What audio interface are 2020 IPad Pro users using?

Samu

@MadGav said:

I think I’ve twigged what you were on about with USB-C power now - providing it from the hub/slave to the master? Sounds like a good idea to me!

Yepp, that is what USB-PD is (USB Power Delivery).

Hubs with a USB-PD port can provide the connected USB-C host with power.
So best solution for USB-C based iPads for now is a hub with two USB-C ports where one of the ports provides USB-PD. The cheaper USB-C hubs often lack USB-PD.

Maybe the next revision of the mentioned ESI interface will provide USB-PD and it that case it would be a very good option

echoopera

Does anyone know how the Arturia AudioFuse would compare to the Apogee Symphony Desktop (i know it’s not out yet) but the connectivity on the AF looks really nice.

iammane

Indirectly related... a lot of these USB interfaces say they are good for the iPad Pro line, cool - does anyone know / can confirm they also work just as well on an iPad Air 4th gen? I'm not due for an upgrade quite yet but wanting to plan ahead.

Strizbiz

@iammane said:
Indirectly related... a lot of these USB interfaces say they are good for the iPad Pro line, cool - does anyone know / can confirm they also work just as well on an iPad Air 4th gen? I'm not due for an upgrade quite yet but wanting to plan ahead

Yes, they are usb class compliant so they should work with any iPad

Krupa

@amigomatt said:
I'm using the Yamaha AG06, which is really flexible and sounds great. I have bidirectionality with my desktop PC setup. Feels like one system. It's quite unique in its features at such a low price point as well (I think I paid £130 for it a couple of years back). It can also be powered by a micro USB powerbank, which makes it a fully portable/wireless location recording solution.

Does being bidirectional in this case mean that the USB connects to both at once? - I’ve seen there’s there’s a box that does this (connect+ or something or other) but in a mixer format would be so much more appealing to me, especially this one which has just the right amount and types of analogue inputs...

iammane

@Strizbiz said:

@iammane said:
Indirectly related... a lot of these USB interfaces say they are good for the iPad Pro line, cool - does anyone know / can confirm they also work just as well on an iPad Air 4th gen? I'm not due for an upgrade quite yet but wanting to plan ahead

Yes, they are usb class compliant so they should work with any iPad

Cool, I figured at much, but one can only be so sure with the verbiage provided haha. Thx!!

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Strizbiz

@tja said:
Any recommendation for an interface that allows to set the iPad to 192 kHz (in a DAW)?

The DragonFlys allow up tp 96 kHz and the interface that I tried instead did not increase the possible rate at all, and now I am seeking again...

I could be wrong but I don’t think there’s a daw that lets you do more than 96k or maybe it’s something to do with the iPad itself? I’ve used a couple of interfaces ( Apogee Duet and SSL 2+) and they both support 192k but I’ve never seen any Daws that let me do more than 96k. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Stuntman_mike

I’m on a budget: M-Audio Air 192|4 😂

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Paa89

A bit late to the party.
I have ipad pro 2018 11 almost identical to the 2020.
I use the Audient Evo 4
I used it in this video.

Connected to a usbc hub.
Link of usb is in the description

gkillmaster

I go from my iPad to my iConnectMIDI2+ which has stereo audio pass through and then out to my speakers or into my DAW. Is all I need. Just responding cause I have great respect for iConnectivity and they have a lot newer products these days.

Janosax

@tja said:
Any recommendation for an interface that allows to set the iPad to 192 kHz (in a DAW)?

The DragonFlys allow up tp 96 kHz and the interface that I tried instead did not increase the possible rate at all, and now I am seeking again...

Just bought a Focusrite Scarlett Solo and it works perfectly at 192 kHz in Audiobus on my 7 Plus/14.4:

Then AUM will follow 192 kHz:

audiblevideo

@echoopera If what you’re after is permanent plug-in connections but not simultaneous recording a mixer or a patchbay would suit you.

mlau

arturia audiofuse studio here with ipad pro 11 ... a blast ...

Strizbiz

@mlau said:
arturia audiofuse studio here with ipad pro 11 ... a blast ...

