How to connect a USB audio interface to an iPad/iPhone

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How to connect a USB audio interface to an iPad/iPhone

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How do you connect a USB audio interface to an iPhone or iPad using a Lightning to USB adapter?
In this video, I show you how to connect any class compliant USB audio interface to an iPhone or an iPad to improve the quality or your home recording.
Here’s the gear I use in this demonstration:
1. Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter - amzn.to/2wnyqmL
2. Tendak powered USB 3.0 hub - amzn.to/2oeOyqu
3. Behringer UM-2 audio interface - amzn.to/2Dmsyyk
4. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface - amzn.to/2mm3IWo
5. Steinberg UR12 audio interface - amzn.to/2DosUo9
(Steinberg UR22mkII audio interface - amzn.to/2Dnww9Z)
6. Soulbay USB to DC charging cable with adapters - amzn.to/2J4UJ7D
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@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Here’s the gear I use in this demonstration: 1. Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter - imp.i114863.net/xMRB1 or amzn.to/2wnyqmL 2. Tendak powered USB 3.0 hub - amzn.to/2oeOyqu 3. Behringer UM-2 audio interface - amzn.to/2Dmsyyk 4. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface - amzn.to/2mm3IWo 5. Steinberg UR12 audio interface - amzn.to/2DosUo9 (Steinberg UR22mkII audio interface - amzn.to/2Dnww9Z)

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. 🤘

@DominicIsaac 4 жыл бұрын

Please help, i have a scarlett 2i2 and apple lightning to USB 3 adapter connected to a powerbrick and the iPad (5th generation, iOS 13.2.3 ) still says “Cannot use accessory: Scarlett 2i2 USB: this accessory requires too much power”. The setup works on my iPhone 7 iOS 13.2.3 so i know that i am not doing anything wrong. I just want to use the iPad cause it has a larger screen. Thank you so much.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I would highly recommend a powered USB hub in this situation as it will provide much more reliable power and work with any iOS device, as it won’t drain any of the power from your iPhone or iPad.

@DominicIsaac 4 жыл бұрын

SOLVED: Just use a powerbrick strong enough to power the iPad such as the iPad’s original powerbrick. (When I had the problem, turns out I was still using the iPhone’s powerbrick for the iPad, my bad)

@DominicIsaac 4 жыл бұрын

couldnt have said it better, thanks Pete!

@Mr.Altavoz Жыл бұрын

After so many years.. this is still the best channel for " GarageBand beginners"

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Really appreciate it.

@chefmusic7081 Жыл бұрын

I HAD TO FIND YOU AND LITERALLY COME BACK AND SAY THANK YOUUU!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾‼️

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Appreciate it.

@WhiteSteveHarvey Жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic does this work with the volt 2 universal audio?

@chefmusic7081 6 ай бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic I’ve created song on the radio and TV with this setup 🔥

@bobbeaver2361 4 жыл бұрын

I just received this exact same USB hub and it works great!!! I had an old M-Audio interface laying around that didn’t work with my MacBook anymore and I couldn’t believe it works with the iPad!!! It’ll be great to go out and record mobile wherever inspiration comes to me, thank you for this tutorial.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That’s great news Bob. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

@dallasmcfaul1405 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to spend so much more money on a new laptop to record. So glad I saw this video first!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

iPad recording is definitely a great option. Makes things so simple.

@fret2fret221 4 жыл бұрын

You literally answered every single firggin question I’ve had for a while. Thank you so much for this video!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Love it. That’s my aim here my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@lukeisac5975 4 жыл бұрын

Hi pete.. the tendak USB 3.0 is now not available in amazon.. the link is not working.. any other suggestions?

@marioalvarado919 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns I bought all the products suggested in this video and am using a focusrite Scarlett 18i8. The first time I plugged everything in it worked, but after I turned everything off and plugged in the mics, the iPad stopped recognizing the interface. I can’t get it to bring up that message that says “audio device connected”

@derekbeiner3293 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody tell me what microphones work with these interfaces

@HarryVsingersongwriter 3 жыл бұрын

SAME HERE! great video Pete. Subbed!

@yt12394 4 жыл бұрын

thank God for this video. I watch many videos about recording with the Focusrite and the Roland go mixer Pro and NOBODY explained the actual procedure for plugging everything in as well as you did .thank you and BRAVO!!!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it my friend. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

@yt12394 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns I was on the fence but purchased Focusrite straightaway. I cant wait to start recording!

