iOS Version for iPad? Apparently someone thinks it's worth it ... (Page 2 of 2)

-- Although I'm sure that many people are comfortable and happy with Microsoft Windows, personally, I am grateful that there are alternatives.

That's true. People are bad-mouthing Microsoft Windows on both the Linux-Audio-Users list right now, and on the forum of my satellite Internet service provider, HughesNet.com (which I don't recommend, if there's any alternative).

I've used Linux for about 20 years now, and Mac OS before that on my own computers, and Windows occasionally on other people's computers. I just never got used to Windows and am more familiar and comfortable with Linux now, although for gamers, I suppose Windows is still the preferred platform (although SteamPowered.com and several other projects make gaming fun on other platforms too).

Must say I don't have my computer locked down as a music workstation. I browse the Internet, watch movies and listen to music, and whatever else, all on this computer (or the new one that I just built). No issues whatsoever. Just knowing how to use your sh1t.

I'm running it on my outdated 5+ year old hardware and windows 7 64bit, and have seen zero issues with performance. I have maximum polyphony set, 48khz, 32 bits.

lol Linux power-user compared to Mac users.

The Mac user is a group all by itself. They are people who use a pc simply because Apple has made the OS user-friendly enough for them to cope. Yes, there are Mac users who get into the Unix side of things, and become proficient with the technical aspects, but I imagine they are technical with other things as well, including a Windows pc and even a Linux pc in their arsenal.

Generally, it's the non-technical person that uses iOS (et al), but they do it because they think they don't need to learn the technical aspects of the things they use (a bit of snobbery really, and I used to be like that). They also become self-serving about it, expecting everyone to cater to their choice.

Self-serving Mac fanatic. Who cares what you're invested in? The world doesn't cater to you simply because you chose iOS, and now want everything the Windows platform has on your precious device. Either buy a Windows device, or write the software yourself. Quit whining about it on forums, throwing a tantrum like a two year old.

And don't try to sell me on your nonsense either. You want it to be the future, that's all. There is nothing new, or even inventive about iOS (or any touch screen device for that matter). It's just new to you, that's all.

Modartt (or someone) will get to it when they get to it. Stop demanding it, or trying to persuade with your shallow, ignorant, and baseless arguments and examples. It's not our fault that your device is really an under-powered toy. Trying to validate your choice in platform by (practically) demanding companies like Modartt create useful products for you is arrogant and juvenile.

I was a Mac fanatic for years, but then I grew up, and took the time to learn about the tools I use for my profession (and that's why I switched to Windows). I suggest you do the same. Well, you don't have to switch to Windows, but you would finally have the powerful tools you want. wouldn't you?

Agree totally.  I used MS products exclusively for 20+ years, dating from 3.1, and have been using IOS based devices for more than 10.  Never saw the need -- or sense -- of belittling those who chose to use either product.

I believe when someone does, it says more about their own set of deficiencies than those of either product line.

At the end of the day, who cares:  it's about the music!

Grew up? well from the long post full of stereotypes and strong options I would not have guessed so. Well, good for you that you actually did.

I mean, you grew up, that is great - I mean not moving from being a Mac franatic to being a franatic - that might be a waste of time.

Really wonder why Jordan Rudess, Korg etc. are all so non-grown up and technical-illiterates to use and develop for iOS .... well, maybe we will one day all grow up ...

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just as a note: most of the time I use Pianoteq on a surface pro ....

If the A9X is not quite there yet for Pianoteq, then it's close.  If you can use a BayTrail Atom at lower performance settings, you could do the same thing on a fast ARM chip.  (Floating point/simulation benchmarks for A9X put it roughly BayTrail levels for those types of uses.)

The questions are on all the business side.  How many people will pay extra for this?  Apple does not allow alternative billing schemes for AppStore apps so all existing owners would have to buy new copies if they wanted to run it on the iPad.  And if I was Modartt, I'd have to charge full price anyways to pay for the development costs.  For me, I never need to move my Pianoteq installation around to multiple locations so it would not be worth the money -- hence, I'd rather spend money on more instrument packs.  If I was a musician doing gigs every week, it might be worth it -- but then I already would have a thin/touchscreen laptop for half the cost of an iPad.  Which means the target market is mostly those who want virtual piano software on an iPad, don't already own Pianoteq and are willing to use it at lower quality settings.  How many of these folks would click buy on a $150-$200 app versus $20 for the Korg sample-based one?

It's easy to say you'd buy it now but it's a different story when the money actually leaves your bank account.  Perhaps you should ask Modartt to do a KickStarter campaign for an iPad version -- that would prove not only the market exists but also fund the development.

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The iPad Pro 2018 has a score of 39,068 in this benchmark

https://benchmarks.ul.com/hardware/tabl...18)+review

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AFAIK they just use JUCE for the GUI part, not for the engine stuff.

I've resolved the problem by using MS Surface.

And watch out for a sale. It sometimes goes half price.

The iPad version is $40 or half that at sales.
I got the Mac version too and love it, even though it indeed resides on the UVI platform. The platform workstation itself is nice and free (like Kontakt Player).