Where to Plug real Instruments? in iPad

reinhardfromsinsheim wrote:
Where to Plug real Instruments? in iPad
you need an audio interface like this one

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Where do the Real Instrument Audio files reside????

Hello,
I'm new to GarageBand.
Question: When recording live audio via the Real Instrument track, in what folder do all the audio files reside?
Thanks.

But the link did not answer my question.
actually, it did, they are exactly where the answer says they are.
is there a way to Disc Allocate (direct) the audio files to a user-definable folder on a local and/or external drive?
create, or move your project there.

Too many real instruments; Need help bouncing tracks

Hello, I've been using GarageBand to record a demo for my band. Unfortunately, I've hit my peak number of real instrument tracks. I have a lot of tracks that are the same (well, not EXACTLY the same, but the same musical part), where one is panned left and the other is panned right. Is there a way I can take tracks like these and bounce them down to one stereo track without losing quality or the panning of the tracks? Thanks a ton.
-Kevin

I use an external FireWire drive which I move between machines and rooms, thus I plug in to the iBook and record, unplug and plug into the iMac and mix.
You could copy the files (they'll be huge) over ethernet, or airport (You could get a cheap hub or router for hooking the machines up. In fact, CompUSA has a 4 port (and wireless) router on sale this week for $4.99 <sic> after rebate), or perhaps burn them to CD-RW/DVD-RW.
how many more tracks do you think I'd be able to get out of my iMac G5
I'm not sure. I think the max I have done so far was 36 (that got pared down to 34). I guess some day I'm going to have to try this myself, see how far I can actually get. I remember doing a simple none Real World test months ago (I'm sure the post is gone by now <sigh>) in which I simply compared my iBook's internal drive an an external drive.
Unfortunately in trying to make the test doable in a reasonable amount of time I only recorded 1 minute tracks, and I'm sure that's a factor, but I seem to recall getting more than 40 with GB(1) and the external drive.

Real Instruments Feedback Garageband 08

I bought ilife 08. I usually use Protools to record with my Mbox but I wanted to screw around with Garageband. I can not for the life of me get real instruments to work. When it records all i get is a feedback loop from the moment I hit the record button... instrument plugged in or not.
But let me back up a bit. I was messing around with Garageband loops and they were all distorted. I wanted to monitor through my Mbox so I checked Preferences in Garageband and also in the OS and sure enough one of them was set to line output or something. Switched that and loops and software instruments worked fine. No distortion.
So all input output prefs are set to use the Mbox. I open Garageband.. choose real instruments. Plug my ukulele into source 1 on my Mbox and select instrument. I can hear it monitoring through my headphones but I hit record the wave file shows straight feedback. I stop recording and go back and listen to it. Just feedback.
I mess around with the input controls again. It will record fine if i use the built in microphone. I decide maybe it is the pick up in the Uke. Try plugging in my guitar. Same thing. Decide to use my Neuman microphone. Select mic... turn on phantom power. Same thing. Feedback.
I thought.. maybe my Mbox is messed up. I go to open Protools now and it won't even open. I'm assuming it didn't like something Garageband installed... and now i can't find my Protools install disk. Grrrr.
Maybe i need a driver update for the Mbox? I don't even know where to begin with that one... I did a google search and found I could check settings in the Digi Core Audio Manager and now it pops up every time I open Garageband regardless of setting it not to in the prefs... But that is another story. Also messing with that did not help.
What in the world am I doing wrong? I feel like there is probably something really simple i am overlooking. I am going to take my Mbox to my friends place tomorrow and plug it into his Mac and see how it goes. In the meantime is there anything obvious I am overlooking? I'm not a complete idiot when it comes to techy stuff but this is making me feel like a real idiot.
I appreciate any assistance. Please be kind if the answer is obvious and I am just a dumb-dumb. I have a fragile ego. haha.

Hi!
Start with this: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93725
Is it maybe because your Mbox have sample rate set other than 44.1 khz? If so, bring it back to 44.1 khz.
Also, GB set a real instrument track enable to record automatically everytime you open GB. Why? Have no idea!? If that track been leave with monitor to "on", and the original source of recording is different than the one use when the track have been set up, like for exemple, your Mbox is closed, GB automatically set the default audio source as the builtin microphone, if there is one. Imagine if the input level is at its max, feedback occur!
Is it possible GB don't use your Mbox as audio input, and set builtin microphone instead, which is really really sensible? Or have you forget to check in the track infos and forgot to choose you Mbox as audio input for a particular track? Instead, builtin microphone is use by GB by default and the feedback occur? Btw, you have to do it everytime you create a new real instrument track, to verify if everything is ok before recording new stuff on the new track.
With my FA-101 Edirol, when I change the sample rate while GB is open, I have to restart the audio interface. If not, GB recordings sounds incorrect. In those cases, I prefer restart everything, GB and audio interface all together. That way, I'm sure everything is ok before trying a new recording.