@Greghc48 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, I find myself watching many of your videos and learning something from each one. Thank you so very much for your work. After watching this one…. I went right to Amazon to place an order…….

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words my friend. Appreciate your support. studiolivetoday.com/gear

@SMBorthwick 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete. Great video. A good audio interface to consider if you want to avoid the lightning connection issues is the Focusrite iTrack Solo. It comes with a lightning cable, so you can just plug and play. I picked mine up 2nd hand, boxed and barely used for about the same price as the usb to lightning adapter you’re using in the vid. It doesn’t draw power from the iPad, so you do need to connect it to a usb power source.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Thanks for the recommendation. I have seen the iTrack Solo around the place and often wondered if it was a good option since it supports iOS out of the box. So it has two separate connections, one for power and one for data?

@SMBorthwick 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic Yes. It has a usb power supply which I just plug in to an Apple charger. The Lightning cable has a proprietary connector to the device which probably won’t work with anything else. The interface can apparently work with Mac or PC if you download the appropriate driver, although I’ve never tried it. Other than that, it’s pretty standard. Two inputs with separate gain stages (mic and jack), phantom power, direct headphone monitor and two line outs for monitors. I’ve never used anything else, so I don’t know how it compares to other devices, but it’s working fine for me.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks for the extra info. Looks like a really solid option for those wanting an "out of the box" solution but wanting something more solid than the iRig range.

@PeteJake100 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a comparison between the iTrack Solo and the Scarlet Solo as those are the two I’ve narrowed my search to. I asked a KZfaq reviewer if the iTrack and she said Scarlet will produce a bit better sound.

@SMBorthwick 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJake100 I’m not sure anyone could say that unequivocally unless they had tried both or studied the components list. For me, the iTrack Solo was an easy choice because I didn’t need an extra camera kit to get connected. I tend to think along the lines of the fewer additional connections in the signal path the better.

@peteryoung9991 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, did anybody ever say thank you for a great vid on how to use such gear? Then let me start today: THANK YOU Sir, ever so helpful. And thank you for letting us have the links to all your product suggestions.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you my friend. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. My goal is genuinely to get more people creating music and when I get feedback like this it really gives my motivation an extra boost. 👍

@HieuDinh2011 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic Pete i am 100% with Peter Young. Big THANK YOU THANK YOU , very helpful, to all of us newbie. Wanted to let you know. Hieu , I am from France.

@jayswitzer9871 3 жыл бұрын

I was having problems with my UR22-C and iPad and i remembered that you had a video. You are the best teacher on the web. You explain everything and yes i take your advice on gear.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! So glad to hear. Yes, I like to think that I do the work learning this stuff so I can pass it on to you folks.

@beardedelephant3023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’ve been searching for weeks trying to find a connection video. All the other 10,000 videos lol showed the equipment and blah blah blah but this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Appreciate it!!! 💪🏾👏🏾

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very glad to hear. Welcome to the community my friend. studiolivetoday.com

@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are miles in front of the rest out there. Thanks for all your help

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers my friend. Appreciate the kind words.

@dreikelvin 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, your channel rocks! I‘ve been following it for a year now and it helped me a lot, especially with music distribution and ios stuff. Keep on doing what you‘re doing! 🤘

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Really glad to hear my friend. Thanks for taking the time to reach out.

@MinisterEstherEnchill Ай бұрын

Thank thank thank you. I have been searching for months for solutions to this issue and I have finally gotten it everything works. You are awesome.👏

@PeteJohnsMusic Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@mdmarquez99 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Just want to say THANK YOU for making this video. I got the usb hub you recommended and my focusrite and IPad set is ready for worship tomorrow at our church. Thank you!! Keep doing these videos my friend.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@Eydri_ 3 жыл бұрын

BRO you LITERALLY saved my wallet thank you sooo much

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Very glad to hear. 👍😎

@gracenotes5379 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained and correct in every particular! I needed to explain this to a friend while in covid-19 lockdown, so this was perfect.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Charles. Glad it was able to help. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@gracenotes5379 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic Already sub'ed.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Thank you my friend.

@ScarletRed. 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, I was beginning to think I purchased the wrong device. I didn’t see you use the external power bank with the Focusrite so I’m assuming that’s a no go. Thanks again!

