Thanks to John for bringing this to my attention! StudioDock from Alesis looks amazing!
- The world’s first pro audio dock for iPad
- Connect microphones and instruments including guitar, studio monitors, PA speakers, headphones, and MIDI controllers
- Universal device works with virtually every audio and MIDI app in the App Store; Core MIDI compliant
- Perform, craft, create and play back music in virtually any conceivable manner or location
- Video output for connection to TVs and projectors
- Inputs: two combo XLR-1/4" for use with audio gear, instruments, and computer audio
- Input channel gain controls and switchable phantom power for use with condenser microphones
- Guitar-direct switch for use with amplifier- and effects-modeling app
- Outputs: pair 1/4" and 1/4" headphone with separate volume controls
- Control: MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB MIDI, and assignable 1/4-inch footswitch input
12 comments:
Damn this is nice, but looks EXPENSIVE!!
ME WANTS!! :D
wonder if they have plans to make an iphone version
THIS is a HUGE step forward for mobile music, the ipad is completely capable of recording a studio quality professional song now!
I agree with the expensive bit.
When the iPad was announced, one of my predictions was that docks for specialized applications would become available, with the specific example of a recording dock. Good to see that someone's finally made it happen!
(The thing I predicted that hasn't happened: wireless cameras for video chatting. Everyone is apparently either content to use laptops/smart phones or wait for the next-gen iPad for that functionality.)
not trying to be a spammer here, honestly, but i tough i sould write a blog post on my other blog about how awesome this is gonna be instead of just writting a comment here...
check it out:
http://iosmusician.blogspot.com/2011/01/ipad-just-became-professional-recording.html
I suggest brushing up on your spelling first.
sorry =]
@Mrs. Walker
Zing!!!
Anyway, this new device does look pretty rad, regardless of how much it costs. And after all, it's Alesis we're talking about here, not Moog. It should be priced reasonably.
Now here's the really interesting bit...
iOS just brought core MIDI a couple months ago, so was Alesis in on the loop? Also, if iPad 2 brings a design change, will this fit both models, or is it designed specifically for iPad 2 and Alesis WAS in the loop on iPad MIDI development from Apple?
This looks seriously promising. Hope they will get the price right.
WOW!!!
IF it's good maybe I won't have to upgrade to ipad 2 when it comes out.
This looks to be exactly what I've been waiting for; a perfect fit for my traveling needs. Has anyone heard a price mentioned yet? The Alesis web site is no help (other an making me want it more).
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