Export from iPad Garageband to Windows PC

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Export from iPad Garageband to Windows PC

Hi,

I have made what I think is a pretty good song in Garageband on my iPad 2.

I wan't to be able to keep a copy of this! I don't have a Mac, just a Windows 7 PC.

I have e-mailed it to myself from the options within Garageband but i've noticed it is only in 128 kbs quality - that's rubbish! I was expecting at least 192, if not 256 as that's what it plays as on the iPad.

Is there any other way I can export this from my iPad in a higher quality? Rememeber I only have a windows PC.

Cheers for any suggestions!

- also, I have tried uploading to Soundcloud - it says it is succesful but it never actually goes onto my soundcloud account!

Windows 7

Posted on May 19, 2012 9:32 AM

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Answer 1

May 19, 2012 10:29 AM in response to Jamie.long951

Emailing is restricted to AAC encoding when sending - Why not export it direct to iTunes on your PC - then choose Apple lossless from the encoding when you have ticked the compression box in the export window. Select quality/btrate, you want, then export.

Regards, Nick

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Answer 2

May 19, 2012 10:37 AM in response to Coppertiger

Thanks for the reply! I've tried exporting it to iTunes on my PC but it doesn't seem to work. I follow the instructions on the iPad. I then connect my iPad and sync it, but cannot find the file anywhere in my itunes library!

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Answer 3

May 19, 2012 10:47 AM in response to Jamie.long951

http://help.apple.com/garageband/ipad/1.2/index.html#chsec12c387

also see here,

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3642

Regards, Ct

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Answer 4

May 19, 2012 11:49 AM in response to Coppertiger

As I said Im not on Mac, its a PC. Itunes on PC does not support app file sharing. So I cannot import it this way as I'm not on mac.

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Answer 5

May 19, 2012 1:23 PM in response to Jamie.long951

Did you read the second link about sharing as an audio file - it does work, and allows you set the palyback quality for the export.

Ct

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Answer 6

May 19, 2012 1:25 PM in response to Coppertiger

That should read '...playback..' sorry about the typo, oops.

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Answer 7

May 19, 2012 6:59 PM in response to Jamie.long951

Yes I read it but no help. I have done what it says many times. Step 5 (Select your iOS device in iTunes. Click the Apps tab, and select GarageBand to see your song.) is so frustrating. I do this but do not see my song anywhere!! It does not put it in the library. It does not display on the screen anywhere when i select garageband. Anyone?!?

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Answer 8

May 20, 2012 12:18 AM in response to Jamie.long951

Just installed Garageband myself, have windows vista, will test and see what's going on. In meantime - when you click on your device on the left of iTunes are you then going to Apps at the top of the window that opens, or Apps in the list below the device. Also are you looking in the 'File sharing' section at the foot of the Apps page in the main window?

Regards, Ct

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Answer 9

May 20, 2012 12:26 AM in response to Coppertiger

And I take it , that you already have Home Sharing turned on under Itunes under the Main menu's Advanced section - and the PC is authorised under the Store Menu?

Ct

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Answer 10

May 20, 2012 1:46 AM in response to Jamie.long951

Sorted. Though it's a bit of a grind with all the playback options, but here goes. You need Home Sharing turned on. and your PC associated with your AppleID as given in previous post. (Under main menu Advanced and Store sections in iTunes.

In your GarageBand library, select Edit at top right. Tap your song to highlight it, then tap the export button top left.

Select itunes: Title your song, give it a Composer's name (ur good self) and choose the export quality format etc - then tap share in top right corner - the zip bar shows the transfer.

navigate to iTunes (which should be open while you do this) Click on your ipad icon at the left, then in the main window that displays (normally the Summary page) click on the Apps tab. After the page loads, scroll down to the File Sharing section and select Garageband. Your file will be listed. Come back and confirm the same for you and we can run through saving and playback options. for this method. Then for saving as a Garageband folder which is slightly different.

Best wishes, Nick

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Answer 11

May 21, 2012 8:54 AM in response to Coppertiger

Hello again... Thank you so much for taking the time to help me (even installing stuff), I really appreciate it! All is sorted now, looks like it was because of the home sharing thing. Thanks again!

Jamie

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Answer 12

May 21, 2012 9:35 AM in response to Jamie.long951

Pleasure to have helped you resolve your issue - and it gave me an excuse to finally try it for myself - like it - its fun. so thankyou as well. Nick

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Answer 13

Aug 9, 2012 7:23 AM in response to Jamie.long951

I have a very similar problem to this and since everyone has provided some great advice in this thread I wonder if anyone knows if there's a GarageBand for Windows alternative which can open GarageBand files? I saw a bunch of alternatives listed on http://djtouchbeats.com/garageband-for-windows.html but it doesn't say if they can open GarageBand files for futher editing?

I can't always get to my Mac and sometimes I'm stuck with the Windows laptop when I'm on the move and I'd like to be working on the same stuff.

Any advice appreciated.

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