Apple's $349 A16 iPad Supports Final Cut Pro

[MacRumors]

The low-cost iPad that Apple released this week with an A16 chip is able to run Final Cut Pro for iPad, according to the Final Cut Pro App Store page.

Under compatibility, Final Cut Pro for iPad has been updated to say that it requires iPadOS 17.6 or later "and a device with an M-series or A16 or later chip."

Prior to the release of the iPad, the most affordable device that was able to run Final Cut Pro for iPad was the iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, which is priced at $499. The 11th-generation iPad is cheaper, and it provides more screen space for video editing purposes.

With Final Cut Pro available on the iPad, there is a much more affordable way for people to access professional video editing software. Affordability is increased thanks to the option to pay for Final Cut Pro on a monthly basis, with Apple charging $4.99 per month for access.

While Final Cut Pro runs on the iPad, there are some features that are limited to iPads with more powerful chips and more advanced functions, such as recording in ProRes and editing video timelines with Apple Pencil hover.

Article Link: Apple's $349 A16 iPad Supports Final Cut Pro

 

[AusMness]

That's all fine and dandy but if this heavily binned A16 can run it why can't the A15 iPad mini run it

 

[Homme]

That's all fine and dandy but if this heavily binned A16 can run it why can't the A15 iPad mini run it

Maybe because of A16’s 6GB Of RAM Compared to 4GB for the Mini 6😊

 

[Astuces iOS]

Ok cool… I taught no…

That's all fine and dandy but if this heavily binned A16 can run it why can't the A15 iPad mini run it

I agree benchmarks are very similar (a bit better for iPad A16)… normally iPad mini A15 wouldn’t had problems to run it… I guess there is more ram in this new A16 and apple wants you to buy a new iPad.

 

[SamRyouji]

Ok cool… I taught no…


I agree benchmarks are very similar (a bit better for iPad A16)… normally iPad mini A15 wouldn’t had problems to run it… I guess there is more ram in this new A16 and apple wants you to buy a new iPad.

This.
If the iPad mini 6 with A15 also supports FCP, then the iPad mini 7 sales number would be slightly dropped.
That sales drop will be apparent in some developing countries, as in those countries the market usually will go towards used products first if the used and new have the same (or similar) capabilities.

 

[Astuces iOS]

This.
If the iPad mini 6 with A15 also supports FCP, then the iPad mini 7 sales number would be slightly dropped.
That sales drop will be apparent in some developing countries, as in those countries the market usually will go towards used products first if the used and new have the same (or similar) capabilities.

You really want to use Final Cut Pro on an iPad mini? Isn’t that too small lol?

 

[JPack]

Now do AI.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Now do AI.

I don’t plan to get Final Cut Pro subscription anyways… I have the Mac app and it’s fine for me… iPad doesn’t seams to be a great device for this especially it’s better with a keyboard which I would need to buy for a better experience… then it doesn’t has many ports to at least plug an sd card and a ssd and if I can well charge…

But yes more AI would be very cool in Final Cut Pro for Mac

 

[Royksöpp]

It’s a great little iPad. I bought one for my dad and it’s pretty snappy. I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[Jeeve Stubbs]

OK that's cool but, honestly, the regular iPad and FCP aren't targeting the same customers if you ask me.

 

[AppleFeller]

I’m really surprised/impressed apple even did this tbh. Not exactly something the target audience of the iPad would likely need.

 

[yellowbunny]

That's all fine and dandy but if this heavily binned A16 can run it why can't the A15 iPad mini run it

Just use Resolve. It works fine and isn’t subscription.

 

[yellowbunny]

You really want to use Final Cut Pro on an iPad mini? Isn’t that too small lol?

Use Resolve on iPad mini on set all the time. Super handy for reviewing videos and super quick grades.

 

[Unami]

Sure. Or just use DaVinci on the iPad which is more capable, cheaper AND runs in older hardware.

 

[CalMin]

Cool. Except FCP for iPad is horrible.

I mean it's not, it's just as a Mac FCP user I tried unsuccessfully to edit a simple video podcast on my iPad Pro and was utterly befuddled by the UI. So little of the workflow translates, that it's like learning a whole new App. I gave up. With subscription based pricing it was easy for me to just bail than endure the learning curve.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

OK that's cool but, honestly, the regular iPad and FCP aren't targeting the same customers if you ask me.

True, but for those who have it, and find themselves needing it or wanting to try it out, they now have that option.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Good to have the option, looks like RAM was the key issue here

I’m hoping Apple are better with RAM allocation in future models. A lot of recent iPhone and iPads have solid SoCs but are hampered by RAM limitations.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Use Resolve on iPad mini on set all the time. Super handy for reviewing videos and super quick grades.

Yeah I have the same app on my iPad and it’s not bad since it’s free but paying for this on iPad no way….

 

[AppleFeller]

Good to have the option, looks like RAM was the key issue here

I’m hoping Apple are better with RAM allocation in future models. A lot of recent iPhone and iPads have solid SoCs but are hampered by RAM limitations.

I wouldn’t be shocked if 4GB devices become the minimum if not this year then by next surely…

 

[EugW]

That's all fine and dandy but if this heavily binned A16 can run it why can't the A15 iPad mini run it

Apple sometimes restricts software and features by year of product release, and not necessarily by actual capability.

This is especially true with Apple OS releases. Our 2017 iPad Pro 10.5 with A10X and 4 GB RAM does not support iPadOS 18, yet our 2019 iPad 7th gen with A10 and 3 GB RAM does.

 

[ennisw]

Great value for students creating.

 

[svish]

Good to see the support for the software on the entry level iPad. The increase in RAM definitely is beneficial. Would have been nice if Apple Intelligence was supported.

 

[AjaySR]

If the budget iPad with A16 chip can finally supports Final Cut Pro for iPad, then why the 2020 iPad Pro with 6GB RAM cannot supports it???

 

[Kiwamu]

If the budget iPad with A16 chip can finally supports Final Cut Pro for iPad, then why the 2020 iPad Pro with 6GB RAM cannot supports it???

💰💰💰

 

[AjaySR]

💰💰💰

bruh it's just $350 and it's not a lot of money, but k.