Keyboard that plays nice with iPad Air 4 and GarageBand

[radar2000]

Hi everyone.

I have an iPad Air 4 which only has a USB C connection and no headphone output. I’m looking for any recommendations/suggestions for a 32 key keyboard that would play nice with my iPad Air 4 and GarageBand.

I started using GarageBand for the first time a few weeks ago and love this app. I even pulled together a project together that I’m pretty proud of, with just using my iPad Air 4... but quickly realized that I want a smaller/portable keyboard.

Recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[Biggles]

Samson Carbon, it has 49 keys and even has an inbuilt slot for an iPad

Akai MPK, 25 keys

My local music store even have a webpage listing all their 25+ key MIDI units

Computer - MIDI Keyboards - 25 - 37 Key MIDI Keyboards - Page 1 - Music Matter

www.musicmatter.co.uk

 

[anotherscott]

Samson Carbon, it has 49 keys and even has an inbuilt slot for an iPad

I don't know whether either is suitable for the OP, but Samson's Graphite 49 is a lot nicer than the Carbon. The keys feel so much better! Plus it has aftertouch, and a whole bunch of assignable controls. But really, it's the feel of the action that kills the Carbon for me.

 

[radar2000]

Thanks for the initial responses everyone. I’m going to go with the Arturia mini-lab MKII with a USB C hub. I’ll update this post with my initial findings with this setup.

Cheers!

 

[Dave_bass5]

Probably a bit late but have you considered the iRig Keys Pro 2? This not only has 37 full sized keys, it also has a headphnoe out so works as an interface with the ipad.

 

[radar2000]

Probably a bit late but have you considered the iRig Keys Pro 2? This not only has 37 full sized keys, it also has a headphnoe out so works as an interface with the ipad.

Thanks for your response. I'll give the Arturia a try and if I'm not happy with it, I'll just send it back through Amazon and will give the iRig Keys Pro 2 a look.

Cheers!