It gets quite overwhelming with amount of options. Set yourself a budget and then see what the best option is to go for that. Apple has a refurbished part of their store where you can get the previous generation iPads for a lot cheaper.
Tbh im a big fan of iphone but after apple products released like this you can draw man I switched to ipadpro tbh I really enjoy ipad!! Such as drawing manga,3d, picture and video editing this is the best apple products to me plus ofc my iphoneXs and apple watch 3 series im enough of this
Amazing, Ian. The Procreate layer test was indeed one of the first things I was wondering about the new iPads Pro regarding the 16GB RAM lol. I've preordered the 1TB 12,9 iPad Pro and I'm upgrading from the 2nd generation 12,9 (with Touch ID) so I'm really looking forward to give it a shot.
Best decision you'll ever make. The changes from the 2nd gen to this generation are massive. Especially if you're going to get the Apple Pencil as well.
Thanks for the honesty! I'm also a full-time digital artist, coming from using Sketchbook for many years. It's time for an upgrade now that I can afford it. I tested Procreate out on my boyfriend's iPad and I was HOOKED. I just ordered the 12.9 2021 iPad (256gb) yesterday - I admit my heart sank from seeing the total price including the pencil, but I know it'll be worth it when it gets here. I may not use the name brand Paperlike, but may use an off-brand. I love matte screen protectors to give me that resistance on a glass screen. Anyway, this was helpful. Thanks again!
@@flores8635 The 12.9 is pretty large. I could see it being too much for casual use. Maybe buy the 12.9, and if its too cumbersome return it for the 11".
Your replies to viewers' questions were really helpful lol, so I didn't have to bother asking you the same questions. Thank you so much for the video, looking forward to seeing you test out the M1 ipad with procreate more! -Jack
Storage wise it's always best to go for 128 or 256GB as a minimum but the problem is you only get 8GB RAM with those storage option. The 1tb is a good one to go for if you can afford it so you get the 16GB RAM, but if you can't afford that then maybe get the 1tb versions of either the 2020 iPad or 2018 ones. Hope that helps.
Brad Colbow in his video says that the new screen actually worse for drawing than the 2018/19 screen - that there’s noticeably more glass between the pencil and the screen. Have you found this? Thanks
It's true The new iPad does not have a laminated display like the previous one. But when you look at it in person I personally didn't find any parallax error or any difficulty at all but it does make a very very small difference. Glad to find another Brad fan.
@@hridaymenon Thanks! Really torn what to do - need to update my 2018 64gb model as have run out of space. Have the 2021 on order, but Brad's review has thrown me and now considering the 2020 instead, second-hand or new discounted. Do you have the 2021? You don't think the screen issue is a dealbreaker?
@@WillJBailey Are you sure you can’t offload some stuff to free up space? Old Procreate files you don’t need very often, photos etc? Might be a cheaper & easier option if space is your only problem. Put that stuff in the Cloud, on your Mac or on an external hard drive.
Great job I am a seasoned artist over 25 years and use my iPad pro for %80 of my work. Waiting for my iPad Pro 12.9 1 to with 16 fb of ram. And coming from 1st generation iPad Pro 12.9 soo I am thrilled 😁 first review from an artist and I am planning on doing one as well thanks great content
Thank you for your first impressions on the new iPad. Brad Colbow mentioned in his review darker areas on the screen at the edge, when the background is quite bright. Looking like an inner shadow. This is something he did not have on the older iPads. Is this something you also have/recognize?
So finally received mine. It is noticeable when the background is uniformly bright and you are looking for it. But - at least for me - nothing I notice at normal use.
@@stefanbachmeier That's the problem, everybody who buys it, will look for it and once people will have done that they will always see it. I'm pretty fussy so when I shell out a lot of scratch on something I expect it to be perfect. Maybe I should go for the 2020 version.
@@busterboy7507 If black levels and / or HDR matter to you, the 2021 is doing a better job. If not, the 2020 display - what is already great - is a more than good option. I will keep mine, but if I would have to buy it again, I would probably go with the cheaper 2020 model.
pleaseeeeeee pin that image which you have on your wallpaper....that was so amazing....pleaseeeeee...I want to put that image as my ipad wallpaper as well...❤❤❣❣❣👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
There is one problem. After making some tests it turned out that app (for example our Artstudio Pro) can use only 5GB when using M1 iPad Pro with 16GB of RAM! It will not give a big boost for graphics apps! Current iPads with 6GB of RAM give 4.5GB for apps!
