Any Genos Players use IPad Pro and Songbook+ outside

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

No John, not yet.
As far as I can tell, the actual development has only recently started

Rudy

Thanks Rudy for your reply.
I will keep an eye out and see how this develops.

All the Best
John

[EileenL]

Not to my knowledge yet John but who knows with the break in production and slow down caused by this dreaded virus. Like always Yamaha will let us know when good and ready. I expect we will get strange information and spoof pictures as time passes.

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi again Eileen
I have had clearance from the boss to get the ipad pro2021.
Another little thing is that on my Genos i have the forward slash almost disappeared on the start button, but all the rest of everything is alright at the moment.
Would you get that sent all the way back to Yamaha, just to change a button or just live with it.
I am only concerned if and when the next keyboard arrives on the scene. Still got a years guarantee on the machine.
I would not think it would de value the Genos which is in top condition. just the Forward slash missing now. It may have bee like it when purchased ,i do not know.

Back on topic now Ipad,Ipad ,Ipad!!!


All the best
John

[Al Ram]

I had some Genos buttons fading . . . . so, I took to Yamaha approved tech for replacing under Yamaha's approval.     Before taking the keyboard back i tested and everything was good. 

After a few days . . . . I noticed that some other buttons were not working properly.  It looks like in the process of replacing some buttons he left some loose connections in other places.

So, i had to take it back to the shop for repair again . . . . . . . all in all . . .i had to take it back and forth like 4 times.   

All this for a couple of buttons that were fading.

Everything is good now . . . . but in retrospect not sure that i would do this again.

Hope this helps.

thanks

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi Al
In my case it may be wise to live with it as when trading in for the next Genos they may not detect just a small slash missing
On the Start /Stop button
As i said i still have a years guarantee till October 2022.

All the best
john

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi
I am almost 100% going to get a Ipad pro  128 or 256.g

I have a little concern as i have read that these pro ipads can get really hot after 30minutes of use approx
Is this a thing that has to be lived with or is it just rogue apps and not swiping away background apps that causes a problem.
Also does a case around the Pro ipad lead to a hotter machine.
Middle of may the new Generation will be out , but there are some good prices on the Pro 2020.
Can anyone recommend which ipad for music reading is best out of the 12. 9 versions?? apart from all the other things it can do.
I would appreciate your opinon on this as a £1000 shell out is not to be taken lightly.

[Rick D.]

Ugawogo,

Mine has never got hot and I keep it on and charging 24/7.

Rick D.

[EileenL]

Mine never gets hot and I have quite a few different apps on it. Certainly dose not get hot when I charge it.

[Fred Smith]

I have a little concern as i have read that these pro ipads can get really hot after 30minutes of use approx
Is this a thing that has to be lived with or is it just rogue apps and not swiping away background apps that causes a problem.
Also does a case around the Pro ipad lead to a hotter machine.
Middle of may the new Generation will be out , but there are some good prices on the Pro 2020.
Can anyone recommend which ipad for music reading is best out of the 12. 9 versions?? apart from all the other things it can do.
I would appreciate your opinon on this as a £1000 shell out is not to be taken lightly.

iPads get hot only when you use them in the sun. Indoors, they're fine.

The best app depends on what features you need. I use Songbook+ as it's one click to load both the pdf and the registration, but there are many others.

Cheers,
Fred

[Bill]

Hi
I am almost 100% going to get a Ipad pro  128 or 256.g

Also does a case around the Pro ipad lead to a hotter machine.

Hi John

Cases can get very expensive, however I bought one as shown in the link and I very pleased with it.  I would not worry about iPads getting hot.

Bill

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086PX7GLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Thanks to everyone who has replied .

Well i am convinced now to get a 12.9 ipad .

Looking at the prices for new ones i think it is best to hold on until 20th May as the new generation will be out.
If they discounted the 2020 versions i would be tempted.
It all depends now on how the new ones sell which may bring the price down.
Middle of May sounds good to get out and about as i have had my second injection.
I felt like a wet rag for four days after the second jab of pfhizer uuugh!!
Thanks all for the information, much appreciated. Thanks Bill for the link, good price for the cover.
Answering Eileen and Fred --- It is said the ipads can get hot if you have background apps running or a rogue app. Best to swipe them all out.



All the best
John

[Fred Smith]

Answering Eileen and Fred --- It is said the ipads can get hot if you have background apps running or a rogue app. Best to swipe them all out.

People say lots of things.

I can often have over 30 apps in the background, running for a long time before I bother to swipe them out.

The only time I've ever had a problem with heat is when it's been out in the sun for over an hour or two.

Cheers,
Fred

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi Fred
The only problem now is --Which12.9 to get!!!

All the best
John

[EileenL]

The one that suits you best is the one to go for.

[henrycar]

Should get the 12.9 Ipad with 250 Gb, you are going to have it for years, may as well have plenty of memory. You wont be able to increase after you buyit

[Bachus]

I use Ipad pro as the screen is A4 size and just right for me.

The 12,9". Ipad pro is just perfect for reading sheet music..

