Since the release of Apple iPad, critics have largely debated over the topic of “Why need an iPad?” Users and experts divided into two different groups with some saying that “it is a blessing” while others think of it as “totally unnecessary” However, what Apple has really done is create a new device that builds on what it has learned from the lacking of its previous releases. The Apple iPad, conceptually, is a modified version of the iPhone and an iPod touch and it’s likely to be the biggest music technology introduction of the year.
Apple iPad as iMusic
The Apple iPad is an extremely useful musical tool as it runs countless of existing iPhone applications. Music is probably one of the key strengths of this product and you will be able to make music on the iPad using software that won’t exactly stretch its processor. It doesn’t replace the power of a dedicated music computer, instead creates a new platform that supports new types of mobile music making and innovative ways of controlling and playing music. Check out the specs for the Apple iPad below:-
Apple iPad Features:
- Support for 1024 x 768 with Dock Connector to VGA adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component A/V Cable, 576i and 480i with Apple Composite Cable
- H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Built-in speaker, microphone, 30-pin connectors
- Accelerometer
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Runs all Apple iPhone apps
The speaker is located at the bottom of the device and all you can say about it is that, it is quite “Loud”. At the top there is a mini-jack for headphones and the sound quality is much better compared to the iPhone or iPod Touch. Talking about the iPad audio, here are some of the key apps for musicians that is on offer:-
iElectribe By Korg For iPad
iElectribe, crafted by KORG, is one of the world’s first dedicated iPad musical instrument apps. The apps takes full advantages of iPad’s 9.7 inch multi touch display to deliver the first of a new style of musical instruments. Advanced Motion Sequencing, 64 preset patterns ready for immediate use and 8 Supercharged Effects takes the iELECTRIBE to new frontiers
StudioTrack For iPad
StudioTrack is a powerful songwriting tool designed exclusively for iPad. WiFi sync allows StudioTrack recordings to be downloaded to any desktop computer with a browser. Users can record up to eight tracks on a lucious multitouch mixer with meters, faders and knobs and it also has an effect rack on every channel which can be configured with a set of effects.
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