With the release of the new iPad comes a bunch of great new features for GarageBand. Whether you are a musical prodigy or just someone who likes to enjoy a bit of a jam session, this is definitely the app to think about getting. The GarageBand app allows you to lay down tracks, record music anywhere you go and play music like you are in a band with your mates. It is suitable for amateur and the professional musician.

The new iPad was officially unveiled yesterday but amongst the release by Apple, along came some great new updates for this latest music application. This will surly appeal to any person interested in creating and producing music.

You can play instruments such as the violin, guitar and the drums. With multi-touch technology you can do things with GarageBand that you can't do with real instruments. You can literally conduct a full string orchestra with one touch. You can lay down tracks with as many layers as you desire. It is like having a recording studio in your hand, you can sync  your device with your friends devices for a jam session, or for a bit of fun.

In past years recording multi track and mixing was a difficult and tedious task. Now with this latest app, you can create and mix songs with sophisticated technology on the go. With these latest updates to the app, you can now connect over Wi-Fi and literally form bands and make music with others. This allows four different iPads to connect at one time

With latest iPhones and iPads these days, their on board microphones and music drivers are also advanced. Equipment used such as microphones are literally better quality of most studio level equipment which were seen just a few years back. Its unbelievable how advanced these portable devices have become

You can mix and record tracks using a powerfully effective eight track recording studio. You can choose any of the instruments to create a realistic sounding live band.

GarageBand works with iCloud and you can share your songs directly on to Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud, iMovie, iTunes and via e mail.

GarageBand is available for iOS via the app store.