@@IanBarnard I see. If it weren’t for procreate i would just switch device. I had the same frustration last year with ipad pro 2020(out of stock during lockdown) I ended up getting an ipad air3. Great review btw
SOMEONE ELSE WHO GOT THE 2tb MODEL YAY! Also yeah if yall cant afford above 1k for a device, ive seen the 12.9” 2018 ipad pro go for 999 on the 1tb and cellular/Unlocked, which is super damn cheap cause thats less than the base model 2021 12.9”
Great first look. I’m hoping there isn’t a huge difference when the new Procreate arrives because I don’t want to be tempted. I’m still paying off the 2020. On the other hand I don’t have big commercial clients as you do so I should not need anything more than I have. Thanks for posting. Your videos are very well produced and cut.
Procreate has never released an update that has made their app unusable on older devices so definitely don't think they'll do it this time. Your 2020 one will last a long time before it needs an upgrade.
I'm coming from the first generation iPad Pro and am a full time designer. Should I be looking at going with a 256gb or the 1TB specifically for the 16gb of ram? I say 256gb because worrying about the 128gb seems like a waste of time and the 512 gb seems like a waste of money considering you can buy an external or demo files elsewhere when you reach that high. Whats unclear is the need to go to the 1TB. I could see it being a great investment for the need for more power for apps later down the road, but would I still ]even need or use it?
Hello! So happy to find this video, thank you so much! I was wondering if you can suggest buying this model (investing in it) to someone - like me - who would not use it professionally, but would really like to practice and maybe go for it? I hope to have your advice and again thanks for your kind and clear explanation! Veronica
Hii. It was a great video. Some of the questions I was wondering about was answered by you. Thank u so much! I just have one another question about this device. I came to know it is a little thicker than the previous model. Does that mean we would feel a slight gap between the pencil and the screen while drawing or writing? In the last gen it was said that there was hardly any gap and it felt like writing on the screen itself unlike the air or the previous models. (Surely paperlike increases the beauty of drawing on another level.) But do u feel any gap between the glass and the screen. I just want to know your experience in that part. Thank you!
Personally I've never notice any form of gap while using my Paperlike on the iPad. I did when using the entry level iPad which doesn't use the same touch screen as the iPad air and iPad Pro. The new iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker which I don't really makes a difference to how the pencil interacts with the screen.
Just in case. My main use of the iPad Pro 2020 is as a laptop with the Magic Keyboard, but sometimes I also use it as a notebook with the Pencil. That is why I do not have a screen protector on it, so when I want to feel the typical friction of writing on paper what I do is put a transparent plastic sheet with texture on the screen, and it works great, because also depending on the sheet I put on, I can change the feeling of normal paper or paper with more texture.
@@IanBarnard Hi Ian. Only placed on top, with some plastics I use adhesive tape for greater freedom, it is a bit cumbersome at first but I think that, especially with the new screen, it is an interesting option to enjoy both possibilities (leisure and work). For example, I have a textured card (credit card size) that I always use to sign. Give it a try and it might convince you.
It's still the same Arm. You don't have to do anything in code to utilize M1 cpu power, maybe you wanted to say the graphics power. Most people won't notice anything much with the new M1.what we need is more graphics power.
Thanks for this great first look at the latest iPad Pro. I’m using an iPad Pro 2018, 12.9” model. I’ve had a problem with Procreate heating up the iPad, to a point it actually is a bit uncomfortable. Apple told me this won’t hurt anything, Procreate tech support said they’d look into it but never got back to me after that. I wonder if you have had this experience on older model iPads, and if you find it happening in this latest version. Also, please do update when the newer version of Procreate comes out. The price of upgrading would be a real challenge to my budget, but I’d really love to have more layers in Procreate. Thanks again.
I've been using the 2018 iPad Pro for 2.5 years and never experienced the iPad hearing up from using Procreate. Definitely must be an issue somewhere. Have you tried some of the suggestions featured in this post: www.ikream.com/ipad-pro-2018-that-easily-warms-up-overheating-31906 I hope you get it sorted soon, but I'll definitely do another video once I've used it for a while and when Procreate 5.2 comes out.
@matthew orlando tan How many hours do you use iPad per day? I use clip studio paint for work, and I draw around 6-8 hours per day, I want to buy an iPad pro but scared of the heating problem.
