This is literally the only video I could find that helped me understand how I would have to set up my ipad to use with an audio interface. I hadn't considered that I'd need a powered USB hub, so thanks for that :D
I have a 1st Gen Focusrite 2i4 and it’s ok but I got an iconnectivityaudio4+ and man, what an improvement. The big thing is that it has a port for iOS device(provides power with no need for a camera kit) and another port for a laptop. I connect a powered hub to a third port to connect my controllers and hardware synths and whatever else. It has a config app to route stuff and boy is it ever powerful. The Iconnectivityaudio4+ is paradise for an iOS musician who wants to also use a laptop and not have to change configurations all the time. I set it up and that’s that. I can also save configurations and load them as needed for fancy stuff. The sound quality and latency is incredible. I still use the Focusrite if I go somewhere and want an interface on hand in my backpack and not have to disconnect the iconnectivity. Isn’t life cool when I can have 2 good interfaces with a bunch of other stuff at a fraction of the cost that it used to be for one interface only.
For those with larger, more complex systems -- my setup includes a 10 core iMac Pro with a second monitor (one for the DAW and one for instruments and plug-ins), an iPad Pro 12.9", a midi controller/stage piano (Kawai),and two hardware synths (Elektron and Dave Smith). Beyond the keyboards, I use two additional midi controllers, a Presonus Faderport 8 and a NI Maschine. For an audio interface I use a Presonus Studio 192 with a lightpipe link to a Digimax DP88 for instrument and microphone audio to my DAW -- the Elektron puts out ten lines of audio. Here's the important part: All my midi IO, as well as iPad midi and audio is handled by an iConnect Midi 4 that connects to my computer over ethernet. It is far and away the best single piece of kit I've bought. It give far better control than Apple's miserable "Audio MIDI Setup" using a single, simply understood software interface. It handles all the MIDI I can throw at it, in both DIN cables and over USB. It also performs audio pass through for the iPad and up to three connected computers. Here are the official specs: 4 In & 4 Out Sets of MIDI DIN Connectivity Supports 8 additional MIDI devices via USB Host Port (with Class-compliant devices connected to a powered hub (Powered USB hub not included) MultiHost Capability - Connect 3 Computing Devices Directly & More via Network Network Connectivity Supports MAC, PC, & iOS Computing Devices Integrated MIDI Manager With Snapshot Preset Storage - For MIDI Thru, MIDI Merge, Filtering, and Advanced Routing Control USB MIDI Class Compliant Supports Over 64 Ports of 16 Channels of MIDI I/O Per Port Plug and Play - No Drivers Needed Charge iOS Devices Audio passThru™ Between Up to 3 Computing Devices The iConnect Midi 4+ can be had used from Reverb and Ebay for around $200. It is being succeeded by the iConnectAUDIO4+ which adds a full 4-in 5-out audio interface and which can operate in stand alone mode (without computers) that retails for around $350.
Your video was very clear. Unfortunately it didn’t work with my 4i4 focusrite, using a RODE condenser, and IPad Air Gen 3. It would light up but then slowly fade out after about 2 minutes, and pressing the phantom power button did nothing
Hey Hey, Liam! Something is not right with your gear. I don't have those exact pieces, so I can't really help specifically, but I would start with: Does the audio interface work correctly and as expected when the RODE is not plugged in? 😀 👊
Three years later and I’m just now seeing this video. Great information! 👍🏾 A couple of days ago I plugged my iPad up to my Tascam Model 16 mixer for the first time via the USB power hub and camera connection kit and was shocked that it connected perfectly using the AUM app. I was able to assign each audio source from AUM to whatever channel I wanted it to go to in the Tascam mixer. It will take me minute to get the feel for all of this, but at the same time this is amazing! What make this even more better is that I can create the way I want to without always having to use my 🖥 💻 Thank you 🙏🏾
Can you use the audio interface for your phone calls? Use the xlr mic for your phone calls? I have seen adapters that let you send line level into iPhone but they are basically just attenuators so you are adding gain from the mic, attenuating into the iPhone so the iPhone can add gain again. This is dumb.
Audio interfaces are so confusing for a first time user like me. Didn’t realize I needed so many extra things for my mic. But I am enjoying learning all of this.
It took me a *while* to figure it out - it was hard for me too when I started working with the iPad. Hope this info helps in *your* musical journey! 😀 👊
As always Dean a great informative video. This is the first time I have seen this one with all the different devices and very educational. I just like to watch for the fun of it because not only are your videos educational, they are just plain fun to watch.
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Getting ready to watch your Jam in Scene mode video. Beatmaker, which drives me nuts, and Launch Control XL, one of my favorite MIDI Controls. What could be better.
Great video. Have you done anything with FireWire audio interface with the iPad? I’m an old time audio tech and have an Alessis FireWire 16 channel mixer, Presonus FireBox & a Moto Traveler FireWire that I’m trying to use for podcasts without buying new equipment.
Sorry, I don't think firewire will be compatible with iPads. 👊 The interface needs to be "Class Compliant" to work with an iPad, meaning there are no additional drivers required to run the device. I could be wrong, but i've not had any luck with older tech being compatible.
Electronisounds Audio Thanks for your quick reply. I guess I’ll just use my 2011 MacBook Pro which already has FireWire and my 4 channel headphone amp for podcast. Almost fell into the new gear trap when my old FireWire 800 gear still works great. That’s why I have not sold it. Was looking at the new Rodecaster Pro.
Hi, thanks for the informative video, can you suggest an audio interface for playing multiple iOS devices using Alberton Link all out to one set of speakers.
Sorry, you can only use *one* audio interface per iDevice typically - you cannot hook multiple iPads up to one audio interface. Only the iConnectivity line of interfaces can do this- I think with 2 iPads only, though. Some people love them, but they do require some setup. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks for that, I watched an Ableton Link video where multiple people were jamming together on their iOS devices all in tempo through Link, how do they mix their audio together and out to one set of speakers.
@@michaelinnes6075 Yes, Ableton link is only for syncing the *tempo*. Somebody just needs a MIXER, you plug all the iPads into the mixer, and the mixer would need to be connected to speakers. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks again for your response, what sort of mixer would be appropriate to take multiple audio jacks from iOS devices. I’ve just started with electronic music and I have been looking for a mixer and not getting far.
@@michaelinnes6075 Literally *any* audio mixer can work, you just have enough inputs to plug in all the things you want to plug into it. Brand, # of channels and price investment are really up to you. 😁👊 NOTE: You'll get better quality audio if each iPad has it's own audio interface - the headphone jack on the older iPads is not a pro quality sound interface. ;)
Great work bro, I am currently changing my traditional setup to a more condensed IOS setup w audio interface/monitor and condenser mic. You have given the clearest info on this topic yet. I thank you
*ANY* "class compliant" audio interface will work. You should *NOT* get any hum, or buzz - if you do, you either have a REALLY CHEAP audio interface (try to stay away from Behringer...lol), or a BROKEN audio interface - you should *NOT* get any noise. 👍
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thanks for getting back, I have a presonus c24 interface and using a rode nt1 which are great low noise when i record with the PC but as you say i want to get mobile with it all and your suggestion here seems the best option as all i would need is the usb hub and camera adapter. I did hear online that you can get noise through certain usb hubs and man i cannot stand a high noise floor but if you think i should be okay I might just go ahead with that. Thanks! for the vid and your help.
Watched this again today just because it popped up on my suggestion list. Last week I upgraded my powered hub to the Anker you used here. I just love it. Nice upgrade from my old one. Thanks for the suggestion and all the great vids! 😎🤙🔊🔊
BOOM! Thanks, Rick! Yeah, when I first started trying to work with iPads musically, I tried to use all sorts of cheap/generic USB hubs to save $$ and all it did was waste time and provide a lot of frustration. When I finally got sick of that run around, I found these Anker hubs - and the hi-quality plus the *fast charging power ports* have made me so happy! 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I have the 2i2 and just leave it hooked up all the time. That way I can just plug in the iPad and Rock n Roll. Using an iConnect on my mobile studio; the one that travels with me.
I connected my roland vdrums to irigmidi2 and from there to iphone 8 plus and used garageband. Once all connected garageband did record the midi pulses from the vdrums bat the hihat pulses recorded did have nothing to do from what I played. Kick drum and snare did well, but over all it seems like what I play is not exactly what gets recorded. So my conclusion is that some hardware is not working right. Either garage band on iphone is not capable of good performance or roland module isnt sendind the right pulses or maybe irig isn't as pro as it should be. Any help? I also have a presonus audiobox audio interface, but I dont want to use pc or mac. I would prefer to kepp on with iphone or ipad :)
Sorry, I don't use Garage Band, so I'm not really much help here. My question would be - when you are PLAYING the hi-hat, does it SOUND correct, but just not record the midi as played? If that is the case, then the QUANTIZE RESOLUTION likely is set too low in Garage Band, meaning it's not picking up your 32nd note hat rolls, etc... Most apps will allow you to set that quantize to a higher resolution (i.e. 32nd notes) or even turn it off. Also - a V-Drum hi hat is going to be sending MULTIPLE midi notes - closed, open, foot, and all sort of in-between, real-time information. Midi notes from live-played midi drums in general are going to be ALL ABOUT THE FINESSE, and from my experiences in the past with Roland v-drums, I personally have never been able to record midi from *any* electronic drums and have it playback EXACTLY as I played it, with all the nuances and subtle timings still intact. Sorry I can't be of more help. I would definitely ask your same question on a Roland V-drum forum or FB group to see what other users are doing with iPad. GOOD LUCK! 😀 👊
Hi dean. Ive got a question(may not be the right video here but I’ll ask it anyway.) I’ve hooked a tv monitor to my iPad and using it with GarageBand. But the sound only comes from the tv speakers. And I want it to come out my studio monitors. Just wondered if you might know.
Hey Hey! 😀 👊 It sounds like the iPad thinks the tv is an audio interface - and you can only have one connected at a time, so I think maybe an adapter like this could help: amzn.to/39Nd3gt You would connect to your TV with HDMI and to your audio interface with the USB connection. They make one with a lighting connecting it you need that for your iPad.
Electronisounds Audio sorry dean I should have added that the tv IS plugged into a dongle just like that one. With the hdmi.and my Maudio 2x2 interface is plugged into my usb hub. And hub into the dongle. I don’t know bro. I need to do something else but not sure what it is.
This was clarifying. I've always recorded on my ipad pro just on Garage Band with the touch sensitivity, so synths, and on my mac using my Scarlet 2i2 but only guitars, bass, banjo, flute etc. And I played my Yamaha Reface stand alone. I didn't know that you plug the audio interface into the USB pack and it communicates from there (🤔 which is baffling in itself because it means that that thing isn't just to charge USB items, it communicates), and also I was wondering about the Midi because I have a Yamaha Reface CP that I want to record with without micing it but my Scarlet 2i2 doesn't have midi inputs in the back, so I was wondering how thats done, and its apparently USB. You clarified alot, 😂 I was about to buy a whole new damn interface that had the midi inputs. Now I just gotta figure out how my Boss BR800 can be used as a DAW control surface like they claim (I've used different BRs for years and never knew that 😂) and I'll have a cohesive recordind set up. This also caused me to realize I can just get a 2tb external hard drive and unload alot the other stuff that aint music from my iPad (cuz I'm low on space). Im a guitar and non synth instrument guy, not a tech guy in the slightest. THANK YOU! Subscribed.
good night friend see if you can help me bought this original Apple USB 3 camera adapter to connect a focusrite 2i4 audio interface, but when I connect my interface on this adapter it does not turn on, even using a powered hub I make all the connection as in your videos and when I connect with the hub the USB cable from the hub to the adapter the hub turns off, I tried to connect a USB stick also in this adapter connected to the iPad and yet no signal the USB stick also does not open on iPad, can help me because I do not know what to do
Sorry, Bro - I have no way of knowing exactly what is going wrong in your setup. I've never heard anyone having problems with the hub shutting off. 🤔 That sounds like a bad connection or a faulty wire somewhere. Make sure the Hub is properly and securely plugged into wall power, and then connect it to the Apple USB Adapter, then plug that into the iPad. If your Hub shuts off, you need a new Hub. 👊 Also - if your audio interface requires wall power, you'll still need to plug it in to the wall power *and* the USB Hub.
