GarageBand: How to Be Creative

Here are 5 creative ways you can use the recording software on your computer (such as GarageBand, or Pro Tools, or Logic, or whatever) as an instrument itself. I used GarageBand to record and mix all the music in this video, but any modern software will be able to do some version of the stuff I talk about here. Affiliate links below. Stop motion animation by John Marty.

AFFILIATE LINKS FOR THE GEAR I USE IN THIS VIDEO OTHER THAN GARAGEBAND
Fairfield Accountant (compressor pedal):

Gamechanger Plasma (fuzz):

Focusrite Scarlett (the interface I use to record into GarageBand):

Strymon Iridium (the amp-in-a-pedal I used to record everything in this video):

If you want to listen to my old band SWEET FIX, you can stream our music here (the song that I sample in the video is called "The Last Night of Our Lives):

Click here to listen to the first Cyberattack album, HARD FEELINGS, on all platforms, it’s glitchy and hyper just like this video:

For a list of the songs I'm covering in this video (and every video on my channel), click here:

If you would like to take Zoom guitar lessons from me, click here to get started:

Join my Patreon or become a YouTube channel member to get access to perks:

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Pro-Tip 1: Performance + Programming
03:32 Sound Example
04:48 Sound Example
05:28 Pro-tip 2: Doubling Across MIDI Tracks
06:49 Sound Example
07:10 Pro-Tip 3: Swing
09:17 Sound Example
09:56 Pro-Tip 4: The Big Secret
12:17 Sound Example
13:03 Pro-Tip 5: Intro to Sampling
16:34 Sound Example

[CyberattackWorld]

I used GarageBand to record and mix all the music in this video, but if you want to buy the pedals and hardware I was using, my affiliate links are here:

Fairfield Accountant (compressor pedal):

Gamechanger Plasma (fuzz):

Focusrite Scarlett (the interface I use to record into GarageBand):

Strymon Iridium (the amp-in-a-pedal I used to record everything in this video):

[davidharrison]

That plasma fuzz solo was killer. Good work man.

[yawn]

Even if I don't use your ideas, I still feel inspired to be creative with my stuff after I watch your videos.

[lennyphoenixc]

That plasma fuzz solo was fucking nuts

[_OopsieDaisies]

i've been using garageband for about 18 years and every time i try using anything else, i end up back home in my sweet sweet comfortable bubble.

[denisladouceur]

Thanks for sharing your reverb pitcher trick. It might make you feel a little vulnerable, but it's a huge public service and a lot of us really appreciate it

[darthvaderyan]

That solo was incredible and the short you posted with the scales is super helpful. I also really enjoyed your version of "Running Free." Thanks for all the inspiration

[davidritter]

I LOVE this channel. So refreshing and original! This should definitely be over 1 million subscribers due to the originality!! Keep going Cyberattack!!

[jasonmcgary]

Thank you for opening my eyes to the possibilities of GarageBand

[YouTubeaccount]

There aren't very many channels I watch just for the vibe, but this is for sure is it 👍

[spencerkoch]

Everyone should watch this all the way through - and take notes. Real secret weapon stuff in here!

[wesleykpeart]

This is by far my favorite YouTube channel, and it’s not even close. Like, my number 2 is dogs**t compared to Cyberattack. I want to thank you, Monsieur Cyberattack, for being rad and for sharing rad information about how to do awesome stuff.

[RobUttley]

Running Free! What a glorious surprise!
Lovely video, and most timely - daughter and I have been in Garageband during her school break this week.

[DSPsWifesBF]

The beauty of DAW swing is you can set it to 1-100%.

[sirgabrielthomas]

That funky fuzz guitar solo was RIDICULOUS... so good

[freshoxygen]

The octave wurlitzer sound example sounds great. Can’t wait for the full track

[jacobbotelho]

lmao loved the doom style iron maiden cover

[Drawland]

MAN, that snippet at 12:20 of the track you are working on is awesome. Cant wait to hear the full track

[MoncoField]

I totally get why you wouldn't want to share your favorite effect combination, and i applaud you. Its a great sound. I don't think i could give away my secret sounds like that

[karlboman]

Looooved the sound of that Plasma Pedal solo!