I recently got an iPad 2 for work and have been experimenting with it and some audio programs. I really enjoy having one small unit to work on with touch controls. feels the most like a hardware sequencer/synth I've felt in awhile and I have several controllers even - Radium with knobs and sliders, Korg padkontrol. I've since given my US428 to my nephew and gone for more compact i/o with lower latency.
My question is - Is there anyone else that would like to do full music production with strictly an iPad, guitar, midi keyboard? I have recemtly read quite a few posts where it is talked about asa musical sketchpad or quick idea recorder, but some of the apps I'm using suggest at full feature possibility for the single musician.
I would look forward to one app that has 16 tracks. Both sequencing and audio tracks, has mpc style sampler/drum machine, a couple synths (VA and FM) and the ability to have an amp sim plugin working on a track. Audio editor too with some effects. How far away are we to that. Given the current price range of music apps, how much would you say is reasonable for something that does all that?
Myself, i would pay $50 to $100 easy if I could get all those features in one app. Doesn't have to be complicated or bloated with extras. I don't need full Sonar/Nuendo/Logic type apps, just simple like an old school sampler/sequencer with 16 tracks and some built in generators and effects.
I'm currently having fun with Nanostudio, Sunrizer, Beatmaker 2, Xenon, Garageband and have not done any guitar work yet as I'm waiting for Line 6's amp app to come available which should be soon.
If you want to see something in a one man band app, let's hear about it. If you think the iPad is a toy and apps should remain limited, then not so interested in hearing about it. I have been thrilled since getting the ipad and do not use my main PC very often anymore. Just too handy a device to put down.
