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But a cheaper option for those who already have it on Mac wouldn't go amiss. I'm guessing they see it as a good way in for amateurs starting out, and a useful tool for pros etc allowing easy transfer between Mac and ipad. I'm still on GarageBand tbh but I'm definitely interested in picking up a "proper" DAW
Hard pass.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
Instant on, easy interface and Garageband FoC ready and waiting. It got me into recording many years ago.
But a full heavyweight DAW on an iPad ?? If you've *only* got an iPad, maybe it's what you've been waiting for, but I'll stick with a laptop, multiple screens, multiple interfaces, cheap storage, etc.
More than capable of doing 90% of tFBer's recording projects. Pros need more, and they always will, I guess.
Fair point in terms of its processing / storage adequacy ... but I'd still like a decent sized screen.
The supported iPads cost as much as a laptop.
I have 3 iPads in the studio.
Two are for Soundflow control, one is on my Avid Dock as a source/headphone send, monitor source controller.
Using an iPad as a DAW?
Hard pass.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
I actually tried Garageband on an iPod Touch once. That was enough.
Is yours a commercial set up I assume?
Big use case will be tweaking and remixing on a sofa, train or plane I suppose. Same with Final Cut… but I have two external multi TB drives for the media.
They do make good remotes for Logic and Mainstage though.
I guess now you have mouse support for iPad so you can always use a dock.
I still think a laptop was better, but plenty of people don't have one these days.
I know quite a few people that record loads on Garage Band on Ipads. Makes sense for those if they want to develop projects and are more than happy with the ipad workflow. A very reasonable price for a much more powerful tool. Wouldn't be surprised if they put it in as an option with one of their bundles like Apple One.
Much as I like GB on the ipad, a few things stop me using it.
No 'save' button, changes just automatically stay, I hate that
Plugins very basic, just okay
lack of record formats for higher quality source files.
Also worth noting, this may end up being a gateway back to the Mac world. I may download it just to have a play and may move to a Macbook when my Laptop gets past it. This means any projects can seamlessly move to the new Macbook you have started on the ipad.
It's a great move by Apple IMO, although I'll find out more when I try it.