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iPad Pro Best guitar connection

mjschabow

mjschabow

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Hi. Just wondering if the Sonic Port is still the best option or if there are any cheaper options. Also, do they support usb-c for the iPad Pro 2018?
 
You might want to also consider the iRig HD 2 (not the original iRig that plugged into the headphone port). I've been using it for a few months and am really happy with it. It's around the same price as the Sonic Port but it was on sale at various places for $80 around November and December. A couple things I like that it has over the Sonic Port are physical gain and volume controls on the unit.

If I were to do it again, I probably would have stepped up to a more traditional audio interface that also has at least 2 inputs and MIDI so I can record stereo audio and MIDI at the same time from drums/keyboards/etc, even if that meant having to use a powered USB hub. However, for guitar only, all the current small, single-input interfaces should work fine.

I can't comment as to whether any of these things work with the latest iPad Pros but I'd be shocked if they didn't. I have the 10.5" iPad Pro and I use my iRig HD 2 with it's USB cable and connect it with the camera connection kit (so I can charge my iPad at the same time) and it works fine that way. Again, I'd be shocked if it didn't work with the latest iPad Pro and USB-C.

Another slightly annoying thing about these small, portable interfaces is they don't sit well on a desk. I wound up securing it to my iPad stand with velcro so it would stay put and I could keep the cables nice and tidy. The portability of it is obviously great when you want to use it on the go but I tend to only use mine at my desk.
 
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MrRabuf said:
You might want to also consider the iRig HD 2 (not the original iRig that plugged into the headphone port). I've been using it for a few months and am really happy with it. It's around the same price as the Sonic Port but it was on sale at various places for $80 around November and December. A couple things I like that it has over the Sonic Port are physical gain and volume controls on the unit.

If I were to do it again, I probably would have stepped up to a more traditional audio interface that also has at least 2 inputs and MIDI so I can record stereo audio and MIDI at the same time from drums/keyboards/etc, even if that meant having to use a powered USB hub. However, for guitar only, all the current small, single-input interfaces should work fine.

I can't comment as to whether any of these things work with the latest iPad Pros but I'd be shocked if they didn't. I have the 10.5" iPad Pro and I use my iRig HD 2 with it's USB cable and connect it with the camera connection kit (so I can charge my iPad at the same time) and it works fine that way. Again, I'd be shocked if it didn't work with the latest iPad Pro and USB-C.

Another slightly annoying thing about these small, portable interfaces is they don't sit well on a desk. I wound up securing it to my iPad stand with velcro so it would stay put and I could keep the cables nice and tidy. The portability of it is obviously great when you want to use it on the go but I tend to only use mine at my desk.
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Thanks! I’ll consider that. Just looked on Amazon and yes it’s about the same price. I do like the idea of having volume control on the unit.
 
I’m using the new Apogee Jam +.
Comes with USB-C cable to plug the interface directly into the iPad Pro.
Works great.

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https://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam
 
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..on a related note, any info on if/how people are connecting midi keyboards to the new iPad pro?
I've just ordered a USB c hub and hope to hook one up through that...
 
If your keyboard has a USB interface, you might be able to get away with using that directly; I'd try that first. I recently got a Yamaha MD-BT01 (bluetooth midi adapter) since my piano (Yamaha P200) only has MIDI ports and it's worked well so far.
 
MrRabuf said:
You might want to also consider the iRig HD 2 (not the original iRig that plugged into the headphone port). I've been using it for a few months and am really happy with it. It's around the same price as the Sonic Port but it was on sale at various places for $80 around November and December. A couple things I like that it has over the Sonic Port are physical gain and volume controls on the unit.

If I were to do it again, I probably would have stepped up to a more traditional audio interface that also has at least 2 inputs and MIDI so I can record stereo audio and MIDI at the same time from drums/keyboards/etc, even if that meant having to use a powered USB hub. However, for guitar only, all the current small, single-input interfaces should work fine.

I can't comment as to whether any of these things work with the latest iPad Pros but I'd be shocked if they didn't. I have the 10.5" iPad Pro and I use my iRig HD 2 with it's USB cable and connect it with the camera connection kit (so I can charge my iPad at the same time) and it works fine that way. Again, I'd be shocked if it didn't work with the latest iPad Pro and USB-C.

Another slightly annoying thing about these small, portable interfaces is they don't sit well on a desk. I wound up securing it to my iPad stand with velcro so it would stay put and I could keep the cables nice and tidy. The portability of it is obviously great when you want to use it on the go but I tend to only use mine at my desk.
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I realise this thread is fairly old but I have just purchased the iRig HD 2 and I have one problem. After recording my guitar, I cannot hear the replay of that recording unless I disconnect the iRig from the lightning port. Am I missing a setting somewhere? Thanks for any insight you could give on this.
 
Janeilfen said:
I realise this thread is fairly old but I have just purchased the iRig HD 2 and I have one problem. After recording my guitar, I cannot hear the replay of that recording unless I disconnect the iRig from the lightning port. Am I missing a setting somewhere? Thanks for any insight you could give on this.
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Garageband? Make sure your monitoring in correct, everything turned on to that needs to be in GB.
 
I should have been clearer with my question. I am using Garageband. I have the monitor switch set to on in Garageband. I can use headphones to hear the replay of the recording. I am plugging my headphones into the iRig. I just wasn't sure as to why the main iPad speakers have been muted, or is this how it's meant to be? What other settings might I be missing?
 
Janeilfen said:
I should have been clearer with my question. I am using Garageband. I have the monitor switch set to on in Garageband. I can use headphones to hear the replay of the recording. I am plugging my headphones into the iRig. I just wasn't sure as to why the main iPad speakers have been muted, or is this how it's meant to be? What other settings might I be missing?
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yes, thats the way it’s supposed to be. it eliminates feedback. consider if you were recording an acoustic or a vocal? would you want the speakers on? nope. it’s a one size fits all solution.
 
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