How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet?

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2015/03/27 10:11:20 (permalink)

How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet?

Hi guys,

I am looking into getting either an iPad or Tablet to double as a controller for Sonar etc. I would also like to be able to run a DAW on it purely for tracking via my RME UFX. (Yes, I know I won't be able to run Sonar on the iPad option).

As I do recordings for a living, I need to be very sure this is going to be super reliable and solid. Can anyone tell me:
What is a realistic track count that I could expect from the RME, a pad or tablet and en external HDD?
Also, what DAW would run well on a system like this as a tracking system? (no FX etc)
 
Thanks for your input!!
 
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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re: How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet? 2015/03/27 13:16:53 (permalink)
    I know the iPAD Air can record 32 simultaneous channels.
    That's pretty decent for such a small/portable device.
     
    Your UFX also has the ability to track directly to its USB port.

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    Re: How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet? 2015/03/27 16:05:38 (permalink)
    I've recorded 8 channels into Cubasis on an iPad air OK. As JIm says, the UFX can also record to a USB port though I've not tried that yet.
     
    RME do an iPad totalmix app as well.

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    LJB
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    Re: How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet? 2015/03/28 13:50:11 (permalink)
    Thanks guys - I do use the RME Direct to USB as a backup, but it's crappy to navigate and play back/drop in etc. I'd like to have some sort of DAW running with 28 channels, ideally.
     
    Jim, what software would the iPad Air then use for tracking - any idea?
     And would it use an external HDD? Sorry, totally green with anything Mac..!

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    Re: How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet? 2015/03/28 18:38:30 (permalink)
    LJB
    Thanks guys - I do use the RME Direct to USB as a backup, but it's crappy to navigate and play back/drop in etc. I'd like to have some sort of DAW running with 28 channels, ideally.
     
    Jim, what software would the iPad Air then use for tracking - any idea?
     And would it use an external HDD? Sorry, totally green with anything Mac..!




    Hi Ludwig,
     
    I have to correct myself.
    I've had 32-channels of I/O with the iPAD Air...
    Using Auria by WaveMachine Labs, you can record 24-channels simultaneously.
    http://auriaapp.com/Products/auria#AuriaFeatureList
     
    It's not a full replacement for a desktop DAW, but Auria is pretty amazing for a tablet app.
    I've not tried recording to external HD (not sure that's possible).
    Make sure your iPAD has plenty of memory.  I'd want at least 64GB.
    post edited by Jim Roseberry - 2015/03/28 18:47:24

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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re: How much pure tracking can be done with a pad/tablet? 2015/03/28 18:40:28 (permalink)
    Cubasis is also a nice tablet DAW app.
    http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/mobile_apps/cubasis.html
     
     

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