The US launch of the iPad is rapidly approaching. But we’re going to have to wait a bit longer in the UK, as I’m sure we’re all used to this with Apple by now. Apple are accepting apps for the iPad store as I type this and the store will be launched the same day as the US launch, 3rd April.
Poker PR is wondering how many app developers will see the iPad for the great interface it could be for DJs (and VJs). Admittedly, DJ’s will not be able to run programs like Ableton or Traktor on the iPad as they are both processor heavy applications. We have seen some great OSC (Open Sound Control) interfaces on the iPhone such as TouchOSC although most of these interfaces are very hard to operate on the small iPhone screen.
The iPad offers a much larger screen and has multi touch capabilities; this means it would make a great addition to a laptop based DJ setup with the right app running. Will we see manufacturers like Native Instruments, Serato or Ableton rise to the challenge and be the first to produce an app to control one of their popular DJ software packages. Or will we see more generic controller apps produced by the likes of Hexler, who produce the brilliant TouchOSC.
Poker PR will be sitting and watching this closely. As with the iPhone it will take a while for the best apps to be developed. There is already an iPad DJ app out there and we have seen it – let’s just say it would be best to wait for some other solutions to become available.
Apple has been bouncing around the idea of offering “shelves” to iTunes customers where they can store their purchases on the company’s servers.
This would mean that you could access your entire iTunes library from any internet connection. You’d be able to pick up purchased TV episodes or tunes from your library from any computer in the world, and ultimately never have to worry about limited storage.
Apple spoke to major record companies a month ago about their cloud computing plans and have recently spoken to some of the big film studios about the idea, which in effect would be a highly personal streaming service of paid for content.
If introduced, this will be great timing for Apple as currently its customers are downloading more and more iPhone apps, which are taking up the space that music once had the full reign of. This shelf solution will resolve this problem!
This could all be a moot point in the UK if the government passes the anti-piracy bill. One of the suggested restrictions this bill entails is the closure of all free Wi-Fi points including schools, colleges, and cafes (this will mean the only reason to go to Starbucks is for the coffee!!)
Poker PR currently uses a cloud solution for its document sharing and will be watching this subject as it develops very closely.
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