GarageBand

How to create custom ringtones in iOS 17

One of the most enjoyable ways to personalize an iPhone is by setting custom ringtones for your calls, but Apple has changed how you do it in iOS 17. Here's what you have to know.

Andrew Orr | 11 months ago

Apple updates Logic Pro with new features, GarageBand and MainStage with bug fixes

Apple's trio of music-related apps have each now been updated with unspecified bug fixes on the Mac, while Logic Pro has also added a series of new features including a Mastering Assistant.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

New GarageBand 10.4.8 update fixes unknown security flaws

Apple updated GarageBand for Mac recently, which contains important security fixes, though it's unclear what they are.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Use GarageBand to remix Zedd's 'Clarity' on it's ten-year anniversary

Musician Zedd walks fans through remixing his song "Clarity" using GarageBand in a new Apple Music promo.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Apple updates GarageBand, MainStage and Logic Pro with new features

Apple has issued updates to GarageBand, MainStage, and Logic Pro for Mac users with new Apple Loops, a Gain Tool, and more.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

GarageBand adds new Katy Perry, Seventeen 'Remix Sessions'

Apple's music app GarageBand for iOS and iPadOS has gained new DJ sessions based around Katy Perry and K-Pop group Seventeen.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to make a custom iPhone ringtone in iOS 15

If your iPhone's ringtone is hard to make out in public, or you're simply tired of what's available, here's how to personalize your mobile device with a custom ringtone.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

How to get started making music on a Mac

If you want to start making music, a Mac is a good choice. However, depending on the kind of music you want to make, it's not the only thing you'll need.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Learn how to make 'Star Wars' creature vocals in virtual Today at Apple session

"Star Wars" sound designer Leff Lefferts will walk participants through creating creature vocals in GarageBand for Mac in a May 9 Today at Apple online session, sign up today.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

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Apple updates Logic Pro X, MainStage with new features, M1 Ultra optimizations

Apple has issued new updates to its Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and MainStage music that bring new features, stability improvements, and more.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Apple updates GarageBand with 'Sound Packs' from top artists, producers

Apple has announced that it is expanding the GarageBand app for iOS and iPadOS with new sound packs and remix sessions from some of the top artists and producers in the world.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Updated iWork and GarageBand apps get refreshed design for Big Sur

As part of Thursday's macOS Big Sur rollout, Apple has updated its iWork suite productivity apps and GarageBand with a fresh coat of paint.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Apple updates iMovie, GarageBand for iOS ahead of iPhone 12 launch

Apple on Thursday updated the iOS versions of iMovie and GarageBand with new features, including support for HDR videos on the iPhone 12.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' relies on an iPad Pro for production

The coronavirus lockdown has made it impossible to record in a studio, which has caused "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to adapt production with a nearly all Apple workflow, highlighted by filming with Meyers' iPad Pro.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

New 'Today at Home' video creates 'house' music on GarageBand

Apple is expanding the selection of topics covered by its Today at Home initiative with the introduction of new videos about music and GarageBand, in what appears to be a weekly update to the online alternative to the in-store sessions.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

GarageBand's Live Loops heading to Logic Pro X in future update

Apple may be preparing to update Logic Pro X by adding a new feature, with a leaked screenshot indicating GarageBand's Live Loops function will be making the transition to the professional music creation tool soon.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

GarageBand for iOS adds external drive support, 'Skyline Heat' sound pack

Apple has issued an update for GarageBand on iOS, adding support for external media sources to the music production tool, along with the addition of a new 'Skyline Heat' sound pack, Dark Mode, and other improvements.

Malcolm Owen | 5 years ago

How to record streaming audio on iOS

Apple's iPads and iPhones are great for listening to streaming audio, but they've not been great at recording it. They still aren't, but there are ways to make certain types of recordings that can be useful.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Chicago Music Industry Summit Today at Apple session signups now open

Apple will be holding the second-annual Chicago Music Industry Summit at its Michigan Avenue store, which will hold sessions throughout September with leaders in the local music scene, as well as tuition guiding musicians in a variety of areas to help further their craft.

Malcolm Owen | 5 years ago

Apple launches UK-only 'Behind the Mac' page promoting Mac music making

In a slightly unusual move Apple has launched a new U.K.-only promo page, "Behind the Mac," selling people on Macs for all stages of music production.