A mixed bag of Apples: The M1 iMac is here but looks underpowered for big music productions, while the expensive M1 iPad Pro doesn't run macOS...
What's Apple planning for 2021? Mark your calendar for 20 April! We're expecting new iPads and other news of interest to musicians and producers.
Apple may bring back the iPad Mini with a larger screen and add Thunderbolt connectivity to a new, faster iPad Pro.
Apple has postponed mass production of the new MacBook Pro models for the second half of 2021, making a September or October launch more likely.
The new iPad Pro and MacBook Air offer little in the way of music production, but the souped-up laptop can be a great little computer for live performances and lite production.
Rumours are sweeping the tech world that Apple is preparing a broadside of new MacBook Pros, iMacs and iPads - including a new 14.1" MacBook Pro size that should please musicians.
There are two particularly important changes for iOS musicians. The first is the 3.5mm headphone jack's removal, and the second is the introduction of USB C in place of the old Lightng port.
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Will this change sort of kill the iPad for some musicians incorporating the wealth of iOS apps in their setups? Unlikely. All it will take to fix things up is a dongle with a good ol' 3.5mm jack and an USB ...
It looks like Apple may have new MacBooks and iPads in store for the Fall 2018: Media reports say it's registered five new iPads and five new Mac laptops with the Eurasian Economic Commission.
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Steinberg's Cubasis for iOS get's an update to version 2.2 which introduceds in-app purchasing and a bundle of 10 Classic Machines 80's drum machine legends. It's also half price for a couple of weeks.
Could Apples new iPad have the grunt and the price to finally tempt me to upgrade from my old iPad and make music apps run properly?
It's not for everyone, but DAW's exist for the iPad range and they're getting better and better. But how do you connect your audio interface and charge your iPad at the same time?