ipad + garageband recording using built in mic

[yamahabass]

Just want to demonstrate the sound and tools of the ipad, which I love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFCWQcwb8YQ


Using an ipad 4, garageband and the built in mic recording a jazz bass 4 string , I'm using an active Yamaha studio monitor as a bass amp.
I had to position the ipad about a foot away from the monitor and also I couldn't turn the volume up too much as the mic is running quite hot.

I composed a tune using garageband , it's great fun! I like the limitations, really makes you a lot more creative.

This tune just uses 2 keys, dm7 -gm7 , I'll let you work out the actual keys
Thx for listening!
Joe

Edited July 17, 2013 by yamahabass

[the boy]

I reckon this would fit well in this months composition comp. stick it in for some fun(ooh matron). 😳

[SpaceChick]

I did my entry last month on GarageBand, I plug my bass into the iPad using an interface thing.

Great track BTW.

[yamahabass]

Oh cool, what interface did yu use, the irig?

[zad the dreamer]

nice feel and big bass sound , I wonder how you manage to get this sound out an iPad ....did you mix on smtg else after?
Zad

Edited July 19, 2013 by zad the dreamer

[yamahabass]

Hi
No I just uploaded it straight to YouTube. The ipad has a great mic, just have to position it not to near your speaker and it records great!

[the boy]

[quote name='yamahabass' timestamp='1374255229' post='2146981']
Hi
No I just uploaded it straight to YouTube. The ipad has a great mic, just have to position it not to near your speaker and it records great!
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+1, all the recent apple products I purchased have excellent mics. The key is getting the distance right. A while back my mate asked me to come up with some ideas (guitar riffs) for a few songs he'd written. He sent me the songs I listened to them on my headphones and recorded some licks I thought might work into garageband using the mic on my iMac. I sent him my ideas and he used the recordings I'd made for his demo. No re-takes etc, they quality was spot on.

[yamahabass]

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1374305528' post='2147320']
+1, all the recent apple products I purchased have excellent mics. The key is getting the distance right. A while back my mate asked me to come up with some ideas (guitar riffs) for a few songs he'd written. He sent me the songs I listened to them on my headphones and recorded some licks I thought might work into garageband using the mic on my iMac. I sent him my ideas and he used the recordings I'd made for his demo. No re-takes etc, they quality was spot on.
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awesome!

[zad the dreamer]

tx for the tip guys....will check if the ipad 3 offers the same quality...

Edited July 22, 2013 by zad the dreamer

[gafbass02]

That's great, I use my ipad to demo up tracks for the band to learn.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

That was really good. Nice loose atmosphere.