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Recording guitar in GarageBand using 1/4 to USB-C cable

I am trying to record in GarageBand using my acoustic electric guitar I have a quarter inch adapter to USB-C cable. I am plugging it into my iPad Air for directly but it isn’t recording any sound. Is there a way to do this just using the USB-C to quarter-inch cord or do I need an interface?

Posted on Oct 14, 2022 5:34 PM

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Oct 15, 2022 12:01 AM in response to Bblair518

You could try something like a USB-C to 1/8 inch ( 3.5mm ) audio adapter, like the one from Apple.

Buy USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

Then purchase an 1/4 inch audio jack to 1/8 inch ( 3.5mm ) audio adapter from some other online location, like from Amazon.

Best of Luck to You!

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Level 10

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Oct 15, 2022 12:02 AM in response to Bblair518

Also, you may need to purchase an audio interface box that is compatible with Apple iOS devices.

These can, also, be found online, from places like Amazon.

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