Logic Pro for iPad: What could have been, and isn't
Is Logic Pro for iPad the "Holy Grail" of mobile music production, or just a cluttered middle ground?
When Logic Pro finally landed on the iPad, it seemed like a dream come true: the full power of a professional DAW in a portable, touch-first package. But after months of real-world use, the reality is a bit more complicated. In this video, I break down why "what could have been" isn't quite what we got.
In this video, we discuss:
The "Dongle Tax": Why the "slick" iPad setup quickly becomes a mess of cables, audio interfaces (like my Zoom AMS-44 rig), and MIDI controllers—adding an extra €200–300 to your "portable" investment.
Touch vs. Mouse: Why the UI feels like a desktop app with touch as an afterthought. I show how simple tasks like quantizing take way too many clicks when you just want to move fast.
The One Big Win: Why the Step Sequencer is a total game-changer on a touchscreen and is perhaps the only reason to keep the app.
The Identity Crisis: Is it a quick sketchpad like Ableton Note, or a serious production tool? Right now, it feels too complex to be fast and too watered down to be your main driver.
Video Chapters:
00:00-00:38-The Holy Grail Mirage?
00:38-01:33-The "Slick" Setup Lie
01:33-02:13-The €300 Hidden Tax
02:13-02:33-Touch is an Afterthought
02:33-03:09-The ONLY Good Part?
03:09-04:51-Not So Portable Now...
04:51-06:05-Editing is a Nightmare
06:05-07:26-Everything is Too Cluttered
07:26-10:56-Where iPad Beats Mac
10:56-13:53-AI Genius or Buggy?
13:53-14:58-The Mixer Lie
14:58-15:56-The Compatibility Trap
15:56-17:31-The Sofa Mistake
17:31-18:18-Kill 30% of Features!
18:18-19:16-The Identity Crisis