Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to Use an Audio Interface with iPhone (GarageBand Setup Guide)
Want to record your guitar, vocals, or any instrument into GarageBand on your iPhone? In this video I’ll walk you through how to set up an audio interface with an iPhone that has a USB-C port.
I’ll show you different interface options at a range of price points, how to connect them to your iPhone, and what settings you need to adjust inside GarageBand to get recording right away.
You’ll also see how to use iOS 26’s new system-level audio controls with GarageBand, plus some handy tips for getting the most out of your interface setup.
How to use an audio interface with a lightning iPhone: youtube.com/watch?v=30v2d66rlGQ
00:00 How to Use an Audio Interface with iPhone (GarageBand Setup Guide)
00:38 Audio Interfaces
01:53 Get Connected
02:53 Software Setup
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M-Audio M-Track Solo
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Audient ID4
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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———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
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#audiointerface #iphone #iosmusic
How to Use an Audio Interface with iPhone (GarageBand Setup Guide)
Want to record your guitar, vocals, or any instrument into GarageBand on your iPhone? In this video I’ll walk you through how to set up an audio interface with an iPhone that has a USB-C port.
I’ll show you different interface options at a range of price points, how to connect them to your iPhone, and what settings you need to adjust inside GarageBand to get recording right away.
You’ll also see how to use iOS 26’s new system-level audio controls with GarageBand, plus some handy tips for getting the most out of your interface setup.
How to use an audio interface with a lightning iPhone: youtube.com/watch?v=30v2d66rlGQ
00:00 How to Use an Audio Interface with iPhone (GarageBand Setup Guide)
00:38 Audio Interfaces
01:53 Get Connected
02:53 Software Setup
Gear in this video
M-Audio M-Track Solo
US amzn.to/46U62ea
UK amzn.to/4pFAxvO
Audient ID4
US amzn.to/4pDNAhv
UK amzn.to/3WfLVRr
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
US amzn.to/3Is62sB
UK amzn.to/4gOePBY
———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.
#audiointerface #iphone #iosmusic