Sorry, i'm not really sure on that.👊 If the device is **Class Compliant** , the iPad/iPhone should recognize it. So, you can check (or ask the company) if the interface is Class Compliant as your next step. 👊
Hey Hey! 😀 👊 Right now, the only way to *record* audio from one iPad to another in real-time that I know of - would be for each iPad to have it's *own* audio interface. You would take cables form the output of one, into the input of the other. If you learn a better way, please let me know, too! 🤗😁👊
@@_iostrakon2935 Agreed! I wish they would come up with a way for us to do it with *one* simple cable - seems like it would be amazing if it was possible! 😀 👊
Hey Hey! 😀 👊 In this video, I am using an iPad AIR 2, but have since upgraded to an iPad Pro. The more CPU power your iPad has, the more apps you can run at the same time, but you can still run a lot of music apps on even an older iPad mini 2 ! 👍
Really helpful tutorial thank you! I have that anker hub as well as the scarlett 414, and two ipads and a digitakt. Am I correct in assuming the ipad in your setup example records the interfaces Output, but doesnt itself output sound back to the interface? And if I wanted to add my second ipad to the setup (to use as an instrument), do I just plug it via usb into the anker hub for the first ipad to recognize it as part of the interfaces outputs?? Would really really appreciate getting an answer to that! Thanks again 😊
Hey Hey! Thanks for watching! 😁🙏👊 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but each iPad will need it's *own* audio interface - you cannot plug two iPads into the same audio interface. Re: the audio back from the iPad to the audio interface - YES - the audio works *both ways* once you connect the audio interface to the iPad. it will give you audio *in* and audio *out* from the iPad. You will connect the interface (or interfaces if you are using two) to a mixer or monitor speakers if you want to hear the sound loud, or just plug in headphones to the audio interface if that is your workflow and you only using one iPad. By *default* you will need some kind of mixer if you are using audio from more than one device. 👍 Hope that helps!
I have an audio interface connected to my iPad Pro 2018 via usb dongle and it doesn’t require a usb hub to power up, and I’m using my Line 6 guitar amp as a speaker. However, the iPads audio doesn’t play from the amp. What should I do?
How is the audio interface and amp connected? Provided the audio interface is "Class Compliant" (meaning it actually works with an iPad) and is properly connected to your iPad, You would just need to take the outputs of the audio interface and feed them into your amp with standard audio cables. Are you getting audio from the headphone jack of the audio interface? If not, it is not properly connected or not "Class Compliant". Good Luck!😀 👊
Hey man all I want to do is send audio into the iPad record it on a sampler app then output the audio to a daw would I be able to do this with the cck3 and focus write? I understand the audio in but does the audio out go back into the focuswrite? Thank you
Hey Hey! Are you trying to get the audio out to a DAW on the iPad itself, or to record the audio via audio cables into something else? If you are trying to get the audio into a DAW on a Mac for example, you can do it with no extra cables using a system called iDAM and plugging your iPad directly into your Mac using the USB cable that came with your iPad (or similar). It's not quite as easy on a PC... But to answer your question, YES - if your audio interface is plugged in to the iPad, then the audio will be routed from your sampler app to it's audio outputs. 👍 But if you are trying to record the sampler app into a DAW inside the iPad itself (Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, Etc...), it's likely even easier. If this answer doesn't help - give me more info and i'll try again! 👊 What is the sampler app? 😁👊
Electronisounds Audio man I can’t thank you enough this has been driving me crazy!! I really appreciate the reply, I’m trying to use koala sampler to sample my voice then send samples to a loopstation which is connected to my pc 👍👍👍👍 I want to capture audio on the koala sampler from a mic then send the audio samples out to my loopstation and not have the iPad play the audio ✌️
Hey Hey! As explained in this video, *any* "class compliant" audio interface will work with your iPad. You just need to make sure it's "class compliant" and you're good to go - everything else in this video still matters, you still need the powered USB hub and USB adapter from Apple. The interface YOU choose, will be up to YOU. How many inputs you need, what type of inputs, midi in/out(?), etc. These are all *personal choices* you need to make for your specific needs/wants. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks a lot for this quick reply man.. it helped me a lot to clear all the confusions. I was just worried about my ios version because it's old and wanted to make sure that I invest in the right thing for my small compact home setup. I am using garage band and want to use only 2 inputs for guitar and mic and was looking for something that is worth buying. Wish you a very happy and healthy new year! Cheers!! 😊👍
No, it shouldn't. I've not had any problems with noise from an audio interface. It's not the same as powering a synth via USB, you are not powering the hub from USB power, you are powering it from standard wall power. 👍
How would you recommend recording high quality audio from the iPad into a DAW like logic pro x on your computer? I have a Focusrite 2i4 and a Macbook. I'm not interested in recording into the iPad at the moment
I don't have Logic, but i think you can do it over a system called iDAM. You plug your iPad into your Mac using a USB cable only, no audio interface required, but there is some setup involved on the mac side. You have to set the "audio interface" in Logic to receive audio from the iDAM thing or the iPad (i'm not sure exactly how it's labelled in the Mac)... Sorry I'm not more versed at this just now. Hope that gets you going in the right direction, though! 😀 👊
Thanks for the video! Can I assume that adding the powered hub makes any/most standard Mac/PC USB interface work with the iPad? Or is it the lightning + USB connector doing the trick? Thanks
Hi, I wanted to know if the 2i2 3 gen connecting it directly with an ipad pro via usb cable c is powered and works directly without external power? or does it need external power supply x regarding the current? Last thing .... could the 2i2 always be used with iPad with various platforms for online lessons? (zoom, skype ...) Thanks Gianluca Sent by iPhone
I was thinking of running my music coming out of a mixer to my Ipad/Iphone, so that I can Airplay the music to HomePod or other Airplay speakers. My question is 1) Do I need the audio interface to do this? 2) And if yes, after running the music through the audio interface like you do to the Ipad, what app or how do I play the music that is coming into the Ipad? (So that ultimately, I can Airplay it out to other speakers). Thank you.
I'm 95% sure that's a yes with the built-in camera *(I seen to remember testing and it was a yes) - rightnow i'm shooting all of my videos on an iPhone 8+ and I use an app called "ProMovie" to shoot video, which allows me to select either the audio interface or the internal mic, and also record at higher screen resolutions, and set the lighting, etc.
When I want to make a video or live on fb/TikTok I have stereo from right side I can hear my voice not both... where is the problem iPhone X I have umc22 interface could someone help me please ? ;)
The audio interface takes over the phone mic, so you won't hear your voice through the phone mic after you connect the audio interface. You would have to plug a microphone into the audio interface to hear your voice through it. 😀 👊 The UMC22 is maybe not the right interface for you, You might want a proper one that you can plug a proper mic into, etc. There are loads of choices for audio interface, just make sure it's CLASS COMPLIANT and you can plug your phone into it! :)
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I plugged my interface to iPhone with adapter and it’s working good with GarageBand etc. But when I want to record my voice or guitar there is one signal voice from the right side and guitar from the left... Facebook live, iPhone video etc... and how to make mono sound 😅?
@@BartekStaniszewski OK! So you are plugging your Mic into Left channel input and Guitar into Right channel input. It sounds like your interface is working as expected. I would suggest to add a small hardware mixer to route your Mic(s) and guitar into (and pan as needed here), then take the MAIN OUTS from that mixer and route them in to the UMC22. 👊
With regards to USB powered hubs. For instance the one used in the video is rated 12V / 5a. Does that mean it will provide 5 amps per port. Or is that a 5 amp total pool that gets distributed?
Great vid, it’s nice to see several interfaces in use. I’ve got the Behringer iStudio for my iPads, which has a full set of features for my needs but I’m also interested in some sort of USB hub, so this video was very useful.
Hey Hey Toz! 😀👊 Thanks for watching! I wanted to make something that shows how we have so many *options* when it comes to getting higher quality sound in and out of our iDevices. I didn't even realize until just recently that I could connect my big Tascam Audio interface to the iPad or even why I might want to... More videos coming on general audio connecting / routing geekery!
The exact same way as shown here, except it's an iPhone instead of the iPad. Everything is the same. You'll just need to make sure to get the right adapter from Apple that fits your device. 👊
Thanks for the video. I'm looking at purchasing an audio interface because I want to connect my guitar and use it through Tonebridge on the iPad. It would be cool to record on PC as well. Apparently the iRig devices are as good sound quality compared to a Focusrite Scarlett Solo, NI Komplete Audio 1, etc. so Is the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 or UM202 still good in 2020 compared to the Scarlett Solo or Komplete Audio 1? The Scarlett Solo is the best seller on Amazon and appears to be one of the most recommended interfaces so just wondering. Thanks
Hey Hey! I certainly do not know all of those interfaces, so can't really say which one is best for your needs, but I would personally stay away from the U-Phoria, i've not had much luck with mine... The Focusrite Scarlet is indeed very nice - anything from Focusrite is going to be pretty good quality imho. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Hey, ok that's great to know, thanks. I have a budget of £100 maximum so seen the U-Phoria was the cheapest and appeared quite good initially. I suppose there's a reason why the reviews have said great things about the Scarlett Solo. I guess it makes sense that you get the quality that you pay for. Thanks
hey, i’m using the identical setup with a newer version of the focusrite , the scarlett “studio 3rd gen” and when i plug in the usb from the back of my interface into the usb hub , it flickers power on but then shuts off. does this with every power source , the wall, my ipad , the usb hub. everywhere it gets power all lights flick on for one second and then turn off. Someone anyone please help i’ve been at this for days.
Electronisounds Audio you don’t think it’s because , it flickers on with power but doesn’t connect on because it’s not reading the ipad ? like it has power and it’s ready but won’t fully cut on due to something i’m not doing on my ipad?
Can you connect a Webcam at the same time as a Focusrite? (with a powered USB hub of course). I heard somewhere the iPad can only accept one (1) audio input device..
Thanks for the excellent vid! I got a couple questions: Will this setup work well on an iPhone XR? Can I use an ordinary usb charger to provide power to the scarlett 212?
Hey brotha. I would like to connect my ssl2 to my iPad6. I have all the the required hardware but my ipad6 will not detect the the ssl2. Any advice? Cheers. Your vids are great
I'm not sure if the SSl2 is "class compliant"? Those are the words you are looking for if you want something to work with an iPad. It needs to be "Class Compliant", which means it follows certain hardware specs and does not require a *driver*. However, I googled it and found this, which might be helpful: solidstatelogic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002328398-Using-SSL-2-SSL-2-on-an-iPad-iOS GOOD LUCK! 😀 👊
Hi Dean, thank you so much for all your videos. At 7:25 here selecting the audio input, my iPad does not have the option to select the USB input like you show us. Mine only has iPad Microphone. That being said it is working from USB, but I need to keep the input gain very low or it clips on me....even with the input meter at very low volume. As I boost the input signal a little, the clipping gets loud. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I see. Wel, I was using my Line6 Helix as the interface, but I will give it a go with my Focusrite preamp, and I bet that will do it. Thanks man!
Hey There. Do you know if the behringer X-air audio interfaces are compatible with the iphone lighting to usb hub? IM also curious if the soundcraft notepad series will work with it? I have an iphone, and the two above audio interfaces, and im not sure if i want to buy the lightning to usb hub if i dont know for sure if it will work or not
Hey Hey! I'm not sure on those *specific* interfaces, but what you are looking for are the words ***CLASS COMPLIANT*** when looking at an audio interface to use with an iPad or iPhone. As long as it says it's *class compliant*, it will work with an iDevice. Hope that helps! 😁👊
Hi Dean, if I’m using the iPad and interface to record audio using GarageBand can I use the same iPad to record video? Will GarageBand continue to run in background will videoing? Thanks Dean. Helen
Can this still be done on the 30 pin style I pad plug in. I can’t think of a way I could charge it at the same time like you can with the lighting. Is this possible and where would I get the adapters.
I cant get Garageband to work with Behringer UMC202HD, channel icon wont light up so i cant change the input settings🤷♂️ also keeps saying not enough power to run device, even though its plugged into mains, any ideas??
This is a great video! I have a question though. I have a steinberg UR12 interface which has the option for micro usb power so I can use that power with just a regular camera adapter for BeatMaker 3 right?
