Launch GarageBand and go to Preferences. If you buy a recent model, they come standard with Thunderbolt ports. Make sure your guitar is connected to your audio interface and that your audio interface is plugged into the computer. We'd recommend something like an iMac, or Mac Mini with some of the upgrades. If you're going to go the distance and get a more expensive interface like the Apollo, make sure you pair it with a computer that can take full advantage of all its features. One caveat we should mention is that the Apollo Twin is going to be a lot more compatible with a Mac, which is also the most typical way of getting a Thunderbolt output. The result is that it just sounds a lot better and 'cleaner' like you would expect from a professional studio recording. If your audio interface was a class-compliant plug-and-play device before, it should work just as well on your M1 Mac. And while we wouldn't recommend it for beginners, anyone who is using a cheaper interface but wants to upgrade to something faster and more intuitive will find the Apollo Twin to be a good fit.īecause with the Thunderbolt port you get a faster and more pristine signal with a 127dB dynamic range. If you are concerned about your audio interface for Apple M1 or audio interface for Mac mini, rest assured that the vast majority of interfaces should still work well. The Apollo Twin series (the MKII is the one pictured) is what we'd consider a high-end audio interface, capable of handling semi or even fully professional recording jobs.