I am a Newbie/ I am using with great satisfaction MG2 with Garage Band. I mainly use it to compose music for animations.
My first question relates to is it possible to use MG2 without GB or any other DAW ? I tried to use it directly, but I do not know how to. I searched in the net, and if you had a link I could refer I would be glad.
My second question relates to expanding to new instruments I do not find in Garage Band, As simple as a single Trumpet. Am I bottle-necked by the GB instruments ? Again I tried to search the Internet for additional set of Instruments, and I could not find anything probant. Am I doing something wrong ?
Lastly, will be able to add a breath controler with GB ?
I feel these questions are awkward. Please forgive my newbie situation.
I should have mentioned this but I did purchased the full license, not the one limited to Garage Band. I wanted to be able to have the “Plugins into your DAW” options. However I realize now that maybe there are no plugins for Garage Band ?
In this is the case, would you recommend me a specific DAW that works great with MD ? Or maybe you can direct me to understand how to choose a proper DAW.
Key for me today is to have the ability to play wind instruments, and record multiple tracks for my soundtracks (I use the Adobe suite for the animations I realize). I can play the flute with Garage Band, but I am not sure I can connect a breath controller. And Saxophone does not sound great with GB and there are no stand alone Trumpets.
Aha, if you have a full license it looks different. It’s difficult to recommend a specific DAW, they all have their pros and cons, but you could start with some free stuff like Luna or Cakewalk. They work with VST2/3 plugins and also with external MIDI controllers like a breath controller. It will require some reading, testing and patience to get started but when you have understood the basic concept of a DAW you might choose a paid, more professional DAW.
I have Garage Band on my iMac but never ever opened it, so I can’t really give you any advice but the Jazz Trumpet VST in my former post comes as AU (audio unity) that should be handled by GB.
Thank you, as I understand now that GB is not the proper DAW for what I need.
Before jumping to Luna or Cakewalk (cute brand name: cake - walk), I will do a survey of the professional existing DAW. As I intend to invest time in learning another DAW, I may go straight to the proper one in order not to double the amount of work needed to master it.
As a farewell goodbye, I wanted to share with you and potentials readers that I reviewed the DAW scene. I would have moved to Abelton, but as I am transitioning from Garabe Band, I have moved to Logic Pro.
I found this below DAW comparative analysis interesting, as it is done by a Music Studio who develops VST plugins.
Thank you for helping me move to the wide world of Music Production. I am a seasoned musician, it is time for me to make a serious deal with the Digital Music World. So long Dutty67 !
Take care.
Glad you made your choice! Well, enjoy it and move on!!
I’m wishing you a “Delightful Journey” (that’s the title of one of my tunes I attached below)!!
