Garageband Tutorial: How to Make a Basic Track

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • Composition and mixing instructor John Davies takes us through the basics of GarageBand for an introduction to the world of music production using one of the easiest, most streamlined DAWs. Learn these techniques in-depth on any of our Logic Pro courses - more info :: bit.ly/2yOBP04
    Point Blank is The Global Music School, with courses in London, Los Angeles, Ibiza, Mumbai and Online. Voted 'Best Electronic Music School' by DJ Mag, you can learn music production, sound engineering, DJ'ing and much more via our online courses or in our state-of-the-art studios:: www.pointblankmusicschool.com

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  • @benjaminkelly2725
    @benjaminkelly2725 5 років тому +818

    and legend says that to this day it still sounds about right and/or just fine for now

  • @KevinDKao
    @KevinDKao 5 років тому +1693

    Makes a billboard song
    “Sounds fine for now”

    • @imiil5447
      @imiil5447 5 років тому +20

      IKR

    • @Gamez4eveR
      @Gamez4eveR 5 років тому +76

      Shows how easy it is for proper producers to throw up billboard garbage

    • @mr.poopybutthole511
      @mr.poopybutthole511 4 роки тому +5

      No dislikes yet 😏

    • @ubensetrevino9368
      @ubensetrevino9368 4 роки тому

      Can I use the Boss BR 1600 recording mixing board as an interface with GarageBand ?

    • @CarissaJenkins
      @CarissaJenkins 3 роки тому +1

      LITERALLY

  • @CHrCHIsaiah-
    @CHrCHIsaiah- 4 роки тому +248

    this is the single most effective tutorial for Garbageband i have ever seen ...thank you very much for turning me into a producer

    • @CHrCHIsaiah-
      @CHrCHIsaiah- 4 роки тому +2

      please send me as much materials as you can to help me to grow and become better thisis42777999@gmail.com

    • @Jay-og1bb
      @Jay-og1bb 3 роки тому

      This is funny till this day I got your joke 😭

    • @PARANDROID
      @PARANDROID 3 роки тому +2

      That must be sarcasm?!

    • @omnimenofficialbbbinks7486
      @omnimenofficialbbbinks7486 Рік тому

    • @ashhh7995
      @ashhh7995 7 місяців тому

      what u do now

  • @gabrielpdc1486
    @gabrielpdc1486 4 роки тому +205

    Creates a hit song
    "That sounds about right"

  • @brianwheeler1339
    @brianwheeler1339 3 роки тому +17

    I've run this tutorial 3 times now and I'm still learning new stuff every time I run through it again.

  • @Bo-kq8tn
    @Bo-kq8tn 5 років тому +204

    this is one of the most clear and helpful tutorials I've ever watched, thank you, this was fantastically helpful!

  • @chrischadwick4512
    @chrischadwick4512 4 роки тому +29

    This is a really well put together demo especially for a noob like me. I love how you've included a lot of the features which might not normally be covered in an intro video. Thank you.

  • @crazygobler
    @crazygobler 6 років тому +8

    This is by far the best Garageband tutorial Ive seen yet! Real nice job explaining the basics, this will help out myself and other beginners like myself. Keep up the great work!!

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 6 років тому +22

    Just needed a drop and reversed cymbal crash but that’s it. It’s hot! Love the drum break!

  • @Doady1337
    @Doady1337 5 років тому +3

    For me, the best part was the sample delay panning the percussion. Really bedded it in and made it sound lovely and polished! Helpful tip that, as I some times struggle to get the sounds integrated.

  • @reallybrown2261
    @reallybrown2261 4 роки тому +9

    A really useful and well explained Garageband tutorial. Presentation becomes just a bit too quick and content-laden from about 31 minutes for me, a newcomer to the software, but it is all there and easy to replay. A lot more intelligent than some of the other UA-cam videos on the same topic. Many thanks for this video. Very clear indeed. :)

  • @HelloQTNZ
    @HelloQTNZ 4 роки тому +14

    Thanks heaps for this tutorial - it has inspired me to get back into songwriting & creation on Garage Band! Lost all my tracks a couple of years ago so got a bit jaded!

  • @SteveEdwards73
    @SteveEdwards73 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, was so clear and concise. You touched on basics and more advanced stuff too seamlessly.