The iPad does not have enough juice to power the audio interface properly. You really need external power for the audio interface, by either plugging it into it's own power source, or into the powered USB hub, as needed.
Great video! Thanks for some helpful tips. I also have the Tascam US-16x08, but only have been able to use it with laptop so far to recognize all available channels. Looks like you use Beatmaker as your DAW? Not familiar with it. Are you able to use all channels of the 16x08 via iPad?
Hi Sir, Ur video helped me a lot. I use an iphone 7 and UM2 interface. I need to record song using a condensor mic , So all i need is an lighting to usb 3 connector right?
Hey Hey! Thanks for watching! 😀 👊 I'm not really happy with the UM2 and how it works with iPad/iPhone. It seems to work ok (and as expected for a rock-bottom-entry-price-audio-interface) with my PC Laptops, but the output audio level when used with my iPad seems *really* low.... I had some trouble with it in this video: th-cam.com/video/83Iqvsu-hpY/w-d-xo.html In theory, it *should* work, but, keep in mind that if the condenser mic needs *power*, I don't think the UM2 will power a mic, as it does not have a/c power. Not 100% sure on that though... 🤔👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks for replying... One doubt do we require powered usb hub??? Why cant we connect the usb from interface to lighting to usb 3 adapter and use the lighting port to connct to the phone charger instead of powered hub. Will that work ???
@@ajtravelog No, the Charger only charges the iPad, it does not provide power to the audio interface. You need the powered USB Hub to do it properly. 😀 👊 You need power to the iPad *AND* power to the audio interface.
@@ajtravelog I started out using *super cheap* ones from eBay, but they were not at all reliable (and sometimes didn't even work at all - lol). My experience seems to be that you get what you pay for with USB Hubs. That being said, any decent quality name brand hub should be ok. 😀 👊
Thoughts on connecting a Technics 1200 to iPhone? Or better to just invest in a iMac Pro laptop and a mixer? Considering getting an audio interface just to upgrade the microphone for recording voiceovers on iMovie... But my dream is to peel vinyl samples too
Hey, Bro! 😀 👊 Great question - the audio interface will definitely help take your vocal recordings to the next level - you can plug ANY mic you choose into one, giving you pretty much unlimited choices as well. The thing is, i'm not a vinyl guy, but I think you would need an interface with a way to ground the turntable and/or maybe need *specific* type of inputs for phono as well? Something to keep in mind and double-check before hand maybe. You are going to want an audio interface even if you go the more powerful iMac Pro route I think... 🤗😁👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks man, I still got a lot to learn. Your video and this format where you are showing different products and setups and explaining the functionality is very helpful and informative. Subbed up, keep up the good work!
Hi interesting stuff. Which type of cable are you using to connect the Lightning to USB adapter to the Anker usb hub? And why isn’t it possible to connect the iPad directly to the hub using a regular Lightning cable (such as the regular charging cable of the iPad)? Is there some « smart » electronics inside the Lightning to usb adapter? Thanks.
You need to use the main output cable that the Hub is attached to. The USB Cable the hub comes with. The "main cable" that comes out of the HUB needs to go to the iPad, so that everything else you plug into the hub, will ROUTE out from the hub, into the iPad. 👊
You are just amazing bro! Thanks for this video What do you think about the focusrite solo? Does rca out sound worse than 1/4? And which version of ios are you running? 12? Thanks a lot in advance :)
Hey Hey! Thanks for the kind words! 🤗😁👊 The focusrite solo looks sweet if you don't need more inputs for your workflow - One downside could be not easily being able to connect a stereo synth if you want to record something like that in the future... But *sound quality wise*, it's going to be 100% solid - Focusrite stuff is super quality imho. You will be able to get good sound quality from the rca out, no problem. 😀 👊 I'm running the most recent version of iOS. I never advance test new versions personally - I do not have the time, or a reason to... and too much can go wrong. 🤓😵 lol Thanks for watching!
@ Electronisounds Audio Can you use vintage electronic keyboards as hardware synths when you record on your iPhone or iPad. I have lots of digital consumer grade keyboards from the 80’s and the 90’s and most of them have only a headphone jack, which can also be used as an output to an audio interface.
You can use whatever you like to record into an iPad. Once you've got an audio interface connected, just run any cable into it from your gear and you're golden for recording in any app or DAW that can record audio on the iPad. 👊
Most often, you'll need to set the actual midi channel of the controller according to specific manufacturer guidelines. 😀 👊 It can be easy, a nightmare, or not be able to be changed at all. (Depending on the controller). Are you trying to use two of *the same model* midi controller? Which controller(s) are you trying to use?
Electronisounds Audio Thank you. I’m using Gadget korg with nanoKontrol and mini launchkey from novation. I already discover how to do it. Thank you a lot. Sorry. How do you recommend to connect my usb controller to my iPad with the korg Plugkey if it doesn’t have the five pin midi. It has usb like the modern controllers. Because I think using plugkey is more efficient than carrying my interface. Thank you
@@gmosterin Yes, plugkey is great for portable, but has downside of no USB midi. It is a give and take. Not sure how you would plug a USB midi controller into 5pin midi... Just more gear to lug around... maybe this would work? - "Keith McMillen Instruments MIDI Expander" I'm not really sure, but when being portable, you would still need a way to *power* the midi controller - the iPad is not enough to power everything on it's own. 👊
i bought the interface and i did connect it with my ipad so i can use my microphone to record stuff in garageband well however i just want to hear the sound while im working through the headphones i plug in in my ipad/headphone jack but as soon as i plug my headphones in it uses the mic on my headphones and if i plug in the interface again it uses the real microphone but my headphones don’t have audio anymore basically: i want my headphones for sound and interface for microphone but only one thing works at the same time and i only can find videos for mac not for ipad how to select your input and output devices in garageband so what should i do?
You'll need to monitor the audio through the audio interface - connecting the interface takes over the audio system of the iPad, you don't get an interface and still the headphone jack on the iPad, it just doesn't work that way, sorry - you use the **better quality** headphone jack on the audio interface. 😀 👊
Electronisounds Audio thank you for your fast response💯i will have to order a 1/4 to 3,5mm adapter then i guess? so i can plug in my headphones in my interface
@@Martin-lw8qb Exactly - whatever you need to connect your headphones to the interface. (You'll be surprised how good the sound is through the interface compared to the iPad's headphone jack, too! WOOT! ) 👍👍
YES - as long as you go with Apple brand adapters, you should be fine.The older Camera adapters do not have the extra port to charge the iPad while USB is connected, but the newer one (lightning to USB 3) will allow you to charge the iPad while the audio interface is plugged in. 😀 👊
Great guide!! Not many if any about studio ipad these days. The manuals just says plug it in...... I have a Tascam us20x20 that is recognized by Cubasis 3 , i can record, but do not hear anything in my phones while recording. Just after. I´d be very interrested in knowing how you set up your 16-8 !!!
Sorry, I don't use Cubasis 3, so i'm no help here, BUT My friend from the Mobile Music Pro YT channel covers Cubasis all the time, and likely might know the answer to your recording issue. Check out his channel here: th-cam.com/users/MobileMusicPro
Thanks for watching! I don't think so, exactly - but sometimes I use the iPad as a second *monitor* for my PC... 😀 👊 Here's a link to a video I made on that if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/dZVSDkKPAsI/w-d-xo.html
Any "class compliant" audio interface will work with the iPads. Now, you just need to decide which one you want. How many inputs, what *kind* of input connections, whether it has midi in and out connections, USB connections, how many outputs, all are factors which you will need to decide what you want/need for your personal setup. 😀 👊 The Focusrite Scarlet is a very good quality starting point. It all depends on your *specific* needs, though. 👍
Wonder if you can help? You seem a lot more knowledgeable than me with these things :o) My issue is that I wanna use iPad apps as VSTs within Ableton on a Macbook Pro. Very doable and awesome using IDAM = lighting to usb cable. However, I want to play them using my Piano which has 5 pin MIDI only. This is connected to the XR18 MIDI din. I also want to use my interface (behringer XR18) to record vocals and guitars. So at the mo I have the XR18 and the iPad going into my MBP. My dilema is this......Within Ableton, is the iPad classed as the iPad or as the XR18??
Sorry, I'm on PC so I don't have quite the same routing knowledge for Mac. I'm not able to use the iPad that way (no IDAM on PC...) without quite a bit of extraneous routing (that i'm not very fond of) so it just doesn't get used that way here. Sorry I can't be of more help on the Mac routing side of things. 🤗😁👊
Great tutorial! Really helpful. Question: when I set up my iPad like you showed in your video, can I connect a USB MIDI to the powered hub as well? Thanks 🙏 in advance. Best, Emiel.
Hey Hey, Bro! YES! Absolutely! 😀 👊 You can even plug *multiple* USB midi controllers (and even USB pad controllers like the Novation Launchpad, etc - into the same powered USB hub and assign them to different things inside of the iPad. Using an app like AUM to host the AUv3 synths, drum machines (and other plugins), you can do some pretty serious and complex, custom midi routing using whatever controller(s) you have plugged in to the USB Hub! 😃 Hope this helps you take it to the next level! WOOT! 👊
Electronisounds Audio Thank you for your reply, bro! Great to hear I can use multiple MIDI devices with my iPad. Now I’m going to search for a good powered usb hub and run the whole setup!
@@emiel333 Sweet! I really like this HUB because it's quality, and the bottom 3 ports are *hi-speed* charging ports, but *any* quality powered hub will do the job here! Anker Powered USB HUB ► goo.gl/wfMoQ4
Is it correct that you can connect any external sound interface to iPad via usb power hub + usb-lightning adapter? Like I have an old Line 6 Pod XT and normally it requires drivers to engage on my Mac. Could I connect it to my iPad like you described?
No, it cannot be *any* interface. It needs to be "Class Compliant" I think is the term. Older interfaces usually are not. You'll need to check on that. 🤗😁👊
Hey I’m using the Scarlet 2i2 and I was wondering if it was worth getting an Apollo interface but will I be able to use it at it’s full potential with Auria??
Hey there! Not sure exactly what you mean by "full potential", but as long as it's "class compliant", you should be good to go! (I can't say 100%, because I don't have that interface and I don't use Auria, Sorry.) 😀 👊
@@dit0o0o2 Absolutely! The audio interface will take over the sound engine from your phone, and anything you play on the phone will have it's audio coming through the audio interface now. 👍👍 You just need to make sure that the audio interface you choose is "Class Compliant" (Meaning it will work with the iPhone or iPad...) and you'll be golden! 👍👍
@@dit0o0o2 Well, *what you record* is up to you, but no - an audio interface won't allow you to record streaming sites into a DAW on the iPad. You can of course record the output from the audio interface into any other device you choose to connect to the outputs, of course. I would hate to be your ears though, if you want to record low-quality streaming audio to listen to again and again. 😵 The sound quality of streaming audio is not at all good or something that I would take the time to record or archive, personally. 👊
Best video on the topic I've seen so far. I'm a total newb, so just to make sure I understand this... The best way to get a few microphones to input into the iPad would probably be into a mixer, then into one of the interfaces you mention, then into iPhone? If I got an interface with 2 XLR inputs, would that allow me to record stereo into the iPad? Sorry for the wall of text just have to make some informed purchases lol
Hey Hey Jacob! It really depends on exactly what you want to do. An output from a USB mixer will typically be a summed stereo output. Meaning the MASTER CHANNEL is what comes out form the USB mixer output. If that's what you want to record into the iPad or iPhone, you're golden. If you are looking to record multi-track, you will need an audio interface with multiple inputs (or a specifically *multi-track* USB mixer). You will need as many inputs as you want to record tracks in real-time. If you only need to record 2 mics at any one time, any interface with 2 XLR inputs should get you going. There are so many options for Audio Interfaces, and so many options for mixers - so it depends heavily on *exactly* what your specific needs are for your specific setup. 🤗😁👊 Hope this helps!
@@ElectronisoundsAudio so theoretically if I only cared about audio for recording live, I could let a mixer handle all the levels in analog, then just run into a USB interface and into an iPad or laptop? Or maybe even straight from a mixer with some kind of adapter?
