Ipad Pro Users

[jfreakinross]

So I almost have enough spare money to get the iPad Pro, upgrading from the original iPad. I was wondering what everyone is using case wise or are they going without one. Currently my tablet resides in my bookbag in a leather padfolio style case with a clasp (no zipper). It seems to sit well on the stand, no matter what its made of, and not slip around.

So, What has worked for you guys that have used the pro for an extended period of time??

Thank
Josh

[LittleRusty]

I don't have a pro, but I did use my iPad for a while. I got a Manhasset stand and put an iPad holder in place of the desk. This allowed me to play past the iPad and move it closer. I highly recommend purchasing something similar.

I would still be using it except I found marking changes, etc, during rehearsal to be too slow/difficult and ruined the rhythm of the rehearsal for me.

However, with our new director it might be better since he doesn't make as many off the cuff changes.

[lewins]

You have chosen wisely

I use the logitech case with the keyboard. I bought it because it protects front and back, and I love it. The keyboard is an immense help that lets me use it like a laptop. I've had mine for over a year and use it almost every day.

When I play I usually just leave it in the case in the open position.

[Raya2]

Since I only use it to read music I use the UAG case, it's protective and not as thick as others, I may also recommend a screen protector for it, totally worth it.

Mine dropped once from the stand and has no damage at all.

[dstdenis]

Smart Cover, which is the magnetic cover that clips on the side and lays over the screen. Then I put the iPad with Smart Cover inside a neoprene sleeve case with zipper. This is a fairly protective arrangement that isn't too bulky and fits well inside my accessory bag. During rehearsal/performance, I put the iPad on a Peak music stand with the Smart Cover removed and stored inside the sleeve.

I keep an Apple Pencil inside the original box for traveling in the accessory bag. (The Apple Pencil makes it real easy to mark changes quickly during rehearsal.)
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[lexluther]

Speck Smartshell Plus. Works great.
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[RandyTX]

I have a dedicated 'claw mount' type stand for it, but I usually don't use it. It sits well enough on a regular stand with nothing but a mute bag under it to keep it from getting scratched or something. I put it away during breaks, because my only real worry is somebody walking through and bumping into the stand and knocking it onto the floor (where that claw mount thing might come in handy).

I don't use a protective shell-case because I often use the keyboard with it when I'm not using it for Forscore (the best app ever, btw). They make some cases that allow the keyboard to still be used, but I haven't bothered.

I have a little padded slip case that I can slide it into for travel which offers decent protection without much bulk. I second the comments about the apple pencil. Totally worth it, and Forscore supports it perfectly. The 'edits' that you make are actually stored in a separate file away from the original pdf, so you can 'erase' markups without ever touching the original music directly.

Forscore also allows you to add in most common music notation things like crescendos, dynamic markings, articulations, slur lines, add sharps/flats, etc. and have them look like part of the original instead of hand drawn.
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[Rapier232]

I use an Otter Box case (as I do on my iPhone) . I just put it on my music stand. It has a protective half shell for the screen area, which unclips and can be used as a stand. The design is excellent, with a built in screen protector. The plastic case completely covers the iPad and then a rubber outer back part fits round the whole thing. The case is cut with ports in the right places so you have little trap doors to open, to access the charging port etc. Keeps the dust out. Can't fault it.
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[jfreakinross]

I will have to rethink the apple pencil purchase it seems! Thanks for all your input and I def have some more options then I originally thought!!!

Josh

[jengstrom]

[pinstriper]

I'm a little more than a year in with my iPad Pro 12.9

Forscore and Apple Pencil. Don't waste time with anything else.

I use a Targus case. Drop safe rated. There is no screen protection when open or pencil storage, however. i am pleased with it

https://smile.amazon.com/Targus-Protection-Other-Tablets-THZ56004GL/dp/B017047Y98/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502809059&sr=1-9&keywords=targus+ipad+pro+12.9+case
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[LittleRusty]

Anybody use the Bluetooth pedals for page turns? I found them to be very useful.

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[gchun01]

I use the Irig BlueTurn pedal:


https://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-BlueTurn-wireless-smartphones/dp/B01C5RZWM6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502830636&sr=8-4&keywords=Irig+blueboard


I used to use the 4 button model, but it was more than I needed.

https://www.amazon.com/IK-Multimedia-iRig-BlueBoard-Pedalboard/dp/B072Q6TR1X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502830720&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Irig+blueboard&psc=1

Both work great and seem very sturdy. The page flip cicada, which I used previously, always seemed a bit fragile.

[pinstriper]

Yeah, Airturn 2 pedal unit. Works well, but the cover to the battery compartment is brittle and one of the arms already snapped off. The clips for the battery itself are also very stiff, to the point you really need to pry the battery out.

Beyond that, I'm satisfied.
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[DH]

I have an AirTurn Ped - bought it new and it came with a broken battery compartment. Got it exchanged for a different one that came with a dead battery and the extra one supplied didn't last 3 hours.

Got an AirTurn Duo from my son, battery doesn't hold a charge.

If I don't KNOW that it will make it through a concert I don't want to bother with it!!

Anyone else use the Irig BlueTurn? Any issues?

[vwag]

I decided to go high end, bought a leather case that holds a pencil. http://www.padandquill.com/cases-for-ipad.html

I did get the Apple integrated keyboard as well, which actually fits in the case, but I'm using my iPad Pro for work.

[RandyTX]

Give a look to the Pageflip firefly pedal instead of the Airturn models. Work great, much more reliable, imo.
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