Open GarageBand songs in Logic Pro for iPad
You can open a song in Logic Pro for iPad that was originally created in GarageBand for iPad or iPhone. Before you start, update both apps to the latest versions. Then simply open the song in Logic Pro for iPad. There’s no need to import or convert any files. The app recognizes the song and translates it directly into a new Logic Pro for iPad project.
Logic Pro for iPad automatically creates the required number and type of tracks to mirror those used in the GarageBand song.
The new Logic Pro for iPad project uses the tempo of the GarageBand song.
The initial key signature is set in accordance with the GarageBand song key.
Software instrument parts are played by their respective Logic Pro for iPad counterparts. Logic Pro for iPad also imports any mixing data and effects (plus their settings) used by software instruments or Apple Loops–based tracks in GarageBand.
GarageBand patches translate one-to-one into Logic Pro for iPad—with the added benefit that you can now access the individual plug-ins that are inserted into a patch.
The two GarageBand bus effects (Reverb and Echo) are also translated when opened in Logic Pro for iPad. They are replaced by the PlatinumVerb and Echo effects on busses 1 and 2.
Once the GarageBand song information is loaded into Logic Pro for iPad, you can freely change parts, mixing levels, and plug-in parameters as in any Logic Pro for iPad project. When you close the project, it is saved as a Logic Pro project.
Open a song created in GarageBand for iPhone or iPad
In Logic Pro, tap the Projects Browser button on the left side of the control bar.
In the Projects browser, find the GarageBand song you want to open, then tap it.
Tap Continue.
Logic Pro opens a converted copy of your GarageBand song.
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