

This means that you can only use the keyboard with an iPad or iPhone to the extent that the i-device has the internal juice to power it. And when the iRig is plugged into an iPad, it draws power from the iPad, and the iPad itself can't be plugged into an outlet.
WALDORF BLOFELD EDITOR GEARSLUTZ 2016 PRO
One potential downside is that the iRig Keys Pro doesn't take batteries, or even have an AC connection, so it always has to be powered via USB or the iPad/iPhone itself. If you're looking for something smaller, there is the original iRig Keys, but it has mini-keys instead of full-size keys. In terms of fitting into a backpack, probably not, unless it was a BIG backpack, or you didn't mind it sticking out of the top. The iRig Keys Pro is very portable, especially because it is extremely lightweight and doesn't need an AC power source. Is it pretty portable? Does it fit in a back pack? It's a great tool for recording the live band rehearsals and performances. I forgot to mention that I also got a ZOOM R16 as a Christmas gift. I plan to use it a pretty long time (like I did with the last one), so the cost over the long haul will be justified.
WALDORF BLOFELD EDITOR GEARSLUTZ 2016 PORTABLE
It was less expensive than a lower spec'd more portable laptop. I got an employee discount on it, but I wouldn't call it the deal of a lifetime. I also drive a 22" external monitor to extend the work area. Being in the "workstation replacement" category of laptops, it relatively large compared to the newer stuff, but I like the 15" display. It never leaves the studio, so weight and portability are not a concern. I think I mentioned this before, but my priorities were speed, I/O and screen size. I use a Steinberg UR22 interface, and it all sounds great. The old laptop really coughed and sputtered with VSTs and ASIO drivers, so this is a real pleasure. It's got a 4-core i7 and a 7200RPM hard drive (no SSD yet - maybe in the coming months), so it handles everything very well. Once I settled the Mac/PC thing, the decision itself was pretty easy.Īs with any computer, integrating took a little bit of work, but it all works great now. I remember you talking about a new laptop a while back.

New laptop for the studio: Lenovo ThinkPad W540