  • @ChaseTheSound
    @ChaseTheSound 6 років тому +59

    Keep it up with these videos, you're an inspiration! 😎❤︎

    • @lenny-alex9343
      @lenny-alex9343 6 років тому +1

      Chase The Sound hey i have zero subscribers i put a song in my channel and i enjoy to receive an opinion about this song if you want it will be nice if dont want tanks anyway

  • @thesongwritingstudio5783
    @thesongwritingstudio5783 5 років тому +1

    Very cool to watch, thanks for sharing!

  • @Jef_
    @Jef_ 4 роки тому +1

    A really clear and useful video! Thx for starting my producing experience!

  • @sergioillus
    @sergioillus 4 роки тому +1

    Great Tutorial! I learned so many things in just a short time, thank you

  • @bryanvaldez2963
    @bryanvaldez2963 5 років тому +2

    What an awesome video, you just inspired me. Thank you!

  • @Suchinh_Karanth_Doc_Q
    @Suchinh_Karanth_Doc_Q 2 роки тому +1

    An Awesome beginners tut!
    Kudos to you!
    Plus I made my first ever track as well!
    Thank you so much for the inspiration.

  • @tonypromo4865
    @tonypromo4865 5 років тому

    So far, this is the best tutorial video on YT. Thank you

  • @househead2583
    @househead2583 6 років тому

    I Agree 100 % with chase the sound, Inspirational. Also the track you created is BEAUTIFUL

  • @flipyogi
    @flipyogi Рік тому +1

    "Wow, this tutorial is absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on GarageBand and teaching us how to make music. Your clear explanations and step-by-step instructions made it incredibly easy for me to follow along and learn. I'm truly impressed by your talent and passion for music. Your dedication to helping others is evident, and it's clear that you genuinely care about your viewers' progress. I can't thank you enough for all the valuable knowledge you've shared. This video has inspired me to dive deeper into music production, and I can't wait to explore more of your content. Keep up the outstanding work, and please continue sharing your incredible skills with the world. You're making a positive impact, and I'm grateful to be one of your students. Sending my sincere appreciation and best wishes!"

  • @RayLove91
    @RayLove91 4 роки тому +2

    WOW, I am totally inspired. Thank you so much for this!!

  • @DonaldDork
    @DonaldDork Рік тому +1

    Wow! I didn't know GarageBand had all these cool tricks up it's sleeve. Really glad I found this tutorial.

  • @seancambern1235
    @seancambern1235 5 років тому

    Great lesson! Informative and inspiring. Thanks.

  • @AlimminMuhammad
    @AlimminMuhammad 5 років тому +1

    Great tutorial, powerful and complex at the same time tsk

  • @alexanderhdmi7704
    @alexanderhdmi7704 3 роки тому +3

    The "sweet spot" mixing technique is a game-changer. I never thought to do that "live" while my track played.

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @emjbandz2368
    @emjbandz2368 5 років тому

    Awsome got straight to the point and you wasnt off topic. Everything you said made sence and you helped me alot thanks a rone my man💪

  • @GYANENDRAPRASADTRIPATHI
    @GYANENDRAPRASADTRIPATHI 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for such a wonderful teaching for new people like me ! I hope will teach more about making new track for music.

  • @badbish6664
    @badbish6664 5 років тому +1

    Okay thank you very much for this, It was a really easy tutorial with so much into it!

  • @Jeff99
    @Jeff99 5 років тому

    Really really good both as an introduction and a bit of detail

  • @miaannand1811
    @miaannand1811 5 років тому +1

    This is given me some good shortcuts and ideas to add to my Gcse composition

  • @isabellanilssen3886
    @isabellanilssen3886 4 роки тому +1

    Such a great and informative tutorial! All though it could be a bit more basic, and a go a little further into all the small details. Either way, great video. Thank you:)

  • @DilettaReggae
    @DilettaReggae 5 років тому +6

    you make me wanna sign up for a course man! very well explained

  • @HunterTravels
    @HunterTravels 5 років тому +1

    thanks for this my timing and keyboard skills are lacking but this is helping me to understand the software thank you.

  • @alexanderhdmi7704
    @alexanderhdmi7704 3 роки тому +2

    Probably one of the most effective Garageband tutorials I've ever seen. My gosh why aren't they all like this. I can't describe why it's more effective. But we really get to see him start from scratch and then use all of the most essential features without getting into anything overly trivial.