Was certainly looking forward to yours and other illustration-focused reviews. I don’t find myself necessarily killing the procreate layer limit but more is always nicer! So that will remain to be seen where it lands. I think the largest thing that would push me to upgrade is the file transfer speeds, my 3rd gen is no slouch for photo edits but moving as many photos as I do on and off the internal storage will be a thing I’m going to watch very closely in reviews. I’m sure I’m not going to notice anything aside from layer count, transfer speeds, and battery performance, the UI speed has been phenomenal for a good while now. Which is a relief. Thanks for your initial thoughts Ian!
Couple questions: Can the new iPad work with the most recent version of the keyboard/stand and apple pencil? Do you use Ai much? How does its performance compare with the (I think) 6th generation iPad Pro?
Apparently with the new procreate update, it has been revealed that the 8 gb ram ipad pro and 16 gb ipad pro are both limited to accessing 5 gb of ram. hopefully the next ipad ios update will allow more ram access. The only reason i paid more for the 1 tb model was because i thought it would increase the layer limit over the 8 gb model
apple usually does these type of updates after their conference (WWDC 2021 on June 7th to 11th), and it basically guaranteed that they will announce the 8GB/16GB support and improved multi-tasking there (with an update coming shortly after)
Hello Ian. I am planning to buy 2021 iPad pro 11" . First time buyer. Would it be ok to buy 128gb model (lack of enough budget) and use apple cloud for additional memory support?. How much memory does a non-professional illustration work consume at an average?.
I would advise trying to go for 256 at least, iPad Files/Cloud from what ive heard is absolute trash. I personally got the 12.9” 2tb Cellular version cause im both using it for art and for school, and am planning on using it for at least the next four years, 2 tb mightve been overkill but too late now XD. Anyways id try to get a model that would allow you to not have to use the Cloud/Files
I have 2020 year 11" iPad Pro 128GB and if you can afford it, I would go a bit higher with the memory. I don't think it's a dealbreaker, I manage to work with this capacity, but iCloud isn't super intuitive as a backup for procreate, and I've had multiple cases when I had to paint for multiple big projects simultaneously, needing to store all files locally and it got a bit sluggish sometimes as the device approached its memory limit. iPad does have the option to offload unused apps or help with managing your storage but if you can go a bit higher, it will help in my opinion.
Was looking forward to your artist perspective. Thanks Ian. I wonder if iPad will let you unlock with your Apple Watch like on the iPhone. Going to look now…
@@IanBarnard yeah totally not necessary to get one just for that. 😄 but it is a thing on iPhone. I can’t find it on iPad so the only solution is turning off lock. But then you run the risk of forgetting to turn it back on. It’s strange what features apple leaves off of their pro devices. 🤷🏽♂️
In Brad Colbow's video on this ipad (another artist's first impressions) he says that on the new 12.9 screen you can see a shadow in the edges of the screen compared to other ipad pros and that the screen feels a bit thicker than previous generations, have you experienced similar things? He's the only youtuber that has said that and maybe his device is faulty. Thx!
I hadn't noticed that myself but I'll take another look when I'm on it and check to see if I get that on mine. Brad is a seasoned professional for tablet reviewing so he probably has a better eye for it than I do.
One reviewer said there is a shadowing at the screen edges that wasn’t there on the previous model. Yet another said the battery life could vary between 5 to 10 hours while doing the same tasks. What’s your impressions regarding these two things? Thanks for the video!
With only having it for 5 days I haven't had a chance to properly test out the battery yet but I've only charged it once and it's been fine so far. Need to test the screen edge shadowing as I hadn't noticed it but I'll do some tests to see if it does show up on mine.
Hello Ian, I am seeing reviews that the Ipad 2021 XDR 12.9" screen has a parallax effect because of the distance between the screens while drawing in procreate and also there is an inner shadow effect on the corner of the screens in canvas. Is this true?. Can you pl let me know your reviews?
same here , I'm switching from wacom to ipads but the 2021 12.9" screen seems it has lots of issues , especially the "inner shadow effect" , this probably can't be fixed with an software update , so I'm thinking of going for the 2020 12.9" or if wwdc pulls off some specific feature only for the M1 ipads that I really need , gonna go with 11" 2021 ipad pro. "inner shadow effect" and blooming issues on 2021 12.9" are a deal breaker for me
@@chathurindasumithraarachch2716 I have the original iPad Pro 12 inch. I’m wondering if hey will fix the screen in the next year model? Of should I buy the 2021 instead?
That's a good point. Will hook it up and check. I've always been put off by sidecar because I've always found it sluggish. Would be good to see if that's improved.
