Great video as always but this stand/hub looks like a very cheap copy of the Anker 551. I will trade the magnetic mount for a gravity one (because one advantage is the ability of not only using it for not only iPad pros but any iPads from the mini and regular too) anytime in exchange of ports located in the base instead of the part between the base and the iPad making the setup looking like an octopuss!! 😄 Plus the fact that you need to actually finish the manufacturers job in assembly is ridiculous for that price. Anker has it done for event less. And the 551 takes as much as 100W so a lot more to not only power your iPad but also power your interface and midi keyboard also.
Looks nice but I’m currently using a stand for £20 with a £30 hub Velcro’d on the underside of the mounting plate that has 1 extra USB C and 1 extra USB3 and the same other ports for cost less than half the cost and I have the flexibility of being able to remove the hub from the stand. So I think the price is a bit high for this.
A second USB-C port would've been nice yet I would imagine I could use my USB-C hub into that and the iPad... I just need to stop being too picky. Thumb upping the video due to the work it takes to make the reviews. Cheers.
Looks good. This could be useful not just for music production, but also for DJ gigs. When I plug the iPad to my DJ controller, I have a stand for it, but I also have to plug my Hyperdrive hub to the side, and the iPad otherwise is a bit exposed. Gonna give this one a closer look; thank you!
Hmm looks too flimsy and delicate. 10 years ago there was the alesis io that allowed you to plug in everything . Guitar, keyboard and a mic. It was absolutely brilliant,we’re still awaiting an updated version. This seems to be a step backwards and not one forward .
The Alesis was designed specifically for music production. This is more general purpose than that. I know what you’re saying though, Focusrite made a similar interface/dock that was amazing. Still have mine, but it sadly doesn’t fit current iPad Pro models.
I’ve tried various setups like you, and you got me on the “magnetic”. I can’t help feeling this is essential compared to my cheap crap that wiggles around all over the place. 141 quid though? Now that has given me pause.
Looks good! And good review! For productivity, its essential to have a Power delivery port, especially in a desktop setup. This has solid 60w one. As for the Headphones Jack, better not to be there, as any serious producer or hobbyist uses their audio interfaces, and these can interfere with them. The only headphones jack I know with acceptable quality ( outside of proper audio interfaces ), is Apples own dongle! And did you know we can use an extension on Usb Hubs? I have all my mess of dongles and hubs far from sight, and when I arrive with the ipad to the studio I just connect the extension cable. Still my prefered solution, for studio and stage
Im having one huge issue apple and it’s music partners created ATMOS audio yet never made a way for iPad creators to make atmos music files and that’s something I’m looking for
Thanks Patrick, just took up your Amazon link offer and it’s being delivered soon, another great video and hope you get a small commission pal x cheers again
I bought something similar for £90 and within moments my £1500 iPad Pro fell on the floor. I sent it back to China and that was four months ago and I still haven't received my money.
@@TheGaragebandGuide After 6 months I got my money! And then a month later, I got a package with the damn stand in it! It had gone round the world and was returned to me!!!!! Go figure.
The problem isn’t the form factor. It’s the well documented lack of reliability of 3rd party USB-C multiport adapters. Virtually none can be trusted no matter the cost. Gotta pony up $70 for the apple adapter and just deal w it.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Yes they do. Jakob Haq even made a whole video about it and the forum post is filled with similar stories. A few people claim to not have issues, but most people do, including burning out the port. I had problems too. Don’t want to waste my time. Sucks cause the Apple adapter doesn’t even have a headphone jack. USB-C is a mess.
@@TheGaragebandGuide one of those multi input dongles, the brand is LDLrui. the ipad is lined into the dongle then that goes into a powered usb hub, which also powers my interface that carries the ipad audio out. it's tough to pinpoint the weak link but i'm pretty sure it was the dongle.
First time viewer. Hello from America! After finishing the video and reading through some of the comments I caught myself subconsciously reading all the comments in a Patrick Baird accent. 😂😂 Loved the video, sir! Looks like a pretty solid product, albeit a small concern on that wiggle room for those USB ports. But Definitely an intriguing buy. Well done on the review!
Thunderbolt would be nicer on the Pro’s I’ve several Thunderbolt 3 NVME’s I’d use with ipadpro. Thankfully I have my OWC Hub for my Macbook. I too have a similar stand for my iPad to the old one you showed from Amazon. Guessing the lack of Thunderbolt ports is to help keep price down
I love my iPad and have too much invested to even try to take my case off. Even watching your video, you dropped it 😢. My iPad is 10.5 inches, so it’s definitely not for me.
Great looking stand! Oddly enough, this stand isn’t available in European Amazon shops and the UK shop won’t ship to European addresses 😂 On the other hand, from the US shop, not a problem.
Is it possible to plug an iPhone 14 Pro Max (or any iPhone) into this product with an adaptor, even if it looks a bit wonky? I don’t know if the company makes one that’s iPhone sized, but knowing whether this stand for iPad can accommodate an iPhone with some minor tweaks could save people some money if they own both devices and don’t mind using a slightly larger stand with an iPhone. Can you test this and see if it works? The info might help a lot of people. Thanks! This seems like a great solution!
