Oh, cool...keep these iThreads going.  I just got an iPad 32g a couple of weeks ago and have not had a chance to look into all the musical benefits yet.  

I did a quick app store search to see what might be out there and it looked exciting.  Since then, I got plowed under with work.  I completely forgot about Garage Band, however.  I think that app is actually free?  I have an iPhone as well, so this could get interesting.

Looks like GarageBand is $4.99 for iPad/iPhone

Still pretty reasonable, I may have to check it out.  Then I will probably need an interface, though.

I have been curious about soundcard interfaces for iPad - I don't think my MOTU will work with it, there's probably only a few soundcards which will. 

AVID recently announced their new iPad-compatible Fast Track. If they jumped on that train, it shouldn't be too hard to find an alternative. Off the top of my head, Alesis has one called iO4. They also have a nice docking station for iPads.

As much as I lothe the IKRAP stuff and blitz from a "certain" manufacturer..

I am using my IPAD with a Yamaha App called Set List Organizer with my Alesis IDOCK to switch patches on a two keyoard rig when I play live and at shows I do.Makes it more efficient. If the old harware stuff was available I would do it with that (patchbay/pactch changer/merger/midi interface), but this is streamlined and the IOCK mounts to my mic stand...


SO yes I embrace certain IOS apps and hardware, but do I purchase every new IK app that pops up? NADA..

Thanks Rain & MM!

Dang!  Alesis IO Dock is not compatible with lightening connector!

Oh, and how could I forget - Focusrite has this one.

http://us.focusrite.com/i...interfaces/itrack-solo

If the sound quality is anywhere near Scarlett's that would definitely be a winner. 

One thing though - judging from my experience w/ them, you're probably better off sticking w/ the default Apple Core Audio driver. 

After downloading their driver, I soon reverted to Apple's, which gave me better latency (by 3ms) and solved all the clicks and pops problems. 

In fact, if I learned one thing in the last 2 years it is that Apple makes darn fine and solid audio drivers.

Thanks for the shoutout and welcome to the mobile music revolution.

Rain


Oh, and how could I forget - Focusrite has this one.

http://us.focusrite.com/ipad-audio-interfaces-usb-audio-interfaces/itrack-solo

If the sound quality is anywhere near Scarlett's that would definitely be a winner. 

One thing though - judging from my experience w/ them, you're probably better off sticking w/ the default Apple Core Audio driver. 

After downloading their driver, I soon reverted to Apple's, which gave me better latency (by 3ms) and solved all the clicks and pops problems. 

In fact, if I learned one thing in the last 2 years it is that Apple makes darn fine and solid audio drivers.

good to know, Rain, thanks!