Yes - absolutely! If the mixer has a USB out, you can connect that to an iPad or Laptop and get a summed stereo master output directly to the iPad or Laptop. Or, you can run 1/4 cables form the mixer into any audio interface attached to your iPad or Laptop. 🤗😁👊
@@Erikgmz The Novation Audiohub 2x4 is my absolute favorite interface to use with iPad, but they have discontinued it. Have seen a few come up used on eBay, but they are pretty hard to find now... The beauty of it is that is has 3 powered USB connections built in for your midi controllers. Audio Interface choice is *a very personal decision* as only *you* know exactly how many inputs/outputs you want/need (for now and for the future in case you upgrade things) and what kind they need to be. 1/4? Phono? XLR? Phantom Power? All things to consider for your personal needs from the interface you choose. 😀 👊 Pretty much any *class compliant* audio interface will work. You just need to pick one that fits your budget and requirements. 👍
Sorry, I don't use AUM with BM3. What exactly are you trying to do? Record multi-channel audio from AUM into BM3 in real-time? (That's what most people are trying to do...lol) I don't try and push the apps that hard because i'm worried about crashes when you do that kind of thing. However, It can be done using Cubasis instead of BM3. Multi-Channel recording out of AUM in real time into Cubasis. Doug Woods from "The Sound Test Room" YT Channel has a great video on getting that setup if that is indeed what you are after. Me personally, I just record audio and/or LOOPS from inside AUM and then import those recordings into BM3 and chop/edit/sequence as needed. Hope that helped at all! 👊
Hi Dean, My first live gig yesterday but using headphone jack not good sound as you stated. I have a Roland Quad Capture could I use this with the ussb lightening and external power as you have shown with the Scarlet? Great Video. Thanks
Hey Hey! The Roland should work, just look for the words "Class Compliant" somewhere in the product description or the manual and you will know for sure. 👍 When running the iPad into any sort of a large speaker system, the Audio Interface will really help you get better quality sound. WOOT! GOOD LUCK!! 🤗😁👊
Electronisounds Audio Many thanks buddy, really begiing to get into the live thing. Made too much recording trying get everything just right but live impro on stage is amazing and many happy accidents. Cheers.
Hi Dean,, good video. I brought a second hand Zoom R8 recorder the other week got it for less than $100 which works well and gives you 8 faders for mixing in AUM, Auria Pro etc . I also got a Novation Audiohub and daisy chain the 2 when using my laptop using the Zoom R8 which auto maps to Ableton Live well and the Audiohub for my iPad. You can send audio in and out between the 2 so getting audio from laptop to iPad and iPad to laptop which works well. I’m not sure if it’s recommended daisy chaining audio interfaces or if it messes with the audio signal but works for me if I set up duplicate buffer settings etc on both. What are your thoughts on that?
Whoa! That setup sounds *delicious!* 😲 👍 I had to look up the Zoom R8 - That beast looks sweet! We are so lucky right now to have all these gear options. 😍 In the 1990's I never imagined it would ever get like this! lol Keep it up Buddy! 🤗😁👊
Yer it’s not a bad setup and the Zoom R8 which is primarily a multi track recorder and sampler and drum machine gives lots of options and is class compliant if used with a powered hub even though it’s a few years old now. For $100 it was worth s punt. Here’s some specs. www.zoom.co.jp/products/multi-track-recorder/r8-recorder-interface-controller-sampler
I want to live stream using my iPhone with high quality audio. I just bought a focusrite scarlet 2i2 gen 3. I was hoping to plug in a condenser mic into focusrite and have the focusrite go to the iPhone using the usb c out or the headphone out. Hopefully that works! The focusrite
Just plug in the audio interface as shown here (it's the same for an iPhone as it is an iPad...) and you'll be golden! You just need whatever Apple brand adapter is appropriate for your iDevice. The headphone out of the Audio interface should only be used for headphones and is not how you connect to the iDevice.
Well, in my situation I have a usb c to headphone adapter, a trs to trrs adapter, then a female trrs to lightning. Would that work? Lol. Coming out of the new usb c focusrite.
Electronisounds Audio Man, I’m confused. I’m really sorry. I just have an iPhone XR (lightning). I’m wanting to live stream. I play guitar and sing. So for my set up I was wondering what I would need to be able to live stream VIDEO from my IPHONE, while getting the AUDIO from my condenser that’s going into the interface. Is that possible? I just don’t have the money currently to buy a nice camera to do the video. Thank you for being patient with me.
@@Mdogbrown You just need *any* class compliant audio interface. Connect it exactly as shown here - substituting your iPhone for the iPad - everything else is the same as shown here. Either Facebook or TH-cam will take audio from the interface as you live stream to it - using the iPhone AS THE CAMERA. 😀 👊 Meaning - you are streaming with the phone - either using the facebook app or the youtube app - on the phone. Hope that helps.
can i use any powered usb c hub or does it have to be the camera adapter from apple? i’ve found hubs on amazon that connect directly to the charging port on the ipad. they come with usb 3.0 data ports, 4k hdmi out, and a usb c to wall charging port. would that be easier than buying both the camera adapter from apple and a powered usb 3.0 hub???
You just have to *be sure* that is is an "Apple Certified" product or brand. If it is not, it might not work. Also - the camera adapters from Apple allow you to charge to iPad at the same time as using it - which is the added bonus of using them. 😀 👊
any thoughts on IRIG PRE HD or IRIG PRE I/O - I have a iPAD Air 2 with a 3.5mm headphone jack along the top edge. The IRIG devices need to be connected to the iPAD via the lightning port and I wonder if that will work?
The ones with the 3.5 mm jack will work, However imho, the sound quality is not as good (consumer grade headphone jack) VS. a lightning port connected audio interface (or iRig). At the end of the day, it just depends on how uptight you are (or not) about super hi-fi sound quality. 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thank you for the quick response. I am definitely interested in super hi-fi sound quality but did not know that it can be achieved via the lightning port in the old iPad (iPad Air 2 in my case). I know that the new iphones/ipads no longer have the headphone jack and listening to music/charging is all done via the lightning port. So not exactly sure if iPAD Air 2 can do the same considering that there is a separate headphone jack provided along the top edge
@@MusiCoolPiyush I use the iPad AIR 2 - I have 2 of them. Nothing newer. They sound great if you connect them to an audio interface! You can plug anything you want into the interface -- guitar, mics, synths, etc. WOOT! 😀 👊
Hey Dean awesome videos and tutorials,I was wanting to get the Tascam 20X20 to be my new interface with iPad,it seems identical as your Tascam,can you tell me if the "line out stereo pair"on back of unit is the sum of all inputs?,and is it for feeding an amp?
Thanks for watching! 🤗😁👊 The Tascam 16x08 that I am using sometimes, actually has 4 pairs of stereo outputs 😵 🤯, and you can assign how the signal flow works to the outputs with the included software on a PC, not sure about doing that on a Mac or an iPad - I think you would mostly assign that routing *internally* from within the iPad app itself if the app is capable. iPad apps like AUM, Cubasis and Beatmaker 3 should be able to do this from inside the app. In fact, YES - I just connected up, loaded and double checked with *all three* of these apps, and YES - you can assign any tracks in these apps to *any* of the Tascam's inputs *or* outputs! WOW! 😃 👊 (I had only actually only ever used the "master out" set of outputs on this before...) You could run any of the line out(s) into an amp, into a mixer, into a set of powered studio monitor speakers, etc... 👍👍
This is literally the only video I could find that helped me understand how I would have to set up my ipad to use with an audio interface. I hadn't considered that I'd need a powered USB hub, so thanks for that :D
Glad it helped, Bro! 😀 👊
These videos are seriously helpful for us wanting to make a difference on iOS
Yay! Thanks for the kind words, Evan! 🤗😁👊
This is an all in one fantastic fix for everything iPad recording. Nice.
I have a 1st Gen Focusrite 2i4 and it’s ok but I got an iconnectivityaudio4+ and man, what an improvement. The big thing is that it has a port for iOS device(provides power with no need for a camera kit) and another port for a laptop. I connect a powered hub to a third port to connect my controllers and hardware synths and whatever else. It has a config app to route stuff and boy is it ever powerful. The Iconnectivityaudio4+ is paradise for an iOS musician who wants to also use a laptop and not have to change configurations all the time. I set it up and that’s that. I can also save configurations and load them as needed for fancy stuff. The sound quality and latency is incredible. I still use the Focusrite if I go somewhere and want an interface on hand in my backpack and not have to disconnect the iconnectivity. Isn’t life cool when I can have 2 good interfaces with a bunch of other stuff at a fraction of the cost that it used to be for one interface only.
That sounds super sweet, Perry! 🤗
Awwwww Yeah!! 😁👊
For those with larger, more complex systems -- my setup includes a 10 core iMac Pro with a second monitor (one for the DAW and one for instruments and plug-ins), an iPad Pro 12.9", a midi controller/stage piano (Kawai),and two hardware synths (Elektron and Dave Smith). Beyond the keyboards, I use two additional midi controllers, a Presonus Faderport 8 and a NI Maschine. For an audio interface I use a Presonus Studio 192 with a lightpipe link to a Digimax DP88 for instrument and microphone audio to my DAW -- the Elektron puts out ten lines of audio. Here's the important part: All my midi IO, as well as iPad midi and audio is handled by an iConnect Midi 4 that connects to my computer over ethernet. It is far and away the best single piece of kit I've bought. It give far better control than Apple's miserable "Audio MIDI Setup" using a single, simply understood software interface. It handles all the MIDI I can throw at it, in both DIN cables and over USB. It also performs audio pass through for the iPad and up to three connected computers.
Here are the official specs:
4 In & 4 Out Sets of MIDI DIN Connectivity
Supports 8 additional MIDI devices via USB Host Port (with Class-compliant devices connected to a powered hub (Powered USB hub not included)
MultiHost Capability - Connect 3 Computing Devices Directly & More via Network
Network Connectivity
Supports MAC, PC, & iOS Computing Devices
Integrated MIDI Manager With Snapshot Preset Storage - For MIDI Thru, MIDI Merge, Filtering, and Advanced Routing Control
USB MIDI Class Compliant
Supports Over 64 Ports of 16 Channels of MIDI I/O Per Port
Plug and Play - No Drivers Needed
Charge iOS Devices
Audio passThru™ Between Up to 3 Computing Devices
The iConnect Midi 4+ can be had used from Reverb and Ebay for around $200. It is being succeeded by the iConnectAUDIO4+ which adds a full 4-in 5-out audio interface and which can operate in stand alone mode (without computers) that retails for around $350.
Your video was very clear. Unfortunately it didn’t work with my 4i4 focusrite, using a RODE condenser, and IPad Air Gen 3. It would light up but then slowly fade out after about 2 minutes, and pressing the phantom power button did nothing
Hey Hey, Liam! Something is not right with your gear. I don't have those exact pieces, so I can't really help specifically, but I would start with: Does the audio interface work correctly and as expected when the RODE is not plugged in? 😀 👊
Three years later and I’m just now seeing this video. Great information! 👍🏾 A couple of days ago I plugged my iPad up to my Tascam Model 16 mixer for the first time via the USB power hub and camera connection kit and was shocked that it connected perfectly using the AUM app. I was able to assign each audio source from AUM to whatever channel I wanted it to go to in the Tascam mixer. It will take me minute to get the feel for all of this, but at the same time this is amazing! What make this even more better is that I can create the way I want to without always having to use my 🖥 💻
Thank you 🙏🏾
Oh Hell Yes!! LOVE that setup! Crazy powerful! WOOT! Have fun!! 🤗😁👊
Just stopping in to say this video helped me a lot. Other videos on the topic fell short. Thanks for providing all the gear links in the description!
Glad to help, Bro! Awwww Yeah! 🤗😁👊
Can you use the audio interface for your phone calls? Use the xlr mic for your phone calls?
I have seen adapters that let you send line level into iPhone but they are basically just attenuators so you are adding gain from the mic, attenuating into the iPhone so the iPhone can add gain again. This is dumb.
I don't know about using the interface for phone calls, sorry. 👊
Electronisounds Audio damn. I need to find out.
Audio interfaces are so confusing for a first time user like me. Didn’t realize I needed so many extra things for my mic. But I am enjoying learning all of this.