@PeteJohnsMusic 23 күн бұрын

So, yes you can! This video will help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZh8o6-brdSvd6s.htmlsi=Vzq8HoZ_sOe_ZT8C

@thinkpower3653 2 жыл бұрын

wow I was wondering how to get audio for my videos. Thanks Pete!

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@rebeccahoulihan6057 4 жыл бұрын

You are the biggest legend I swear I've been screlambling my brains trying to get this to work. Thank you so much. I love your videos 💕❤️❤️❤️

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Rebecca. Thanks for the kind word and very glad it helped. 👍

@karenwoods211 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pete. You’ve got me up and running. Much appreciated.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear it Karen. Thanks for the inspiration for this one. Hopefully it helps other folks in the same situation. 👍

@jonnybass1968 4 жыл бұрын

Pete, just to confirm this works for me thanks to your explanation and the sound is coming out both sides, not just one as you said might happen. My setup as follows : Ipad Air 2 Scarlett 2i2 Powered USB hub Genuine Apple Camera Adapter Many thanks, John

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great to hear John. 🙏

@pamirsarez5062 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Now I can connect my Neumann direct to my iPhone)

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

🤘😎

@jacquescousteau217 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t need a hub. You can just use your charger that comes with your iPad. If you’re recording acoustic guitars with CONDENDER mics the FOCUSRITE has 48 volt phantom power. Your acoustic guitar ,and vocals will sound ten times better using a condenser mics. Why does EVERYONE say to use a hub. Use your regular iPad charger.

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. It depends on the audio interface generally. Some will work fine with just the charger plugged in however some tend to use an inconsistent amount of power and need the powered hub. If you have an interface that gets enough power form the genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter then you’re good to go. But folks who get the “this device uses too much power” message will need to simply add a hub to their setup. studiolivetoday.com/usb

@Bobby_Uterus 9 ай бұрын

You should thank him for his detailed answer to your question.

@a1ankaymusic 5 ай бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusicI just tried to do lightning straight into the adapter + a behringer um2 into the adapter via usb. Doesn’t power the interface. So I’m guessing you are correct and I would need a hub for the power

@dallinhatchmusic 3 ай бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic what if the 3.0 hub you recommended was working but now it’s not? Just barely started saying that i need more power even with the hub.

@carlosestevez4582 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a new iPad7 purchased a month ago, on which I use GarageBand connecting my electric guitar to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. audio interface, and this one to the iPad. I can hear myself while playing and/or recording if I use my headphones on the interface or/on the iPad. But I can't hear my guitar without headphones, as the iPad's internal speakers stop working. Even if I activate the “monitor” icon in GarageBand, the iPad doesn't sound. I have tried the two solutions that Apple offers on its website, in the troubleshooting section, in the section "GarageBand for IOS: Audio is not heard when monitoring an external device" I have tried both solutions and the problem remains unsolved. Thanks beforehand

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there my friend. So, in my experience once you plug in an audio interface this replaces the audio input and output, so I don’t believe there is a way to do this?

@RFAMNETWORKS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! After 2+ days of failed attempts your video guided me to a successful connection. Happy thoughts your way!

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Glad to hear. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@BTUNEB3 3 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns always makes it easy with full explanation.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rickey! Appreciate the kind words.

@nicholasmurchison8251 4 жыл бұрын

You’re a legend cheers for all of this 👌

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Nicholas. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@Swordplay24 4 жыл бұрын

So when I plug the interface into the iPad I dont get a message on the iPad acknowledging audio device

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Check out this video for my troubleshooting tips for this - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nd1-pLlivJnKgIk.html

@ishouldbesleeeping 3 жыл бұрын

Nah. You’re too good Pete. This is insane!!! I was about to drop 3000 for a MacBook 😂😂

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah!! Nice one my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@nativelandz 3 жыл бұрын

TENDAK HUB, the last peice to my puzzle. Thanks Pete, Great Videos, easy to understand guidence.peace.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very glad to help.

@mon_nobi 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question: what’s the difference in quality between using any of these interfaces vs using the iRig? Are interfaces a better translation of the sound than the iRig?

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. So the iRig is pretty good these days. Probably not quite up to the quality of a dedicated USB interface. The difference is usually the quality of the preamp (less noise) and the converters (again, cleaner conversion).