Nice review, it doesnt make any sense to buy it over 2020 IMO, price difference is not worth it, 2020 is already overkill for art and prices dropped bit lately. If money isnt a cosnsideration thats a different story.
Any chance you could tell me how many layers you get with the 2020 model for a few different canvas sizes? I’m on the 2017 2nd gen and for the larger canvases I’m working on now, I just don’t get enough layers, so I need to upgrade.
@@ripper9112 Hi, that’s so kind of you. Yes I am talking about Procreate. I’d like to print work so 300 DPI seems standard for that. Could you try the A2 (420 x 297mm) & A3 (594 x 420mm) sizes at 300 DPI? And maybe also 560 x 380mm if you have time, as that’s half an imperial sheet of watercolour paper, which might be nice to print on. I really appreciate it!
@@ripper9112 BTW, I was just doing some tests & found that when you create a canvas, it doesn’t show the correct layer limit until you click ‘done’ after putting the numbers in. Just in case you didn’t know.
I think that's only temporary. With the power of the machine you should be getting much more than that. There are always teething problems when a new chip is introduced and it takes a bit of time for the apps to adjust and make use of the new power.
when the ipad air released it didn't increase the number of layers from the previous generation of ipad air because the developers of procreate have to test the ipad after it releases and then make an upgrade weeks later
I've been waiting for an artist's review 🥺 I'm getting my first apple product or Ipad ever soon, so I needed to know what I'm getting into
It gets quite overwhelming with amount of options. Set yourself a budget and then see what the best option is to go for that. Apple has a refurbished part of their store where you can get the previous generation iPads for a lot cheaper.
@@IanBarnard thank you for the suggestion!I appreciate it a lot
Tbh im a big fan of iphone but after apple products released like this you can draw man I switched to ipadpro tbh I really enjoy ipad!! Such as drawing manga,3d, picture and video editing this is the best apple products to me plus ofc my iphoneXs and apple watch 3 series im enough of this
Amazing, Ian. The Procreate layer test was indeed one of the first things I was wondering about the new iPads Pro regarding the 16GB RAM lol. I've preordered the 1TB 12,9 iPad Pro and I'm upgrading from the 2nd generation 12,9 (with Touch ID) so I'm really looking forward to give it a shot.
Best decision you'll ever make. The changes from the 2nd gen to this generation are massive. Especially if you're going to get the Apple Pencil as well.
Sell your older 12,9 to me🤤🤧
Congratulations on your new tool! Thanks for sharing your first thoughts
You need to take that thing on your head and turn it into the same ring that is around Saturn, then you’d be a lot happier. ;)
Thanks for the honesty! I'm also a full-time digital artist, coming from using Sketchbook for many years. It's time for an upgrade now that I can afford it. I tested Procreate out on my boyfriend's iPad and I was HOOKED. I just ordered the 12.9 2021 iPad (256gb) yesterday - I admit my heart sank from seeing the total price including the pencil, but I know it'll be worth it when it gets here.
I may not use the name brand Paperlike, but may use an off-brand. I love matte screen protectors to give me that resistance on a glass screen.
Anyway, this was helpful. Thanks again!
I had the exact same sinking feeling when buying my 12.9 iPad Pro. It was worth it though.
Is the big screen too big? deciding if i should get the 12.9 or 11 inch. i like drawing when i’m in bed wondering if i can do that with the 12.9 inch
@@flores8635 The 12.9 is pretty large. I could see it being too much for casual use. Maybe buy the 12.9, and if its too cumbersome return it for the 11".
@@flores8635 Not too big for me since I use it full time, but if it’s just for casual use drawing in bed, maybe 11 in?
Love this review Ian! You really bring all the important things for artist to the surface!
Your replies to viewers' questions were really helpful lol, so I didn't have to bother asking you the same questions. Thank you so much for the video, looking forward to seeing you test out the M1 ipad with procreate more! -Jack
Awe, lucky! Mine won't be here until the end of June/ beginning of July.
Wow that's a long wait. I'm sure it'll be worth it when it arrives.
yo man me too its so weird
Try looking at the availability at your local store - I found the one that I was looking for on Day 1 and ran to get one.
Ian, what are your suggestions for deciding which RAM and storage size to go with?
Storage wise it's always best to go for 128 or 256GB as a minimum but the problem is you only get 8GB RAM with those storage option. The 1tb is a good one to go for if you can afford it so you get the 16GB RAM, but if you can't afford that then maybe get the 1tb versions of either the 2020 iPad or 2018 ones. Hope that helps.