It took me a *while* to figure it out - it was hard for me too when I started working with the iPad. Hope this info helps in *your* musical journey! 😀 👊
As always Dean a great informative video. This is the first time I have seen this one with all the different devices and very educational. I just like to watch for the fun of it because not only are your videos educational, they are just plain fun to watch.
Thanks very much for the kind words, Bro! 🤗😁👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Getting ready to watch your Jam in Scene mode video. Beatmaker, which drives me nuts, and Launch Control XL, one of my favorite MIDI Controls. What could be better.
Dean, this is really helpful! Thank you so much.
I hope it helps you get up and running with some *sweet audio*, Bro! 😀 👊
Great video. Have you done anything with FireWire audio interface with the iPad? I’m an old time audio tech and have an Alessis FireWire 16 channel mixer, Presonus FireBox & a Moto Traveler FireWire that I’m trying to use for podcasts without buying new equipment.
Sorry, I don't think firewire will be compatible with iPads. 👊
The interface needs to be "Class Compliant" to work with an iPad, meaning there are no additional drivers required to run the device.
I could be wrong, but i've not had any luck with older tech being compatible.
Electronisounds Audio Thanks for your quick reply. I guess I’ll just use my 2011 MacBook Pro which already has FireWire and my 4 channel headphone amp for podcast. Almost fell into the new gear trap when my old FireWire 800 gear still works great. That’s why I have not sold it. Was looking at the new Rodecaster Pro.
@@perrymacimages That sounds like a sweet setup! 😀 👊
Hi, thanks for the informative video, can you suggest an audio interface for playing multiple iOS devices using Alberton Link all out to one set of speakers.
Sorry, you can only use *one* audio interface per iDevice typically - you cannot hook multiple iPads up to one audio interface. Only the iConnectivity line of interfaces can do this- I think with 2 iPads only, though. Some people love them, but they do require some setup. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks for that, I watched an Ableton Link video where multiple people were jamming together on their iOS devices all in tempo through Link, how do they mix their audio together and out to one set of speakers.
@@michaelinnes6075 Yes, Ableton link is only for syncing the *tempo*. Somebody just needs a MIXER, you plug all the iPads into the mixer, and the mixer would need to be connected to speakers. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks again for your response, what sort of mixer would be appropriate to take multiple audio jacks from iOS devices. I’ve just started with electronic music and I have been looking for a mixer and not getting far.
@@michaelinnes6075 Literally *any* audio mixer can work, you just have enough inputs to plug in all the things you want to plug into it.
Brand, # of channels and price investment are really up to you. 😁👊
NOTE: You'll get better quality audio if each iPad has it's own audio interface - the headphone jack on the older iPads is not a pro quality sound interface. ;)
Great work bro, I am currently changing my traditional setup to a more condensed IOS setup w audio interface/monitor and condenser mic. You have given the clearest info on this topic yet. I thank you
Excellent! Good luck on *your* musical journey, Bro!! 🤗😁👊
Will the usb hub cause any noise? Is the specific device better?
*ANY* "class compliant" audio interface will work. You should *NOT* get any hum, or buzz - if you do, you either have a REALLY CHEAP audio interface (try to stay away from Behringer...lol), or a BROKEN audio interface - you should *NOT* get any noise. 👍
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thanks for getting back, I have a presonus c24 interface and using a rode nt1 which are great low noise when i record with the PC but as you say i want to get mobile with it all and your suggestion here seems the best option as all i would need is the usb hub and camera adapter. I did hear online that you can get noise through certain usb hubs and man i cannot stand a high noise floor but if you think i should be okay I might just go ahead with that. Thanks! for the vid and your help.
Watched this again today just because it popped up on my suggestion list. Last week I upgraded my powered hub to the Anker you used here. I just love it. Nice upgrade from my old one. Thanks for the suggestion and all the great vids! 😎🤙🔊🔊
BOOM! Thanks, Rick! Yeah, when I first started trying to work with iPads musically, I tried to use all sorts of cheap/generic USB hubs to save $$ and all it did was waste time and provide a lot of frustration. When I finally got sick of that run around, I found these Anker hubs - and the hi-quality plus the *fast charging power ports* have made me so happy! 😀 👊
Nice. I bought the Scarlet 2i4 last October. I hope to use my 2i4 more often.
Thanks for watching, Jim! 🤗😁👊
Ooooh, that Scarlett 2i4 looks very, very delicious! 🤓 👏
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I have the 2i2 and just leave it hooked up all the time. That way I can just plug in the iPad and Rock n Roll. Using an iConnect on my mobile studio; the one that travels with me.
@@slimbeaux Sweeeeet!! 😀 👊
I connected my roland vdrums to irigmidi2 and from there to iphone 8 plus and used garageband. Once all connected garageband did record the midi pulses from the vdrums bat the hihat pulses recorded did have nothing to do from what I played. Kick drum and snare did well, but over all it seems like what I play is not exactly what gets recorded. So my conclusion is that some hardware is not working right. Either garage band on iphone is not capable of good performance or roland module isnt sendind the right pulses or maybe irig isn't as pro as it should be. Any help? I also have a presonus audiobox audio interface, but I dont want to use pc or mac. I would prefer to kepp on with iphone or ipad :)
Sorry, I don't use Garage Band, so I'm not really much help here.
My question would be - when you are PLAYING the hi-hat, does it SOUND correct, but just not record the midi as played?
If that is the case, then the QUANTIZE RESOLUTION likely is set too low in Garage Band, meaning it's not picking up your 32nd note hat rolls, etc...
Most apps will allow you to set that quantize to a higher resolution (i.e. 32nd notes) or even turn it off.
Also - a V-Drum hi hat is going to be sending MULTIPLE midi notes - closed, open, foot, and all sort of in-between, real-time information.
Midi notes from live-played midi drums in general are going to be ALL ABOUT THE FINESSE, and from my experiences in the past with Roland v-drums,
I personally have never been able to record midi from *any* electronic drums and have it playback EXACTLY as I played it, with all the nuances and subtle timings still intact.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
I would definitely ask your same question on a Roland V-drum forum or FB group to see what other users are doing with iPad.
GOOD LUCK! 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thank you so much!!!! Your answer has been quit helpfull. At least I feel better thinking I am not so dumb :DDD
Hi dean. Ive got a question(may not be the right video here but I’ll ask it anyway.) I’ve hooked a tv monitor to my iPad and using it with GarageBand. But the sound only comes from the tv speakers. And I want it to come out my studio monitors. Just wondered if you might know.
Hey Hey! 😀 👊
It sounds like the iPad thinks the tv is an audio interface - and you can only have one connected at a time, so I think maybe an adapter like this could help:
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You would connect to your TV with HDMI and to your audio interface with the USB connection.
They make one with a lighting connecting it you need that for your iPad.
Electronisounds Audio sorry dean I should have added that the tv IS plugged into a dongle just like that one. With the hdmi.and my Maudio 2x2 interface is plugged into my usb hub. And hub into the dongle. I don’t know bro. I need to do something else but not sure what it is.
@@buschovski1 Sorry, Tom - I wish I had a better answer for you!
Electronisounds Audio that’s ok dean. You tried. Thanks man
This was clarifying. I've always recorded on my ipad pro just on Garage Band with the touch sensitivity, so synths, and on my mac using my Scarlet 2i2 but only guitars, bass, banjo, flute etc. And I played my Yamaha Reface stand alone.
I didn't know that you plug the audio interface into the USB pack and it communicates from there (🤔 which is baffling in itself because it means that that thing isn't just to charge USB items, it communicates), and also I was wondering about the Midi because I have a Yamaha Reface CP that I want to record with without micing it but my Scarlet 2i2 doesn't have midi inputs in the back, so I was wondering how thats done, and its apparently USB.
You clarified alot, 😂 I was about to buy a whole new damn interface that had the midi inputs.
Now I just gotta figure out how my Boss BR800 can be used as a DAW control surface like they claim (I've used different BRs for years and never knew that 😂) and I'll have a cohesive recordind set up. This also caused me to realize I can just get a 2tb external hard drive and unload alot the other stuff that aint music from my iPad (cuz I'm low on space).
Im a guitar and non synth instrument guy, not a tech guy in the slightest. THANK YOU! Subscribed.
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Let me know, power usb hard model? and if i used this, i need to download driver?
Sorry, I don't understand your question. You don't need to download drivers on an iPad. Any decent quality brand powered USB hub should work. 😀 👊
i want to name of the stuff to connect to iphone hehe..
want know name*
@@TupakProduction There are direct links to everything in the video description. 😀 👊
Will my ipad recognize multiple outputs on my focusrite 18i8?
As long as it is *class compliant*, Yes!
good night friend see if you can help me bought this original Apple USB 3 camera adapter to connect a focusrite 2i4 audio interface, but when I connect my interface on this adapter it does not turn on, even using a powered hub I make all the connection as in your videos and when I connect with the hub the USB cable from the hub to the adapter the hub turns off, I tried to connect a USB stick also in this adapter connected to the iPad and yet no signal the USB stick also does not open on iPad, can help me because I do not know what to do
Sorry, Bro - I have no way of knowing exactly what is going wrong in your setup.
I've never heard anyone having problems with the hub shutting off. 🤔
That sounds like a bad connection or a faulty wire somewhere.
Make sure the Hub is properly and securely plugged into wall power, and then connect it to the Apple USB Adapter, then plug that into the iPad.
If your Hub shuts off, you need a new Hub. 👊
Also - if your audio interface requires wall power, you'll still need to plug it in to the wall power *and* the USB Hub.
Is there a way to use firewired audio interface plugging in to iphone ?
Sorry, i'm not really sure on that.👊
If the device is **Class Compliant** , the iPad/iPhone should recognize it.
So, you can check (or ask the company) if the interface is Class Compliant as your next step. 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thanks for the reply. I should have checked those manufacturers before asking :)
@@justiceleague206 No worries - I hope you can get it going! GOOD LUCK!! 😀 👊
Trying to find what I need to record from one iPad to another. Appreciate all your hard work.
Hey Hey! 😀 👊
Right now, the only way to *record* audio from one iPad to another in real-time that I know of - would be for each iPad to have it's *own* audio interface.
You would take cables form the output of one, into the input of the other.
If you learn a better way, please let me know, too! 🤗😁👊
Electronisounds Audio - haha, that’s crazy there isn’t an easier solution than that
@@_iostrakon2935 Agreed! I wish they would come up with a way for us to do it with *one* simple cable - seems like it would be amazing if it was possible! 😀 👊
Lots of energy in your presentation, thank you very much …
Hey Hey, Jeremy! Thanks for watching! 😀 👊
Very helpful. Great job.
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps you on your musical journey! 😁👊
Great video! Thank you so much! Can i ask what generation and model iPad you used? thx, Rich.
Hey Hey! 😀 👊 In this video, I am using an iPad AIR 2, but have since upgraded to an iPad Pro. The more CPU power your iPad has, the more apps you can run at the same time, but you can still run a lot of music apps on even an older iPad mini 2 ! 👍
So helpful. THANK YOU!
Enjoy the journey! Thanks for watching! 😀 👊
Great video. Answered a lot of questions, all in one shot! Bam!
Excellent! Thanks for watching, Kevin and be sure and subscribe for more tutorials! 🤗😁👊
Really helpful tutorial thank you! I have that anker hub as well as the scarlett 414, and two ipads and a digitakt. Am I correct in assuming the ipad in your setup example records the interfaces Output, but doesnt itself output sound back to the interface? And if I wanted to add my second ipad to the setup (to use as an instrument), do I just plug it via usb into the anker hub for the first ipad to recognize it as part of the interfaces outputs?? Would really really appreciate getting an answer to that! Thanks again 😊
Hey Hey! Thanks for watching! 😁🙏👊
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but each iPad will need it's *own* audio interface - you cannot plug two iPads into the same audio interface.
Re: the audio back from the iPad to the audio interface - YES - the audio works *both ways* once you connect the audio interface to the iPad.
it will give you audio *in* and audio *out* from the iPad.
You will connect the interface (or interfaces if you are using two) to a mixer or monitor speakers if you want to hear the sound loud, or just plug in headphones to the audio interface if that is your workflow and you only using one iPad.
