duluthdan Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ipad 2, IPad mini, IPad Retina - which one is most useable - especially for capturing lyrics? The IPad 2 is pretty cheap right now - looking for something to store lyrics that is easily accessible, and easily seen - are the minis too small? Do I need bigger than 16 G ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Minis are just fine. I have a ipad 3 retina display but I wish I had one of my kids minis they are just the right size to pack around with you. But if it's just for home use I'd grab the bigger one. Yes 16G more than enough you will never fill it. I have an app ill have to check what it's called but it's set up perfectly for writing music. I'll have to get back to you on that. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have the retina model 16gb and I don't think you can go wrong with it. I use mine for song writing and editing with the Apple Pages app that I also like a lot. I also will take quick videos of myself when I have ideas I don't want to forget. Don't know much about the earlier models but I think the newer models keep getting faster and the cameras get better. An ipad update will probably be happening before the holiday season so expect the current models to drop in price. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I use my wifes Ipad 2 and the Onsong app which stores lyrics, mainly for my singer when we play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 If you are not worried over a few hundred bucks... get a 32g. I have a 16g, and the garageband tunes and noise i make takes mucca space. Mini is fine. Think mini 32g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have the retina model, and use onsong for my songbook and garageband for recording the mini would NOT be big enough for me to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 If font size is an issue (as it is for me), the full size version is a better choice, I recommend the retina version for its better visuals, faster processor, and greater likelihood of compatibility with future apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Our 4 kids are all computer nerds. Two actually have computer under graduated degrees. Their significant others are also technically savvy. All have the full size,, as do I and my wife. I doubt there are any things you can do on/with the mini that you can't on the full size. I would spring for the 64k because song files multiply like rabbits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I use the iPad2. I looked at the Retina display and it goes thru a battery charge too quickly. I also use OnSong which is a great App for creating setlists and having all of your songs organized. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthej45 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 ...,and for 5 bucks , the GarageBand app is a blast for seeing how parts might work together ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have the retina model, and use onsong for my songbook and garageband for recording the mini would NOT be big enough for me to see Garage Band on an IPad ? There are no inputs - do you simply use the onboard mic? And the store the fil on "the cloud" somewhere? Do you sync it to an IMac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Garage Band on an IPad ? There are no inputs - do you simply use the onboard mic? And the store the fil on "the cloud" somewhere? Do you sync it to an IMac? Dan You get very good quality USB Mic's now..thats what a lot of folk are using to record to IPad..Laptops ect' The : cloud" is the net..the interweb...Soundcloud is a good easy site lots of pros and armatures use.. get your set up and I will help you get started..just PM me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthej45 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Ipad 2, IPad mini, IPad Retina - which one is most useable - especially for capturing lyrics? The IPad 2 is pretty cheap right now - looking for something to store lyrics that is easily accessible, and easily seen - are the minis too small? Do I need bigger than 16 G ? Check this out Duluth...... Easy and FUN http://apogeedigital.com/products/mic.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Dan You get very good quality USB Mic's now..thats what a lot of folk are using to record to IPad..Laptops ect' The : cloud" is the net..the interweb...Soundcloud is a good easy site lots of pros and armatures use.. get your set up and I will help you get started..just PM me :) You can't use USB mic with iPads. The apogee thing seems how to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthej45 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 This will work too http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A/apple-ipad-camera-connection-kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Garage Band on an IPad ? There are no inputs - do you simply use the onboard mic? And the store the fil on "the cloud" somewhere? Do you sync it to an IMac? right now, Im using the onboard mic, then emailing it to my PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I still have the original iPad. Sensational. I use it for read only internet - e.g. Gibson Forum. Here are some things to keep in mind: Not to be the Voice of Doom, but I had a very malicious attack a few years back on my work p.c. that wiped everything even through the work security system. Sorry to say, your Worshipful Boss if you are listening, but I didn't really care at the time all that much, (I mean it was tough playing my guitar for a few days while all the techies flipped a lid trying to get the work stuff going again, but that is a whole other story), but it highlighted a few concerns for all my recorded stuff, so since then I set up my recording stuff on an OFFLINE Mac G5 iMac. I run a tune to a thumb drive and to another Mac laptop to put them online. I try not to store anything valuable on any computer that is online, and I only use my bank account through the work p.c. which has massive firewall protocols these days. Just a few things to keep in mind........ BluesKIng777. P.S. I have the Apogee Mic but have not tried it on the iPad, because I don't want to like it.....and use it for the reasons above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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