@agambhasin 4 жыл бұрын

Does connecting a usb interface to the iphone/ipad, affect its battery life as in long term? Bcz i was totally suspecting that could happen and i went for an interface that could run on battery power too without drawing any energy from the mobile device. Nonetheless i love using these interfaces with my ipad!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. So yes, interfaces that are designed to use the iPad or iPhone power (like the iRig series) will drain the battery a lot more, and therefore impact short and long term battery life. Using a powered hub or portable battery instead means the iPad/iPhone only needs to power itself which helps the battery life. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

@joanazullumi6484 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!! I’ve been looking for a way to connect my phone for like 2 years! 💜

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Joan. Let me know how you go. 👍

@joanazullumi6484 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns absolutely! 🙌🏽

@theb.o.c.channel6395 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this video saved me.you have no idea how long ive been trying to figure this out.the usb power strip did it

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@Ghoulikmusik 3 жыл бұрын

How come I cannot hear the audio when it’s plugged in?

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Might need to monitor the audio either through your interface or your software.

@pizzakid135 3 жыл бұрын

Hey on garage band, I can select input 2 with ease, but when wanting to play guitar while recording on the camera it only receives audio in one ear and I cant find a setting on the camera app as well as TikTok any suggestions?

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. You’ll need to either use the app which came with your interface to make the audio mono, or fix this in editing using something like LumaFusion.

@rocksteady-radio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this😅 .. it led me on the right path. Bought a NI audio 2 for music, love the design. But after seeing this video I realised it wasn't class compliant. I liked it so much I was just going to keep it and buy a mobile version for streaming to iPhone/iPad. Was going to buy the Irig but sold out everywhere. Swapped over to the Roland GO mixer 1st but then upgraded myself to the Roland GoLive Cast. Saw another review saying the app that controls it sucks, so I escaped that one also. Bottom line, I am sending the Audio2 back, and have ordered the Steinberg Ur 22 Mk2 Happy days .. well kind of .. stay safe all🙏

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I think you’ll be very happy with the Stienberg. 👍

@markguitarplayer4175 4 жыл бұрын

Question for you Rock Steady or Pete. I am thinking of getting the UR22 as well but my mic's have xlr ends. What type of mic inputs are on that thing? I can't tell from the pictures or descriptions. Will my regular mics work on this unit?

@kipmarchetti6123 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on an otherwise baffling subject (at least for me). I've recently retired and am called to try and compose some songs with my acoustic guitar. Had no idea how to hook up an interface and all of that stuff. I have an iPhone 8 plus and a recently purchased iPad pro. On top of all that I've been binge watching your channel to try and get up to speed with GarageBand IOS (you do a really good job with your tutorials). Thanks for all of your work and I'l be dipping my toe in the aforementioned waters soon.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Kip! Great to hear my friend. Keep this link handy as it’s my FAQ for all things GarageBand iOS - studiolivetoday.com/garageband

@theanswer2730 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, loving the content on this channel, thanks! I’m considering between getting the 2020 base model vs 2020 iPad Air. Regarding the lightning connection situation on base model, is the only drawback just the inconvenience of having to use the additional lightning to usb converter? or does it have any other effects on playback sound quality or production performance in general, compared to having a direct usb c connection on the iPad?

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great question my friend. In my experience the only real difference is that you definitely need a genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter as opposed to USB-C where you can use pretty much any generic adapters. Once you have the connections converted to USB-A there is no difference in the reliability of the connection or quality of sound through any devices. Hope this helps your decision. studiolivetoday.com/ipad

@theanswer2730 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic ok great, I think I’m gonna go with the base model 8th gen as I’m a noob still. All best, Jon

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. I think it will be a great iPad to get you recording. If you’re buying on Amazon feel free to use the affiliate links here - studiolivetoday.com/gear

@Mr.SoulSpeak 2 ай бұрын

Can you connect a scarlet2i2 4th gen plug in with an MaonocasterE2?

@FeranoWibisono 4 жыл бұрын

in my country there’s no any usb hub that requires power to the wall. is that going to work with my ipad?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

It may not provide enough power to run your devices if it is not an A/C powered hub.

@CheilaRaposo Жыл бұрын

Great video for recording only vocals. Now I'm strugling with record voice+piano at the same time (Focusrite, vocals on channel 1, piano on channel 2). It's only recording voice on Left and piano on Right.

