Sure, Windows is a player with its Surface line for running Windows software with some touch capabilities, and you will definitely even prefer a Surface if you want to run desktop-only software like Ableton Live or Reaktor.īut there’s no reason to change the evaluation of the iPad as a platform. You don’t have to love the results, but you can’t say the process isn’t happening.Īnd on another level, I think it’s equally fair to say that Apple’s iPad is unmatched if what you’re looking to buy is a dedicated touch tablet. We can say objectively they are attempting to fix issues identified by third-party music developers – as they should, as any OS vendor should. Love it or hate iOS, I think it is plainly inaccurate to claim that Apple isn’t looking at these issues. You don’t need to grab it right this instant, but you certainly could if you’re not sitting backstage about to play live on Bluetooth MIDI controllers.įor users of capable iPads, if you want an insanely exhaustive review of the iPad-specific iPadOS, Ars has you covered: IOS 13 is a reasonable update at the moment if you’ve got some time to make adjustments. Right now, from Apple, that’s looking like macOS Mojave for the rest of 2019, and iOS 12.4.2+ or 13.1. The question is what will allow you to focus on making music. I’m not here to bash Apple releases or to be a cheerleader. There are also some reasons to genuinely look forward to iOS 13, particularly in that it finally adds real file management (with Files), though it’ll take some time for developers to update their tools. (Bleeding edge, advanced apps like Moog’s Minimoog Model D and Model 15 saw some issues, which have since been resolved, CDM has confirmed.) iOS 13.1 delivered a bunch of fixes to various unexpected behaviors, and developers are following suit. IOS Inter-App Audio is going away Audiobus creator on what’s next See KORG’s statement on iOS 13 and Catalina. There seems to be no evidence this will be a long-term issue, just something that requires some short-term fixes. KORG says they are working on a fix, though. (See also: macOS Catalina.) I would presume that may be the reason for this. (That’s microKEY Air, nanoKEY Studio, and nanoKONTROL Studio.)Īpple did make changes to some Bluetooth security permissions, as the company seems uniquely focused on security and privacy as issues. I’ve seen sporadic unconfirmed reports of this, plus an official statement from KORG that their wireless devices that work over Bluetooth MIDI are presently incompatible. iOS 13 does in the short term introduce some connectivity issues with working with MIDI over Bluetooth and discoverability. There are two specific areas I’ve been tracking.īluetooth MIDI. IOS 13 got off to a somewhat rocky start for music, but Apple are fixing issues and redeemed the OS, according to various developers with whom I’ve spoken. iOS 13 brought some major changes, particularly on the iPad, but those are gradually getting smoother out – in particular with the iOS 13.1 release. Okay, with all of that out of the way – iOS 13 doesn’t appear as though it will cause any long-lasting incompatibilities with music software. So take your time, leave some weeks for the bugs to be ironed out, and make sure you’re not upgrading right before going onstage with your iPad as a live instrument. ![]() IOS does pose an additional challenge: it’s practically impossible to roll back after upgrading. (Since an iPad or iPhone is definitely connected to the Internet, that’s a serious issue in a way that it wouldn’t be on, say, a vintage KORG MS-20 hardware synth.) You’ll eventually miss out on newer features in your favorite apps, and can even create security vulnerabilities if you wait long enough. At the opposite extreme, never upgrading the OS is also problematic in most cases. There’s virtually no case where you need to stay that current for music making. ![]() Moving to grab a new OS the day it’s out is crazy. With iOS, just as with macOS, the main message is – don’t rush. But we didn’t talk about the new iOS and what it means for musicians using iPads and iPhones in their work. Okay, so you got the message not to rush into macOS Catalina.
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