    • @alexanderhdmi7704
      @alexanderhdmi7704 3 роки тому +1

      Everything went over in this video is pretty essential to making a basic song. Every single feature showcased can and should be utilized in a basic Garageband song.

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @club-euforia
    @club-euforia 6 років тому +46

    this sounds about right ;) great video!

    • @lenny-alex9343
      @lenny-alex9343 6 років тому

      hey i have zero subscribers i put a song in my channel and i enjoy to receive an opinion about this song if you want it will be nice if dont want tanks anyway

  • @sipntea
    @sipntea 5 років тому +12

    ngl i was bumping my head at the end, and im bumping it right now too

  • @oralicious9995
    @oralicious9995 6 років тому +2

    ;O) WOW!!! You rock!!! And what an AMAZING gift that you have...I was still trying to find basic instructions how to create a voice track, and your Basic Track lesson was right on point. I have the confidence now that I can record my voice, create the theme song for my newly launch podcast. Thanks a million. I'm looking forward to more valuable lessons.

    • @lenny-alex9343
      @lenny-alex9343 6 років тому

      ORALICIOUS hey i have zero subscribers i put a song in my channel and i enjoy to receive an opinion about this song if you want it will be nice if dont want tanks anyway

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 6 років тому +66

    Great clear and understandable video

    • @lenny-alex9343
      @lenny-alex9343 6 років тому +2

      Mac Joseph hey i have zero subscribers i put a song in my channel and i enjoy to receive an opinion about this song if you want it will be nice if dont want tanks anyway

    • @bboymac84
      @bboymac84 6 років тому

      homless song sure

  • @dustified5221
    @dustified5221 6 років тому +11

    Melody+Beats+Harmony+Drops+VariedSecondDrop=BasicTrack

  • @KissClosure
    @KissClosure 4 роки тому +3

    I envy your brain! I sat in amazement through all of it. Can't wait to try!

  • @edzielinski
    @edzielinski 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent. Lots of great practical tips that all make sense, presented in a way that you can immediately apply to a new project. Thanks!

  • @sigridgibson3310
    @sigridgibson3310 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic introduction for a beginner like me. You have a great teaching style and this is very informative. Cant wait to see more..

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @stephaniehigginsgarrett5998
    @stephaniehigginsgarrett5998 3 роки тому

    I loved this tutorial, thanks!

  • @purnellt3150
    @purnellt3150 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Thanks.

  • @richyeatsworld
    @richyeatsworld 4 роки тому +2

    I just wanna say I used to use FL studio on windows to compose songs for years but then decided to switch to Mac because of the music producing culture on Mac. Tried out many programs and just couldn’t make a song so I lost interest until I watched this video and now I have just finished producing my first song in 5 years. So thank you.

  • @hashiska.5358
    @hashiska.5358 6 років тому +1

    Thank you so much, for this.

  • @abigailstahlschmidt8125
    @abigailstahlschmidt8125 3 роки тому +1

    Inspiring! Thank you 🙏

  • @isabellaagus4685
    @isabellaagus4685 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the tutorial, just watch this video for the first time. Like it!

  • @Jocke_W
    @Jocke_W 5 років тому +30

    4:25 shift+option+up/down. not sift+cmd+up/down. super vid though!!!

  • @ishonsoumyoroy7296
    @ishonsoumyoroy7296 2 роки тому

    BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU

  • @andreaf.6955
    @andreaf.6955 4 роки тому

    Incredibly informative video!!! Looking forward to use all these little tips in my tracks! Many thanks from London !

  • @bigstuffpictures1129
    @bigstuffpictures1129 4 роки тому

    Great tips.... Thanks so much!

  • @MaxElram
    @MaxElram 5 років тому +100

    Needs more cowbell IMO...

  • @edglue6138
    @edglue6138 2 роки тому

    Some great tips.
    Thank you

  • @anaisz5835
    @anaisz5835 5 років тому +4

    thank you, this was so helpful for making original songs on garageband!