Thank you so much. This helped.
@@IanBarnard I don't think the 2018 ipad has that much ram for 1 tb
Brad Colbow in his video says that the new screen actually worse for drawing than the 2018/19 screen - that there’s noticeably more glass between the pencil and the screen. Have you found this? Thanks
I need an answer about this issue as well
It's true
The new iPad does not have a laminated display like the previous one.
But when you look at it in person I personally didn't find any parallax error or any difficulty at all but it does make a very very small difference.
Glad to find another Brad fan.
@@hridaymenon Thanks! Really torn what to do - need to update my 2018 64gb model as have run out of space. Have the 2021 on order, but Brad's review has thrown me and now considering the 2020 instead, second-hand or new discounted. Do you have the 2021? You don't think the screen issue is a dealbreaker?
No no
It is not in any way a deal breaker. But let me tell you there is a bit of a difference. But it is less.
@@WillJBailey Are you sure you can’t offload some stuff to free up space? Old Procreate files you don’t need very often, photos etc? Might be a cheaper & easier option if space is your only problem. Put that stuff in the Cloud, on your Mac or on an external hard drive.
Procreate talked about the issue with the app not recognizing more than 2gb in the new iPads, they said it’s to be fixed soon
I feel like unless you really want to make 3D on the iPad, the 2020 version or even 2018 is way enough.
Base on my experience I preferred this new ipad well im doing 3d and video and photo editing
Hello Ian, is ipad pro 12.9 inches in 128gb enough if i were to mainly use only procreate and adobe fresco? :) hope to hear from you!
Great job I am a seasoned artist over 25 years and use my iPad pro for %80 of my work. Waiting for my iPad Pro 12.9 1 to with 16 fb of ram. And coming from 1st generation iPad Pro 12.9 soo I am thrilled 😁 first review from an artist and I am planning on doing one as well thanks great content
I’ve been searching for a comprehensive and professional online course on calligraphy and lettering. Any suggestions?
Should I buy iPad Pro 2021 M1 128gb or iPad Air 4 256gb for drawing and editing?
we really need the Procreate update asap to fix the layers in any project...soon I understand...like this coming week
Thank you for your first impressions on the new iPad. Brad Colbow mentioned in his review darker areas on the screen at the edge, when the background is quite bright. Looking like an inner shadow. This is something he did not have on the older iPads. Is this something you also have/recognize?
I didn't notice anything like that but I'll do some tests and see if it appears for me.
It could be vignetting possibly.
So finally received mine. It is noticeable when the background is uniformly bright and you are looking for it. But - at least for me - nothing I notice at normal use.
@@stefanbachmeier That's the problem, everybody who buys it, will look for it and once people will have done that they will always see it. I'm pretty fussy so when I shell out a lot of scratch on something I expect it to be perfect. Maybe I should go for the 2020 version.
@@busterboy7507 If black levels and / or HDR matter to you, the 2021 is doing a better job. If not, the 2020 display - what is already great - is a more than good option. I will keep mine, but if I would have to buy it again, I would probably go with the cheaper 2020 model.
pleaseeeeeee pin that image which you have on your wallpaper....that was so amazing....pleaseeeeee...I want to put that image as my ipad wallpaper as well...❤❤❣❣❣👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
please pin that image in the description..you are amazing artist...
guys, don't buy de 12", is not worth it. seriously, get the 11"
There is one problem. After making some tests it turned out that app (for example our Artstudio Pro) can use only 5GB when using M1 iPad Pro with 16GB of RAM! It will not give a big boost for graphics apps! Current iPads with 6GB of RAM give 4.5GB for apps!
I love your work! Thank you for sharing your first impression about the new iPad Pro 2021.
What paper like screen protector would you recommend?
I recommend the Paperlike one. Link to it in the description
I read that the “paper like” protector wears down the pencil so a “matte” protector might be a better choice? Thoughts?
@@jharper109 It is true but the difference is minimal. Also, replacement nibs for the apple pencil are super cheap ($4 each I think).
How are u guys getting this early? If i pre ordered before even now it will be delivered by late june. frustrating
I'm very thankful to be on Apple's list of people who get a unit to review, otherwise like yourself I would have to wait till June to get one.
