My iPad doesn't really serve much purpose these days, except for being a Sidecar display I've noticed. That's great to me, as I like to do multi-screen video editing and music production. Then again, I've noticed quite a drawback to using the iPad as a second display.
My biggest complaint was when using FCPX, and utilizing the iPad for my video playback. Depending on the task, it was tolerable enough to make the edits I desired (nothing beyond a basic hack job, let's be honest). I could hardly get realtime video playback when desired, whereas the MBP's native display was flawless by comparison. I had very choppy playback, mixed with lag, mixed with idk what happened sometimes lol. I found a use for the iPad, and it helped clean up the cluttered 13" MBP workspace... but it wasn't an experience I will be looking forward to in future editing situations. I am curious to what point the iPad makes a difference, though. In other words, would an updated iPad be more responsive? Regardless of me using a cable (I'm connecting a brand new base model MBP 13" with a standard Apple brand cable to the iPad), I have problems with overall performance on my 6 gen iPad.
Depending on what's actually causing the problems I encounter, I'd be happy to switch to the latest iPad Air, as my pencil will carry over (found it super cheap, so I'd like to keep it). I'd gain a 2 generation processor upgrade, a hair better resolution, and a couple updates to other less useful features for me, but if Sidecar improves drastically... might be time to pony up more cash for another iPad.
Any thoughts? The majority of my use for Sidecar would be basic multi-display uses (think a video and an email side by side), combined with FCPX and Logic or Pro Tools for multi-display production suites. I will also desire to switch between Sidecar and the Logic app for certain features (like playing a synthesizer), so not sure how multi-tasking capabilities play out with that. If anything else, I'd want to run screen recording software on the MacBook while monitoring the recording software on the iPad.
As always, I appreciate any and all input 🙃 hope you guys are staying safe out there!
My biggest complaint was when using FCPX, and utilizing the iPad for my video playback. Depending on the task, it was tolerable enough to make the edits I desired (nothing beyond a basic hack job, let's be honest). I could hardly get realtime video playback when desired, whereas the MBP's native display was flawless by comparison. I had very choppy playback, mixed with lag, mixed with idk what happened sometimes lol. I found a use for the iPad, and it helped clean up the cluttered 13" MBP workspace... but it wasn't an experience I will be looking forward to in future editing situations. I am curious to what point the iPad makes a difference, though. In other words, would an updated iPad be more responsive? Regardless of me using a cable (I'm connecting a brand new base model MBP 13" with a standard Apple brand cable to the iPad), I have problems with overall performance on my 6 gen iPad.
Depending on what's actually causing the problems I encounter, I'd be happy to switch to the latest iPad Air, as my pencil will carry over (found it super cheap, so I'd like to keep it). I'd gain a 2 generation processor upgrade, a hair better resolution, and a couple updates to other less useful features for me, but if Sidecar improves drastically... might be time to pony up more cash for another iPad.
Any thoughts? The majority of my use for Sidecar would be basic multi-display uses (think a video and an email side by side), combined with FCPX and Logic or Pro Tools for multi-display production suites. I will also desire to switch between Sidecar and the Logic app for certain features (like playing a synthesizer), so not sure how multi-tasking capabilities play out with that. If anything else, I'd want to run screen recording software on the MacBook while monitoring the recording software on the iPad.
As always, I appreciate any and all input 🙃 hope you guys are staying safe out there!