iPad Starter Kit

[Cernnunos]

I've been thinking about getting an iPad, because there are so many useful music programs that are only available on the iOS platform. Question is, what does my starter kit look like? I'm not a gigging musician, but I do go to the occasional jam session/music camp located in random places, including off of dirt roads. I'm looking for recommendations for:

• Device size
  
• Case
• Music stand holder
• Keyboard (useful?)
• Pen (useful?)

Thanks in advance!

 

[One Way]

I've used iPads in my business for a number of years. I'm currently using a 2016 iPad Pro 9.8" for music which is retired from business use. Regarding screen size, I wish it had the 11" screen for stage use.
For music use I have a case and nothing else. The on screen keyboard works fine for me.
If I was purchasing a new one, the base $329 unit will function just fine however I'd prefer an iPad Air for the larger screen size. In my opinion 64 GB memory is fine as is wifi connectivity.
I use a tablet holder that clamps onto a mic stand and OnSong as the app.

 

[munkeyfish]

The iPad has become my music partner of choice. I use an iPad Air 3 with max specs, but I also got my wife and daughter the base models and they work just as well.

I'd recommend the Logictech case/keyboard combo. Offers great protection and the keyboard is magnetic for when you don't need it. I also use the pencil for note taking at practice with my band. And I use the hotspot in my iPhone (family uses android) for Wi-Fi outside of the house.
I am beyond happy with owning one. I use it for media consumption, practice and art among a million other things. It's worth it plus the more you can use it for.
I also have Apple One so I have 2T of cloud storage that I can use what ever I save with all my devices. But that's more than you asked.

 

[BassChuck]

iReal Pro. Sets up music for whatever chord progression you want. Set your tempo, Key, # of reps.
A great practice tool. (Hours of your life will evaporate.... totally addictive).

 

[Cernnunos]

iReal Pro. Sets up music for whatever chord progression you want. Set your tempo, Key, # of reps.
A great practice tool. (Hours of your life will evaporate.... totally addictive).

Thanks for the suggestion, but iReal Pro sounds like Band in a Box.

 

[BassChuck]

Thanks for the suggestion, but iReal Pro sounds like Band in a Box.

Yea, it's the same concept. I find that iReal Pro is a little easier to use, but either would do, so if you have BIAB go with that. A step further would be Garage Band, but that (while free) is geared more towards a DAW or more complete production. With iReal Pro or BIAB the idea is to quickly create a backing track to help learn a phrase or technique.