@@TheGaragebandGuide just doesn't seem right... I'd be scared of all the data getting wiped. Im sure they've done their homework and shielding would be designed to protect chips. Nevertheless I'd want to do my best to keep strong magnets away from all my hard work saved on those chips.
@@CharlieFricke thanks for letting me know, i didn't know that. I don't have a magic keyboard. Yeah as i said I'm sure they've done all their tests however i cant help feeling overly cautious about the issue.
Great video as always but this stand/hub looks like a very cheap copy of the Anker 551. I will trade the magnetic mount for a gravity one (because one advantage is the ability of not only using it for not only iPad pros but any iPads from the mini and regular too) anytime in exchange of ports located in the base instead of the part between the base and the iPad making the setup looking like an octopuss!! 😄 Plus the fact that you need to actually finish the manufacturers job in assembly is ridiculous for that price. Anker has it done for event less. And the 551 takes as much as 100W so a lot more to not only power your iPad but also power your interface and midi keyboard also.
Looks nice but I’m currently using a stand for £20 with a £30 hub Velcro’d on the underside of the mounting plate that has 1 extra USB C and 1 extra USB3 and the same other ports for cost less than half the cost and I have the flexibility of being able to remove the hub from the stand. So I think the price is a bit high for this.
A second USB-C port would've been nice yet I would imagine I could use my USB-C hub into that and the iPad... I just need to stop being too picky. Thumb upping the video due to the work it takes to make the reviews. Cheers.
Looks good. This could be useful not just for music production, but also for DJ gigs. When I plug the iPad to my DJ controller, I have a stand for it, but I also have to plug my Hyperdrive hub to the side, and the iPad otherwise is a bit exposed. Gonna give this one a closer look; thank you!
Great product! Thank you for the great videos! This is where I learned about Logic Pro for iPad. So excited for that! Subscribed!
Hmm looks too flimsy and delicate. 10 years ago there was the alesis io that allowed you to plug in everything . Guitar, keyboard and a mic. It was absolutely brilliant,we’re still awaiting an updated version. This seems to be a step backwards and not one forward .
The Alesis was designed specifically for music production. This is more general purpose than that. I know what you’re saying though, Focusrite made a similar interface/dock that was amazing. Still have mine, but it sadly doesn’t fit current iPad Pro models.
I’ve tried various setups like you, and you got me on the “magnetic”. I can’t help feeling this is essential compared to my cheap crap that wiggles around all over the place. 141 quid though? Now that has given me pause.
Looks good! And good review!
For productivity, its essential to have a Power delivery port, especially in a desktop setup. This has solid 60w one. As for the Headphones Jack, better not to be there, as any serious producer or hobbyist uses their audio interfaces, and these can interfere with them. The only headphones jack I know with acceptable quality ( outside of proper audio interfaces ), is Apples own dongle! And did you know we can use an extension on Usb Hubs? I have all my mess of dongles and hubs far from sight, and when I arrive with the ipad to the studio I just connect the extension cable. Still my prefered solution, for studio and stage
Good lord. And it's not as if Apple couldn't include all these ports ON the iPad Pro!
It’s gonna crash all the time though. I word never trust this pos for recirding
Im having one huge issue apple and it’s music partners created ATMOS audio yet never made a way for iPad creators to make atmos music files and that’s something I’m looking for
Looks like what I need. I went ahead and ordered it. Thanks!!
I WAS PISSED WHEN I BOUGHT MINE IPAD PRO M1 , AND GOT HOME AND REALIZE THERE WAS NO JACK INPUT 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Looks decent! I'm still using the Focusrite Itrack Dock with my setup.
Cool gadget and so very practical. Thanks for the review.
Cheer’s form South America.🤜🏼🤛🏾
Genius! that is SO titdy!! tempted!
Looks like a fantastic accessory. A keeper!
The 12.9 inch version of this no longer seems to be available. Strange.
the problem is missed additional usb c connection.. (not for power) need to connect to my m1 mini mac .. not possible..
Looks great!
Looks nice. I’m afraid to take my M1 pro out of its bulky hard shell case! 😂
Thanks Patrick, just took up your Amazon link offer and it’s being delivered soon, another great video and hope you get a small commission pal x cheers again
Nice one Drew, much appreciated! I’m still using mine daily, it’s great!
And 2021 iPad Pro 11” I see there but you skipped over
Niiice... my only problem is it's not case compatible.
I wonder if I could stick my iPad mini onto it lol
Looks like a winner to me!
Cheers duuuuuuuuude! It's a beast!
Very interesting, could be tempted with something like this as the dongles do get messy
I bought something similar for £90 and within moments my £1500 iPad Pro fell on the floor. I sent it back to China and that was four months ago and I still haven't received my money.
Yikes, sounds bad!
@@TheGaragebandGuide Yeah, the company is Benks. Avoid!
@@jean_mollycutpurse_winchester I’ve heard of them, thanks for the heads up!
never buy chinese. those bastards make nothing but garbage, and they have zero ethics.
