Good evening ph2738,
Thanks for your question. I work a lot with karaoke files, so I think I can help you with the issue you are having getting the MP3 files you downloaded into GarageBand for iOS. I've looked at the Karaoke-version website, and from what I can see, you would need to download the tracks to your computer first. Then add the MP3 files to your iTunes Library, create a playlist, and sync the playlist to your iPad.
My personal workflow is to download the file, rename it to 'KAR - song title' and import it to my iTunes Library. It's easy to search for the 'KAR' songs and combine them into a playlist that way.
Then, when I've worked on the song, possibly changed the key, etc. and I'm ready to perform it, I change the 'KAR' to 'BT' (for backing tracks). You guessed it - I have a separate playlist of backing tracks, ready to perform.
I'll include some resources below for adding files to your iTunes Library and syncing with your iPad. Now the tracks will be available for you to use in GarageBand for iOS, (if the licensing information for the website permits it.).
iTunes for Mac: Import music and video already on your computer
iTunes for Mac: Create a playlist
Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes on your computer using USB
GarageBand for iPad - import audio files
Another source for karaoke is right in the iTunes Store. If you type the word 'Karaoke' followed by the title of the song in quotation marks, you will find many popular songs to purchase and download directly to your iPad.
Enjoy the music!
Thanks for your question. I work a lot with karaoke files, so I think I can help you with the issue you are having getting the MP3 files you downloaded into GarageBand for iOS. I've looked at the Karaoke-version website, and from what I can see, you would need to download the tracks to your computer first. Then add the MP3 files to your iTunes Library, create a playlist, and sync the playlist to your iPad.
My personal workflow is to download the file, rename it to 'KAR - song title' and import it to my iTunes Library. It's easy to search for the 'KAR' songs and combine them into a playlist that way.
Then, when I've worked on the song, possibly changed the key, etc. and I'm ready to perform it, I change the 'KAR' to 'BT' (for backing tracks). You guessed it - I have a separate playlist of backing tracks, ready to perform.
I'll include some resources below for adding files to your iTunes Library and syncing with your iPad. Now the tracks will be available for you to use in GarageBand for iOS, (if the licensing information for the website permits it.).
iTunes for Mac: Import music and video already on your computer
iTunes for Mac: Create a playlist
Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes on your computer using USB
GarageBand for iPad - import audio files
Another source for karaoke is right in the iTunes Store. If you type the word 'Karaoke' followed by the title of the song in quotation marks, you will find many popular songs to purchase and download directly to your iPad.
Enjoy the music!
Karaoke Country Tracks
To record vocals over music in Garageband: 1) Open a New Project and choose the Microphone Audio Track. 2) Drag and drop the audio file into the Workspace. 3) Hook up a USB mic to the computer. 4) Select the USB mic as the input in Preferences. 5) Choose the “Natural Vocal” preset. Those karaoke CDs can be imported into GB, but only as a stereo track. You can also search the web for midi files of popular songs, then you can mix and tweak the instruments.
Feb 13, 2017 5:22 PM
Free Karaoke Tracks
- Playback is the most effective tool for worship leader seeking to run tracks, click and guide for their church. It is a simple yet powerful MultiTracks player that runs on any iOS device. The original master recording without lead vocals. Pre-mix a stereo backing track for use in Playback.
- Drag the MP3 onto Garageband and it will make a new track with that. Then make a new real instrument track with the input set to be your mic, then press record (make sure that only the vocal track.