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iOS, iPhone, iPad and music 101

#363
Mound of Sound said:
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!
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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...
 
#367
Joe Nerve said:
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.
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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 :D
 
#369
Rip Topaz said:
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!!
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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...
 
#370
Joe Nerve said:
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.
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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!
 
#371
steve_rolfeca said:
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...
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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.
 
#372
Joe Nerve said:
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.
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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?
 
#373
kevmoga said:
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?
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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.
 
#374
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: Invalid Link Removed . That's $149 with a free soft carrying case and free shipping!
 
#375
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.
 
#380
corsa said:
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.
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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/article/review-wavemachine-labs-auria-daw-for-ios/ipad/15913

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

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