Does anyone JUST use an iPad for editing?

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eecamichael

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I have been doing the majority of my editing on the unit itself (which isn't alot), and have been debating about getting either a new iPad or a MacBook. My computer now is a Mac desktop, and I have been bringing the AX8 into the kitchen to do software updates, etc., but have never used the editor like I probably should be.

Thoughts?
 
I do most of my editing from my MBP but I have an iPad Pro coming Nov 13 and I'm pretty sure I'll be using it for most of my editing.
 
I got my iPad Pro 2018 and a USB-C to USB adaptor. FracPad doesn’t see the AX8. I guess I’ll need to go to the Yamaha UD-BT01 route. I’m assuming it’s because the USB port isn’t supplying power. If someone knows they can let me know.
 
bondsong said:
I got my iPad Pro 2018 and a USB-C to USB adaptor. FracPad doesn’t see the AX8. I guess I’ll need to go to the Yamaha UD-BT01 route. I’m assuming it’s because the USB port isn’t supplying power. If someone knows they can let me know.
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I would assume it's a driver thing, not power...
 
unix-guy said:
I would assume it's a driver thing, not power...
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Well that would be good news if it was. I’ll have to wait for @AlGrenadine to chime in I guess.

Just as a test, I plugged a NanoKontrol into the iPad Pro's usb port via the adaptor and opened Sampletank iOS and was able to send MIDI to the app. So I think you may be right @unix-guy.

However, if I'm using the iPad while gigging I will want to be able to have the power supply connected anyway so the Yamaha solution will probably be best.
 
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bondsong said:
I got my iPad Pro 2018 and a USB-C to USB adaptor. FracPad doesn’t see the AX8. I guess I’ll need to go to the Yamaha UD-BT01 route. I’m assuming it’s because the USB port isn’t supplying power. If someone knows they can let me know.
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Kill every other app, an app is probably taking ownership of the ax8 port.
Reboot, launch fracpad
 
AlGrenadine said:
Then your usb cable or ax8 usb port is culprit
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I just plugged the AX8 into my MBP with the same USB cable and opened AX8 edit and it all works fine. So i don't think those 2 things are the problem unless i'm missing something.

Thanks for the assistance BTW. :)
 
bondsong said:
I just plugged the AX8 into my MBP with the same USB cable and opened AX8 edit and it all works fine. So i don't think those 2 things are the problem unless i'm missing something.

Thanks for the assistance BTW. :)
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Then check the log in FracPad
Does the ax8 appear in comboboxes at the bottom ?
 
FracPad III works via USB cable with the Axe-Fx III and the 11" iPad Pro with USB-C. i have not tried the AX8 yet, but can when i get home if it's not figured out by then.
 
bondsong said:
The Log shows sending: who_am_i
InitAXEFX:not connected, over and over

The MIDI In and MIDI OUT show NETWORK! There's no AX8
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Even if you tap the comboboxes you don't see the ax8?
Then it's either another software taking ownership, either a faulty hardware.
I'd recommend using the official Apple usb camera adapter, not a 3rd party one
 
AlGrenadine said:
Then it's either another software taking ownership,
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All other apps are closed and I rebooted the iPad
AlGrenadine said:
either a faulty hardware
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I’m not sure how faulty hardware comes into it when the hardware works with other devices and apps.
AlGrenadine said:
Even if you tap the comboboxes you don't see the ax8?
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There is no AX8 showing up.
AlGrenadine said:
I'd recommend using the official Apple usb camera adapter, not a 3rd party one
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I’m using the Apple USB-c to usb adaptor. I received it this morning directly from Apple.
https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/produ...CA-kwgo-pla-brand--slid--product-MJ1M2AM/A-CA
 
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