As one of the last of its own apps to get an update for iOS 8, Apple has now updated its GarageBand app for iPhone and iPad with support for the new operating system and more.
On top of the expected iOS 8 support, the app also gains MIDI over Bluetooth support, which means compatible MIDI keyboards, DJ controllers and other MIDI-based instruments can now connect wirelessly and send MIDI data to the app over Bluetooth LE. We first told you about Apple’s new MIDI over Bluetooth support in iOS 8 and coming soon in OS X Yosemite, which will also allow users to advertise their device as a MIDI device for sending MIDI from virtual apps on either OS to the other.
Also new for GarageBand is iCloud Drive compatibility, although developers have warned users to avoid upgrading to the feature before the release of OS X Yosemite.
Lastly, the app adds the ability to “Toggle the metronome on and off directly from the control bar.”
The updated GarageBand is available on the App Store now.
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There is no reason to avoid iCloud Drive, unless you are a
mavericks user that is not jumping on the public beta of Yosemite, and have lots of iCloud syncing going on daily.
When can we have more instruments????