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Oct 28
1 min

Using Sections in Garageband to arrange songs.

This video we look at using Sections in Garageband on iOS to arrange a song and use it as a tool to compose. We look at editing sections and

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Jesse Bauer

Sep 30
1 min

What is Garageband Inter-App Audio?

show how to use that type of track and what it's for, helping you get the most out of GarageBand by using other apps within it.

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Talking with Deplike - Mobile Guitar Rig for iOS and Android

Jesse Bauer

Sep 23
1 min

Talking with Deplike - Mobile Guitar Rig for iOS and Android

Cansu from Deplike talks with me about the mobile guitar revolution, app development, vision and future features coming to Deplike

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Jesse Bauer

Sep 17
1 min

Deplike Mobile Guitar Rig | Demo

Deplike is a Mobile Guitar Rig for Android and iOS devices with a large community of guitarists.

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Jesse Bauer

Sep 3
1 min

iRig HD 2 Demo | Is it worth it?

I go through a quick rundown of the features and how to use it with an audio demo of a new song I've been working on in GarageBand.

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iRig 2 VS Link Analog Mini // Comparison

Jesse Bauer

Aug 27
1 min

iRig 2 VS Link Analog Mini // Comparison

This video I put it to the test against the iRig 2 from IK Multimedia which is probably the most popular mobile guitar interface on the mark

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iRig 2 killer? Bandlab Link Analog Mini demo

Jesse Bauer

Aug 20
1 min

iRig 2 killer? Bandlab Link Analog Mini demo

could be the iRig killer, at an even cheaper price.

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Jesse Bauer

Aug 6
1 min

Can Yousician Help you Sing?

We have all heard of Yousician, the app that helps you play guitar or bass with the bouncing ball gameplay like Guitar Hero and Rockband

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Jesse Bauer

Jul 30
1 min

Have you tried Fender Play?

Many of us go through this, and thankfully, there are all kinds of online guitar lessons available to help us out. Fender Play is one of the

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How to Program Akai MPK for GarageBand Drums on iOS

Jesse Bauer

Jul 23
1 min

How to Program Akai MPK for GarageBand Drums on iOS

This video shows you how to get it programmed so you can trigger the drum kits within GarageBand on iOS to quickly lay down drums using the

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My Top 3 Apps to Replace Amplitube on Android

Jesse Bauer

Jul 16
1 min

My Top 3 Apps to Replace Amplitube on Android

MY Top 3 alternatives to Amplitube on Android devices that still sound amazing,

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iRig 2 review in 2020 - recording into GarageBand

Jesse Bauer

Jul 9
1 min

iRig 2 review in 2020 - recording into GarageBand

Since its release, phones have lost the headphone jack. Does that make a difference when using this iRig 2?

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Jesse Bauer

Jul 2
1 min

How to Wrap Cables Like a Pro Roadie!

This video will show you how to take Proper care of your cables by wrapping them with what's known as the "Over Under" method of cord coilin

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Use you Electric Guitar to get Bass Parts

Jesse Bauer

Jun 25
1 min

Use you Electric Guitar to get Bass Parts

best way to record your guitar to maximize the EZ Bass midi potential, giving you the most versatility and creative possibilities.

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Jesse Bauer

Jun 18
1 min

Recording Acoustic Guitar into EZ Bass

This video is another look at recording into the Audio Tracker Tab inside EZ Bass from Toontrack.

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Jesse Bauer

Jun 15
1 min

Recording Bass Guitar into EZ Bass

Hello Everybody! This video is another look at using EZ Bass from Toontrack. It truly is a powerful, yet easy to use bass program. Today w...

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Jesse Bauer

Jun 11
1 min

How to Repair an XLR Cable

Another video in a new mini-series of repair and tip vids meant to save you (the home recording studio guru) some cash in these trying times

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Jesse Bauer

Jun 8
1 min

How to repair your Guitar Pedal Cable

This video shows how you can repair that pedal cable, saving you money and time.

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Bandlab Songwriting Tricks | Writers Block Hacks

Jesse Bauer

May 28
1 min

Bandlab Songwriting Tricks | Writers Block Hacks

couple of ways to get past writers block using BandLab online web version

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Sound ID from Sonarworks | Audiophile listening

Jesse Bauer

May 7
1 min

Sound ID from Sonarworks | Audiophile listening

How does the new SoundID app stand up? I go over it in this video, with a couple of issues I've encountered, and a couple thoughts on the re

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