#Apple mainstage ipad portable

Every keyboard I tried-from Yamaha digital grands to a Roland Lucina to a tiny M-Audio Keystation Mini-just worked. Once you have one, you can connect your keyboard using a standard USB cable. IPads have neither USB nor MIDI inputs, so to get hooked up, the first thing you'll need is a fairly inexpensive Lightning to USB adaptor (or Camera Connection Kit if you have an older iPad with a 30-pin connector).

#Apple mainstage ipad portable

Not a good first impression! You'll want to use a decent 'real' MIDI controller keyboard-either a weighted 88 note monster, or something more portable but with playable keys. Most people's first taste of playing keys on an iPad is using an on-screen virtual keyboard. What I love about MainStage (and virtual instruments in general) is that you can plug your favourite keyboard into your computer, and have access to a wealth of sounds and effects. Are you on a similar journey? I'd love to hear about it in the comments! iPads Work Well with a Wide Range of Keyboards

This article is a discussion I'm having with myself to find the best way to change that. Could your smaller, cheaper iPad stand in for the job? I've given it a go, and the answer is 'maybe'!Дisclaimer: Though I have MainStage and iPad live keyboard rigs, and use both regularly when playing at home, I currently tend to rely on the sounds of pro keyboards like Roland RD pianos and synths when playing live. But it means you have to take your precious MacBook Pro on the road.

MainStage is an awesome Mac app that makes Logic Pro's plugins available in an interface optimised for live playing. You play keys at live gigs? Chances are you use MainStage, or have thought about it.