@@IanBarnard I see. If it weren’t for procreate i would just switch device. I had the same frustration last year with ipad pro 2020(out of stock during lockdown) I ended up getting an ipad air3. Great review btw
Check Best Buy. Mine was coming from Apple around that date too but I found one to pick up in person today
@@lbryan5041 i got one from apple store today! The preorder is a bit silly lucky i didn’t go for it
Don't upgrade if u have iPad Pro 2018, useless power.
First like and first comment
Thanks for the information✅️
SOMEONE ELSE WHO GOT THE 2tb MODEL YAY! Also yeah if yall cant afford above 1k for a device, ive seen the 12.9” 2018 ipad pro go for 999 on the 1tb and cellular/Unlocked, which is super damn cheap cause thats less than the base model 2021 12.9”
the screen is a little hot when I use procreate, is that normal?
Great first look. I’m hoping there isn’t a huge difference when the new Procreate arrives because I don’t want to be tempted. I’m still paying off the 2020. On the other hand I don’t have big commercial clients as you do so I should not need anything more than I have. Thanks for posting. Your videos are very well produced and cut.
Procreate has never released an update that has made their app unusable on older devices so definitely don't think they'll do it this time. Your 2020 one will last a long time before it needs an upgrade.
I'm coming from the first generation iPad Pro and am a full time designer. Should I be looking at going with a 256gb or the 1TB specifically for the 16gb of ram?
I say 256gb because worrying about the 128gb seems like a waste of time and the 512 gb seems like a waste of money considering you can buy an external or demo files elsewhere when you reach that high.
Whats unclear is the need to go to the 1TB. I could see it being a great investment for the need for more power for apps later down the road, but would I still ]even need or use it?
Hello! So happy to find this video, thank you so much! I was wondering if you can suggest buying this model (investing in it) to someone - like me - who would not use it professionally, but would really like to practice and maybe go for it? I hope to have your advice and again thanks for your kind and clear explanation! Veronica
I can’t wait to get the 1TB 12.9, i’m currently still working (struggling) with the first gen pro with 128gb haha
What size ipad that he used in this video ???
Hii. It was a great video. Some of the questions I was wondering about was answered by you. Thank u so much!
I just have one another question about this device. I came to know it is a little thicker than the previous model. Does that mean we would feel a slight gap between the pencil and the screen while drawing or writing? In the last gen it was said that there was hardly any gap and it felt like writing on the screen itself unlike the air or the previous models. (Surely paperlike increases the beauty of drawing on another level.) But do u feel any gap between the glass and the screen. I just want to know your experience in that part. Thank you!
Personally I've never notice any form of gap while using my Paperlike on the iPad. I did when using the entry level iPad which doesn't use the same touch screen as the iPad air and iPad Pro. The new iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker which I don't really makes a difference to how the pencil interacts with the screen.
@@IanBarnard thank u so so much for the reply 😊😊! U really cleared my doubt.
Just in case. My main use of the iPad Pro 2020 is as a laptop with the Magic Keyboard, but sometimes I also use it as a notebook with the Pencil. That is why I do not have a screen protector on it, so when I want to feel the typical friction of writing on paper what I do is put a transparent plastic sheet with texture on the screen, and it works great, because also depending on the sheet I put on, I can change the feeling of normal paper or paper with more texture.
Top tips there Alvaro. Do you attach the paper to the iPad or just lay it loosely over the screen?
@@IanBarnard Hi Ian. Only placed on top, with some plastics I use adhesive tape for greater freedom, it is a bit cumbersome at first but I think that, especially with the new screen, it is an interesting option to enjoy both possibilities (leisure and work). For example, I have a textured card (credit card size) that I always use to sign. Give it a try and it might convince you.
It's still the same Arm. You don't have to do anything in code to utilize M1 cpu power, maybe you wanted to say the graphics power. Most people won't notice anything much with the new M1.what we need is more graphics power.
Thanks for this great first look at the latest iPad Pro. I’m using an iPad Pro 2018, 12.9” model. I’ve had a problem with Procreate heating up the iPad, to a point it actually is a bit uncomfortable. Apple told me this won’t hurt anything, Procreate tech support said they’d look into it but never got back to me after that. I wonder if you have had this experience on older model iPads, and if you find it happening in this latest version. Also, please do update when the newer version of Procreate comes out. The price of upgrading would be a real challenge to my budget, but I’d really love to have more layers in Procreate. Thanks again.