Can I get Notation when recording from a "Real Instrument"?

Hi all,
I am plugging my Triton TR keyboard to my interface.
When in GB, I can record as a "software", and I can get the notation because I am using the soundbank of GB.
I would like to use the soundbank from my Triton TR, so I use 'Real' instrument, but at the bottom of the screen where it shows the details of what Im recording, I can only see waves, not the notation.
Can I see the notation that I am playing from the 'real' instrument?? Because I know that its receiving the information of 'what' I am playing because my midi is connected as well.
Can anyone help?
thanks a million

You can record midi and audio in parallel, so you can see the notes of what you played. But changes in the recorded midi track won't affect the audio, since you don't send midi out to trigger your keyboard's sounds.

Using real instruments on Powerbook G4

Hi,
I've been using garageband on my ibook for over a year now and thought that I would try using it on my sister's PowerBook G4. The program works fine with software instruments, but when I plug my gutiar into it and try to use other real instruments with it it does not record a thing. This is weired because the program fully registers that a real instrument is plugged in and looks as if its recording while I'm playing what I'm playing on it. So, why is this? Is there any way I can fix this problem? How would I do it?

I think I understand what you are doing and what the problem might be:
"Then I open garageband and start a new file. Then I change the instrument setting from software instruments to real instruments."
When GB opens it has a software piano track that it displays by default. You create a new track. The screen comes up and you set it up as a Real Instrument Track. When you create a new track it will be enabled for recording and a little red button will light up showing that that track is enabled for recording, as long as that track is selected.
"Then I delete the software track and begin to try and record a new basic track."
When you select the software instrument track to delete it, you are deselecting the track you just created and GB turns off the track-enabling button on that real instrument track. Try not deleting that default software piano track and see if that helps. It certainly doesn't hurt to leave it there.
"Then I push the record button and start to play. As I'm playing I'll see the line moving and the color changing purple or red or whatever color it turns, I don't remember which indicating that I'm recording something."
That is the part I don't understand, because it shouldn't be creating any sort of colored region, but the line does move. That's my best guess, anyway.

Setting Real Instruments Problem

I have a problem setting the task info dialog box for real instruments. Although I select Real Instruments on the setup, the task info box shos only choices for software instruments and , I think, master task. Therefore, the box where the input settings are made, is blank. Nothing I do aleviates this problem. If anyone can help me, you can reach me at [email protected]

I think I know what your going through. I had a similar issue with setting up my guitar. If this info is not related to your particular problem simply disregard it as I am no expert on GarageBand and am learning like you. The problem I came across was that I could not get my Instrument to be recognized as the source of sound for the new track I added. To fix this I simply added a new "basic" track rather then simply a new track. GB then recognized my guitar and allowed me to record my instrument, only I couldnt hear what I was playing until after I had turned "monitoring" on found in the information window on the right hand side of the screen. Then by setting the input to channel 1 I avoided making sound come from only one speaker. Maybe you already know this but I just feel like being helpful in my n00b sorta way. GL

Real Instruments play beyond end of repeated loop

I've tried every google-fu trick I could think of to see if anyone else has had this problem.
I record a real instrument (say an electric guitar riff). I drag/repeat/loop it 3 or 4 times. It plays properly.
Then at some point I select it, and move it left or right.
The part starts at the right time, but will repeat an extra time beyond the visible onscreen loop. Once this glitch occurs, neither resaving, shrinking/re-repeating, moving it around and then back to where I want it make the track end when it's supposed to.
The only way I've found around it, is to end the repeat early and let the erroneous repeat play out, or just end the repeat entirely, and use cut'n'paste instead.
This happens to me *all the time*... anyone else seen this or have a resolution?

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't remember deleting any tracks... however, how would i check for "hidden" tracks?
The funny thing is i can hear the effect returns for the real instrument tracks...tracks that are heavily reverbed i can hear a faint echo of the track. and like i mentioned the drum loop and software piano still play fine.
And, I also see monitor activity in the real instrument tracks when i play the song. Everything looks normal, but of course, the sound isn't there.
Thanks again for your help!
Message was edited by: Ike the Longshoreman
P.S. I just tried Unsolo all tracks and Unmute all tracks... still the same problem.

I have a 2nd or 3rd generation iPod touch. Recently, it doesn't recognize headphones and will only play music through it's speakers. I've tried cleaning the area where you plug in the headphones but this has not helped. What should I do?

My ipod touch (2nd or 3rd generation) won't recognize headphones anymore! I have'nt gotten it wet or dropped it. I've tried cleaning out the plug where you plug the headphones in. I've had no luck. Is this fixable or is it time to trash this iPod?

- Try cleaning out/blowing out the headphone jack. Try inserting/removing the plug a dozen times or so. There is a little switch in the headphone jack that disconnects the speaker when the headphone jack is inserted.
Try the following to rule out a software problem
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Seems you have a bad headphone jack.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
If not under warranty Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace the jack for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the jack yourself
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit
It i likely not worth getting it fixed if a bad headphone jack

How do I create a new real instrument track?

