iPads make fantastic digital musical instruments, and we use them a lot in OrchLab sessions thanks to their adaptability and accessibility.
GarageBand is a free music-making app that is installed on the majority of iPads and iPhones, and has many helpful features that you can use to make music. You can look at our previous GarageBand guide on how to create melodies and chords here.
Getting started
- You will need a charged iPad or iPhone, that has the GarageBand app installed on it
- You may also want to use an external speaker to enhance the sound from the iPad
GarageBand Sampler
In this video, Dav from Drake Music will take you through the features of the Sampler in Garageband. A sampler is a brilliant way to quickly record any sound and then play around with that sound in a musical and creative way.
GarageBand Beat Sequencer
In this video, Joy from Drake Music will take you through the features of the Beat Sequencer in Garageband. A Beat Sequencer is a fun and visual way to compose and save your own beats.
Explore more
- Check out how to create melodies and chords in GarageBand
- Enjoyed layering beats? Try OrchLab Patterns