By *default* you will need some kind of mixer if you are using audio from more than one device. 👍
Hope that helps!
Electronisounds Audio Thanks so much, that helps a ton and really clarifies it for me! Appreciate it, subbed! ☺️🙏🏻👊🏻
Whoa! Plenty ways to connect the iPad to audio gear. Great video!
Hey Hey! Thanks for the support! 😀 👊
I have an audio interface connected to my iPad Pro 2018 via usb dongle and it doesn’t require a usb hub to power up, and I’m using my Line 6 guitar amp as a speaker. However, the iPads audio doesn’t play from the amp. What should I do?
How is the audio interface and amp connected?
Provided the audio interface is "Class Compliant" (meaning it actually works with an iPad) and is properly connected to your iPad,
You would just need to take the outputs of the audio interface and feed them into your amp with standard audio cables.
Are you getting audio from the headphone jack of the audio interface?
If not, it is not properly connected or not "Class Compliant".
Good Luck!😀 👊
Hey man all I want to do is send audio into the iPad record it on a sampler app then output the audio to a daw would I be able to do this with the cck3 and focus write? I understand the audio in but does the audio out go back into the focuswrite? Thank you
Hey Hey! Are you trying to get the audio out to a DAW on the iPad itself, or to record the audio via audio cables into something else?
If you are trying to get the audio into a DAW on a Mac for example, you can do it with no extra cables using a system called iDAM and plugging your iPad directly into your Mac using the USB cable that came with your iPad (or similar).
It's not quite as easy on a PC...
But to answer your question, YES - if your audio interface is plugged in to the iPad, then the audio will be routed from your sampler app to it's audio outputs. 👍
But if you are trying to record the sampler app into a DAW inside the iPad itself (Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, Etc...), it's likely even easier.
If this answer doesn't help - give me more info and i'll try again! 👊
What is the sampler app? 😁👊
Electronisounds Audio man I can’t thank you enough this has been driving me crazy!! I really appreciate the reply, I’m trying to use koala sampler to sample my voice then send samples to a loopstation which is connected to my pc 👍👍👍👍 I want to capture audio on the koala sampler from a mic then send the audio samples out to my loopstation and not have the iPad play the audio ✌️
@@XyZCwP Sounds sweet! 😀 👊
You should be able to do this with *any* "class compliant" audio interface of your choice attached to your phone. 👍
Electronisounds Audio thanks dude massive help 👍
What all audio interfaces are there that can support my ios 9.3.5 ipad??
Hey Hey! As explained in this video, *any* "class compliant" audio interface will work with your iPad. You just need to make sure it's "class compliant" and you're good to go - everything else in this video still matters, you still need the powered USB hub and USB adapter from Apple. The interface YOU choose, will be up to YOU. How many inputs you need, what type of inputs, midi in/out(?), etc. These are all *personal choices* you need to make for your specific needs/wants. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks a lot for this quick reply man.. it helped me a lot to clear all the confusions. I was just worried about my ios version because it's old and wanted to make sure that I invest in the right thing for my small compact home setup. I am using garage band and want to use only 2 inputs for guitar and mic and was looking for something that is worth buying.
Wish you a very happy and healthy new year! Cheers!! 😊👍
@@mehulkadecha1982 The Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 is a very nice and *good quality* interface if you only need 2 inputs! 👍👍
good stuff, very informative. Keep rockin' steady
Hey Hey! Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you on *your* musical journey! 🤗😁👊
Does the usb hub cause any noise?
No, it shouldn't. I've not had any problems with noise from an audio interface.
It's not the same as powering a synth via USB, you are not powering the hub from USB power, you are powering it from standard wall power. 👍
Thank you I really appreciate your channel.
Hey Hey, Edward! Thanks for the support! 😀 👊
Qué opinas de la Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface?
Sorry, I don't have that interface so I really can't say. 👊
As long as it is *class compliant* - you should be golden!
How would you recommend recording high quality audio from the iPad into a DAW like logic pro x on your computer? I have a Focusrite 2i4 and a Macbook. I'm not interested in recording into the iPad at the moment
I don't have Logic, but i think you can do it over a system called iDAM.
You plug your iPad into your Mac using a USB cable only, no audio interface required, but there is some setup involved on the mac side.
You have to set the "audio interface" in Logic to receive audio from the iDAM thing or the iPad (i'm not sure exactly how it's labelled in the Mac)...
Sorry I'm not more versed at this just now.
Hope that gets you going in the right direction, though! 😀 👊
Very informative and interesting! Thanks mate 🙂
Thanks Dean very informative!
YAY! Thanks, Debbie! 🤗😁👊
Thanks for the video! Can I assume that adding the powered hub makes any/most standard Mac/PC USB interface work with the iPad? Or is it the lightning + USB connector doing the trick? Thanks
I don't know what is dong the trick exactly, but any ***CLASS COMPLIANT*** audio interface will work with iPhone or iPad in the way shown here. 😀 👊
Hi, I wanted to know if the 2i2 3 gen connecting it directly with an ipad pro via usb cable c is powered and works directly without external power? or does it need external power supply x regarding the current?
Last thing .... could the 2i2 always be used with iPad with various platforms for online lessons? (zoom, skype ...)
Thanks Gianluca
Sent by iPhone
Power supply (hub)
I don't know about zoom or skype, sorry.
You NEED external power. You'll NEED the powered USB hub as shown here, sorry. 👊
Utterly excellent exposition. Very grateful.
Thank you very much! Woot! 🤗😁👊
I was thinking of running my music coming out of a mixer to my Ipad/Iphone, so that I can Airplay the music to HomePod or other Airplay speakers. My question is 1) Do I need the audio interface to do this? 2) And if yes, after running the music through the audio interface like you do to the Ipad, what app or how do I play the music that is coming into the Ipad? (So that ultimately, I can Airplay it out to other speakers). Thank you.
Sorry, I don't have much experience with Airplay. Wireless audio adds such a latency that I have not used it much personally. 👊
Thanks for the great video mate. If I recorded on the iPad camera would the audio capture using what you’ve suggested bypass the iPad microphone?
I'm 95% sure that's a yes with the built-in camera *(I seen to remember testing and it was a yes) - rightnow i'm shooting all of my videos on an iPhone 8+ and I use an app called "ProMovie" to shoot video, which allows me to select either the audio interface or the internal mic, and also record at higher screen resolutions, and set the lighting, etc.
And if you want to do any video editing on the iPhone/iPad - it's LumaFusion for the win... ;)
When I want to make a video or live on fb/TikTok I have stereo from right side I can hear my voice not both... where is the problem iPhone X I have umc22 interface could someone help me please ? ;)
The audio interface takes over the phone mic, so you won't hear your voice through the phone mic after you connect the audio interface.
You would have to plug a microphone into the audio interface to hear your voice through it. 😀 👊
The UMC22 is maybe not the right interface for you, You might want a proper one that you can plug a proper mic into, etc.
There are loads of choices for audio interface, just make sure it's CLASS COMPLIANT and you can plug your phone into it! :)
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I plugged my interface to iPhone with adapter and it’s working good with GarageBand etc. But when I want to record my voice or guitar there is one signal voice from the right side and guitar from the left... Facebook live, iPhone video etc... and how to make mono sound 😅?
@@BartekStaniszewski OK! So you are plugging your Mic into Left channel input and Guitar into Right channel input.
It sounds like your interface is working as expected. I would suggest to add a small hardware mixer to route your Mic(s) and guitar into (and pan as needed here),
then take the MAIN OUTS from that mixer and route them in to the UMC22. 👊
With regards to USB powered hubs. For instance the one used in the video is rated 12V / 5a. Does that mean it will provide 5 amps per port. Or is that a 5 amp total pool that gets distributed?
Sorry, friend - this is above my level of expertise. 😀 👊
Great vid, it’s nice to see several interfaces in use. I’ve got the Behringer iStudio for my iPads, which has a full set of features for my needs but I’m also interested in some sort of USB hub, so this video was very useful.
Hey Hey Toz! 😀👊
Thanks for watching! I wanted to make something that shows how we have so many *options* when it comes to getting higher quality sound in and out of our iDevices. I didn't even realize until just recently that I could connect my big Tascam Audio interface to the iPad or even why I might want to... More videos coming on general audio connecting / routing geekery!
Very informative and interesting! Thanks mate 🙂 big sub!
Thanks for the sub, Mate! 😀 👊
Hi am trying to get my focusrite conected to when i record with i phone cam, how would i do that ?
The exact same way as shown here, except it's an iPhone instead of the iPad. Everything is the same. You'll just need to make sure to get the right adapter from Apple that fits your device. 👊
Thanks for the video.
I'm looking at purchasing an audio interface because I want to connect my guitar and use it through Tonebridge on the iPad. It would be cool to record on PC as well. Apparently the iRig devices are as good sound quality compared to a Focusrite Scarlett Solo, NI Komplete Audio 1, etc. so Is the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 or UM202 still good in 2020 compared to the Scarlett Solo or Komplete Audio 1? The Scarlett Solo is the best seller on Amazon and appears to be one of the most recommended interfaces so just wondering. Thanks
Hey Hey! I certainly do not know all of those interfaces, so can't really say which one is best for your needs, but I would personally stay away from the U-Phoria, i've not had much luck with mine...
The Focusrite Scarlet is indeed very nice - anything from Focusrite is going to be pretty good quality imho. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Hey, ok that's great to know, thanks. I have a budget of £100 maximum so seen the U-Phoria was the cheapest and appeared quite good initially. I suppose there's a reason why the reviews have said great things about the Scarlett Solo. I guess it makes sense that you get the quality that you pay for. Thanks
hey, i’m using the identical setup with a newer version of the focusrite , the scarlett “studio 3rd gen” and when i plug in the usb from the back of my interface into the usb hub , it flickers power on but then shuts off. does this with every power source , the wall, my ipad , the usb hub. everywhere it gets power all lights flick on for one second and then turn off. Someone anyone please help i’ve been at this for days.
I would suggest to contact Focusrite. Sounds like you have a faulty device. 👊
Electronisounds Audio you don’t think it’s because , it flickers on with power but doesn’t connect on because it’s not reading the ipad ? like it has power and it’s ready but won’t fully cut on due to something i’m not doing on my ipad?
@@linkoCEO No. You said it does it with every power source. You shouldn't have to "do anything" on the iPad - the connection is automatic.
Electronisounds Audio ok thanks
Nice video thanks.
Can you connect a Webcam at the same time as a Focusrite? (with a powered USB hub of course). I heard somewhere the iPad can only accept one (1) audio input device..
Not sure about connecting a webcam to the iPad, but for sure the iPad can only handle *one* audio interface at a time. 👊
Thanks for the excellent vid!
I got a couple questions:
Will this setup work well on an iPhone XR?
Can I use an ordinary usb charger to provide power to the scarlett 212?
Yes, it will work with the iPhone, but you will still need to power the USB hub with wall power. 👊
Hey brotha. I would like to connect my ssl2 to my iPad6. I have all the the required hardware but my ipad6 will not detect the the ssl2. Any advice? Cheers. Your vids are great
I'm not sure if the SSl2 is "class compliant"?
Those are the words you are looking for if you want something to work with an iPad.
It needs to be "Class Compliant", which means it follows certain hardware specs and does not require a *driver*.
However, I googled it and found this, which might be helpful: solidstatelogic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002328398-Using-SSL-2-SSL-2-on-an-iPad-iOS
GOOD LUCK! 😀 👊
Hi Dean, thank you so much for all your videos. At 7:25 here selecting the audio input, my iPad does not have the option to select the USB input like you show us. Mine only has iPad Microphone. That being said it is working from USB, but I need to keep the input gain very low or it clips on me....even with the input meter at very low volume. As I boost the input signal a little, the clipping gets loud. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
If you only see the mic input, your audio interface is *not* connected or is not a class compliant audio interface, Sorry. 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I see. Wel, I was using my Line6 Helix as the interface, but I will give it a go with my Focusrite preamp, and I bet that will do it. Thanks man!
@@RobEllerMusic GOOD LUCK!! 😀 👊
Hey There.
Do you know if the behringer X-air audio interfaces are compatible with the iphone lighting to usb hub?
IM also curious if the soundcraft notepad series will work with it?