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Hey there. Yes, if you record the audio to GarageBand you can choose to record each channel as a mono channel. THe camera app will capture stereo and pan one left and one right. You can use something like LumaFusion to edit the audio or a video, or use a different video app. In short, two channel interfaces are basically just a stereo interface. studiolivetoday.com/usb

@ChristianRobinson 2 жыл бұрын

I FIGURED IT OUT ON MY ANDROID, NOW IM ABOUT TO TRY ON MY IPHONE, THANKS.

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one.

@jphb7730 4 жыл бұрын

I have an old version Presonus AudioBox I use. I've never had to use a powered usb hub to power the interface...it's powered on when I provide AC power from the wall, via lightning cable, to the usb 3 camera adapter that's plugged into the ipad...does this not work for the interfaces you've shown here?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Most smaller USB audio interfaces don’t have a separate power socket for A/C power. They are “bus powered” so get both their power and data via USB. You’re correct that if an interface or mixer is separately powered it doesn’t need additional power like this. Probably something I should have mentioned!

@jphb7730 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns my description is a little confusing after I reread it..I'm saying I don't have separate power for the audio interface. I just use the usb camera adapter like the one you show, (I have a cheap version) plugged into the ipad,and plug the interface into it using usb cable, and once I plug a regular lighting cable powered from the wall into the lightning port on the adapter, the interface and my Samson Mic light up and have power.. I was going to buy a powered usb hub but mine works the way I mentioned...am I missing something? I'm not saying you are wrong but wondering why you need a powered usb hub if you are bringing power in to the adapter?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Got it! Yes, there are some interfaces that will work with just the additional power being supplied to the iPad or iPhone via the lightning power input. Another thing I may need to cover in a “part 2”. 👍 It’s always more reliable to use a hub or Powerbank though, as there’s no guarantee which interface will work with which iPad/iPhone.

@theurbanartist775 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, what mic would you recommend to use with an iPad Pro?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. If you’re looking for a USB mic specifically there are a lot of quality choices. I like the Samson Meteor for a balance of performance and price. Check out this video where I go through my recommendations - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qaqapZR4ldvVgpc.html

@rjj1630 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mannn I’ve been doing so much searching lol😅😅😅

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@carleyeshield 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear explanation. The other videos did not cover the details.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Very glad to help. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@GQM3Z 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, very explanatory content again, thx. One question here: how do you cope with recording latency to the GB click?

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I haven’t experienced a whole lot of latency with this setup. I find it quite low.

@followyourpassion8378 Жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic are all 3 devices the same regarding latency? Cheers

@josemanuel2244 4 жыл бұрын

I have a mixer with interface and I will like to connect my iPad to the mixer to manage video calls. I tried with that setup but didn't work. Any suggestions?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. You will need to make sure your interface/mixer is class compliant and you have the genuine Apple Lightning to USB adapter. It can also be difficult to record calls and get just one copy of both sides of the conversation. This is called a “mix minus” if you want t research it more.

@celinareisoficial4930 3 жыл бұрын

Very good 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@A1Fooley 2 жыл бұрын

PIECE JUST CAME TODAY🤞🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

🤘😎

@thegodnasr Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Brilliant information for mobile and iPad creators💙

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@shevaphoenix4713 4 жыл бұрын

Hey so I did everything you recommended using the Focusrite interface but now for some reason when I play my tracks - the beats I’ll be singing to - they sound all distorted. Usually I play them in the background from my iTunes and I also tried importing them to see if that would fix the issue but they sound terrible. When I disconnect everything they sound normal again so I know it’s not the tracks themselves. Any suggestions?? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy. I’ve replied to this on your other comment asking for a little more information. Where are the sounds you are importing being sourced from? And if you import them and play back are they still sounding distorted by themselves?

@BadKarma714 3 жыл бұрын

My Scarlett 2i2 don’t work on my iPad or my iPhone 11 it makes this noise like a heartbeat and the light flashes where it says 48V And when I turn it off and still makes the same noise but lower

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a power issue? Are you using a powered USB hub? This video might help - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nd1-pLlivJnKgIk.html

@BadKarma714 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic I am using the power connector on the iPad power cord and plug

@prod.mustang 3 жыл бұрын

@@BadKarma714 did u fix it? I got the same issue

@justinTime077 3 жыл бұрын

You guys need a POWERED usb hub - it should be self powered.

