadcast and YouTube Videos-K669B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EBuWEbX2P8YAN

Haven’t try anything myself so far, but looking into some Steinberg UR series or Behringer UM2 which is dirt cheap but with very good owner reviews.

I would go for minimum 500gb storage, 8gb ram, i5 or better processor. Unless you want to move into more professional recording dont listen to the garage band naysayers. If you are just jamming with mics hooked up and having fun, garage band is fine. I did some brief sleuthing and i found probably the mac mini i would get in your shoes, but obviously i dont know your budget.

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mini-MGEN2LL-Desktop-Refurbished/dp/B017A74RW2/ (Not affiliated with seller or anything promise, but i think i would go for the 2014 model since it will be supported at least two more years and will be the lowest price for something that will work its ass off for you)

Get rid of that POS, get a Blackjack. 2 inputs. Very low latency. Very low noise. I recommend it for anyone needing just a few inputs.