I have an iphone, and the two above audio interfaces, and im not sure if i want to buy the lightning to usb hub if i dont know for sure if it will work or not
Hey Hey! I'm not sure on those *specific* interfaces, but what you are looking for are the words ***CLASS COMPLIANT*** when looking at an audio interface to use with an iPad or iPhone. As long as it says it's *class compliant*, it will work with an iDevice. Hope that helps! 😁👊
Could a larger monitor (tv) be connected to the I Pad by plugging a USB to HDMI cable into the USB hub?
I don't think it works like that, Sorry. 😀 👊
Not 100% sure, though... 🤔
Hi Dean, if I’m using the iPad and interface to record audio using GarageBand can I use the same iPad to record video? Will GarageBand continue to run in background will videoing? Thanks Dean. Helen
Maybe, but you would optimally want a different camera for filming than what you are playing music on in real-time. (Just my .02) 😀 👊
Thanks Dean for the QUICK response. You’re the best👍👍👍
Can this still be done on the 30 pin style I pad plug in. I can’t think of a way I could charge it at the same time like you can with the lighting. Is this possible and where would I get the adapters.
Sorry, I do not know for sure on that - I do not think you can do it the same way. 👊
They made a “Camera connection kit” for the old iPads too. I had one. Might want to look into that.
I cant get Garageband to work with Behringer UMC202HD, channel icon wont light up so i cant change the input settings🤷♂️ also keeps saying not enough power to run device, even though its plugged into mains, any ideas??
I'm sorry, I don't use Garage Band and I don't have that interface, so I really don't know. 👊
This is a great video! I have a question though. I have a steinberg UR12 interface which has the option for micro usb power so I can use that power with just a regular camera adapter for BeatMaker 3 right?
The iPad does not have enough juice to power the audio interface properly.
You really need external power for the audio interface, by either plugging it into it's own power source, or into the powered USB hub, as needed.
Great video! Thanks for some helpful tips. I also have the Tascam US-16x08, but only have been able to use it with laptop so far to recognize all available channels. Looks like you use Beatmaker as your DAW? Not familiar with it. Are you able to use all channels of the 16x08 via iPad?
Sure you can use all the channels using apps like AUM or Beatmaker 3 among others.
Definitely check out AUM for crazy audio routing capabilities! 😀 👊
Hi Sir,
Ur video helped me a lot.
I use an iphone 7 and UM2 interface.
I need to record song using a condensor mic ,
So all i need is an lighting to usb 3 connector right?
Hey Hey! Thanks for watching! 😀 👊
I'm not really happy with the UM2 and how it works with iPad/iPhone.
It seems to work ok (and as expected for a rock-bottom-entry-price-audio-interface) with my PC Laptops, but the output audio level when used with my iPad seems *really* low....
I had some trouble with it in this video: th-cam.com/video/83Iqvsu-hpY/w-d-xo.html
In theory, it *should* work, but, keep in mind that if the condenser mic needs *power*, I don't think the UM2 will power a mic, as it does not have a/c power.
Not 100% sure on that though... 🤔👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks for replying...
One doubt do we require powered usb hub???
Why cant we connect the usb from interface to lighting to usb 3 adapter and use the lighting port to connct to the phone charger instead of powered hub.
Will that work ???
@@ajtravelog No, the Charger only charges the iPad, it does not provide power to the audio interface. You need the powered USB Hub to do it properly. 😀 👊 You need power to the iPad *AND* power to the audio interface.
@@ElectronisoundsAudio ohh okay.
Any cheaper version of USB power hub that u could suggest?
@@ajtravelog I started out using *super cheap* ones from eBay, but they were not at all reliable (and sometimes didn't even work at all - lol).
My experience seems to be that you get what you pay for with USB Hubs.
That being said, any decent quality name brand hub should be ok. 😀 👊
Bro you’re my hero, thank you very much
Hope if helps you take it to the next level! WOOT! 😀 👊
Thoughts on connecting a Technics 1200 to iPhone? Or better to just invest in a iMac Pro laptop and a mixer?
Considering getting an audio interface just to upgrade the microphone for recording voiceovers on iMovie... But my dream is to peel vinyl samples too
Currently just using the boya bym1 plugged directly into the iPhone but this does not allow for gain ctrl
Hey, Bro! 😀 👊 Great question - the audio interface will definitely help take your vocal recordings to the next level - you can plug ANY mic you choose into one, giving you pretty much unlimited choices as well. The thing is, i'm not a vinyl guy, but I think you would need an interface with a way to ground the turntable and/or maybe need *specific* type of inputs for phono as well? Something to keep in mind and double-check before hand maybe. You are going to want an audio interface even if you go the more powerful iMac Pro route I think... 🤗😁👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks man, I still got a lot to learn. Your video and this format where you are showing different products and setups and explaining the functionality is very helpful and informative. Subbed up, keep up the good work!
Thanks, bro! 🤗😁👊
Hi interesting stuff. Which type of cable are you using to connect the Lightning to USB adapter to the Anker usb hub? And why isn’t it possible to connect the iPad directly to the hub using a regular Lightning cable (such as the regular charging cable of the iPad)? Is there some « smart » electronics inside the Lightning to usb adapter? Thanks.
You need to use the main output cable that the Hub is attached to. The USB Cable the hub comes with. The "main cable" that comes out of the HUB needs to go to the iPad, so that everything else you plug into the hub, will ROUTE out from the hub, into the iPad. 👊
Electronisounds Audio ok thanks 🙂
You’re the man!
Hope it helps you on *your* musical journey, Daniel! 😀 👊
You are just amazing bro! Thanks for this video
What do you think about the focusrite solo? Does rca out sound worse than 1/4?
And which version of ios are you running? 12?
Thanks a lot in advance :)
Hey Hey! Thanks for the kind words! 🤗😁👊
The focusrite solo looks sweet if you don't need more inputs for your workflow - One downside could be not easily being able to connect a stereo synth if you want to record something like that in the future... But *sound quality wise*, it's going to be 100% solid - Focusrite stuff is super quality imho.
You will be able to get good sound quality from the rca out, no problem. 😀 👊
I'm running the most recent version of iOS. I never advance test new versions personally - I do not have the time, or a reason to... and too much can go wrong. 🤓😵 lol
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your help and kind words.😊
Keep it up with the great job you do 😊👍
Peace✌️
@ Electronisounds Audio Can you use vintage electronic keyboards as hardware synths when you record on your iPhone or iPad. I have lots of digital consumer grade keyboards from the 80’s and the 90’s and most of them have only a headphone jack, which can also be used as an output to an audio interface.
You can use whatever you like to record into an iPad. Once you've got an audio interface connected, just run any cable into it from your gear and you're golden for recording in any app or DAW that can record audio on the iPad. 👊
Does this set up work with garageband? Thank you.
I have't use garageband myself, but I don't see any reason why it would not work. 😀 👊
Connecting 2 controllers to my iPad, how can i change the midi channel so i have to different sounds in each one?
Most often, you'll need to set the actual midi channel of the controller according to specific manufacturer guidelines. 😀 👊
It can be easy, a nightmare, or not be able to be changed at all. (Depending on the controller).
Are you trying to use two of *the same model* midi controller?
Which controller(s) are you trying to use?
Electronisounds Audio
Thank you.
I’m using Gadget korg with nanoKontrol and mini launchkey from novation.
I already discover how to do it. Thank you a lot.
Sorry. How do you recommend to connect my usb controller to my iPad with the korg Plugkey if it doesn’t have the five pin midi. It has usb like the modern controllers.
Because I think using plugkey is more efficient than carrying my interface. Thank you
@@gmosterin Yes, plugkey is great for portable, but has downside of no USB midi. It is a give and take. Not sure how you would plug a USB midi controller into 5pin midi... Just more gear to lug around... maybe this would work? - "Keith McMillen Instruments MIDI Expander"
I'm not really sure, but when being portable, you would still need a way to *power* the midi controller - the iPad is not enough to power everything on it's own. 👊
i bought the interface and i did connect it with my ipad so i can use my microphone to record stuff in garageband well however i just want to hear the sound while im working through the headphones i plug in in my ipad/headphone jack but as soon as i plug my headphones in it uses the mic on my headphones and if i plug in the interface again it uses the real microphone but my headphones don’t have audio anymore basically: i want my headphones for sound and interface for microphone but only one thing works at the same time and i only can find videos for mac not for ipad how to select your input and output devices in garageband so what should i do?
You'll need to monitor the audio through the audio interface - connecting the interface takes over the audio system of the iPad, you don't get an interface and still the headphone jack on the iPad, it just doesn't work that way, sorry - you use the **better quality** headphone jack on the audio interface. 😀 👊
Electronisounds Audio thank you for your fast response💯i will have to order a 1/4 to 3,5mm adapter then i guess? so i can plug in my headphones in my interface
@@Martin-lw8qb Exactly - whatever you need to connect your headphones to the interface.
(You'll be surprised how good the sound is through the interface compared to the iPad's headphone jack, too! WOOT! ) 👍👍
Electronisounds Audio alright thank you :)! 💯👍
Hi, best vid on this topic - so clear. is the lightning to USB adapter here the same one as the Apple lightning to USB3 camera adapter? Thanks
YES - as long as you go with Apple brand adapters, you should be fine.The older Camera adapters do not have the extra port to charge the iPad while USB is connected, but the newer one (lightning to USB 3) will allow you to charge the iPad while the audio interface is plugged in. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thanks Dean. Sooo helpful
Thanks! you’re awsome!
Hey Hey! Thank you very much! 😀 👊
Great stuff, thanks a lot!
Hope it helps you on *your* musical journey, Bro! 😀 👊
Great guide!! Not many if any about studio ipad these days. The manuals just says plug it in...... I have a Tascam us20x20 that is recognized by Cubasis 3 , i can record, but do not hear anything in my phones while recording. Just after. I´d be very interrested in knowing how you set up your 16-8 !!!
Sorry, I don't use Cubasis 3, so i'm no help here, BUT My friend from the Mobile Music Pro YT channel covers Cubasis all the time, and likely might know the answer to your recording issue. Check out his channel here: th-cam.com/users/MobileMusicPro
@@ElectronisoundsAudio THANKS!!!
Is there a way to connect iPhone/iPad to the PC monitor & control it from there with a mouse? Great set up btw
Thanks for watching!
I don't think so, exactly - but sometimes I use the iPad as a second *monitor* for my PC... 😀 👊
Here's a link to a video I made on that if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/dZVSDkKPAsI/w-d-xo.html
help me... i am using ipad air 2 ,please suggest me a budget interface
Any "class compliant" audio interface will work with the iPads.
Now, you just need to decide which one you want.
How many inputs, what *kind* of input connections, whether it has midi in and out connections, USB connections, how many outputs, all are factors which you will need to decide what you want/need for your personal setup. 😀 👊
The Focusrite Scarlet is a very good quality starting point. It all depends on your *specific* needs, though. 👍
Electronisounds Audio thank you
Wonder if you can help? You seem a lot more knowledgeable than me with these things :o) My issue is that I wanna use iPad apps as VSTs within Ableton on a Macbook Pro. Very doable and awesome using IDAM = lighting to usb cable. However, I want to play them using my Piano which has 5 pin MIDI only. This is connected to the XR18 MIDI din. I also want to use my interface (behringer XR18) to record vocals and guitars. So at the mo I have the XR18 and the iPad going into my MBP. My dilema is this......Within Ableton, is the iPad classed as the iPad or as the XR18??
Sorry, I'm on PC so I don't have quite the same routing knowledge for Mac. I'm not able to use the iPad that way (no IDAM on PC...) without quite a bit of extraneous routing (that i'm not very fond of) so it just doesn't get used that way here. Sorry I can't be of more help on the Mac routing side of things. 🤗😁👊
The focusrite has 2 or 1 output? It's only 1 apparently (left right) ???
Yes, exactly! 😀 👊 It has 1 pair of stereo outputs. One cable for left channel, one cable for right channel.
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thanks! Also for very informative video, best regards from Stuttgart!
Great tutorial! Really helpful. Question: when I set up my iPad like you showed in your video, can I connect a USB MIDI to the powered hub as well? Thanks 🙏 in advance. Best, Emiel.
