Why an iPad instead of a MacBook for Recording? (Vlog 8 RE-Upload with Fixed Audio)

Welcome back to The Backpack Composer! In today’s video, I’m diving into my journey from:

Analog studio beginnings → 30–48 channel consoles + Windows MIDI rigs

Windows Surface Pro → affordable, functional, but painfully slow for mixing and rendering

The iPad Revolution → discovering Logic Pro for iPad as a real alternative to the MacBook

💻 Why not just stick with a MacBook? Sure, it’s powerful, but it’s expensive and often overkill for solo musicians or songwriters. The iPad, on the other hand, is:

Portable – fits in your practice and gig flow seamlessly

Affordable – subscription Logic Pro + lower hardware costs

Flexible – supports plugins, MIDI sequencing, external gear, and pro-level signal routing

I’ll walk you through my signal flow using the Allen & Heath CQ12T, how I record clean dry signals for guitars, bass, and piano, and how I integrate my Akai MPC Key37 for MIDI and sounds. You’ll also see why powering your hub is crucial, how to avoid MIDI feedback loops, and how I handle cloud + hard drive storage to keep the iPad running smooth.

🎧 Bottom line: For the solo bedroom producer—or anyone who wants a full studio in a backpack—the iPad holds its own against a MacBook at a fraction of the cost.

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#BackpackComposer #iPadMusicProduction #LogicProiPad #HomeStudio #BedroomProducer #MusicProduction #MixingAndMastering #iPadVsMacBook

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