Justin your video is the one piece of information which I was missing. Spark might be the way to go! I was always wondering if you can connect Spark as an interface. I am hobbyists too and when things are not working it is very frustrating!
Spark works well as an interface, but as I mention in the video, there is latency with Garageband on both Mac and iPad. You can align it after you record, but it can be frustrating to sync it all up. Another option with no latency is something like the Focusrite 2i2 interface and a garageband plugin like BiasFX2. That way you can record vocals too if you want. There is no latency, and you can even track two instruments at once if needed (or a line in for guitar and a mic for vocals).
Great video! Other than the manual approach, any updates or née strategies to address the latency issue addressed in your video? It’s a very frustrating issue for me. So much so they you’ve gone beck to recording with my Irig - thanks in advance for your response.
Unfortunately, no, I haven’t found a workaround other than recording via usb to a laptop rubbing Ableton live. There you can change the sample rate, and the latency greatly improves.
I found one. Take the track you just recorded, tap it and select settings. Then, select Follow Tempo and Pitch. I believe if you set your tempo correctly, then your track will synch up to the play along track you recorded to.
I plug my igniter cable from my go into my iPhone I get into garage band I click on vocal mic for input and I don’t get anything else just the mic ! It’s like it does not recognize the Go ! Been at this for 2 days now and it’s pissing me off lol! Any suggestions
Is the camera connector essential here? I’ve got a Spark Mini with USB-C and I have a lightning cable, so can connect the iPhone directly to the spark. It has yet to recognise it though :(
@@justinbishopmusic yeah it’s a standard USB-C to Lightning charging cable. I wonder if power has anything to do with it which is why the camera connector is important here?
Hey, sorry…I sold mine and bought a PodGO, and I don’t remember! But I do know it usually takes a few tries of plugging and unplugging before it recognizes it.
Can you advise on whether the ipad pro with usb c connectors are compatible with the spark amp as an audio interface for recording with garageband . Having just forked out for a brand new ipad pro I fear I've made a costly mistake. Thought this info might he useful for future videos..
I was able to go from spark to usb C on my laptop with no problem, but I don’t have an iPad Pro. From my experience with the regular iPad, it can take several tries of plugging and unplugging before the iPad recognizes the spark.
Yeah worked just fine with my iPad Pro and one of these cables: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08D8SXT8B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Man you should elaborate on this video: how to use GarageBand and how you filmed you playing it. I always struggle with GarageBand. This might help. Thanks!!
@@justinbishopmusic Thing is, you really want to be using GarageBand as the audio output so that you can hear how the recording sounds (I've found that the Spark sound isn't perfectly replicated in GarageBand). I've manage to reduce latency to virtually nothing by using a direct cable (the adapters slow down the signal) and using wired headphones for monitoring. Latency is still there, but its minimal.
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Justin, thanks much for the fix on latency. That was driving me nuts!
Sounds great.
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Justin your video is the one piece of information which I was missing. Spark might be the way to go! I was always wondering if you can connect Spark as an interface. I am hobbyists too and when things are not working it is very frustrating!
Spark works well as an interface, but as I mention in the video, there is latency with Garageband on both Mac and iPad. You can align it after you record, but it can be frustrating to sync it all up. Another option with no latency is something like the Focusrite 2i2 interface and a garageband plugin like BiasFX2. That way you can record vocals too if you want. There is no latency, and you can even track two instruments at once if needed (or a line in for guitar and a mic for vocals).
Cool vid Justin! Wish I made this one! PS - I have the same glasses as you!
Thanks!
Thx man!
Great insight!
For thé latency,plug your headphones on your iPad when recording!
Hi great video, is the guitar recording being recorded through the spark to iPad or is it being recorded through the iPad speakers
Great video!
Other than the manual approach, any updates or née strategies to address the latency issue addressed in your video?
It’s a very frustrating issue for me. So much so they you’ve gone beck to recording with my Irig - thanks in advance for your response.
Unfortunately, no, I haven’t found a workaround other than recording via usb to a laptop rubbing Ableton live. There you can change the sample rate, and the latency greatly improves.
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I found one. Take the track you just recorded, tap it and select settings. Then, select Follow Tempo and Pitch. I believe if you set your tempo correctly, then your track will synch up to the play along track you recorded to.
Great video thanks for posting! I know nothing about garage band. You have any ideas on quick tutorial how to record guitar parts etc on there? Thx!
Are you using a laptop or iPad/iPhone etc? On laptop, if using spark, I just use the standard audio input and then turn on a limiter and compressor.
I plug my igniter cable from my go into my iPhone I get into garage band I click on vocal mic for input and I don’t get anything else just the mic ! It’s like it does not recognize the Go ! Been at this for 2 days now and it’s pissing me off lol! Any suggestions
Thx much. How would I use a mic/ condenser with this set up? Too, have you ever used an Evo interface with an iPad and spark?
USB c does not go into the back of the spark …what is wrong with you ??? What cable do you actually have
Its probably the USB-A
Calm down goober.
Mine takes usb c
@@natemay4466 darkstar is just an absolute idiot.
I would imagine what’s plugged into the adapter he is talking about is the USB that comes with the Spark smh
Hi I’m curious if the usb output on the spark charges the iPad whilst connected.
Hi, to my knowledge, no I don’t think so.
Is the camera connector essential here? I’ve got a Spark Mini with USB-C and I have a lightning cable, so can connect the iPhone directly to the spark. It has yet to recognise it though :(
Is it an official apple cable? I just had to keep reconnecting mine to get it to work.
@@justinbishopmusic yeah it’s a standard USB-C to Lightning charging cable. I wonder if power has anything to do with it which is why the camera connector is important here?
How does the Spark identify in Garageband? The microphone?
Hey, sorry…I sold mine and bought a PodGO, and I don’t remember! But I do know it usually takes a few tries of plugging and unplugging before it recognizes it.
If I remember correctly, it prompted me to accept the spark as an input device.
Can you advise on whether the ipad pro with usb c connectors are compatible with the spark amp as an audio interface for recording with garageband . Having just forked out for a brand new ipad pro I fear I've made a costly mistake. Thought this info might he useful for future videos..
I was able to go from spark to usb C on my laptop with no problem, but I don’t have an iPad Pro. From my experience with the regular iPad, it can take several tries of plugging and unplugging before the iPad recognizes the spark.
Yeah worked just fine with my iPad Pro and one of these cables: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08D8SXT8B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What do you mean until it says something? I plug in but nothing. I’m not sure what im looking for.
I kept plugging and unplugging until a notice popped up to allow it to use the device.
Man you should elaborate on this video: how to use GarageBand and how you filmed you playing it.
I always struggle with GarageBand. This might help. Thanks!!
I’ll try to put a video together. Do you use it on Mac or iPad?
@@justinbishopmusic thank you for replying. I use it on iPad/iPhone.
What are your headphones hooked to for monitoring?
Into the spark
@@justinbishopmusic Thing is, you really want to be using GarageBand as the audio output so that you can hear how the recording sounds (I've found that the Spark sound isn't perfectly replicated in GarageBand). I've manage to reduce latency to virtually nothing by using a direct cable (the adapters slow down the signal) and using wired headphones for monitoring. Latency is still there, but its minimal.
Could you tell exactly what the two Apple connectors are? Apple makes so many I’m having trouble locating them. Thanks!
I think mine are old and obsolete. This new one should work: Apple Lightning to USB Camera... www.amazon.com/dp/B014VGHG0U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@justinbishopmusic Thanks Justin !
www.amazon.com/dp/B08K8R922F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Just buy this... its flawless and I haven't had any latency that I can tell as of yet
Thanks Ryan!