Hey Hey, Bro! YES! Absolutely! 😀 👊 You can even plug *multiple* USB midi controllers (and even USB pad controllers like the Novation Launchpad, etc - into the same powered USB hub and assign them to different things inside of the iPad. Using an app like AUM to host the AUv3 synths, drum machines (and other plugins), you can do some pretty serious and complex, custom midi routing using whatever controller(s) you have plugged in to the USB Hub! 😃 Hope this helps you take it to the next level! WOOT! 👊
Electronisounds Audio Thank you for your reply, bro! Great to hear I can use multiple MIDI devices with my iPad. Now I’m going to search for a good powered usb hub and run the whole setup!
@@emiel333 Sweet! I really like this HUB because it's quality, and the bottom 3 ports are *hi-speed* charging ports, but *any* quality powered hub will do the job here!
Anker Powered USB HUB ► goo.gl/wfMoQ4
Is it correct that you can connect any external sound interface to iPad via usb power hub + usb-lightning adapter? Like I have an old Line 6 Pod XT and normally it requires drivers to engage on my Mac. Could I connect it to my iPad like you described?
No, it cannot be *any* interface. It needs to be "Class Compliant" I think is the term. Older interfaces usually are not. You'll need to check on that. 🤗😁👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio thanks!
Hey I’m using the Scarlet 2i2 and I was wondering if it was worth getting an Apollo interface but will I be able to use it at it’s full potential with Auria??
Hey there! Not sure exactly what you mean by "full potential", but as long as it's "class compliant", you should be good to go! (I can't say 100%, because I don't have that interface and I don't use Auria, Sorry.) 😀 👊
That was awesome brother...thanks for sharing..
Hey Hey! Thank you for the kind words! 🤗😁👊
Can I play music on monitors from an iPhone?
Yes - did you *watch* the video? Connect an audio interface, plug the interface into a mixer or directly into speakers. 😀 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio I mean from TH-cam or Music apps. Sorry, I have to verify :D
@@dit0o0o2 Absolutely! The audio interface will take over the sound engine from your phone, and anything you play on the phone will have it's audio coming through the audio interface now. 👍👍 You just need to make sure that the audio interface you choose is "Class Compliant" (Meaning it will work with the iPhone or iPad...) and you'll be golden! 👍👍
@@ElectronisoundsAudio So that's how easy it is to rip off music from streaming services? :D I can just record it through my DAW?
@@dit0o0o2 Well, *what you record* is up to you, but no - an audio interface won't allow you to record streaming sites into a DAW on the iPad.
You can of course record the output from the audio interface into any other device you choose to connect to the outputs, of course.
I would hate to be your ears though, if you want to record low-quality streaming audio to listen to again and again. 😵
The sound quality of streaming audio is not at all good or something that I would take the time to record or archive, personally. 👊
Best video on the topic I've seen so far. I'm a total newb, so just to make sure I understand this... The best way to get a few microphones to input into the iPad would probably be into a mixer, then into one of the interfaces you mention, then into iPhone? If I got an interface with 2 XLR inputs, would that allow me to record stereo into the iPad? Sorry for the wall of text just have to make some informed purchases lol
Hey Hey Jacob! It really depends on exactly what you want to do. An output from a USB mixer will typically be a summed stereo output. Meaning the MASTER CHANNEL is what comes out form the USB mixer output. If that's what you want to record into the iPad or iPhone, you're golden. If you are looking to record multi-track, you will need an audio interface with multiple inputs (or a specifically *multi-track* USB mixer). You will need as many inputs as you want to record tracks in real-time. If you only need to record 2 mics at any one time, any interface with 2 XLR inputs should get you going. There are so many options for Audio Interfaces, and so many options for mixers - so it depends heavily on *exactly* what your specific needs are for your specific setup. 🤗😁👊
Hope this helps!
@@ElectronisoundsAudio so theoretically if I only cared about audio for recording live, I could let a mixer handle all the levels in analog, then just run into a USB interface and into an iPad or laptop? Or maybe even straight from a mixer with some kind of adapter?
Yes - absolutely! If the mixer has a USB out, you can connect that to an iPad or Laptop and get a summed stereo master output directly to the iPad or Laptop. Or, you can run 1/4 cables form the mixer into any audio interface attached to your iPad or Laptop. 🤗😁👊
no need for a mixer AND an interface. Get a mixer that functions as an interface or an interface and a controller :o)
Legend 💥
Thanks for watching! I hope it help you in *your* musical journey! 😀 👊
Can I connect my Klipsch Five speaker to my DAC and IPAD and how if so?!
Sorry, I don't know that speaker, or your DAC, so I don't know how they work. 👊
Hey I’m a dj and would like to use my iPad Pro for small gig. What would you recommend?
Thanks
Sorry, i'm not a DJ so not familiar with the DJ software options on the iPad. 👊
I’m looking for a audio interface my iPad Pro. Not software
@@Erikgmz The Novation Audiohub 2x4 is my absolute favorite interface to use with iPad, but they have discontinued it.
Have seen a few come up used on eBay, but they are pretty hard to find now...
The beauty of it is that is has 3 powered USB connections built in for your midi controllers.
Audio Interface choice is *a very personal decision* as only *you* know exactly how many inputs/outputs you want/need (for now and for the future in case you upgrade things) and what kind they need to be. 1/4? Phono? XLR? Phantom Power? All things to consider for your personal needs from the interface you choose. 😀 👊
Pretty much any *class compliant* audio interface will work. You just need to pick one that fits your budget and requirements. 👍
Hey do you have a instructional video on AUM HOW TO GET IT SET UP MAYBE WITH beatmaker3? I watched other videos they don't explain it well :/
Sorry, I don't use AUM with BM3. What exactly are you trying to do? Record multi-channel audio from AUM into BM3 in real-time? (That's what most people are trying to do...lol) I don't try and push the apps that hard because i'm worried about crashes when you do that kind of thing. However, It can be done using Cubasis instead of BM3. Multi-Channel recording out of AUM in real time into Cubasis. Doug Woods from "The Sound Test Room" YT Channel has a great video on getting that setup if that is indeed what you are after. Me personally, I just record audio and/or LOOPS from inside AUM and then import those recordings into BM3 and chop/edit/sequence as needed. Hope that helped at all! 👊
Hi Dean, My first live gig yesterday but using headphone jack not good sound as you stated. I have a Roland Quad Capture could I use this with the ussb lightening and external power as you have shown with the Scarlet? Great Video. Thanks
Hey Hey! The Roland should work, just look for the words "Class Compliant" somewhere in the product description or the manual and you will know for sure. 👍 When running the iPad into any sort of a large speaker system, the Audio Interface will really help you get better quality sound. WOOT! GOOD LUCK!! 🤗😁👊
Electronisounds Audio Many thanks buddy, really begiing to get into the live thing. Made too much recording trying get everything just right but live impro on stage is amazing and many happy accidents. Cheers.
Hi Dean,, good video. I brought a second hand Zoom R8 recorder the other week got it for less than $100 which works well and gives you 8 faders for mixing in AUM, Auria Pro etc . I also got a Novation Audiohub and daisy chain the 2 when using my laptop using the Zoom R8 which auto maps to Ableton Live well and the Audiohub for my iPad. You can send audio in and out between the 2 so getting audio from laptop to iPad and iPad to laptop which works well.
I’m not sure if it’s recommended daisy chaining audio interfaces or if it messes with the audio signal but works for me if I set up duplicate buffer settings etc on both. What are your thoughts on that?
Whoa! That setup sounds *delicious!* 😲 👍
I had to look up the Zoom R8 - That beast looks sweet!
We are so lucky right now to have all these gear options. 😍
In the 1990's I never imagined it would ever get like this! lol
Keep it up Buddy! 🤗😁👊
Yer it’s not a bad setup and the Zoom R8 which is primarily a multi track recorder and sampler and drum machine gives lots of options and is class compliant if used with a powered hub even though it’s a few years old now. For $100 it was worth s punt. Here’s some specs.
www.zoom.co.jp/products/multi-track-recorder/r8-recorder-interface-controller-sampler
I want to live stream using my iPhone with high quality audio. I just bought a focusrite scarlet 2i2 gen 3. I was hoping to plug in a condenser mic into focusrite and have the focusrite go to the iPhone using the usb c out or the headphone out. Hopefully that works! The focusrite
Just plug in the audio interface as shown here (it's the same for an iPhone as it is an iPad...) and you'll be golden! You just need whatever Apple brand adapter is appropriate for your iDevice. The headphone out of the Audio interface should only be used for headphones and is not how you connect to the iDevice.
Well, in my situation I have a usb c to headphone adapter, a trs to trrs adapter, then a female trrs to lightning. Would that work? Lol. Coming out of the new usb c focusrite.
@@Mdogbrown Sorry, no - you need the white, plastic Apple brand adapter.
Either USB-C or lightning - which ever matches your phone.
Electronisounds Audio Man, I’m confused. I’m really sorry. I just have an iPhone XR (lightning). I’m wanting to live stream. I play guitar and sing. So for my set up I was wondering what I would need to be able to live stream VIDEO from my IPHONE, while getting the AUDIO from my condenser that’s going into the interface. Is that possible? I just don’t have the money currently to buy a nice camera to do the video. Thank you for being patient with me.
@@Mdogbrown You just need *any* class compliant audio interface.
Connect it exactly as shown here - substituting your iPhone for the iPad - everything else is the same as shown here.
Either Facebook or TH-cam will take audio from the interface as you live stream to it - using the iPhone AS THE CAMERA. 😀 👊
Meaning - you are streaming with the phone - either using the facebook app or the youtube app - on the phone.
Hope that helps.
can i use any powered usb c hub or does it have to be the camera adapter from apple? i’ve found hubs on amazon that connect directly to the charging port on the ipad. they come with usb 3.0 data ports, 4k hdmi out, and a usb c to wall charging port. would that be easier than buying both the camera adapter from apple and a powered usb 3.0 hub???
You just have to *be sure* that is is an "Apple Certified" product or brand. If it is not, it might not work.
Also - the camera adapters from Apple allow you to charge to iPad at the same time as using it - which is the added bonus of using them. 😀 👊
any thoughts on IRIG PRE HD or IRIG PRE I/O - I have a iPAD Air 2 with a 3.5mm headphone jack along the top edge. The IRIG devices need to be connected to the iPAD via the lightning port and I wonder if that will work?
The ones with the 3.5 mm jack will work, However imho, the sound quality is not as good (consumer grade headphone jack) VS. a lightning port connected audio interface (or iRig).
At the end of the day, it just depends on how uptight you are (or not) about super hi-fi sound quality. 👊
@@ElectronisoundsAudio Thank you for the quick response. I am definitely interested in super hi-fi sound quality but did not know that it can be achieved via the lightning port in the old iPad (iPad Air 2 in my case). I know that the new iphones/ipads no longer have the headphone jack and listening to music/charging is all done via the lightning port. So not exactly sure if iPAD Air 2 can do the same considering that there is a separate headphone jack provided along the top edge
@@MusiCoolPiyush I use the iPad AIR 2 - I have 2 of them. Nothing newer. They sound great if you connect them to an audio interface! You can plug anything you want into the interface -- guitar, mics, synths, etc. WOOT! 😀 👊
Hey Dean awesome videos and tutorials,I was wanting to get the Tascam 20X20 to be my new interface with iPad,it seems identical as your Tascam,can you tell me if the "line out stereo pair"on back of unit is the sum of all inputs?,and is it for feeding an amp?
Thanks for watching! 🤗😁👊
The Tascam 16x08 that I am using sometimes, actually has 4 pairs of stereo outputs 😵 🤯, and you can assign how the signal flow works to the outputs with the included software on a PC, not sure about doing that on a Mac or an iPad - I think you would mostly assign that routing *internally* from within the iPad app itself if the app is capable.
iPad apps like AUM, Cubasis and Beatmaker 3 should be able to do this from inside the app. In fact, YES - I just connected up, loaded and double checked with *all three* of these apps, and YES - you can assign any tracks in these apps to *any* of the Tascam's inputs *or* outputs! WOW! 😃 👊
(I had only actually only ever used the "master out" set of outputs on this before...)
You could run any of the line out(s) into an amp, into a mixer, into a set of powered studio monitor speakers, etc... 👍👍