How many iPads are you guys using simultaneously?

teleb

@Wrlds2ndBstGeoshredr said:

@teleb said:
I used to use Cubasis a lot, but it can't compete with GB when it comes to the integrated workflow with Drummer, Smart Instruments, Alchemy, touch keyboard with cool pitch bend, and so forth.

Cubasis has its own drums, synth, keyboard, etc. You can do everything inside Cubasis.

Well I don't have the recent version of Cubasis installed. But the version I know cannot compete at all - for what I like.
The way the touch keyboard of GB can be configured, scales, size, pitch bending: I can create with this nicely. I can't even come close with the keyboard of Cubasis. And at least for the music I do - the sound patches in GB do much more for. The synth in Cubasis is cool, though.

teleb

@iOSounddesign said:

@teleb said:

@iOSounddesign said:

@oat_phipps said:
One. I gave my Air 2 and Air 1 to my mom and dad, respectively, so they could experience a technology jolt. I honestly don’t know how I’d incorporate a second iPad.

You're a better person than me lol. So many possibilities!

@MarkR said:
My new iPad Pro 12.9 is doing most of the heavy lifting, but I always have my iPad Air alongside. If I had to, I could add in my iPhone, my iPad 3, and two older iPod Touches. But the first two are enough, usually.

Man it sure sounds nice to have the new 12.9. What are you running on the old Air, and how do you connect your stuff? Analog Mixer, IDAM or special stuff like ICA4?

@teleb said:
well, I wanted it to be 2, but the iPad Air stopped functioning, now I am back to 1.
My priority was getting the ROLI Songmaker Kit, which I ordered 1 week ago.
But a second iPad would be cool, guess I am gonna do this, latest when my iPad 2017 can't cope with the needed CPU load.

CPU load is only one issue for me, i really hate App switching, and some stuff just doesn't work good with other stuff.

That's why I basically use GarageBsnd only. Now plus 2 AUs, Noise and Moog Model 15. But mainly what's already built in to GB. Staying in GB gives me creation. Adding other non AU apps resulted in nothing for me, at least inbreeding past.
I used to use Cubasis a lot, but it can't compete with GB when it comes to the integrated workflow with Drummer, Smart Instruments, Alchemy, touch keyboard with cool pitch bend, and so forth.

While i know exactly what you mean, the urge for a streamlined, hassle free creative experience, i always find myself craving for one of the many synths that isn't AU. Created so many patches that i love (obviously).

Well I do understand you. And even without creating patches, there are so many nice sounds in Magellan, Synthmaster, and all the other apps that I bought. I like to open them up and play, but I didn't use them to record anything. There is one exception: The original Alchemy with its built in 4 track recorder. I did some nice 16 bar things with it, which served as a basis for some songs. I'll try and keep one iPad just for that.
My son gave his iPad Mini 2 to me, I haven't starting using it, but I hope it can run Alchemy nicely. Then I'll be ready to move on to iOS 11 on my iPad 2017.

zhoe

@ipadthai said:
Eleven. One for each finger.

HAHAHAHA

iOSounddesign

Thanks for the very helpful suggestions. I didn't realize MacOS had that built in, I assumed
I'd need an iOS app like "studiomux" to make that work like you describe. I definitely need
to do some more research on the topic, but what you suggest sounds perfect.

Some of the gear (eg, Komplete Audio 6, etc) have been in storage until recent, as I just
made room with my newly setup studio/jam area. Forgot to mention, my iRig Pro has been my
primary interface for the iPad, though I just received delivery of an Apple camera
usb kit + usb hub, so should be good to go to start using the Komplete 6.

The only computer that's considerably faster than the iPad pro is my quad i7
3770k desktop. Over 20tb storage, 16gb ram, would make for a beefy audio workstation.. it
started out as a 970 SLI gaming box, but I rarely use it for that anymore, devoting most
of my time to music. I may sell one of the GPUs and just turn it into the central workstation.

Would love to incorporate the Macbook as well, perhaps running Logic X and in the meantime,
the much more affordable Reaper DAW. MBP is the low end model, with 128gb ssd and 8gb ram, so ultimately
I'm thinking the desktop running Ableton (when I can afford it) would be the way to go. Still
a lot of research to do, lot to learn ,as I'm still new to the world of desktop audio

Thanks again, I appreciate the advice.

Well you're most welcome! I also got a trusty ol 3770k @4,3 , but with macOS running on it. While i understand the urge to use that computing power, i'm not sure you should promote it to your central workstation, when you have the new iPad pro. While Ableton Live on such a box is quite nice, It isn't as great as it was in 2012 though. There is something intangible about the touchscreen, that you might miss, i certainly did.

