iOS, iPhone, iPad and music 101

[Duke21]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

Be sure to post a review. AFAIK, you'll be the first using the iO Dock in this thread.

Indeed.

[Mound of Sound]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

Be sure to post a review. AFAIK, you'll be the first using the iO Dock in this thread.

Really? I guess I should read this thread a little more often.

I originally wanted the io Dock, but went with the Apogee Jam instead. As cool as it is, it has its limits. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it works out!

[steve_rolfeca]

Originally Posted by Mound of Sound

Really? I guess I should read this thread a little more often.

I originally wanted the io Dock, but went with the Apogee Jam instead. As cool as it is, it has its limits. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it works out!

At these prices, why not have both?

In one of the Auria promo videos, they use a mid-fi multichannel Presonus AudioBox to track a band live off the floor, and then use the Jam to overdub critical guitar parts. Makes perfect sense to me...

[Mound of Sound]

Originally Posted by steve_rolfeca

At these prices, why not have both?

2 kids, 2 mortgages, wife in grad school. Bass is simply a hobby.

[Evangelos]

Meteor Multitrack Daw Recorder now with Audiobus support.Has anyone been using this app so far?

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by Mound of Sound

Head's up guys. I just bought a new Alesis iO Dock at J&R for $119. Amazon says there's 8 left. Sale is on until Monday, in case anyone is interested.

Got one too, largely for the midi connectivity, but I will try playing bass with jamout and post a review

[TaySte_2000]

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

That's a sweet deal, but I have my suspicions regarding the price drop on the iO Dock. I've a feeling NAMM is going to unleash at least a few new ipad docks and stations. At least I'm hoping so, and holding out just a wee bit longer. While I'm incredibly tempted to pull the trigger on that sale, I'm gonna hold out just a wee bit longer.

Very good point, I shall await interesting news.

Also the Jamup update is so good, going to spend my whole night playing with 5 delays

[Rip Topaz]

I'm goin for the Duke21 patch, with 12 distortions. I'm gonna drop Jamup into all three slots in Audibus and unleash the demons!!

[steve_rolfeca]

Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

I'm goin for the Duke21 patch, with 12 distortions. I'm gonna drop Jamup into all three slots in Audibus and unleash the demons!!

Even if you can only get two instances of Jamup running at once on your iPhone before you run out of power, the mind boggles.

I mean, think about it- we're talking about more modelling capabilities than a POD 2.0, and it's running on a cel 'phone...

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

That's a sweet deal, but I have my suspicions regarding the price drop on the iO Dock. I've a feeling NAMM is going to unleash at least a few new ipad docks and stations. At least I'm hoping so, and holding out just a wee bit longer. While I'm incredibly tempted to pull the trigger on that sale, I'm gonna hold out just a wee bit longer.

i tend to doubt any hot new I/O devices for pre-4th generation iPads will be released... I've got a 3rd gen, so I snagged the alesis. Soon they'll be gone-zo!

[Rip Topaz]

Originally Posted by steve_rolfeca

Even if you can only get two instances of Jamup running at once on your iPhone before you run out of power, the mind boggles.

I mean, think about it- we're talking about more modelling capabilities than a POD 2.0, and it's running on a cel 'phone...

Yeah, ain't it cool?

I've actually been successful running Sunrizer XS into Jamup into MTDAW without even a hiccup. That's pretty intensive.

[kevmoga]

Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

That's a sweet deal, but I have my suspicions regarding the price drop on the iO Dock. I've a feeling NAMM is going to unleash at least a few new ipad docks and stations. At least I'm hoping so, and holding out just a wee bit longer. While I'm incredibly tempted to pull the trigger on that sale, I'm gonna hold out just a wee bit longer.

From what I can see, the only new entry is the Mackie mixer/dock. Anybody hear about anything else unveiled at NAMM? This is tempting me to pull the trigger on a 3rd gen iPad and Alesis iodock and be done with it. My only reservation is whether the 30 pin connector will continue to be viable or if everything from this point forward will migrate to the lightning connector. Opinions?

It seems like it could be an exercise in frustration trying to keep up with all the newest technology for this platform as fast as it's evolving - but I suppose that's also part of the fun, huh?

[Joe Nerve]

Originally Posted by kevmoga

From what I can see, the only new entry is the Mackie mixer/dock. Anybody hear about anything else unveiled at NAMM? This is tempting me to pull the trigger on a 3rd gen iPad and Alesis iodock and be done with it. My only reservation is whether the 30 pin connector will continue to be viable or if everything from this point forward will migrate to the lightning connector. Opinions?

It seems like it could be an exercise in frustration trying to keep up with all the newest technology for this platform as fast as it's evolving - but I suppose that's also part of the fun, huh?

I hear ya. I'm in the same exact spot.

What's keeping me from the idock is the fact that it doesn't fit the ipad 3 perfectly, and that other stuff in the amazon review. Paricuarly how they seem to be ignoring complaints.

[smeet]

So far I really like the Alesis iodock. I'm making very simple use of it so far, but for me, it's worth the price just for:
- Volume control (!!!!)
- 1/4" headphone out w/ dedicated volume control
- Recharges the iPad.
- Good quality 1/4" balanced outs.
- MIDI I/O.
- Padded carrying case!

Still have to check out:
- Footswitch control
- MIDI control through MIDI footpedals
- video out
- Mic/line inputs, phantom power

I'm not using the inputs yet (I do all my recording at home in Logic). But for live performance it's been worth it. I know MIDI in works well, but I understand that sysex does not work and WILL NOT be implemented. I have not checked out MIDI through the usb port, just with a MIDI cable.

I have an iPad 2, and it fits nicely with the (included) sleeve. I don't know about the iPad 3.

I would recommend budgeting with the assumption that it will work with your current iPad and nothing after that. Also, although I haven't needed service, I wouldn't count on a lot of help from Alesis (from what I've read online).

If you buy it, I recommend this deal: http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALEIODOCK . That's $149 with a free soft carrying case and free shipping!

[corsa]

FWIW -

I've just started experimenting with the I/O Dock and a 4th gen. iPad using the 30 pin to Lightning adapter. It does cause the iPad to stick out of the I/O Dock a bit (the width of the adapter) but it fits well in the Dock and is very well supported. Everything lines up and the Dock (with the included sleeve) is the right dimensions for my 4th gen. iPad. It works just fine and, other than looking a bit odd with the slight overhang, I don't see any reason that it won't be perfectly usable.

[OmeDunk]

Is it possible to run audiobus, jamup and mtdaw on a iPhone4 (1st generation)?

[Duke21]

Yes, I run these apps on my iPad 1 which have the same CPU as iPhone 4.

[Duke21]

Prieto run these apps on iPhone 4 as well.

[Rip Topaz]

Especially since the latest Audiobus update, you should have better performance on the iPhone 4. Check the settings in Audiobus if you have any problems.

[kevmoga]

Originally Posted by corsa

FWIW -

I've just started experimenting with the I/O Dock and a 4th gen. iPad using the 30 pin to Lightning adapter. It does cause the iPad to stick out of the I/O Dock a bit (the width of the adapter) but it fits well in the Dock and is very well supported. Everything lines up and the Dock (with the included sleeve) is the right dimensions for my 4th gen. iPad. It works just fine and, other than looking a bit odd with the slight overhang, I don't see any reason that it won't be perfectly usable.

This is good to know. BTW, does anyone have opinions experience running Auria on iPad3 vs. iPad4? The only thing I cna find is in this recently released review that came out a couple of days ago.

http://www.prosoundnetwork.com/artic...ios/ipad/15913

Great review, but I was hoping for more detail on Auria performance in 3 vs. 4.