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iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
Hi,
I'm thinking of getting an iPad to use as a second monitor for the Pro Tools video window when composing while traveling. Has any tried this with Sidecar? Is it as easy as just dragging the Pro Tools video window to the iPad? Just want to make sure it will actually work before I go and purchase an iPad. Thanks! |
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
I tried it when the option of using an iPad as a 2nd monitor first appeared in the OS, and it worked, though video wasn't perfectly smooth.
If I get some time this weekend I'll give it another shot and post the results. FWIW I'm on the latest versions of PT and MacOS and iOS. |
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
Save the money and get one of those compact USB-C bus powered displays like the Asus Zenscreen.
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
I second this. I recently purchased a 15.7” portable monitor that works great as a second screen. I found that using sidecar works well for a static screen, a connected screen works better for viewing video in Pro Tools and is 1/4 of the price of an iPad.
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
Thanks for the reply! I was looking into some iPad-like options from other companies. I don't mind going non-Apple. I just figured that the iPad would be more reliable. I'm mainly looking for an option that is light and compact for travel use.
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
I also bought this magnetic iPad stand. Works well for me.
https://www.lululook.com/products/magnetic-ipad-stand |
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Re: iPad as second monitor for video when composing?
I recently ran a three screen mobile setup using an iPad Pro via Sidecar as well as a portable 17" USB C monitor with my M1 13" MacBook Pro and it worked really well. I had the PT Edit window on the 17", video on the MBP and plugs, script, meters etc on the iPad. When I was testing the system out though I had both the meters and video windows running on the iPad and was pleasantly surprised by how good the sync and response was. I think an ipad would probably work quite well although a portable monitor is a cheaper solution.
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