Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Apple Loops Are Getting FLAGGED… Here’s What You Can Do
It turns out Apple Loops might not be as “royalty free” as we’ve been led to believe.
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
It shows just how messy things have become with content ID systems, AI-generated tracks, and reused samples floating around everywhere.
I’ll also show you a few simple ways to transform Apple Loops so they sound unique and won’t trigger copyright claims.
Watch Venus Theory's video 👇
It's Not Just You: Music Streaming is Broken Now - youtube.com/watch?v=plleJ0Zv0Ww
00:00 Apple Loops Are Getting FLAGGED… Here’s What You Can Do
01:35 Will Shazam recognise Apple Loops?
04:23 Can you use Apple Loops in your releases?
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Apple Loops Are Getting FLAGGED… Here’s What You Can Do
It turns out Apple Loops might not be as “royalty free” as we’ve been led to believe.
In this video, I test what happens when you Shazam GarageBand and Logic Pro loops and the results are honestly pretty worrying.
It shows just how messy things have become with content ID systems, AI-generated tracks, and reused samples floating around everywhere.
I’ll also show you a few simple ways to transform Apple Loops so they sound unique and won’t trigger copyright claims.
Watch Venus Theory's video 👇
It's Not Just You: Music Streaming is Broken Now - youtube.com/watch?v=plleJ0Zv0Ww
00:00 Apple Loops Are Getting FLAGGED… Here’s What You Can Do
01:35 Will Shazam recognise Apple Loops?
04:23 Can you use Apple Loops in your releases?
———FREE GUIDES———
Just getting started with GarageBand Mac or iOS? : thegaragebandguide.com/FreeGuides
The ultimate GarageBand Toolbox: thegaragebandguide.com/resources
———GEAR———
My GarageBand for iPad Beginners Kit: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/garageband-for-ipad-beginners-kit
My GarageBand for Mac setup: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/my-garageband-for-mac-setup
Best budget MIDI keyboards and controllers: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/best-budget-midi-keyboards-and-controllers
———SOCIALS———
➤ Instagram: instagram.com/thegaragebandguide
➤ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/patrickbaird.bsky.social
➤ Facebook: facebook.com/TheGaragebandguide
The GarageBand Guide is supported by its audience. Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. You do not pay a higher price.
