This applies to the iTrack Solo
GarageBand is one of the most popular recording apps for iOS devices. It is a useful compositional tool and, used on its own, allows you to create music from the range of virtual instruments it provides. With iTrack Solo, you can add vocals and real-world instruments as well.
To record a microphone, follow the procedure below:
To route the iTrack Solo mic input into GarageBand, follow the procedure below (operating instructions for GarageBand are beyond the scope of this article, but the application includes a full set of Help files):
1. Open the GarageBand song you are working on.
2. Create a vocal track by tapping the ‘+’ button on the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and selecting Audio Recorder.
3. Tap the jack plug icon to open the Input Settings controls.
4. Select Channel 1 to route the mic input to the vocal track.
5. Switch Monitor OFF and enable Direct Monitor on the iTrack Solo; you will hear the 'dry' signal without any latency. If you wish to record using reverb or other effects, turn OFF direct monitoring on the interface and GarageBand monitoring ON.
6. Press the red record button
To record a guitar, follow the procedure below:
1. Open the GarageBand song you are working on.
2. Create a guitar track by tapping the ‘+’ button on the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, select Guitar Amp Track and scroll to select the desired Amp model to be used.
3. Tap the jack plug icon to open the Input Settings controls.
4. Select Channel 2 to route the instrument input to the guitar track.
5. You can use either the internal monitor option within GarageBand in order to hear the amp sounds, or the Direct Monitor feature on the iTrack Solo to hear the 'dry' signal.
6. Press the red record button
To record more than one track simultaneously (i.e. Multitrack Recording):
Ensure the setting is enabled (under the Advanced settings menu):
In the arrangement window, you will need to record arm multiple tracks; drag the slider to the right as shown below to expose the track settings. Tap the red dots to enable/disable recording on each channel.
The same principles can be applied to using a Scarlett/Clarett USB interface. For help on properly connecting these devices, see the following articles:
- Can I use my bus-powered Scarlett with an iPad?
- Can I use my audio interface with my USB-C iPad Pro?
If you are using a different recording app, a similar procedure will be necessary; check the App’s Help files for information.
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