@sammodog 3 жыл бұрын

Just started using Scarlett 2i4 yesterday and ran into a similar issue. The order in which you hook up the Scarlett is important. Make sure nothing is plugged into the Scarlett or iPhone. First plug in the iPhone/iPad camera adapter 3 into device and make sure power is connected to it. Then connect the Scarlett to the camera adapter USB port. Make sure phantom power is not on when you connect or you will get a not enough power message. Once connected and powered you can then connect your inputs and use phantom power if needed. These steps need to repeated any time the Scarlett or iPhone/iPad is disconnected. Also, in my case no matter what order I tried (and I’m ocd when it comes to troubleshooting) the Scarlett would not power up properly when connected to a powered usb hub. I’m using a usb 2 Scarlett btw. I’ve read that the 3rd generation may not have drivers installed on the device as 1st and 2nd gen do as well just fyi.

@daily_haley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pete! I've been researching to connect an audio interface to my iPad for a while and I wasn't fully satisfied with any of the videos/blogs until I came to yours. Great video!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Let me know if you have any follow up questions.

@therealrondeau 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. I had so many questions in getting an audio interface for my iPad. Trouble finding answers online. This video gave me everything I needed to know and more.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Really glad to hear my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@jonyroll2007 4 жыл бұрын

Hello , generally the interfaces don’t have an usb in , what I want to say is , I have a blue yeti microphone the cable has an usb plug , I can connect it into my iPhone without use any interface or the power usb , just using the small white hub that you have , works fine , but I would like better quality, so I have been informed that I need an interface , but how to connect my mic on it ? Thank you

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. You either need to connect a USB mic or an interface and use a standard XLR mic. Unfortunately there is no way to use both in iOS.

@barnaby6877 4 жыл бұрын

Does using the iPad lower the recording quality vs using the preamp through a laptop?

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Not in my experience. It records at 24-bit, 44.1kHz quality with about the same latency as a PC/Mac. All modern (last 5 years) iPad and iPhones have enough processing and memory to handle high resolution audio without any problems at all.

@barnaby6877 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic Awesome! Thanks man

@mrdave740a 4 жыл бұрын

I have an iPhone X. Tried to connect my Behringer UM-2 interface (love it!) to GarageBand. I used a powered USB 4-port USB 3 hub, an Apple Lightning to USB cable (not the wide one). GarageBand let me pick the channel on the interface, and I could see it was getting a signal, but with no headphone out on the phone I couldn't hear it. I tried USB earbuds but as soon as they connected, the UM-2 disconnected. Something I haven't found in the phone only allows one or the other, not both, to be active. So I guess I need to stick with my iRig interface until I get a different phone. Very good video, I like how you showed several interfaces and options. I got very close to making it work!

@mrdave740a 4 жыл бұрын

Update: tried again today, it all works now. No bluetooth needed; sound plays from the audio interface into my headphones. Not sure what changed since yesterday, maybe a monitor setting, but sound is very good. Nice to be able to start a GarageBand drummer and play along, using amps and effects in the phone. Also tried connecting an XLR mic and my keyboard (via USB hub) and it worked seamlessly, all at the same time. It's easy to capture ideas now from any source and build into different tracks. So thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got this sorted my friend. I would have just suggested unplugging and turning off then re-plugging. Even after years of experience I still come across weird and random occurrences like this.

@MelanieCoffee 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Works perfectly with my Focusrite!

@PeteJohnsMusic 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@Safety-pin3 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon doesn’t ship these to Australia 🇦🇺 Dang 🧐

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Which product specifically were you looking for? Amazon.com.au have actually started improving their products that are shipped from their warehouses here in Aus. Check out my web site as I’ve started updating it with the AUS links where they are available. studiolivetoday.com/gear.