@@TheGaragebandGuide After 6 months I got my money! And then a month later, I got a package with the damn stand in it! It had gone round the world and was returned to me!!!!! Go figure.
or buy a real computer for about the price of that stand.
The problem isn’t the form factor. It’s the well documented lack of reliability of 3rd party USB-C multiport adapters. Virtually none can be trusted no matter the cost. Gotta pony up $70 for the apple adapter and just deal w it.
That was the case with lightning adapters, but USB C dongles don’t have the same issues.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Yes they do. Jakob Haq even made a whole video about it and the forum post is filled with similar stories. A few people claim to not have issues, but most people do, including burning out the port. I had problems too. Don’t want to waste my time. Sucks cause the Apple adapter doesn’t even have a headphone jack. USB-C is a mess.
These stands are expensive. Are they some compatible with 9th gen iPad?
No, USBC iPads only unfortunately
Jakob Haq could use one of these.
Will you be able to keep your ipad charged with this though? Since the only USB-c port is being used to connect everything else together...
There’s a second usb c charging port.
I need this for my iPad mini 6
This vs anker 551?
140 quid!!! Looks nice but a tad expensive.
Have you seen the price of the magic keyboard NOW?
i've gotten wary of any 3rd-party dongle/hub products ever since i had an ipad meltdown during a live show :(
Oh really? What did you use that crapped out?
@@TheGaragebandGuide one of those multi input dongles, the brand is LDLrui. the ipad is lined into the dongle then that goes into a powered usb hub, which also powers my interface that carries the ipad audio out. it's tough to pinpoint the weak link but i'm pretty sure it was the dongle.
First time viewer. Hello from America! After finishing the video and reading through some of the comments I caught myself subconsciously reading all the comments in a Patrick Baird accent. 😂😂
Loved the video, sir! Looks like a pretty solid product, albeit a small concern on that wiggle room for those USB ports. But Definitely an intriguing buy.
Well done on the review!
Thunderbolt would be nicer on the Pro’s I’ve several Thunderbolt 3 NVME’s I’d use with ipadpro. Thankfully I have my OWC Hub for my Macbook. I too have a similar stand for my iPad to the old one you showed from Amazon.
Guessing the lack of Thunderbolt ports is to help keep price down
This looks interesting. Just recently googled this product and found your vid… Definitely ordering.
Nice stand. Not available in Canada however. Too bad.
Oh really? That sucks, sorry!
Hey,great idea Mister👍
Now I wonder if this works with my iPad 9 and apple lightning to usb c cable. 😃
none for 2017? Damn.
I love my iPad and have too much invested to even try to take my case off. Even watching your video, you dropped it 😢. My iPad is 10.5 inches, so it’s definitely not for me.
Great looking stand!
Oddly enough, this stand isn’t available in European Amazon shops and the UK shop won’t ship to European addresses 😂
On the other hand, from the US shop, not a problem.
Does the headphone port on the stand still work if you have a USB audio interface attached simultaneously?
Excellent 💯💯💯
Thanks for watching my friend!
💯🙏💯
.. or just buy a dedicated audio interface like an Arturia Minifuse 4
Will it work with the 2018 non m1 iPad Pro 12.9?
Yes!
@@TheGaragebandGuide awesome thanks 🤘
nice!
You didn't show how to connect your audio interface to the ipad
Thank you this looks good . Will get that ASAP
173.99 in Canada... nice vid! thx!
Yikes!
Is there anything like this for a 10th Gen iPad?
hello… have u found anything that works for the 10th gen ipad … thanks !
@@skip4618 not yet,
Is it possible to plug an iPhone 14 Pro Max (or any iPhone) into this product with an adaptor, even if it looks a bit wonky? I don’t know if the company makes one that’s iPhone sized, but knowing whether this stand for iPad can accommodate an iPhone with some minor tweaks could save people some money if they own both devices and don’t mind using a slightly larger stand with an iPhone. Can you test this and see if it works? The info might help a lot of people. Thanks! This seems like a great solution!
No, an iPhone wouldn’t be compatible. The cable is USB-C not lightning. Not sure whether it would magnetically attach either.
Thank you for all this information.
Can i use with my iPad gen 8 ?
No, USB C port equipped iPads only it seems.
If it’s a hub I wonder about the lightning to usb c cable that comes with the iPad 9.
+1 for shoogly!
Sorry, Patch, I didn’t watch this. My iMac is my production hub. The iPad is for emails and games
Take my money now!!!😮
I'd be a bit nervous about all that strong magnetism being around the internal workings of my iPad.
Oh really? Why’s that?
@@TheGaragebandGuide just doesn't seem right... I'd be scared of all the data getting wiped. Im sure they've done their homework and shielding would be designed to protect chips. Nevertheless I'd want to do my best to keep strong magnets away from all my hard work saved on those chips.
@@timclay8277 you do realize that's exactly how Apple's own magic keyboard connects, right?
@@CharlieFricke thanks for letting me know, i didn't know that. I don't have a magic keyboard. Yeah as i said I'm sure they've done all their tests however i cant help feeling overly cautious about the issue.
As far as I know, HDD drives used magnetism to store data. SSDs work differently.
If the ports faced the rear it might be even better.