In this episode we'll have a look
at iPad apps that you'll find indispensable.
Never mind your desktop
that's so 20th century!
Seriously, the way things are moving
in technology,
it's incredibly important to try
and keep up with the development
of audio applications or tablets.
There is huge development
going on all the time
with audio on iPads,
whether it's music, recording or control.
There are a million options in that App Store.
Let's look at some
that I feel are properly professional
piece of kit.
Recording is the first area
that we will look at.
With our tablet in your hand
you always have a f of field recorder.
iPads nowadays have the versatility
to allow you to do many types
of recording depending on the hardware
that you're recording with.
You can get plugin microphones.
You can even get actual audio interfaces
allowing you to have multiple tracks
for recording.
On my iPad the first stop for recording
is RODE REC.
It's a stereo or mono recorder
that gives you up to 96 kHz
for recording.
This simple to use app
is available on the iPhone or iPad.
Stand alone or in conjunction
with the i-XY microphone
it gives you exceptionally high quality
recording with basic editing functions
and allows you to send your files
to where ever you want them.
If I need more than one track to record,
I will always turn to Steinberg Cubasis
for the iPad.
This is truly an incredible
piece of kit.
It is a full-featured DAW,
with many tracks of audio.
Recording, editing, mixing,
multiple inputs and MIDI.
It ship's with a range of really essential plugins
and instruments.
When you finished your work,
you can send your mixes
to wherever you want them
and even import them into Cubase proper
or Nuendo
and if you buy an audio interface
from Zoom or Steinberg with iOS connectivity
you get a free version
of Cubasis. Check with your supplier.
Control is another huge advantage
when using your tablet.
Imagine being able to control your DAW
without any hardware.
Using your iPad to control
your DAW is a handy way
to get access
to a lot of functionality
without having to buy expensive hardware
though it has to be said
when trying to mix
with any of these virtual faders,
you do not get the tangible feedback
on your fingers.
I'm an old dog
and I need to have my fingers on those faders.
There are lots of virtual controllers
for DAWs both in Android and iOS.
V-Console from Neyrinck,
PT control and TouchDAW
are brilliant apps
to give you some serious control
over your DAW.
Another way to use your iPad
to control hardware
is using it to control your recorder
like a Zoom F8
or even the L Series.
You have full control
of the whole machine
which allows you the freedom
to keep an eye
on some of the other stuff going on.
I find the iPad invaluable
when it comes to music creation.
The range of quality synthesizers,
loop machines, guitar tuners,
metronomes amongst other music devices
available for the iPad is astounding.
I could talk about
the music on the iPad forever.
I will look at this in further episodes
but I just wanted to mention
a couple you should look at
and have a play with.
My current favorite are from Novation.
Launchpad, Groovebox and blocks wave.
The suite of apps
that complement Ableton Live
and Novation hardware.
You can build massive music scapes
from these super little apps
and bring them into Ableton
to complete your masterpiece.
There are several apps
that turn your iPad
into a fully-fledged synthesizer
that can be controlled
by your sequencer
via MIDI.
There are some free ones and some paid.
A real nice one that I go back to for design,
again and again is Nanologue.
There is lots of scope for sound design
in its simple interface.
Check out your local computer magazines
for recommendations,
you might even get a few free instruments
with the magazine.
Just one thing about connecting
anything from an audio interface
or controller to your iPad,
you will need a lightning to USB connection kit
which costs up to 45 bucks.
Tablets are an invaluable resource
for audio production in the studio,
on the road
and at home. Apps are developing
at an incredible rate
and with the advent of the iPad pro
I can finally hear the swan song
of the traditional computer.
Look into what's available
for your tablet both in software and hardware
and keep looking.
There is a very enjoyable learning curve
right ahead of you.
I'm Keith Alexander
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