Wow, that looks crazy, I didn’t know that even existed lol. Crazy specs. I ended up getting the Symphony Desktop, it sounds amazing to my ears 😁

mlau

@Strizbiz it’s a great one for sure. I had an apogee duet first gen, it is still working very well, but it is not supported anymore .... so no more apogee for me. Anyway, you got a great box ! Enjoy

Strizbiz

@mlau said:
@Strizbiz it’s a great one for sure. I had an apogee duet first gen, it is still working very well, but it is not supported anymore .... so no more apogee for me. Anyway, you got a great box ! Enjoy

I still have my Duet, with no plans on getting rid of it, still sounds great and when all this craziness is over and I can be mobile I’ll take the Duet with me and let the Symphony stay home 😁

Sam23

https://www.solidstatelogic.com/music-and-audio-production/audio-interfaces

mlau

@Strizbiz said:

@mlau said:
@Strizbiz it’s a great one for sure. I had an apogee duet first gen, it is still working very well, but it is not supported anymore .... so no more apogee for me. Anyway, you got a great box ! Enjoy

I still have my Duet, with no plans on getting rid of it, still sounds great and when all this craziness is over and I can be mobile I’ll take the Duet with me and let the Symphony stay home 😁

It’s the duet second generation, right ?

Strizbiz

@mlau said:

@Strizbiz said:

@mlau said:
@Strizbiz it’s a great one for sure. I had an apogee duet first gen, it is still working very well, but it is not supported anymore .... so no more apogee for me. Anyway, you got a great box ! Enjoy

I still have my Duet, with no plans on getting rid of it, still sounds great and when all this craziness is over and I can be mobile I’ll take the Duet with me and let the Symphony stay home 😁

It’s the duet second generation, right ?

Technically 3rd generation , it the Duet for Mac/IOS and it also has a usb midi input, but it’s not supported on my 2020 IPad Pro which was part of the reason I updated to the Symphony Desktop. The Duet will technically run but the Maestro software that controls it doesn’t work.

128BPM

I have an eye on the SPL Crimson 3.

https://www.theproaudiowebblog.com/spl-crimson-review

I like the features and it gets rather good reviews.

Anyone got experience with this Unit?

Strizbiz

@Sam23 said:
https://www.solidstatelogic.com/music-and-audio-production/audio-interfaces

I have one of those, I bought it before the Symphony Desktop started shipping. It’s definitely nice for the price

tahiche

I recently got a Zedi 10. It’s great and handy for plugging outboard gear. Good preamps and features. Works nicely with the iPad as there’s no need for a controller software, all available on board, I had to send back a Soundcraft as it required software to change routing. It’s great for FX loop, I send iPad audio through guitar pedals and back in. Satisfying and fun to twist some knobs. Good price, nice quality and build, a very good feature set and versatile. Also serves as a standalone mixer if you needed to.

Sam23

SSL2 / SSL2+

mlau

@Strizbiz said:

@mlau said:

@Strizbiz said:

@mlau said:
@Strizbiz it’s a great one for sure. I had an apogee duet first gen, it is still working very well, but it is not supported anymore .... so no more apogee for me. Anyway, you got a great box ! Enjoy

I still have my Duet, with no plans on getting rid of it, still sounds great and when all this craziness is over and I can be mobile I’ll take the Duet with me and let the Symphony stay home 😁

It’s the duet second generation, right ?

Technically 3rd generation , it the Duet for Mac/IOS and it also has a usb midi input, but it’s not supported on my 2020 IPad Pro which was part of the reason I updated to the Symphony Desktop. The Duet will technically run but the Maestro software that controls it doesn’t work.

that’s why i give up with apogee... no support ! too bad cause they make great devices ... i just don’t feel like buying a new apogee every 5 years

lukesleepwalker

@auxmux said:

@0tolerance4silence said:
a little off topic...
Is there an interface that is iPad powered (not batteries, power bank or powered hub) and has 2 audio i/o and 1 midi i/o? Something simple like uca202 with midi.

Depends on the iPad. Some interfaces will work with iPads with USB C because they provide enough power like Focusrite 2i2 or Presonus newer USB C based interfaces.

If you are using an older iPad like me with a lightning port, then it won't provide enough power.

I recommend Zoom U44 or U22 because while they use batteries, they are very reliable and provide audio and midi.

I really like my Zoom U44. Will it work with USB-C?

drcongo

That evo 4 looks like a nice piece of kit @Strizbiz - any issues with it on iOS?