@Mob6Legends 4 жыл бұрын

Why you don’t test it for iphone users to so that we will know it would pop up on the screen to steady just doing it for the ipad🤔

@That.old.mountain 3 жыл бұрын

All the adaptors and need for power defeat the beauty of a mobile device. Wish there was a good all In one iOS audio interface

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

And there is! The iRig Pro I/O - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbJnl8901r_cmZc.html

@user-sq2ej7xe5e 8 ай бұрын

I would have loved it if you demonstrated it with an iPhone. Also I would love to know the interface control in your iPad that I was looking at

@PeteJohnsMusic 8 ай бұрын

Hey there. iPhone works almost exactly the same. More details and info here. Http://studiolivetoday.com/usb

@johnkk7863 4 жыл бұрын

" If ya don't have a Clint handy " Hahahaa, another awesome vid Pete !!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! We aren’t all lucky enough to have Clints at our disposal. 😁

@Fanzindel 4 жыл бұрын

One day we’ll overcome the “your mileage may vary” nonsense 😌

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe. One can dream.

@johnlind5819 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. I just want to play my guitar ... and sometimes the technical aspects of recording get frustrating. Your video really answered most of the questions for a technically challenged musician! Thanks, John

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John. Glad to hear and thanks for taking the time to let me know.

@eatmoremeek310 Жыл бұрын

Wow...I wish I would have discovered this video a couple years ago! this setup would be perfect for what I am trying to accomplish. Great content. Killer vid. THANKS.

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate your support and kind words.

@icarus8432 3 жыл бұрын

You made my day, the one quest I wondered was if the usb to lightning would work with these types of audio Interfaces. Cheers man!

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍 Http://studiolivetoday.com/usb

@oscaroscar7904 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was able to buy a new scarlett 2i2 ( 3d gen) after my 2 gen was damaged by dropping on the floor☺️ i have a powered usb hub and usb wires but i notice that the 3d gen scarlett 2i2 power thing or where you have to connect the power is not the same as the 2gen, and there is no power wire in the box or its not the same gray wire as the 2gen had, iv have taken a break from recording and was ready to start after buying a new scarlett but it seems the 3gen is diffrent, you make quality, friendly, and overall great content, i think i got a great acustic cover from you on my recomend, i forgot the song lol but its always nice to hear new songs 🙃

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Oscar! Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the Gen 2 and Gen 1 Focusrite interfaces use USB-C connectors, while the Gen 3 uses USB-C - the smaller connector. You can still use in a similar way, you'll just need different cables and adapters - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acCplZR6uN-Xp58.html

@oscaroscar7904 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic oh ok, think I can find some workaround, and I know there is an app store nearby in my area in norway I could ask if I cant get it to work I am not really talented at recording or production but I try to improve all the time and learn and I though since I was unlucky that my last one fell at the floor that I kind of get a fresh start and record with a clearer or more crisp sound, sometimes I guess I just need to have the discipline and focus at one thing at the time, but thanks for the replayI think what seperates you from other youtubers is that you replay on every video (which is a good thing :-). ) I will be sure to recomend your channel to other people I know who use ios and garageband, have a nice day.

@Yorkvomork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I found an old USB Logilink and I can record music with my old iPad2...great!!!

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one.

@jose2323 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have an Audient I’m going to try to connect to my iPhone finally. 👍🏼

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Glad to hear it helped.

@christembraceministry 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation so far. You've comb every corner. Thanks so much 🙏

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@kennethellison9713 4 жыл бұрын

Great, informative, good links, no BS. This is what a how-to video should look like.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers my friend. Very glad to hear it.

@rayprod8571 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and please if you say iphone/ipad also illustrate the iphone connecting procedures not just the ipad

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. It’s identical however for all Lightning based iOS devices.

@dougmorgan6455 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Pete…..couldn’t have been explained any simpler.

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug. And I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@MikeAndDawnGineseMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great practical info, all you need is Pete to learn all the ins & outs of GB and all the gadgets that tie it all together. (Dawn)🎵💜🎵

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn. Yes - I’m slowly working to empty my brain in to the digital world.

@SouloSwang 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you worked all that out!! I already knew how to do it lol I just wanted to see your method 🤣😂!!! Great job

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Nice one Larry. Appreciate your support my friend.

@jahstafari4606 3 жыл бұрын

best video ...u explained everything

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@mishas2245 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete! Thank you!!! Problem solved! Got high quality STEREO audio from my djm mixer in recording video finally. Seems like Moviepro the only video recording app with stereo sound via external usb interface features I found so far. Best!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Very good to hear my friend and I’ll have to keep that in mind for future videos as I get asked about this quite a lot.

@patriciam.750 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, this was very helpful.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven't already.

@patriciam.750 4 жыл бұрын

@petejohns I've subscribed. I got referred to this particular video by you from a different video.

