iPad on the way, apps to follow...

So I finally did it (or I should say, was given the go-ahead from the boss) to get an iPad! I ordered it from the Apple Store, and it should be delivered by about May 6 or 7.  Tried getting it from the local Apple Store, but they can't seem to keep them in stock for more than a few minutes after shipments arrive.

Initially, I was not that interested in the iPad, but then after doing research found out that it actually has a decent amount of handy little music apps that all go for WAY less than their laptop neighbor's software.  Most apps run anywhere from FREE to about $9.  That's a helluva lot cheaper than most software I know of for laptops/desktops.

That, and then there's this bad boy:

This is the Alesis IO Dock.  *Drool* It pretty much allows you to connect to ANYTHING music related, midi related, microphone related - you name it.

It is available for pre-release order at Sweetwater where they are saying it will be released in summer of 2011.

Key Features:

• 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

Now if it will just be released already....