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- | * Unordered List ItemFirst | + | * First it's important to understand iDAM. iDAM allows you to connect iOS devices to a Mac using a USB cable, then to route audio //from// the iOS device to the Mac (but not the other way around), and to route MIDI to //and// from both devices. A Google search for "Apple iDAM" should get you several videos and articles. The one I found the most helpful is here: https:// |
* With iDAM you'll find that you can route MIDI from the iPad to the Mac, and out from apps like Ableton Live and GarageBand without any problem. You can also route a MIDI controller attached to the iOS device through iDAM to the Mac. // | * With iDAM you'll find that you can route MIDI from the iPad to the Mac, and out from apps like Ableton Live and GarageBand without any problem. You can also route a MIDI controller attached to the iOS device through iDAM to the Mac. // | ||
* There is a free MacOS utility called MidiPipe that can set up a route. You'll need to download and install this app from http:// | * There is a free MacOS utility called MidiPipe that can set up a route. You'll need to download and install this app from http:// |