  • @theprophet_-__cxvii__-_8693
    @theprophet_-__cxvii__-_8693 5 років тому +3

    I know nothing about making music but this video completely helped me even with the aligning of bars etc

  • @Tiedtoatreee
    @Tiedtoatreee 4 роки тому

    Super informative your a great teacher thank you so much

  • @kohndust
    @kohndust 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU, very good program GB

  • @urbandelic3909
    @urbandelic3909 Рік тому +1

    Amazing Tutorial 👍🏼

  • @newtunescape
    @newtunescape 2 місяці тому

    This video is so helpful. Thank you,

  • @diegoarellan9343
    @diegoarellan9343 2 роки тому

    Nice job man, seems like soft soft has gotten a lot more complex since the fruity loops days that I rember. Very helpful, thank you.

  • @sharry_official7617
    @sharry_official7617 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much bro. Your a legend God bless you!!! That’s helped me out a lot.

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @kvkcoils8011
    @kvkcoils8011 3 роки тому

    Very cool, much thanks!

  • @JosVermeulen
    @JosVermeulen 5 років тому +479

    How do you play the chords? Simple for you, not clear at all to me.

    • @tymoteusznh
      @tymoteusznh 5 років тому +83

      ikr, he clearly expects everyone to be a musical genius on a video which is supposed to be 'basic'

    • @LoySkywalker
      @LoySkywalker 5 років тому +30

      when he opened that editing thing where it shows all of the notes, I just copied those notes on my piano and played them. It worked

    • @kelseyfisher8504
      @kelseyfisher8504 5 років тому +93

      use command k to open a little keyboard that u can type with :)

    • @blisshimself
      @blisshimself 5 років тому +29

      What do you mean? He's using a midi controller/keyboard.

    • @thelolipopwizard5480
      @thelolipopwizard5480 5 років тому +118

      If you don't understand chords, you aren't ready to start making music.

  • @TonyMontana33452
    @TonyMontana33452 Рік тому

    By far the best teacher on YT! So good I'm truly annoyed I can't donate, to him personally, some money for this lesson!!!

  • @YuriyShafran1978
    @YuriyShafran1978 3 роки тому

    Fantastic - so many useful things I've been found out, thank you so much!..

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @jamesantoine4318
    @jamesantoine4318 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for the help

  • @daisydiltss
    @daisydiltss 3 роки тому

    A very clear video.. Great tutorial, I learned a lot!

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @TheGuitar47c
    @TheGuitar47c 4 роки тому

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @cesruhf2605
    @cesruhf2605 4 роки тому

    Best tutorial I've ever seen

  • @weldonsmith183
    @weldonsmith183 7 місяців тому

    Just what I was looking for. Well conceived and executed, without an ounce of fat.

  • @josuedavid6584
    @josuedavid6584 5 років тому +1

    I LOVED THIS TUTORIAL MAN, learned so much, like damn

  • @artalivemovement3468
    @artalivemovement3468 5 років тому

    This Helped Me So Much

  • @juliacarlier8220
    @juliacarlier8220 5 років тому +1

    That’s great man

  • @martijnvanbeek4387
    @martijnvanbeek4387 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial: superb even:)

  • @Thisoldcasita
    @Thisoldcasita 4 роки тому

    Cool session....Thanx!

  • @johndavies373
    @johndavies373 4 роки тому

    Really good tutorial, great name you have too !

  • @The007Weasel
    @The007Weasel 3 роки тому +2

    Hi John, thanks for a great intro to lots of useful features on GB, which I hope I'll get to use once I'm past the novice stage I'm at, for everything to do with music! I'm learning to play keyboards, + read music + use GB, all at once, so am looking for (but can't work out how) to do probably the most fundamental step for newbies such as me; I'm trying to record myself playing MIDI keyboards onto a fresh track, whilst simultaneously reading the scrolling score of the track I'm trying to replicate, in a MIDI song I downloaded from the web ( CCR; Have You Ever Seen The Rain?) . Do you have any tips for how to do this please?

  • @BenPole90
    @BenPole90 Рік тому +1

    Right here we go, attempting to just recreate what you've done here. Had my Mac for over a year now and I've only made two songs with my guitar and mic so gonna learn some GarageBand basics and get moving.
    *Edit- Gave this ago over about 3 hours and I have something resembling this but with easier piano chords because I'm literally using my Mac air keyboard as notes haha. Doesn't sound too bad!

  • @darrenstettner5381
    @darrenstettner5381 5 років тому

    Fk yeah homez. I followed the instructions but didn’t listen to any of the notes I was playing or listen to the song till I was done making it. Amazingly, it doesn’t sound like it’s just terrible noise. You could probably even dance to it. Crazy how easy this is.

