
This first video lecture is a simple introduction to the course and suggests a couple of things to consider before you start.
This video shows creation of the first ringtone example. In it, we will cover the following:
This video shows finishing off the first ringtone example. In it, we will cover the following:
This is the second ringtone example. In it, we will cover the following:
In this video we will cover the following:
In this video we will cover the following:
This video concludes the course. We would be delighted if you give the course a rating! Many thanks and please ask any questions you like in the Q and A forum.
Explore the links provided to assist you with certain aspects of making ringtones and transferring them to different phones. There's also a few relevant download files to assist you.
In January 2017, Apple updated the GarageBand for iOS App which changed the way some things look and added some new features.
The videos in this additional section will take you through changes made to the GarageBand App for iOS in version 2.2 - In particular, it will cover any part of the App that has changed or looks different in my videos made before January 2017.
Sound browser
Audio Recorder
Amp
Drums
Keyboard
Drummer
Guitar, Bass and Strings
Other instruments
- External
- World
Live Loop
Control bar, tracks and general interface
Control bar
Apple Loops browser
Count-in display
Track controls
- Track settings
- Plug-ins and EQ
- Track icons
Changes to instruments
Audio Recorder
- Fun view
- Studio view
Drummer
Keyboards
Quick summary of the additional videos.
This course will walk you through two different ways to create an original custom ringtone of your own for any smart phone.
Each method demonstrates creation of a different style of ringtone - step by step - and guides you through the process of getting a ringtone ready for your phone. The methods shown do not involve sampling music.
When tested with students, most completed their ringtone in 15 minutes or less but you may choose to spend a little more time getting sounds just right for you.
This course is optimised for GarageBand for iOS version 2.1 - however, Apple released version 2.2 of the App in January 2017. There is a section of Additional Information videos at the end of the course that cover the changes that were introduced with the new version. Features of version 2.3 (released November 2017) are not shown in the videos of this course.
Note: Methods to transfer audio to phones will be shown but it is up to you to know how to assign a ringtone on your phone.
Most of my students will know that I am currently working on my Advanced GarageBand for iPad course. Making a custom ringtone was originally going to be a section of that new course. However, the Advanced course has been taking more time to complete that I hoped, so I am offering this part of it completely free!