You can only import GarageBand Project Files (Song FIles) and Audio Files via iTunes File Sharing into GarageBand on the iPad. Importing MIDI Files is not possible.

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2. Import Midi To Garageband
3. Garageband Ipad Midi Keyboard

However, if you really need that feature , there is a workaround. Djay 2 ipad free. Very complicated, but doable.

1. Import the MIDI file into GarageBand 11 on the Mac (sorry, Mac only)
2. Save that GarageBand Project
3. Modify the GarageBand file so it can be imported into GarageBand for iPad. Per default, you cannot open a GarageBand 11 Project File in GarageBand for iPad, even if they have the same file extension (.band). There is some information available on the internet how to surgically alter the GarageBand 11 file so it can be opened in GarageBand for iPad.
4. Import that modified GarageBand 11 file into GarageBand iPad. Open it and copy the MIDI Region (tap on the MIDI Region and select Copy from the command strip)
5. Now switch to the Song where you need that MIDI file, select a MIDI Track and Paste the Region (tap on the Track Lane and tap on the Paste command)

Garageband To Midi

As you can see, you really have to have those MIDI files badly to jump through all those hoops.

• Tapping on this allows you to access the files inside apps on your iPad. Some files that you can see here will be greyed out since they are not compatible with GarageBand. For instance, the files in my Keynote app folder are greyed out because they are not audio, MIDI or GarageBand files and therefore not compatible with GarageBand.
• Audiobus: Use your music apps together. What is Audiobus? — Audiobus is an award-winning music app for iPhone and iPad which lets you use your other music apps together. Chain effects on your favourite synth, run the output of apps or Audio Units into an app like GarageBand or Loopy, or select a different audio interface output for each app. Route MIDI between apps — drive a synth from a.
• You can only import GarageBand Project Files (Song FIles) and Audio Files via iTunes File Sharing into GarageBand on the iPad. Importing MIDI Files is not possible. However, if you really need that feature, there is a workaround. Very complicated, but doable. Import the MIDI file into GarageBand 11 on the Mac (sorry, Mac only).
• Download additional sounds and loops for GarageBand on iPad. After you install GarageBand, additional content bundled into sound packs may be available to download in the Sound Library. Sound packs can contain different types of content, including the following: Apple Loops.
• Nov 24, 2017  All replies Import the MIDI file into GarageBand 11 on the Mac (sorry, Mac only). Save that GarageBand Project. Modify the GarageBand file so it can be imported into GarageBand for iPad. Import that modified GarageBand 11 file into GarageBand iPad. Now switch to the Song where you need that MIDI.
• Having Fun with MIDI Files In GarageBand You can open standard MIDI files in GarageBand. You can then view the notes in each track, change them, and change the instrument being used to play that track. You can combine MIDI tracks with other Apple Loops to create interesting remixes of music.

Import Midi To Garageband

Mar 05, 2015  My goal was to load MIDI files and play them to a MIDI out device. Simple app, primitive UI, but does the job. My biggest beef is that it should have integration with iOS “Files”, and doesn’t. I’d downloaded a lot of MIDI files for use with GarageBand, and had to download them again into MidiOnStage’s data space to use them there.

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Garageband Ipad Midi Keyboard

Jan 31, 2013 10:21 AM