I've been using the 2018 iPad Pro for 2.5 years and never experienced the iPad hearing up from using Procreate. Definitely must be an issue somewhere. Have you tried some of the suggestions featured in this post:
www.ikream.com/ipad-pro-2018-that-easily-warms-up-overheating-31906 I hope you get it sorted soon, but I'll definitely do another video once I've used it for a while and when Procreate 5.2 comes out.
@matthew orlando tan How many hours do you use iPad per day? I use clip studio paint for work, and I draw around 6-8 hours per day, I want to buy an iPad pro but scared of the heating problem.
noice!
Great video. What are your thoughts on Fresco? I haven’t used it yet.
Wanted to know if I can commission a logo piece, if so let me know how to move forward. Appreciate it in advance
Was certainly looking forward to yours and other illustration-focused reviews. I don’t find myself necessarily killing the procreate layer limit but more is always nicer! So that will remain to be seen where it lands. I think the largest thing that would push me to upgrade is the file transfer speeds, my 3rd gen is no slouch for photo edits but moving as many photos as I do on and off the internal storage will be a thing I’m going to watch very closely in reviews. I’m sure I’m not going to notice anything aside from layer count, transfer speeds, and battery performance, the UI speed has been phenomenal for a good while now. Which is a relief.
Thanks for your initial thoughts Ian!
Great review. Thanks!
man, those eyeglasses of yours are very powerful
Thanks for your review
Couple questions:
Can the new iPad work with the most recent version of the keyboard/stand and apple pencil?
Do you use Ai much? How does its performance compare with the (I think) 6th generation iPad Pro?
1: yes
2: ??? This is the 5th gen (m1).
5:47 what’s the brush name? I really need that dot brush
Thanks for this review. i never thought to look at the numbers of layers that the graphic apps can host. That is very information.
Apparently with the new procreate update, it has been revealed that the 8 gb ram ipad pro and 16 gb ipad pro are both limited to accessing 5 gb of ram. hopefully the next ipad ios update will allow more ram access. The only reason i paid more for the 1 tb model was because i thought it would increase the layer limit over the 8 gb model
apple usually does these type of updates after their conference (WWDC 2021 on June 7th to 11th), and it basically guaranteed that they will announce the 8GB/16GB support and improved multi-tasking there (with an update coming shortly after)
a week? where is my ipad apple !!!!
which configuration did you get ?
Hello Ian. I am planning to buy 2021 iPad pro 11" . First time buyer.
Would it be ok to buy 128gb model (lack of enough budget) and use apple cloud for additional memory support?. How much memory does a non-professional illustration work consume at an average?.
I would advise trying to go for 256 at least, iPad Files/Cloud from what ive heard is absolute trash. I personally got the 12.9” 2tb Cellular version cause im both using it for art and for school, and am planning on using it for at least the next four years, 2 tb mightve been overkill but too late now XD. Anyways id try to get a model that would allow you to not have to use the Cloud/Files
@@CrowsTales hi. Thank you very much for sharing the information. I will rethink abt the inbuilt storage and plan accordingly.
I have 2020 year 11" iPad Pro 128GB and if you can afford it, I would go a bit higher with the memory. I don't think it's a dealbreaker, I manage to work with this capacity, but iCloud isn't super intuitive as a backup for procreate, and I've had multiple cases when I had to paint for multiple big projects simultaneously, needing to store all files locally and it got a bit sluggish sometimes as the device approached its memory limit. iPad does have the option to offload unused apps or help with managing your storage but if you can go a bit higher, it will help in my opinion.
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Hi! Gorgeous video!
Was looking forward to your artist perspective. Thanks Ian. I wonder if iPad will let you unlock with your Apple Watch like on the iPhone. Going to look now…
That would be a useful thing to be able to do. Unfortunately I don't have an Apple Watch so I can't test that out.
@@IanBarnard yeah totally not necessary to get one just for that. 😄 but it is a thing on iPhone. I can’t find it on iPad so the only solution is turning off lock. But then you run the risk of forgetting to turn it back on. It’s strange what features apple leaves off of their pro devices. 🤷🏽♂️
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Hi! Please tell me how many layers will be on ipad m1 in procreate, for A4 450 dpi?
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Just wondering why do you use 450 dpi? Most people use 300 for print.
@@charitygoldart I draw interior sketches and need to detail small details. So that it can be brought closer and considered.
In Brad Colbow's video on this ipad (another artist's first impressions) he says that on the new 12.9 screen you can see a shadow in the edges of the screen compared to other ipad pros and that the screen feels a bit thicker than previous generations, have you experienced similar things? He's the only youtuber that has said that and maybe his device is faulty. Thx!