The 3770k is still a good CPU, It would be perfect for some super high quality synths like the u-he stuff, and some truly highend reverbs, effects. Or some highend streaming librabries, pianos etc, where the iPad just can't compete, depends on your blend of music.

I totally understand the need to test this stuff out, i did the same thing. My advice would be to work mainly with the iPad, but everyone has to find their own way i guess.

I also gave up gaming mostly, i still kinda like it, but i feel i'm too old and it's a waste of time. You could invest the cash of a 970 into another big USB-Audiointerface, like the http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UMC1820/p/P0B2J

This, like your Komplete 6 has SPDIF for digital audio connection between these two interfaces. With this setup you could connect any of your devices with your iPad Pro, as well as Mic, Guitar etc ofc.

I certainly would like that setup :-)

DWP510

I have the first generation iPad Pro and just broke down and got a third-generation iPad Pro. I bought the first sixth generation of the iPad and then another iPad six came out within these last few months, Leaving the other $300 iPad six unused and ready to sell(anyone?). Personally, I ran into DSP limits on the regular iPad(which may be attributed to my app addiction). As most of you know here already, I need quadriplegic musician who depends solely on touch screens as midi interfaces.

MobileMusic

Pro 2018 with HyperDrive
Air 2 (when I forget to recharge Pro)

HyperDrive does not get recognized by iOS if the battery is completely dead. For this reason, I always turn it off completely when the battery falls below 3% so it can restart on battery next time when I need to use it. iPad needs to be able to boot up or wake up on the remaining battery for it to recognize the HyperDrive before plugging the HyperDrive. Otherwise, we need to unplug HyperDrive and replug it to recognize it - losing a charge cycle. If it does not get recognized, cannot use its headphone jack

MobileMusic

@Wrlds2ndBstGeoshredr said:

@teleb said:
I used to use Cubasis a lot, but it can't compete with GB when it comes to the integrated workflow with Drummer, Smart Instruments, Alchemy, touch keyboard with cool pitch bend, and so forth.

Cubasis has its own drums, synth, keyboard, etc. You can do everything inside Cubasis.

Agree.

Both DAWs have their strengths and weaknesses.
GB is a fun app while Cubasis is an easy-to-use app.

SevenSystems

Can't afford more than one

Svetlovska

Slightly to my own surprise, I’m all in on iPads over desk or laptop DAWs now. I have a powerful Laptop, and initially thought I’d be going for Ableton to work with my Neutron, MC202 and Keystep. But I find the wealth of powerful apps for the iPads at silly low prices coupled with the do it anywhere workflow and the ability to integrate the hardware with the apps via AUM just too compelling. Every time I think about pulling the trigger on some hardware, I realise there’s an app for that which can do it for a tenth of the price. I’m sure if I was recording ‘real’ instruments or playing live in band set ups I’d be frustrated by the IPad limitations, but for my slow time soundscaping, it really works. Currently I have an iPad Air 2018, and an aging IPad 4 which I reserve for noisemaker music apps like Dr Om, played live as audio in to the main iPad using an irig. As soon as I’ve paid off the Air I’ll be getting the big Pro too, and I recently bought a secondhand iPhone 6S to use as a field recorder, after years of holding out on Android. AirDrop just makes it too easy for wav file mucking about.

eyesunderground

3 iPads, one iPhone SE.

-iPad Pro 2018 as main DAW with BM3 or Cubasis usually
-iPad 2 for MIDI routing Via AUM and also used as MIDI controller sometimes
-iPad Mini as sound source for Synths apps etc. output through interface to iPad Pro, also used as a MIDI controller
-iPhone SE as MIDI controller for things like ChordPolyPad or Fugue Machine and sometimes as sound source through interface

All that said, I usually prefer to simply use the iPad Pro since the whole rig takes a bit of configuration and I already procrastinate enough.

johnfromberkeley

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ShaneG

I use 2 and an IPhone X. Live, i primarily use my pro 12.9 3rd gen for chord sheets, because of my old eyes. I use my wife's old Ipad air 2 2nd gen for synths connected to my Yamaha MoDX7. At home, i use them as hardware synths, different stuff running and recording into my Ipad pro using my Scarlette interface.

Samflash3

One iPad 2018, and an older iPhone 5c seems to be the setup I’ll stick to.
I probably won’t get a Pro unless I was replacing my iPad 2018, but I may either get a DJ turntable station (because I feel it makes no sense to pay for Djay as a subscription to use a turntable), or a Convertible Windows laptop that I can run software.

I do have an older Android tablet that I could use either as a MIDI controller, or as a secondary device to read chord charts.

thatguysmitty

2...1 gen iPad Pro 9.7” running just Xequence, thumbjam, ChordPolyPad, and a few other midi controller apps that I use to control/sequence my 10.5 “ iPad Pro running all the other bazillion apps I hoard.