I know this question sounds stupid, but i have plugged my m-audio fasttrack usb in and i have followed ALL of the instructions. now i can't seem to be able to hear my guitar through the computer speakers, and garageband isnt picking up a guitar signal. also, when i go to "new track" and i select "real instrument" i cant create the track because the button is not highlited (or whatever, i just can't click it) SOMEONE HELP!! ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!
Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Zowie! Thanks. I was goin' cuckoo, till I dropped in on this thread. I could record into Garage Band through the built-in mic in my PowerBook, but when I plugged in my cool little Tascam US-122 usb audio interface (even with all my input and output prefs properly set), I couldn't record a thing through a real mic. The sound inputs were definitely getting into the computer, but for some reason Garage Band wasn't recording them. I quit outta GB, then dumped the .plist and .cs prefs as you suggested. Re-opened GB and created a new track. Bingo! My Tascam unit now works like a charm. Thanks again, much.
G-4 PowerBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

How do I set the monitor to a bluetooth headset and real instrument thru built in jack?

So, here's the ingredients:
- Macbook white unibody running OS X Leopard, Garageband '11
- Nokia BH-504 bluetooth headset;
- One regular cable connected to an electric bass;
- One adapter to the built-in input;
The problem:
monitor the real instrument (the electric bass) via bluetooth headset.
No problem pairing the bluetooth device in question. No problem at all seting it up on GB.
But when I plug my bass to the built-in input I cannot hear it on the bluetooth headset.
Kinda confused, right? Was it clear enough?
Cheers!

Give https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/default-fullzoom-level/ a try - that should get you what you want

Real instrument Troubles (built in mic wont turn off...kinda)

Hey guys,
I'm new to this whole GB3 biz, but I've used CoolEdit Pro alot in the past. Anyway, in CEP, I was able to connect my electric guitar directly into my microphone jack using an adabter, and it would pick it up just fine.
But Im not having so much luck with my mac (the other comp was a PC) Anyway, because the new MBP's have that built in Mic, it wont leave me alone! I plug in the guitar, go to prefrences and select Built-In Audio, but when I try and record, its not reading the guitar from the audio jack, instead its recording from the builtin microphone, so I get this shotty, horrible sounding crap.
I've tried turning the microphone volume off, muting it etc etc, I've read all the tutorials about recording a Real instrument, but am having no luck. Whatever I do, GB3 just isn't reading the signal from the audioport, it keeps insisting on reading it from the microphone or nothign at all.
Anyhelp is much appreciated, thanks a ton guys.

Hi,
I am having the same problem but I cannot change my input setting in the GB preferences there is no option in the drop down menu for audio input it just says built in audio and thats it. I had the previous version of garageband and was able to connect my my keyboard via midi to the computer and could hear and record in the older version but now nothing. please help.

Distorted real instrument after exporting to iTunes or CD

Regardless of what settings I've used, the real instrument distorts after exporting to iTunes or CD. Is this a bug with '08? I've used GarageBand from the beginning and never encountered this problem in previous versions. My project is now at a dead stop.

One reason people may suggest exporting to itunes and is that GB is limited in the number of effects you can apply per track (2) and just one on the master track.
So say you want to run an eq, compressor, reverb all on the master. You can do it with the GB presets and a few plugins but it as great a GB is, its just not that flexible in this way. I guess this is where Apple teases you and tries to make you **** after Logic.
If you are doing type of thing often you may want to consider another application for mastering, ie Peak LE ($99) or Peak Pro ($599) , Amadeus Pro ($40) or Logic Express. If not stick with GB and put up with a few rounds of exporting and importing
Good luck
Geoff
Fundamentals of Digital Audio Podcast
http://digiaudio.blogspot.com/

FIND NOTES FROM REAL INSTRUMENT LOOP?

Hello,
Is there a way to get/find the notes to a real instrument blue loop (Cinematic Transition 43)?
When I edit it, it only shows me waves. Thanks and let me know anybody!

I think the plug-in "Melodyne" should be able to help you with the issue.

No Sound From SOME Real Instrument Tracks

All tracks (real, software & guitar) are recording properly and play back is fine. Then out of the blue a previously recorded real instrument track will not play back. Software tracks are playing and "blue" drum loops are playing back back, but not real bass or real guitar tracks.
The wave files are there and the activity is visible. The volume meters are moving, but there is no sound. The track is not muted and no tracks are in solo mode.
I can copy and paste the tracks and they play again, BUT they loose quality and all of the sequencing, as far as where the region sits in the song, is lost.
Any one know how to fix this?
Thanks in advance.

BobbyQ3 wrote:
your suggestion to toggle the Ducking WORKED. I'm back in business! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
you're welcome, enjoy

Where to Plug real Instruments? in iPad

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