> It needs to have open and comprehensive plugin support iOS has a thriving plugin scene, using the AUv3 (Audio Unit) format. Search the App Store for "AUv3" a

> It needs to have open and comprehensive plugin support iOS has a thriving plugin scene, using the AUv3 (Audio Unit) format. Search the App Store for "AUv3" and check out the huge range of synths, effects, etc. In addition to smaller devs, there are some big players who have ported their flagship plugins (FabFilter, Eventide etc.) > The workflow for uploading and exporting content needs to be seamless, and the iPad OS is still limited in this regard It is much better since Files was added to iOS, though still a bit clunky. Their page (https://www.apple.com/logic-pro-for-ipad/ https://www.apple.com/logic-pro-for-ipad/) advertises "roundtrip compatibility" so hopefully they've made this easy > Screen size and real estate are still a concern Definitely a valid point, maybe this is the catalyst for a 15" iPad! > Ready-to-use ecosystems for operating with the iPad, such as interfaces, audio monitors, etc., need to be developed. Any class-compliant USB device will work with an iPad (or iPhone), so most audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards, etc. should be good to go. It only won't work if it requires a custom driver