He said that the shadows are visible with bright colored images or white images
I hadn't noticed that myself but I'll take another look when I'm on it and check to see if I get that on mine. Brad is a seasoned professional for tablet reviewing so he probably has a better eye for it than I do.
One reviewer said there is a shadowing at the screen edges that wasn’t there on the previous model. Yet another said the battery life could vary between 5 to 10 hours while doing the same tasks. What’s your impressions regarding these two things? Thanks for the video!
With only having it for 5 days I haven't had a chance to properly test out the battery yet but I've only charged it once and it's been fine so far. Need to test the screen edge shadowing as I hadn't noticed it but I'll do some tests to see if it does show up on mine.
@@IanBarnard thanks, I'll keep watching for it!
Hello Ian, I am seeing reviews that the Ipad 2021 XDR 12.9" screen has a parallax effect because of the distance between the screens while drawing in procreate and also there is an inner shadow effect on the corner of the screens in canvas. Is this true?. Can you pl let me know your reviews?
same here , I'm switching from wacom to ipads but the 2021 12.9" screen seems it has lots of issues , especially the "inner shadow effect" , this probably can't be fixed with an software update , so I'm thinking of going for the 2020 12.9" or if wwdc pulls off some specific feature only for the M1 ipads that I really need , gonna go with 11" 2021 ipad pro. "inner shadow effect" and blooming issues on 2021 12.9" are a deal breaker for me
@@chathurindasumithraarachch2716 I have the original iPad Pro 12 inch. I’m wondering if hey will fix the screen in the next year model? Of should I buy the 2021 instead?
Great video!
Hey Ian! Can you make a video how to record a good video as a Procreate artist with affordable price? It will be great help
Do you mean what camera to use and the overhead rig?
@@IanBarnard I’d love to see that, thank you! 💖
@@IanBarnard yes, I am it can be your studio tour with explaining how we can make affordable studio like yours for high quality video recording 🙏
Wondering if the sidecar performance is better. I’d love to use that screen as a second monitor for video editing
That's a good point. Will hook it up and check. I've always been put off by sidecar because I've always found it sluggish. Would be good to see if that's improved.
@@IanBarnard thanks! Would definitely buy an iPad 12.9 if sidecar is much better.
Can iPad pro connect to PC as a monitor?
Yup
@@mellowguy3505 can you make a video?
Nice review, it doesnt make any sense to buy it over 2020 IMO, price difference is not worth it, 2020 is already overkill for art and prices dropped bit lately. If money isnt a cosnsideration thats a different story.
Any chance you could tell me how many layers you get with the 2020 model for a few different canvas sizes? I’m on the 2017 2nd gen and for the larger canvases I’m working on now, I just don’t get enough layers, so I need to upgrade.
@@charitygoldart Tell me sizes and dpi you want to know. Im guessing you talking about procreate.
@@ripper9112 Hi, that’s so kind of you. Yes I am talking about Procreate. I’d like to print work so 300 DPI seems standard for that. Could you try the A2 (420 x 297mm) & A3 (594 x 420mm) sizes at 300 DPI? And maybe also 560 x 380mm if you have time, as that’s half an imperial sheet of watercolour paper, which might be nice to print on. I really appreciate it!
@@ripper9112 BTW, I was just doing some tests & found that when you create a canvas, it doesn’t show the correct layer limit until you click ‘done’ after putting the numbers in. Just in case you didn’t know.
@@charitygoldart A2 - 34 layers
A3 - 15 layers
560x80mm - 18 layers
Or £7532.43 and a spare kidney if you buy from the UK store 🙄
Nice concise review there matey, look forward to the optimised app’s version 👍
Ha ha yeah, it is a shed load of money. Hopefully the apps will be ready when the iPads actually get shipped to customers in June.
No need for a new iPad if no macOS or Pro apps and real browser support, for now basically a large iPhone.
I am thinking of getting an ipad. pro or air. I have a tight budget. Is ipad air good enough? please do a demo
seriously only 18 layers? i got one mainly to use this program. am i going to be disappointed ?
I think that's only temporary. With the power of the machine you should be getting much more than that. There are always teething problems when a new chip is introduced and it takes a bit of time for the apps to adjust and make use of the new power.
when the ipad air released it didn't increase the number of layers from the previous generation of ipad air because the developers of procreate have to test the ipad after it releases and then make an upgrade weeks later
@A Creations for the ipad air 4 it took like a week and a half