  • @adrienne_12thorpe
    @adrienne_12thorpe 5 років тому

    Learned a-lot in this video.

  • @genzmind01
    @genzmind01 Рік тому

    Really useful thank you!

  • @AntrawkssHard
    @AntrawkssHard 4 роки тому

    Woah bro that was amazing, I am definitely going to learn how to do this. What Midi Keyboard are you using?

  • @timosborne2506
    @timosborne2506 4 роки тому

    Great video. Can you advise a couple of reasonable headphones for recording/mixing etc that I can choose from that ear compatible with iPad.

  • @HyperrLgaming
    @HyperrLgaming 6 років тому

    Super Cool vid thx

  • @CobraFrost
    @CobraFrost 6 років тому +9

    What midi controller do you use?? Thanks for the video.....

  • @pingu3044
    @pingu3044 5 років тому +1

    damn u make creating music look so easy!

  • @albeehe4131
    @albeehe4131 Рік тому

    thanks for sharing! transpose up/down an 8ve shall be shift+option+up/down arrow

  • @MotobiRider
    @MotobiRider 2 роки тому

    wow, very thourough tutorial video, i want more!

  • @blvzeboyMusic
    @blvzeboyMusic 5 років тому +1

    I thought I was close to using garageband to the max but I guess theres still so much more😱

  • @byronmarquez3398
    @byronmarquez3398 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @viniciuspereira4610
    @viniciuspereira4610 2 роки тому

    nice its actually working, im suprised

  • @mahmud-ahsan
    @mahmud-ahsan 4 роки тому

    Brilliant thank you.

  • @heyyycatnip_1052
    @heyyycatnip_1052 3 роки тому

    super helpful! Thanks so much!!

    • @ffssfs4944
      @ffssfs4944 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/HC-tXkEBRkQ/v-deo.html

  • @solutionistpowerplatform5148
    @solutionistpowerplatform5148 2 роки тому

    I LEARNED ALOT WATCHING THIS VIDEO TEN TIMES

  • @KatherineAnnabella
    @KatherineAnnabella 6 років тому +290

    Not basic enough for me...what’s a midi controller? Is that a keyboard?

    • @PointBlankMusicSchool
      @PointBlankMusicSchool  6 років тому +81

      A midi controller often looks like a keyboard but doesn't always. Midi can get quite complex but for the purposes of your question, a midi controller is whatever you use to play notes in something like GarageBand (whereas a keyboard will play notes internally). Sometimes it looks like a keyboard, ie laid out with white and black notes as a piano is, or sometimes it will be laid out in rubbery pads that you can hit instead of keys. You can use your computer's keyboard in this way too, although its rare that you would call that a midi controller, as its not its primary function.
      I hope that helps.

    • @ghostboi165
      @ghostboi165 5 років тому +20

      basic answer: midi controlled=electric piano (i might be incorrect though)

    • @Jeff99
      @Jeff99 5 років тому +3

      Although there are several types of MIDI controllers, let's assume a keyboard. MIDI is a format for digitally describing a note. A keyboard MIDI controller lets you play notes and outputs the digital notation over a MIDI cable to a MIDI input, such as a Mac or other MIDI device, that receives the MIDI notes and either records them, like with GarageBand, or plays them with a different sound than the keyboard has. Older MIDI cables had several individual lines within and used round connectors. They are still popular, but now MIDI can be sent over USB lines making it easier to connect to a computer. Does that help?

    • @KoriMichelle
      @KoriMichelle 5 років тому +1

      Point Blank Music School is the akai professional mpk mini MKII considered as a midi? I’m new to making beats (I’ve been singer/songwriter style for about 16 yrs-time to expand 😝) I just bought one of those today Bc I’m not fond of the keyboard
      I really appreciate your videos! Getting me very excited!
      Thank you!

    • @lolk7726
      @lolk7726 5 років тому +7

      im a serious noob here lol

  • @Jacksnackify
    @Jacksnackify 4 роки тому

    This is so different to me than when I made an album in 2012. Is there a way that I can adjust the settings closer to what they were back then?

  • @realestshenronz
    @realestshenronz 2 роки тому

    friggin perfekt! ty