iPad and music recording apps (audio and MIDI) — from iPad and Technology in Music Education by Paul Shimmons

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So I have been checking out apps that I can record audio and MIDI with on my iPad – here are some of my observations…

First of all there are several major features that are involved in looking at these DAW’s – 1) Recording of Audio – both from the obvious external source like a mic, guitar, wind instrument, etc… but also through the integration of AudioBus that allows recording of audio from other apps.  2) Recording of MIDI – both virtual MIDI as well as being able to access external MIDI equipment  3)  Built-in synths, drum machines and sounds or loops.