A new one is expensive, but used models work just as well for reading sheet music

[EileenL]

I paid around £950 for mine with 128Gb of memory. Was a little less for the 68Gb. Use with I turn pedal and works great for me.

[Bachus]

I paid around £950 for mine with 128Gb of memory. Was a little less for the 68Gb. Use with I turn pedal and works great for me.

Thats true, but the new model starts at €1250 and 128GB, its got however an incredible screen which you can even read in bright sunlight

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi Bachus and Eileen

I spotted In the John Lewis store    2020 Apple iPad Pro 12.9", A12Z Bionic, iOS, Wi-Fi, 256gb, Silver    £919 with two year guarantee

Also the new 2021, 12.9 Ipad in Currys will be £1099 for the Silver 12.9  with 256gb
256 gig is the most sensible, but with these machines now you can usb out.
These will be approx in the stores 20th May
I could either go for the John Lewis deal with two year guarantee or wait until the  the 20th May.

I just had a nasty feeling!!! John Lewis is closing a lot of stores in 2021 , so their guarantee will be void if they all go down
John Lewis is in Big Debt

Now, i will wait until the 20th May and go for a 2021 model at Currys . "That is it"
Already have the Air turn and as Eileeen says, it is a great page turner.



All the best
John

[Al Ram]

Not sure how it works over there . . . . in the USA . . .... the warranty is backed by Apple . . . . .

So, even if the store where you purchased the Apple device is gone . . . . Apple will back the warranty. (as long as the warranty is still active)

I know because sometime ago I purchased an iPad 12.9 . . . . a little before a year or so i had problems with the battery . . . . i took it directly to Apple and they replaced it with another one brand new  iPad.  . .  . .the good news is that because in the old iPad i had set it up for iCloud backup  . . . . the new iPad was like a clone of the old one . . . within the hour, all programs were automatically transferred to the new one via iCloud. . .  including my PDF's, SongBook+, etc.   just like a clone of the old one . . . . . i did not even notice the difference.   

Thanks

[Bachus]

Hi Bachus and Eileen

I spotted In the John Lewis store    2020 Apple iPad Pro 12.9", A12Z Bionic, iOS, Wi-Fi, 256gb, Silver    £919 with two year guarantee

Also the new 2021, 12.9 Ipad in Currys will be £1099 for the Silver 12.9  with 256gb
256 gig is the most sensible, but with these machines now you can usb out.
These will be approx in the stores 20th May
I could either go for the John Lewis deal with two year guarantee or wait until the  the 20th May.

I just had a nasty feeling!!! John Lewis is closing a lot of stores in 2021 , so their guarantee will be void if they all go down
John Lewis is in Big Debt

Now, i will wait until the 20th May and go for a 2021 model at Currys . "That is it"
Already have the Air turn and as Eileeen says, it is a great page turner.



All the best
John

Apple caries the Warranty..


I would wait for the 2021 model, espescially if you want to do anything more then just sheetreading..
(The ipad is the most. Creative musical tool out there) the new model is twice as fast and has more memmory

And even for sheet reading, the new screen which is brighter then the average TV will be a perfect fit when gigging outside..


The question is, can you wait till later this month?

[Bill]

Hi John

You can get them direct from Apple -  https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro/12.9-inch-display-256gb-space-grey-wifi

Bill

[StuartR]

Hi Bachus and Eileen

I spotted In the John Lewis store    2020 Apple iPad Pro 12.9", A12Z Bionic, iOS, Wi-Fi, 256gb, Silver    £919 with two year guarantee

Also the new 2021, 12.9 Ipad in Currys will be £1099 for the Silver 12.9  with 256gb
256 gig is the most sensible, but with these machines now you can usb out.
These will be approx in the stores 20th May
I could either go for the John Lewis deal with two year guarantee or wait until the  the 20th May.

I just had a nasty feeling!!! John Lewis is closing a lot of stores in 2021 , so their guarantee will be void if they all go down
John Lewis is in Big Debt

Now, i will wait until the 20th May and go for a 2021 model at Currys . "That is it"
Already have the Air turn and as Eileeen says, it is a great page turner.



All the best
John

I got a refurbished 3rd generation Ipad Pro (256GB) for $799 US at the Amazon refurb store. It looks brand new and even included the 4G/LTE cellular radio which I didn't pay for.

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi Bachus, Bill, Al and Eileen

I have looked at all possibilities and even looked at the Microsoft surface .
The Ipad 12.9 always comes out tops.. Not sure about re-furbished ones though. Could be dodgy.
Yes,  is the answer. I can wait a couple more weeks.
The new ipads spec looks fantastic.
Because of this covid and staying home i have saved quite a lot not eating out and going to football matches and theatre.
Also no holidays.
The worry now is the Indian covid spreading. I have been jabbed twice now .

[reya]

Hi Rudy

This has been going on some time now and i would love Mobile Sheets to be developed for the Ipad . A great program
Has it gone into beta testing yet?


All the Best
John

Hi John,

I know this is a very old post but I just wanted to let you know that MobileSheets for iOS has just gone into beta testing. (will run on iOS 13.6 or higher)

Rudy