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Get the most recent device with as much storage as you can afford. It matters little which one you get unless your workflow dictates something specific to a particular platform.
What does "music hobby" mean to you?
Desktop and tablet might offer similar functionality on paper but using them couldn't be more different.
This is just my advice (aka my own opinions), so take with a grain of salt.
Since music is your hobby, I would stick to mobile for now. Depending on how deep your pockets are, I would recommend either a 10th gen iPad with 256gb internal storage, or a Mini 6 with 256gb internal storage. If a headphone jack is a necessary requirement, a refurbished Mini 5 should work. The difference is, the 10th gen iPad and Mini 6 have USB-C ports, but the Mini 5 still uses a lightning port. 256gb is definitely the sweet spot for most hobbyists.
Then again...and this is another idea to take with a grain of salt...maybe get an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro with 256gb storage or 512gb storage. This has a vastly improved battery life over the SE and, yeah, more internal storage. 256gb is the sweet spot, but if you can afford a bit more, 512gb.
@JMmusic I understand your dilemma; there is so much choice nowadays that even if you decide on a format (laptop, tablet, etc) there's a litany of choices between makers, models, storage, colors, etc.
I started using iOS music production apps in 2015 and soon began using them exclusively in my home studio. I started on analog PortaStudio's in the mid 1990's so I always loved the immediate tactile hands on nature of the PortaStudio's so the touch screen interface of the iPad's always attracted me to them.
I know decisions about gear are difficult but once you decide what you're seeking in your musical journey it will come together fairly painlessly. Good luck brother...
If going mobile, I'd recommend getting a pro model, because they have noticeably better speakers (unless that's changed in recent years). Some might say it doesn't matter because you should always use headphones or external speakers anyway, but at least for me that just isn't realistic. For being crappy speakers they're surprisingly good (ok folks, stop throwing tomatoes).
Size wise I wouldn't get less than 512GB. I currently have 256, and I'm running out. Neo-Soul Keys Studio 2 uses something like 10GB, Pure Synth is huge as well, and many others, plus I have huge games on the device (like Buldurs Gate I & 2, each is several GB). I want to get Divinity: Original Sin 2, but it's 18GB. You can delete and re-download etc, but that is annoying as hell. BUT, maybe 512 is overkill for you, but 64GB is almost guaranteed to be too little, esp if you're planning on using romplers or samples.
Mobile or laptop/desktop? For me that's easy: mobile. Partly because I like laying in bed, and tablets are simply much more nimble to use, although I do have a MacBook for doing serious writing (which might be replacable with a tablet keyboard — haven't gotten around to try that.) Also, it's a huge boon that ios plugins are so inexpensive.
The fact that after purchasing a device, the professional-grade plugins such as ToneBoosters and Bleass are significantly cheaper. The fact that I can Airdrop projects between devices (start on the iPhone, finish on the iPad). The fact I can use a touchscreen rather than fiddle about with a mouse and keyboard shortcuts (well, this is my personal preference, and you may prefer the mouse/keyboard workflow). And the fact I can use an Apple Pencil to make art on my device (I prefer a laminated screen and have used a Mini 5 and now use a 12.9" M1 iPad Pro).
Wait, have you tried Module Pro, Beathawk, and Pure Synth Platinum? Those have very nice sampled instruments and all can be used as AUv3.
The KAPro orchestra instruments in Module are hard to beat no cap.
Give it a shot. I mean, if you listen to any of @LinearLineman 's pieces, you'll see quickly that top quality samples are available on iOS. He uses Cubasis. I'm sure he can fill you in more on what's good and what isn't.
That’s such a personal preference thing, depending entirely on what tools inspire you the most. There’s no one-size fits all.
I’ve spent a small fortune on hardware synths, grooveboxes , in addition to desktop plugins and daws for my M1 Pro — But I always gravitate back to iPad, spending more time in apps like Drambo and accompanying AUV3 plugins than I do anything else in my arsenal. I don’t regret the purchases though, as I love having such a large pallet of sound possibilities —…but if I was stuck on a desert island, I’d be happy with just an iPad. YMMV
75% synth, 25% sampled instruments.
It depends , if you where satisfied with mobile , then pick a used ipad . Air2 is pretty old , so buying a relative recent model would make difference ...
On desktop you'll find plenty of quality free stuff ,so don't worry about spending much , it depends on your choice of workflow
That's a great deal you found on Gazelle! I still use my 2nd Gen 12.9" Pro as a sheet music reader, and it runs just fine. ☺️