@srichilli 4 жыл бұрын

Hats off to folks like yourself Pete. Thanks for sharing this info...

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@morellinaya Жыл бұрын

I did it and I came back to say THANK YOU!!! 🙏

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Glad to hear. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@darkfreeway 8 ай бұрын

Having trouble. Got a Tendak USB 3.0 Hub. Trying to run it on my 12 mini, IOS 17.1.2, with Garageband 2.3.15 (5262). Using an M-Audio Soundcard (Fast Track). And a cheap USB to lightning dongle. Garageband is not picking up the soundcard. Thinking I’ll try the usb to lightning adapter you’re using. It’s worth a try! Thanks for posting!

@PeteJohnsMusic 8 ай бұрын

Hey there. Yeah, sounds like the weak point there might be your Lightning to USB adapter. The genuine Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter is reliable, but others - not so much! studiolivetoday.com/usb

@darkfreeway 8 ай бұрын

@@PeteJohnsMusic The adapter will have to go on my wishlist for now. Too many bills. I’ve generally had bad experience though getting any headset mic to work through line in connection daisychained to lightning plug on Iphone 12. Apple took away the headphone jack and been trying to get people to switch to mostly bluetooth devices for audio input on iphone 12. It’s like they don’t want us using wired headsets or soundcards anymore. It’s just the built in mic on the iphone or a bluetooth device.

@lorenzsmith6365 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! just saved me A TON of stress!!!

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@Aby3990 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the valuable information .......India

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@amiialexx 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I’m new to music production and a little too skint to buy a pc at the moment lol. This was so helpful!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very glad to hear it. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@oguzhanozcelik7557 6 ай бұрын

Hey Pete, thank you man!

@PeteJohnsMusic 6 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@pfale3240 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pete...so much music being made because of your help. Your videos are the best👏🙏🏽

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear my friend.

@TelinaASMR 2 жыл бұрын

this is SO helpful thank you!!!

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@Magma4VEVO 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is the best . I am a fan. 👍

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Appreciate the support.

@oliver8666 4 жыл бұрын

very good and useful video thank so much....

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

@geraldbrown9279 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed and learned a lot on your GarageBand guitar tutorial. I have to go and see the rest of your GarageBand tutorials. I am still having a difficult time deciding on whether to buy a mixer, a multichannel audio interface or both. Trying to connect my akai force and maschine mikro Mk3.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear my friend. I suggest checking out my "GarageBand Essentials" playlist for some videos that might really help you out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJZ9Ztqfz8eveaM.html

@eastonotsae Жыл бұрын

For whatever reason sound is only going to one side depending on what input I use

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Yes. Two channel audio interfaces use stereo to provide the two inputs. Apps like GarageBand let you record each one as mono but apps like the camera will see it as stereo. You’ll need to edit the video or audio afterwards to convert to mono, or use an app that supports mono. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m72AgbFzr9KwnIk.html&feature=shares

@Manonthemoon777 4 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your detailed videos. I am switching over from the iRig to Focusrite interface and wanted to know how to properly set it up. Thank you for your help. Exactly what I was looking for.

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very glad I was able to help. Happy recording. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@Manonthemoon777 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns I watch a lot of your videos for information. Your video of the iRig to iPad was my first one at the beginning of the year. Ever since then, I subscribed and have been a fan of your channel! Rock on!

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

That’s very cool to hear my friend. 🙏

@Manonthemoon777 4 жыл бұрын

Pete Johns I have made 9 songs this year so far with my current setup. Should you ever like to checkout my songs, the link is SoundCloud.com/avv2020

@PeteJohnsMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@royrmatthew834 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir, what about playing Synth one app using keyboard/MIDI controller? Can u give tutorial of doing that.. really appriciated! God bless

@PeteJohnsMusic Жыл бұрын

Hey there. Should work in a very simple way. I hope you get value from the other videos on the channel and consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 👍

@dcollett 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, your channel is fantastic. I love your clear explanations and your great energy! I just joined you on Patreon.

@PeteJohnsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Welcome aboard my friend. Thanks for the kind words and support.

@THATSAplusONE 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the two products from the links you recommended to connect to my Presonus 24c and it works perfectly. Thank you so much for this amazing review.

@PeteJohnsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That’s great to hear and exactly what I’m trying to help folks with. Happy creating!!